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January 5, 2015
E&S Sales Growth Slowed 2Q, MAFSI Reports
Sales trends of foodservice equipment and supplies typically lag operator fortunes. This is certainly true in the second quarter of 2014, as growth slowed for the second consecutive quarter, according to the latest data from the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry Business Barometer. But the reps surveyed for the report also expect a…
January 5, 2015
NRA’s Performance Index, Cap-Ex Measures Surged In August
After declining two months this summer, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index surged in August, rising a full point to 101.9. All eight components of the RPI were positive, with the two indicators tracking capital spending showing strong gains. Any reading above 100 for the index or any of its components signals expansion. The…
January 5, 2015
Vinnie Guarriello: Leader Of The Pack
Like many in the foodservice equipment business, I probably owe my job to Vinnie Guarriello. When I became chief editor at Foodservice Equipment Specialist in 1982, Vinnie was a towering figure in the industry. Head of sales for Blodgett and Pitco (Blodgett had recently purchased Pitco), key member of the so-called foodservice rat pack, and…
January 5, 2015
In Memoriam: Joel Kulwin
Joel Kulwin passed away Nov. 10 after a short battle with acute leukemia. He was 61. Kulwin had a long and varied sales career in the E&S and hospitality industries. Most recently, he served as South Florida district manager for Sysco Guest Supply. In the early 1980s, he was merchandise manager of Edward Don Co….
January 5, 2015
Energy-Efficient LED Helps You See The Light
Component Hardware’s new LED-321420 Series bulb has a built-in passive infrared sensor. It comes on instantly whenever it senses motion, so it is ideal for areas with intermittent traffic, such as walk-in coolers and freezers, stairwells, closets and dry storage areas. The Edison base bulb simply screws into any A19 fixture. The energy-efficient LED consumes…
January 5, 2015
Micro Matic M3 System Simplifies Draft Beer Dispensing
The explosion of keg offerings from domestic, craft and import brewers allows the customer new experiences with each visit. Keep customers returning with the perfect pint. On-premise operators want reliable dispensing equipment delivering consistent draft beer quality. When this happens, keg yield is maximized, product costs reduced and profits increased. Micro Matic has established itself…
January 5, 2015
Beverage Station Keeps Your Cream Cool And Sweetener Handy
The new Beverage Station combines the EZ-Cream dispenser with an array of sweetener dispensers to quickly dispense dairy and sweeteners for drive-thru-window or self-service. The EZ-Cream uses energy-efficient, thermoelectric cooling to keep dairy below 41ºF indefinitely. The Beverage Station has multiple sweetener dispensers which come with color-coded portion triggers to help with brand recognition, and…
January 5, 2015
More Ice From Less Water
Scotsman’s N0622 PRODIGY uses up to 50% less water and 15% less energy than cube ice machines. Producing up to 600 lbs. of Nugget Ice per day and featuring AutoAlert indicator lights, advanced diagnostic readouts, programmable 7-day setpoint system, built-in antimicrobial protection and easy-to-remove, external, reusable air filters, it’s no wonder both consumers and operators…
January 5, 2015
Eagle Group No Longer Stuck In The Kitchen
Eagle Group has partnered with American Creative Solutions to give you the same outstanding results for the front of the house millwork and fabrication as you’ve come to expect from us for the back of the house. We can provide front-of-the-house cabinetry, kiosks, carts, serving counters, custom refrigerated counters, trash containers, inclusive of custom wood,…
January 5, 2015
Dudson Secures Investment For Expansion
The oldest tableware maker in the U.K. is surging forward with plans and funding to expand its business. Dudson has secured a £3 million investment from the Business Growth Fund, an independent firm established to boost British businesses, for new machinery, product development and sales and marketing functions to drive growth and improve customer service….
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