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October 1, 2012
California Update: Playground Bill Vetoed, Homemade Food Sales Okayed
California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would expand food-safety laws to cover indoor and outdoor playgrounds at quick-service restaurants. Brown cited a lack of evidence that the sanitation problems require a new state law and stated that current regulations enforced by local health jurisdictions are sufficient. Under AB1513, restaurants would have been…
October 1, 2012
Food Fight: Oral Arguments Begin In Prison Kosher Case
The rights of Jewish prisoners to kosher meals in Texas correctional facilities are at the forefront of a court case that began Oct. 1. The Texas correctional system is one of the few state prison systems restricting access to kosher meals. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans heard oral…
September 28, 2012
TriMark Acquires Century Concepts
TriMark USA announced on Sept. 28 that it had acquired Century Concepts, a Suwanee, Ga., dealer/fabricator. The company joins TriMark’s South division to create a new branch: TriMark Century Concepts. Century Concepts was established in 2000 by Gregg Adams, a 19-year industry veteran. The company supplies customer-oriented, turnkey services with start-to-finish capabilities including design, custom…
September 25, 2012
What The Awards Judging Taught Us
As we report in this issue, Foodservice Equipment Reports has awarded two dealers its first Management Excellence Awards. We want to congratulate Bargreen Ellingson, which won the award for dealers with more than $40 million in sales, and Mobile Fixture, the winner of the award for dealers with sales less than $40 million. As we…
September 25, 2012
Mergers & Acquisitions Dept.:
Foldcraft Co. Buys Waymar: Foldcraft, the parent company for Plymold brand furniture, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Waymar Cos., a maker of the Waymar and JH Carr furniture lines. Plymold products are commonly spec’d in quick-service facilities, while Waymar’s brands are mostly seen in more upscale operations, such as Applebee’s and P.F. Chang’s….
September 25, 2012
New Canadian Sales Rep For Master-Bilt
Master-Bilt Refrigeration has added Richard Yeomans of Richard Yeomans Sales and Marketing as its newest Canadian sales rep. He will cover sales for north, east and south Ontario effective immediately. Yeomans brings more than 20 years of experience in the refrigeration and foodservice industry to his new post with the New Albany, Miss., manufacturer. Master-Bilt…
September 25, 2012
…And Awards Two More ServSafe Scholarships
The FEDA Education Foundation has more than one scholarship program. It just awarded two more ServSafe Scholarships. Lanie Bolinger and Emilio Valdovinos from Ace Mart Restaurant Supply of San Antonio, Texas, were given ServSafe scholarships to help defray the costs of earning these professional designations. Additional scholarships are still available. FEDA members can access the…
September 25, 2012
FEDA Offers 20 UID Scholarships For Spring 2013…
Opportunity awaits dealer middle-management professionals seeking career advancement in the distribution field. They can apply for one of 20 FEDA Education Foundation scholarships to attend The University of Industrial Distribution program, March 10-13, 2013, at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. Program participants create their own curriculum that will earn them CEU credits that can be applied…
September 25, 2012
FER Names Dealer Award Winners
Bargreen Ellingson, Tacoma, Wash., and Mobile Fixture, Mobile, Ala., have been named winners of Foodservice Equipment Reports’ first Management Excellence Awards in the dealer category. Bargreen receives the award for dealers with more than $40 million in sales: Mobile Fixture takes home the award for dealers with sales less than $40 million. The award winners…
September 25, 2012
Time For Hobart Sustainability Awards
Did your dealership work on a project this past year that’s notable for its attention to sustainability and environmental concerns? Awards and press attention could come your way from the HCFS website. Descriptions of specific foodservice equipment used to achieve sustainability goals, including Energy Star qualified equipment, also are encouraged. All submissions must be received…
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