PRODUCTS: August 2016

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Restaurant Technologies' AutoMist automatically cleans hoods, flues and fans. Kevin Cook, Owner of 10 McDonald's, appreciates no longer having to hire an outside service agency to do cleanings.

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Hand Dryer Makers Aim For Environmental Transparency

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UL Environment, a business division of Underwriters Laboratories, has published the first global Product Category Rule for hand dryers. The new rules are the first step in developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), which establish a consistent method for evaluating the environmental impact claims of all products in a specific industry. The EPD process will allow…

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Fryer Gallery: Energy Star-Rated Electrics

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ANETS AEH184 This Energy Star-rated, 60-lb. capacity fryer’s lift-up heating element ensures easy cleaning of the fry pot. Your employees will appreciate the easy, 2-step filtering process. Included are an 8-gpm filter pump for fast refill times and an extra-large 3-in. drain spout to eliminate splashing and swivels during oil disposal. The tank is constructed…

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The Legacy Companies Acquires Legion Industries

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The Legacy Companies has completed its acquisition of Legion Industries, based in Waynesboro, Ga. The July 26 acquisition is the third that the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., company has made this year. In June, it bought out EdgeCraft; earlier this month, it bought out Orien. Legacy CEO Neal Asbury says, “This move reflects The Legacy Companies’…

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Damon Childers Named President Of Accurex

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Industry veteran Damon Childers has taken the reins as President of Accurex/Greenheck, the Schofield, Wis., maker of kitchen ventilation systems. Childers joins Accurex after a 31-year career in the foodservice and retail sales industry, including the past three years as executive v.p. of Heritage Food Service Group. Prior to that, Childers spent 17 years with…

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Five Promotions At Edward Don Strengthen Future Outlook

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As it marks its 95th anniversary, Edward Don & Company has announced several organizational promotions. Steve Don, President/CEO of the family-owned company, says the moves were made to ensure the company’s future success. “As we approach $1 billion in sales and our 100th anniversary, the senior leadership team made a decision to strengthen Don’s foundation…

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EveryWare Global Announces Leaders of New Business Units

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EveryWare Global, which recently transitioned to three separate business divisions, has appointed Corrie Byron as president of its Foodservice and International Business Unit, which supplies Oneida, Anchor Hocking, Sant’ Andrea, Buffalo, Delco, and Stölzle tabletop and barware products to chains, hotels, gaming venues, cruise lines, and airlines. In-house promotions fill two other new leadership posts…

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Bettcher Names Nolff Area Sales Manager

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Bettcher Industries has tapped Gregory Nolff as Area Sales Manager in the company’s Food Service Equipment Group.  In this position, Nolff is responsible for the sale of all Bettcher foodservice equipment to operators and authorized channel partners in states and provinces located in the western part of the United States and Canada. He also is…

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Robot Coupe Adds Market Solutions Advisor

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Leon Trevino has joined Robot Coupe U.S.A. in the new position of Market Solutions Advisor. He’ll focus on expanding opportunities in multiunit environments, including healthcare, school foodservice, culinary schools, and chains, and work with the company’s reps and dealers throughout the western United States. Trevino has more than 15 years’ experience in the foodservice industry,…

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