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August 1, 2015
Have We Burned Through The Pent-Up Demand?
As we’ve written often during the past few months, the general economy and operator fortunes currently are as good as they’ve been in years. We’re not the only ones seeing things that way. In May, Technomic Inc. dramatically boosted its operator forecast for 2015. The research firm took up total industry nominal growth more than…
July 31, 2015
Wibel Promoted To Nemco Presidency
Michelle Wibel, CFSP, has been named President of Nemco Food Equipment, the Hicksville, Ohio, maker of merchandising and countertop equipment. She succeeds Stan Guilliam, CFSP, who retired after 30 years with the company. Wibel has led sales and marketing efforts at Nemco for the past 18 years. In addition to overseeing Nemco’s strategic plan and…
July 29, 2015
New CEO Appointed At Manitowoc Foodservice
The Manitowoc Co. has appointed Hubertus Muehlhaeuser chief executive officer of Manitowoc Foodservice. Muehlhaeuser’s appointment was announced July 29; he will join the Manitowoc, Wis., company on August 3. “Hubertus is a dynamic leader with a demonstrated ability to drive strategic transformation throughout an organization. He has also established a proven track record of building…
July 27, 2015
In Memoriam: Rep Jay McGonigle
Longtime MAFSI member, John “Jay” McGonigle, formerly of Boston-based The MPH Group, died July 18 in Wells, Maine. His career as a manufacturer’s rep stretched back to the early 1970s and earned him a number of awards for excellence in the field. In 1993, alongside Don Perry and George Hilliard, he started The MPH Group,…
July 27, 2015
Franke Appoints Mason, McGarry To Sales Roles
Franke Foodservice Systems has added two sales executives to steer its products into general markets channels. The Smyrna, Tenn., manufacturer has appointed Danielle Mason as Senior Sales Executive supporting new products; she reports directly to Jonas Bonderer, senior director-general market products. Mason will support marketing and sales strategy to launch equipment, including the BKON Craft…
July 27, 2015
New Management At Browne & Co.
Peter and Michael Browne, the owners of Browne & Co., have inked a partnership agreement with Dennis Poon and Maggie Yau, welcoming them as the organization’s majority shareholders. Under this new management, the company will continue focusing on its core smallwares and tabletop business in the United States and Canada and will aggressively develop more than…
July 27, 2015
Standex Announces Promotions and Hires
Standex Refrigerated Solutions Group has promoted David Engel to Vice President-Marketing and Brand Development. He will be responsible for driving marketing and brand development initiatives for APW Wyott, Bakers Pride, Tri-Star, BKI and Ultra-Fryer. Engel previously held senior marketing roles with San Jamar, Sargento Cheese and Miller Brewing. Standex Cooking Solutions Group also has hired…
July 27, 2015
In Memoriam: Dealer Bob Curtis
Robert (Bob) Curtis passed away July 6 at the age of 93 at his home in Eugene, Ore. He was the founder of Curtis Restaurant Equipment in Springfield, Ore. Curtis’ career in the foodservice equipment and supplies business began in 1943, at Portland-based Greene Winkler Co. In 1963 he started Curtis Restaurant Equipment, concentrating on design…
July 27, 2015
Diversified Foodservice Supply Adds D.S.I. Parts
Diversified Foodservice Supply has acquired D.S.I. Parts Inc., a distributor of foodservice parts and smallwares to national chain restaurants and their associated franchisees. Springboro, Ohio-based DSI joins other DFSI brands, including AllPoints Foodservice Parts and Supplies, Franklin Machine Products, Tundra Restaurant Supply, Mill Hardware, and Restaurant Parts & More. DSI President Jeff Heine said that…
July 27, 2015
And Now For The Forecast
By the time you read this Wednesday, July 29, or later, we’ll have already presented our 2016 E&S market forecast at our annual President’s Preview meeting July 28. So what’s the bottom line? We forecast another very good year for the market in 2016. We predict 4.6% nominal dollar growth, and because E&S price increases…
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