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EnviroPure Systems, a maker of self-contained organic food-waste disposal systems, has hired Stefan Kahl as its new national sales manager. Kahl comes from the Atlanta division of U.S. Foods, where he spent nine years as specialist/category manager of non-foods/equipment and supplies. EnviroPure recently was acquired by T&S Brass and Bronze Works and moved its headquarters…

Three well-known manufacturers’ representatives—Gary Bowker, Ed McCarthy and Joseph Sabatino—passed away last month. All three died, coincidentally, on May 22. Gary Bowker, 62, served with Denver-based The Redstone Group. According to MAFSI, of which he was a longtime member, Bowker will be remembered for his dry sense of humor, wonderful smile and his love of…

Northern California-based Myers Restaurant Supply LLC has positioned itself as a national force in E&S with its new division: Myers Restaurant Supply—East. The new branch, based in Marlton, N.J., will service the entire Eastern Seaboard but boast a strong focus on the New York metro area. The Santa Rosa, Calif., full-service dealer has teamed up…

Thinking ahead? If you already know you and your colleagues will be heading to Chicago next May to attend the 2014 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, you can save 60% on your registration. The NRA has opened up early-bird online-only discount pricing through Nov. 15. Attendees for…

There are a few days left to apply for scholarships to next spring’s University of Industrial Distribution program. The 10 scholarships, valued at $995, are funded by the FEDA Educational Foundation for dealer middle managers seeking career advancement in the distribution arena. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 25. The four-day UID program for foodservice…

When it comes to the outlook for the equipment and supplies market, the good news keeps piling up. But we also had a shock over the weekend, when we learned our good friend Lew Burns, who formerly ran Groen and then several divisions of Dover Corp., passed away suddenly. First the good news. I flew…

CVap cooks foods to precise, uniform temperatures, then holds them at the correct moisture and temperature for hours. Once cooking is complete, the unit switches to hold mode–keeping food at just-cooked quality and precise serving temperature. By maintaining the food’s natural moisture, CVap technology can hold product at its optimal temperature and texture for longer…