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Big News At Year’s End: Henny Penny To Acquire Wood Stone
In a deal which shows the wide arc and manufacturing diversity of the foodservice equipment industry, Henny Penny—which produces thousands of pieces of foodservice equipment for a handful of global foodservice chains—is acquiring the more specialized Wood Stone Corp., which makes a handful of equipment for thousands of restaurants. The transaction, announced Dec. 16, unites…
Recruiting Talent To Our Industry With Fun
Mike Whiteley has goals and a vision. The Hatco executive, a good friend of many of us, was installed as president of the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers over the weekend in New Orleans during the group’s Management Workshop and Annual Meeting. He takes over from Tom Campion of Franke who, among other…
Correction: FEDA Recognizes Supportive Manufacturers
Fast-moving fingers managed to miss typing in the name of a very important company on the list of FEDA’s 2014 Exceptional Manufacturers: Cres Cor. Apologies to our friends in Mentor, Ohio. Here is a corrected (and complete) version of the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association‘s list of manufacturers it recognizes as especially supportive of dealer-based distribution.…
The Impact Of National Dealers And The Internet On E&S Distribution
We’ve just finished tallying and writing up our annual Top Dealer survey. Now that we’ve seen all the numbers, two trends are very clear. The biggest dealers, those in the Top 30 or so, continue to grow rapidly, often through acquisition of smaller dealers that fill in regions or niches for them. And many of…
Personnel Changes And Promotions:
Jeff Herren has joined Blodgett Oven as v.p.-regional sales. Based in central California, he will be responsible for leading sales initiatives and regional strategy on the West Coast. Blodgett, headquartered in Burlington, Vt., is a division of Middleby Corp. Prior to joining Blodgett, Herren was a field marketing manager and area v.p. with Manitowoc Foodservice.…
Learning Time
With fall just around the corner, we’re getting close to the dealer buying group meetings, or as I like to say, learning time. Among the reasons manufacturers are willing to be part of your group (and yes, offer those back-end rebates) is the opportunity they get to show and tell you about all of their…
Monday Deadline Looms For Input On EPA’s Refrigerant Phaseout
Monday, Oct. 20, is the final day for comments to be received on the proposed phaseout, and the accelerated schedule for that phaseout, of refrigerants commonly used in the foodservice industry. Foodservice stakeholders, especially operators, need to weigh in on one of the greatest regulatory changes ever to threaten the industry–a modification that would affect…
PMG Acquires Marketsmart’s E&S Division
Come Jan. 1, Preferred Marketing Group will acquire the foodservice equipment and supplies division from Marketsmart Inc. and add Manitowoc Foodservice to the lines it represents. “We have been working on this acquisition for a long time. PMG is ideally positioned to unify its marketing and sales package by adding the Manitowoc lines to our…
Boelter, Robert Gill & Co. Merge
The Boelter Cos. has acquired Orland Park, Ill.-based Robert Gill & Co., expanding the Waukesha, Wis., giant’s presence in the Chicago-area healthcare and hospital foodservice market segment. Paul, Bill and Steve Gill will join the Boelter organization. “Robert Gill & Co. has been a strong dealer in the Chicago market for over 40 years, focused…
Lakeside’s Mobile Breakout Dining Stations Offer Convenience, Flexibility
Lakeside’s mobile breakout dining stations are configured for easy set-up and presentation of meals throughout the day—continental breakfasts, pick-up lunches and even evening appetizers. A large countertop with drop-leaf sides serves a wide selection of food and beverages. Ample interior storage offers immediate access to needed supplies. Heavy-duty 5-in. casters provide smooth mobility. Many options…
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