NAFEM is offering a new streamlined approach to the certification process which allows prospective Certified Foodservice Professionals to take the course at their own pace, at home or in the office. The CFSP Online Course Package, priced at $775 per person, includes the application fee, a .pdf copy of the review questions and glossary of…

Globe Equipment Co. is marking its 75th year in business. The Bridgeport, Conn., family-owned dealership has been a regional supplier of foodservice equipment and supplies to restaurants and institutions since 1938, and more recently, internationally. Globe was founded by brothers Sidney and David Ringelheim; Sidney’s son, Jay, now serves as owner of the business. For…

Edward Don & Co. held an open house, catered lunch, tours and ribbon cutting on June 10 to celebrate the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters and distribution center on Adam Don Parkway in Woodridge, Ill. Surrounded by family and company members, Pres./CEO Steve Don cut the ribbon on the new Illinois distribution center.…

There’s been a management change at Allied Buying Corp. Tom Venetis, a 24-year veteran of Edward Don & Co., has joined the buying group as its incoming executive director. He will succeed Tom Wilhelm, who will retire at the end of this year. Venetis joins Lombard, Ill.-based ABC from Don, where he most recently served…

Greg Wait, who spent 30 years as v.p.-sales and marketing at The Salvajor Co., is moving on. Amy Huston, director of sales, now will be leading the Kansas City, Mo., company’s sales team. Huston has been focused on dealer sales, covering all areas of the country, since 2008. She is a 25-year veteran of the…

Ace Mart Restaurant Supply opened its third Dallas location this week. Paul Gustafson, president/owner of the family-owned dealership, said, “We hope this location will add convenience for our many existing customers in the Dallas area and allow us the opportunity to introduce our excellent customer service and large inventory to our new customers.” The new…

Syosset, N.Y.-based Win-Holt Equipment Group is centralizing all of its U.S. custom stainless fabrication into an expanded facility in Dallas. Win-Fab production has been transferred to the Texas plant to allow the company better production efficiency, including shorter lead times and centralized nationwide delivery. In addition, as of last month, Commercial Stainless Fabricators in Marietta,…

The Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association’s Education Foundation is offering a limited number of scholarships for Certified Foodservice Professional and ServSafe certifications. The widely recognized designations are marks of professionalism, and FEDA’s scholarship program is aimed at encouraging dealers to pursue earning them. Dealership employees who earn the CFSP or ServSafe certification in 2013 are eligible…

Americold has appointed Todd Sheldon to a multi-hyphenated role at the company. Shelton has been named executive v.p., general counsel and corporate secretary. He reports to Pres./CEO Jeffrey Gault. Prior to joining Americold, Sheldon served in the same posts at SuperValu Inc., the grocery-store chain and second largest food distributor in the United States. Atlanta-based…

Pecinka Ferri Associates has added Dave Noel to its sales team in the newly created position of corporate chef. Noel will be focused on specialty foodservice equipment sales for the Little Falls, N.J., manufacturer’s rep firm.