Dubai, the trading hub of the Middle East, will again play host to exporters of foodservice equipment and supplies when it hosts Gulfood, Feb. 8-12 at its World Trade Centre.Manufacturers from across the globe seeking new sales in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia exhibit their products at Gulfood, which has become the largest…
The pace of development and innovation in kitchen equipment continues heating up. Visitors to INTERNORGA 2015 will see a full array of such equipment and innovation in Hamburg, Germany, March 13-18. More than 1,200 exhibitors from Germany and abroad will display their innovations, trends and complete solutions for the foodservice market at the Hamburg Fair…
As most of you know, I get excited by “fun with numbers.” I’ve been reporting and analyzing economic and foodservice trend data for so long (since 1978!), that I am seldom surprised by anything. Last week, I saw some really surprising and fun numbers, so fun I want to share them with you. You’ll like…
Chains Chick-fil-A and Smashburger, dealers Hockenbergs and Rapids Wholesale Equipment, and 13 other organizations and individuals will be honored Friday, Feb. 20 during Foodservice Equipment Reports biennial Industry Excellence Awards Gala. The event will take place Friday night during The NAFEM Show at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel. Everyone in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry…
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…