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State Tax Revenues Grow For Third Straight Quarter
After falling dramatically for nearly two years, state tax revenues rose for the third straight quarter in the third quarter 2010, according to preliminary data from the Rockefeller Institute of Government. Total state tax revenues rose 3.9% in the third quarter versus the third quarter ’09, following gains of 2.5% in the first quarter and…
Most Markets Continued To Experience Traffic Declines in Third Quarter, Says NPD
The U.S. was not alone in continuing to see traffic declines in the third quarter last year, reports The NPD Group. While the U.S. saw a slight traffic decline of 0.7%, other major economies continued to struggle, especially in Europe. Traffic fell another 2.4% in the United Kingdom and 2.6% in Spain. Both markets have,…
PECINKA FERRI ADDS A SALES ASSOCIATE
Joseph Louis Ferri has joined Pecinka Ferri Associates in Little Falls, N.J. In his new role as sales associate, Ferri will be responsible for dealer and consultant sales and support and end-user calls. The Johnson & Wales graduate will work with Chef Cliff MacTavish to coordinate product demos and training. Ferri joins the New York…
January 2011
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FEDA NAMES UID SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association has announced the recipients of its 2011 University of Industrial Distribution scholarships. Twenty-one individuals representing 11 dealer companies received Education Foundation scholarships for the program, which concentrates on the industrial wholesale-distribution industry. It is run through Purdue University, March 7-11, in Indianapolis. The individuals and their companies are: Mike Arias,…
IN MEMORIAM: WALT HENNEBAUL
Walt Hennebaul, a long-time member and past board member of the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry, passed away Dec. 20 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was 70. Hennebaul was a founder of Master-Marketing Sunlow in Atlanta. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marianne; daughters Patty and Terri; sons…
NEW DIGS FOR FOCUS FOODSERVICE
In order to provide for continued growth, Focus Foodservice, LLC has moved its headquarters to 300 Knightsbridge Parkway, Ste. 500, Lincolnshire, Ill. 60069. “The new facility is much larger, allowing us to continue to increase staff as our business grows. The layout of the new building is designed to foster teamwork, where cross-functional teams can…
TOMLINSON CELEBRATES A CENTURY OF BUSINESS
Tomlinson Industries is joining an exclusive club in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. This year, the manufacturer–founded by A.E. Tomlinson in 1911 as Tomlinson Steam Specialty Co., representing a line of steam valves—is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Among the planned celebrations is an invitation-only reception at next month’s NAFEM Show. Founder Tomlinson branched out…
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES AT MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE INCLUDE DEALER SALES POST
Sweeping organizational changes announced last week at Manitowoc Foodservice include a number of executive appointments affecting dealers. Gary Dykstra has been appointed v.p. of sales for the company’s dealer channel. Dykstra, formerly v.p./g.m. of Lincoln Foodservice, takes over from Chris Karssiens, who has been named v.p./g.m. for custom fabrication and refrigeration, including the Delfield and…
HOW ARE THE CUSTOMERS DOING?
In our annual forecast articles in the January issue of Foodservice Equipment Reports, we look not just at how the equipment and supplies market will fare this year (a very moderate increase), but also at the state of the customers. If you haven’t seen your print copy yet, the articles are up on the website…
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