Hatco, NAFEM Aid Families in Need

Lorne Deacon (Hatco), Aaron Rice (Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin)

In honor of its 75th anniversary, Milwaukee-based foodservice equipment manufacturer Hatco donated $75,000 to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin earlier this month. NAFEM matched the manufacturer’s contribution for a grand total of $150,000, which will provide nearly 600,000 meals to families in need. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin procures food from local farmers, retailers and manufacturers, then…

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Smart Tech, Sustainability To Play Roles in New Welbilt Center

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Welbilt, an Ali Group company, expects to wrap up construction of its new Experience Center in Coppell, Texas, in the second half of this year. The facility—set to showcase cutting-edge kitchen technology, smart automation and sustainable foodservice solutions—will offer an interactive, hands-on environment for operators, dealers, distributors, manufacturers’ representatives, consultants and end users. Visitors can…

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