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MAFSI Debuts SpecPath Tracking System
Spurred by polling that showed nearly 40% of its members lose as much as $25,000 in missed specification, origination, and destination credits every year, the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry is building a central and secure tracking system of projects. MAFSI is working closely with reps and manufacturers to gather 11-4000 specifications across…
In Memoriam: Service Agent Keith Johnson
Service agent and former CFESA board member Keith Johnson died July 6 at age 85 after a 10-month battle with cancer. Johnson founded Jackson Service Co. with partner Elden Hubbard to provide equipment repairs and chemicals for dishmachines. The family-owned Commerce City, Mich., company has provided parts and service for foodservice equipment around the state…
E&S Sales Growth Slowed 2Q, MAFSI Reports
Sales trends of foodservice equipment and supplies typically lag operator fortunes. This is certainly true in the second quarter of 2014, as growth slowed for the second consecutive quarter, according to the latest data from the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry Business Barometer. But the reps surveyed for the report also expect a…
NRA’s Performance Index, Cap-Ex Measures Surged In August
After declining two months this summer, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index surged in August, rising a full point to 101.9. All eight components of the RPI were positive, with the two indicators tracking capital spending showing strong gains. Any reading above 100 for the index or any of its components signals expansion. The…
Vinnie Guarriello: Leader Of The Pack
Like many in the foodservice equipment business, I probably owe my job to Vinnie Guarriello. When I became chief editor at Foodservice Equipment Specialist in 1982, Vinnie was a towering figure in the industry. Head of sales for Blodgett and Pitco (Blodgett had recently purchased Pitco), key member of the so-called foodservice rat pack, and…
In Memoriam: Joel Kulwin
Joel Kulwin passed away Nov. 10 after a short battle with acute leukemia. He was 61. Kulwin had a long and varied sales career in the E&S and hospitality industries. Most recently, he served as South Florida district manager for Sysco Guest Supply. In the early 1980s, he was merchandise manager of Edward Don Co.…
Energy-Efficient LED Helps You See The Light
Component Hardware’s new LED-321420 Series bulb has a built-in passive infrared sensor. It comes on instantly whenever it senses motion, so it is ideal for areas with intermittent traffic, such as walk-in coolers and freezers, stairwells, closets and dry storage areas. The Edison base bulb simply screws into any A19 fixture. The energy-efficient LED consumes…
Micro Matic M3 System Simplifies Draft Beer Dispensing
The explosion of keg offerings from domestic, craft and import brewers allows the customer new experiences with each visit. Keep customers returning with the perfect pint. On-premise operators want reliable dispensing equipment delivering consistent draft beer quality. When this happens, keg yield is maximized, product costs reduced and profits increased. Micro Matic has established itself…
Beverage Station Keeps Your Cream Cool And Sweetener Handy
The new Beverage Station combines the EZ-Cream dispenser with an array of sweetener dispensers to quickly dispense dairy and sweeteners for drive-thru-window or self-service. The EZ-Cream uses energy-efficient, thermoelectric cooling to keep dairy below 41ºF indefinitely. The Beverage Station has multiple sweetener dispensers which come with color-coded portion triggers to help with brand recognition, and…
More Ice From Less Water
Scotsman’s N0622 PRODIGY uses up to 50% less water and 15% less energy than cube ice machines. Producing up to 600 lbs. of Nugget Ice per day and featuring AutoAlert indicator lights, advanced diagnostic readouts, programmable 7-day setpoint system, built-in antimicrobial protection and easy-to-remove, external, reusable air filters, it’s no wonder both consumers and operators…
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