Alto-Shaam held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick-start expansion of its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility.
In the meantime, a former leader of Panera Bread and Darden Restaurants will serve as interim CEO.
Two new hires and two additional promotions also were announced by the California-based manufacturer.
As an inside sales manager, Brandon Mitchell will qualify prospective customers and assist clients in meeting their rental cold storage needs.
The association acknowledged members who are advancing the industry through exemplary leadership and service.
Raymond Fischer has assumed the role of president of Singer EVI; he most recently served as the division’s vice president of operations.
Southbend and Crown Steam Group—which consists of steam brands Crown, Market Forge and Firex—shared several personnel updates this week.
Brian Kadel—who spent nearly 30 years with Illinois Tool Works in sales and product line leadership roles—has joined Refrigerated Solutions Group as its director of dealer sales.
Frontier Energy’s Richard Young and David Zabrowski will share important lessons at FER’s Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium.