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May 1, 2012

Standex To Acquire Equity Position in Italy-Based Giorik S.p.A

Look for Giorik technology in BKI’s combi ovens.

May 1, 2012

Most Major Global Foodservice Markets Grew 4Q/’11

In spite of tepid general economies in most of the 10 major foodservice markets tracked by The NPD Group’s CREST research, all but Spain saw restaurant spending rise at least slightly in the fourth quarter 2011, versus the fourth quarter ’10. Traffic was up in all markets except Spain, Australia and Italy. Growth in China…

May 1, 2012

E&S Buying Plans Jump In NRA’s March RPI

In spite of worries about rapidly rising gasoline prices during the month, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index moved moderately higher and matched its post-recession high of 102.2, according to the March tracking survey. In addition, both capital-expenditure markers moved higher, with the component tracking operators’ intention to make a purchase in the next…

April 24, 2012

The Young (Old) Guard, And Thanks

Something that really struck me at last month’s Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association Annual Convention was how many young people were not only in attendance, but also how the young guard have stepped up and taken over the association. Maybe I perceive this because I’m the old guard now—my first FEDA convention was in 1983—but that’s…

April 24, 2012

New Digs, Reps For Irinox

April 24, 2012

FEDA Members Can Access Convention’s Revit Presentation

Information on the Revit presentation featured at last month’s Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association 2012 Convention is now available online, exclusively for

April 24, 2012

Emerson Names President Of Refrigeration Business

John Rhodes has been appointed president of

April 24, 2012

Buying Group Roundup

Is every dealer buying group heading into or just finishing its spring meeting? Among those groups whose members have collected or will rack up frequent flier miles during meetings this winter and spring: NAFED       Vendor/Principal Conference, April 11-13, St. Charles, Mo. NISSCO     Buying & Networking Conference, March 14-17, Orlando, Fla. SEFA          Annual Partnership…

April 24, 2012

Don’t Miss FER’s Kitchen Innovations Dealer Cocktail Reception At NRA

If you’re coming to Chicago for the May 5-8 2012 Kitchen Innovations Award recipients, Kitchen Innovations judges, FEDA members and FER magazine representatives to network and celebrate the dealer and manufacturing communities. And remember to stop by the FER exhibit booth #5223 and say hello!

April 24, 2012

Dates Announced For Western Show

You’re back from the FEDA Convention, finished shuttling to buying group meetings, and perhaps heading to Chicago next month for the NRA Show. Add one more event to your calendar: The