Standex International Corp. announced on Jan. 26 that it had appointed Anne De Greef-Safft as group president-

Chris Anderson has been named regional vice president of TriMark Gill Group’s Western region. He will oversee the Hamilton, Mont., branch’s project management and coordination, build relationships with existing clients, and develop connections with new businesses. Anderson previously worked as a senior estimator for TriMark Gill Group, where he oversaw estimating and design-build coordination. He…

LoLo, the Byram, Miss., maker of steamers, tilting skillets, kettles, and countertop cooking equipment, has recognized two distributors for outstanding performance in 2014. Chernoff Sales has been named LoLo’s 2014 Distributor of the Year. Chernoff, based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., covers the entire state of Florida for LoLo. “Chernoff has what some of our other…

The trade show and exhibition season will be in full swing when spring arrives. That’s when you’ll find foodservice industry professionals flocking to China for Hotelex Shanghai for the Catering Equipment Supply Expo, March 30-April 2 at Shanghai New International Expo Center. Four halls will hold more than 500 exhibitors launching new products, including commercial…

Irinox USA has new sales representation for two markets: Florida will be covered by Food Equipment Sales & Marketing (FESMA), based in Largo; and New England, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, will be covered by GMV Sales Associates in Westborough, Mass. Irinox is based in North Easton, Mass.

Edward Don & Co. has tapped Matt Claude as category manager for equipment, furniture and bar products. He will be responsible for supplier relations, product selection, pricing, compliance standards, rebate programs, and other functions within those product categories. Since joining Woodridge, Ill.-based Don in 2005, Claude has served in a variety of posts; he was…

Two months from now, the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association will be hosting its 2015 Convention in Phoenix, and the association is making a concerted effort to bring in some newer, younger voices to the meeting. FEDA is offering a new registration category aimed at encouraging its member firms to bring a “Rising Star Decision Maker”…

Edlund Co., the Burlington, Vt., company celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, has named B.C. Roberts as its director of chain accounts. Formerly the director of sales-eastern region, he will now manage relationships with foodservice chains and work with chain-oriented dealers. Roberts also will continue managing sales in the Carolinas. Marie Boyd succeeds Roberts in…

T&S Brass and Bronze Works has been singled out by IndustryWeek magazine as having one of the best manufacturing plants in North America. The publication recognized T&S last week as one of six winners in its 25th annual Best Plants competition. IndustryWeek editors cited the Travelers Rest, S.C., plant as an efficient manufacturing operation dedicated…

Meiko USA has promoted Danielle Mason to oversee strategic sales and business development. Mason, formerly Meiko’s sales and customer service operations manager, will work closely with the Nashville-based manufacturer’s regional sales managers, sales rep network and buying groups. Independent consultant Celeste Raines has joined the company as its new product and sales training specialist to…