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February 11, 2011
Taking Stock
Correctional Service of Canada develops an innovative process to make equipment procurement, service and preventive maintenance more efficient and cost effective.
February 7, 2011
CAROLINA REP FIRMS FORGE STRATEGIC BOND
Two North Carolina rep firms have partnered up. The owners of Griffin Marketing Group, Salisbury, N.C., and Jones-McCormick, Charlotte, N.C., are merging in a business alliance that they say boasts a combined 250 years of foodservice experience. The two firms share complementary management styles, synergistic line lists, and commitment to dealer, manufacturer and end-user relationships….
February 7, 2011
COOPER-ATKINS ENHANCES SALES ORGANIZATION
Now celebrating its 125th anniversary, Cooper-Atkins Corp. announced several promotions as part of a companywide organizational change in sales and marketing. Bill Eggers has been appointed to the newly created position of v.p.-marketing and key accounts; he will maintain relations with marketing groups and strengthen brand development and new product development. Jeff Yeager has been…
February 7, 2011
CHECK YOUR FEDA REGISTRATION
A note from the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association: Issues with a newly installed server have affected online registration for the association’s March convention. If you registered online for the FEDA 2011 Convention any time between Jan. 19 through now, the FEDA office may not have received your registration. The association is asking its members and…
February 7, 2011
INDY SERVICE COMPANY HAS NEW OWNER
Vanco, a 40-year-old provider of parts and repairs for commercial foodservice and refrigeration equipment, has been acquired by service industry veteran Gary Allen and his son, Jeremy. The Indianapolis-based company provides operators with complete facility maintenance; it recently added HVAC repair to its menu of refrigeration, cooking, and installation services. Allen spent 27 years as…
February 7, 2011
NEW REP GROUP HITS CHICAGO
There’s a new rep group in Chicago. Culinary Equipment Group has been formed by Ed Sutryk and Janice Dziuban (formerly of Elite Marketing) and James Carr, Sam Franklin and Christina Raab (formerly of Tech Rep) to market brands including InterMetro, Follett, Meiko, Structural Concepts and Unified Brands. Culinary Equipment Group’s new offices in Wood Dale,…
February 7, 2011
MANITOWOC TAPS NORLANDER
Bob Norlander has assumed a new role at Manitowoc Foodservice as area v.p.-sales. In his new role, Norlander will be responsible for a regional sales team covering the Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota territories. The 30-year industry vet had been with Cleveland Range since 1990, most recently as v.p. of marketing. Manitowoc is…
February 7, 2011
SEE YOU IN THE TOWN SQUARE
One of the most fun things I get to do every couple years is go to The NAFEM Show. By the time you read this, I’ll be down in Orlando, hanging out with my friends. That includes you. Hope you make it. This past Sunday, Feb. 6, marked 33 years since I went to work…
February 1, 2011
BBI Inks Big Deal For Doughnuts In Middle East
The great American doughnut is entering a new market: Iraq. Nearly 100 Dixie Cream Donut Co. restaurants will open in Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Syria and U.A.E. under an agreement between the chain’s parent, Beautiful Brands Int’l., and Emirates Associated Business Group. The deal will add Dixie Cream to the short list of American foodservice chains…
February 1, 2011
Tomlinson Celebrates Its Centennial
Congratulations are in order for Tomlinson Industries, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The Cleveland manufacturer was founded by A.E. Tomlinson in 1911 as Tomlinson Steam Specialty Co. Through the decades, Tomlinson has expanded from the coffee and beverage markets to include housewares, water and plumbing industries, and also commercial foodservice equipment and food-safety…
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