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NRA Says 2011 Industry Forecast On Track; Traffic Sags

The general economic news may be dreadful, but Americans are still eating out, according to the National Restaurant Association’s analysis of the latest retail sales figures. According to preliminary data from the U.S. Census Bureau, eating and drinking place sales held steady in July, after reaching a record $40.9 billion in June. For the seven…

Another NSF Colleague Retires

Our last Fortnightly noted the retirement of Nancy Culotta, NSF International’s v.p.-food safety product certification and consumer products. But we want to give a warm send-off as well to Joe Phillips, NSF’s general manager-food equipment program, who was involved with the organization for 32 years.

AutoQuotes: On The Road Again

It’s back to school time, and not just for kids. Fall classes in the AutoQuotes 2011 Roadshow Training Sessions start in just two weeks. The schedule kicks off in Boston on Sept. 15, followed by St. Louis, Sept. 27; Houston, Oct. 13; Milwaukee, Oct. 25; and San Francisco, Nov. 1. More info, including topics, class…

Steve Asay Joins Master-Bilt

Master-Bilt has appointed Steve Asay as national accounts manager-refrigeration. Asay joins the New Albany, Miss., manufacturer from Kairak/ITW, where he served as v.p.-sales and marketing. His primary goal with Master-Bilt will be driving market share increases in rack refrigeration and associated Master-Bilt products. “Steve’s experience in refrigeration, as well as consultant management, makes him a…

J. C. Carletti Joins Franklin Machine Products

FMP-Franklin Machine Products has added J.C. Carletti to its sales and marketing team as a business development manager.  Carletti had held a similar post for the last 10 years at San Jamar/Chef Revival.  He will draw on more than two decades’ experience in the foodservice industry to work with key accounts in the chain, supermarket,…

Pulper Proposition

Pulpers aren’t glamorous, but boy, are they effective when it comes to reducing the amount of garbage your kitchen generates. Manufacturers can help you figure out your ROI on the pulper proposition.

Jose Nicho Joins Scotsman Industries

Scotsman Industries has announced Jose Nicho will join the organization as v.p.-sales and marketing for Latin America. Nicho, a 20-year veteran of the foodservice and beverage equipment industries, will oversee sales and business development of all Scotsman brands in Latin America. He will report to Kevin Fink, managing director-Americas, who stated, “We are very excited to…

Management Shifts In McD’s Europe And Global Supply Posts

Major global change at McDonald’s has been unveiled; it isn’t new-store openings, but corporate transitions that are noteworthy. Doug Goare has been named president of McDonald’s Europe, effective Oct. 1. Goare, currently executive v.p.-McDonald’s Global Supply Chain and Real Estate Development, will succeed Steve Easterbrook. Easterbrook, an 18-year McDonald’s veteran, resigned to join the privately…

AUGUST NAMED PRESIDENT AT BEVERAGE-AIR, HOTARD IS EXEC. V.P.

Come Sept. 1, Rob August will assume the presidency of Beverage-Air, an Ali Group company. August will succeed Filippo Berti, who is transitioning to the position of company chairman. Berti also will continue as president of Ali North America; he’ll be based in Beverage-Air’s Winston-Salem, N.C., headquarters. August joined the Ali Group in January 2007…

STRAINS ON THE WAY UP

If you’ve seen the recent news items on our annual equipment and supplies industry forecast, you know the recovery of the market is fully underway. We’re forecasting current dollar growth of 4.4% this year and 5% next. The hard numbers from MAFSI and the public E&S companies for the second quarter continue the positive streak.…

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