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July 14, 2015
C-Tech: Talking About A Defrosting Revolution
C-Tech Innovation’s new RF Tabletop Defroster is poised to change the way operators manage stock and thaw products, reducing waste and increasing revenue. Currently, the catering industry uses expensive, bulky and slow cold water or wet air defrosters to thaw meat and other high-value ingredients for use. This unique product changes everything: It uses radio-frequency…
July 14, 2015
Middleby Acquires Chinese Induction-Equipment Maker
The Middleby Corp. has expanded globally again, acquiring the assets of Induc Commercial Electronics, a Qingdoa, China, manufacturer of commercial induction-cooking equipment. Induc, an established brand in China with a growing presence in other Asian countries, has annual revenues of approximately US$10 million. Middleby Chairman/CEO Selim Bassoul cited Induc’s broad line of induction products, marketed under…
July 14, 2015
Global Management Moves:
Alto-Shaam has made changes to its global leadership team, promoting Mark Kreple, Senior V.P.-International Sales, to a consulting role at the Wisconsin firm after 11 years leading the development and management of Alto-Shaam’s international business; he oversaw a near tripling of global sales volume and the restructuring of business in Canada, as well as the…
July 14, 2015
South Africa’s Famous Brands Buys 51% Of Local Chain
Last month, South Africa’s biggest franchise group, Famous Brands, acquired a controlling interest in Retail Group, its licensee in Botswana. Established in 2000, Retail Group comprises 19 company-owned restaurants and manages nine franchised restaurants across Botswana. Its portfolio includes Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Mugg & Bean, Milky Lane and Steers outlets. A consortium of investors currently…
July 14, 2015
Dubai’s Marka Acquires Chain And Readies Expansion
In May, in one of the largest-ever acquisitions in the UAE of a home-grown foodservice brand, Dubai-based Marka Holding bought restaurant chain Reem Al Bawadi for approximately AED315 million (US$86 million). Marka, which focuses on the retail and hospitality sector in the UAE, plans an ambitious expansion program across the Gulf Cooperation Council for the…
July 14, 2015
Thai Energy Firm Dives Into Fried-Chicken Business
With crude-oil prices continuing to weaken, Thailand’s largest energy firm is diversifying and diving into the American QSR business. PTT Plc. has signed a franchise deal with U.S.-based Texas Chicken. PTT plans to invest 1.5 billion baht (US$44.2 million) to open at least 70 Texas Chicken branches over the next five years. The first restaurant…
July 14, 2015
Equipotel 2015 In São Paulo Offers 160+ Hours Of Programming
Equipotel 2015 is more than just a products and service expo. Latin America’s biggest hospitality show, Sept. 14-17 in São Paulo, Brazil, offers a wide range of content, including workshops, presentations and installations. Attendees will learn about good market practices in addition to viewing the 1,500 brands and 80 new companies that will be at the…
July 14, 2015
September Brings HOSFAIR Guangdong 2015
It makes sense that the most populous country in the world also is host to the largest hospitality supplies fair in the world. HOSFAIR, the 13th China (Guangdong) Int’l. Hospitality Supplies Fair, will be held Sept. 10-12 in the city’s China Import & Export Fair Complex. Visitors to HOSFAIR Guangdong 2015 can explore exhibits and attend…
July 14, 2015
Liebherr Offers A Cold, Well-Lit Display
Liebherr is focused on two new pieces of refrigerating and freezing equipment, the BKv 5040 and BG 5040. These products, designed especially for use in bakeries, are distinguished by high-quality refrigeration components, user-friendly design, hard-wearing finishes, energy efficiency and low operating costs. The company’s cold merchandisers are equipped with glass doors and are illuminated inside…
July 13, 2015
Whaley Names Area Manager For Impending Orlando Location
Sandi Halcomb has joined Whaley Foodservice Repairs as Area Manager for its new Orlando, Fla., location. Halcomb began her career in the commercial kitchen equipment parts and service industry more than 15 years ago, working under Tom Walter at NASS Parts & Service in Orlando; Walter joined Whaley earlier this year. Halcomb will focus on…
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