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August 1, 2011
After A Pause, Metals Prices Head Higher Again
Many key metals used widely in foodservice equipment and supplies are headed higher again, after strong price increases seen since last fall softened somewhat in late spring and June. Prices for nickel and copper have both shown gains of more than 10% during the past two months, after sliding in April and May. The nickel…
August 1, 2011
NRA’s Performance Index Bounces Back In June
The restaurant industry overcame a one-month decline into contraction territory in May and bounced back strongly in June, according to the latest data from the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index. The index surged to 100.6, up 0.8 point from May’s reading. In May, the index had dipped below the 100 value that separates industry…
August 1, 2011
E&S Prices Increased Average 2.7% In Past Year, Says AutoQuotes
Blended list prices for the more than 350,000 models from more than 400 foodservice equipment, supplies and furnishings manufacturers rose 2.7% for the year ending June 30, according to the latest data from AutoQuotes Inc. AQ Managing Director David Greene presented the data at FER‘s E&S Market Forecast President’s Preview meeting in Evanston, Ill., on…
August 1, 2011
NAFEM’s August CFSP Overview Is Next Week
The days are winding down to sign up for NAFEM’s one-day E&S seminar for the Certified Food Service Professional program. The Equipment & Supplies Overview is Wednesday, Aug.10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at NAFEM’s Chicago headquarters. Attendees can follow up the overview with the CFSP exam in NAFEM’s office. Sign up at
August 1, 2011
FER Revises Upwards E&S Real Growth Forecasts
The general economy is weak, consumers are tentative and foodservice operators continue to worry about their prospects, but there is no question operators are buying more equipment and supplies, said Foodservice Equipment Reports Publisher Robin Ashton at the magazine’s annual E&S Market Forecast President’s Preview meeting, held in Evanston, Ill., on July 27. “The hard…
August 1, 2011
Dealers Past And Future
The future of dealers is bright, but always dynamic and challenging.
July 24, 2011
THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE
Tomorrow, July 27, we’ll present our forecast of the E&S market for 2012 and beyond at our annual President’s Preview forecast meeting in Evanston, Ill. We won’t share the hard numbers with you; you have to pay for them this early. (I’m always surprised more dealers don’t spend the dime and come to the meeting….
July 24, 2011
MANITOWOC APPOINTS OVENS/ACT DIVISION MARKETING V.P.
Manitowoc Foodservice has hired business veteran Dennis O’Toole as v.p.-marketing for its North America Ovens and Advanced Cooking Technology (ACT) operating company. O’Toole’s marketing responsibilities will cover the five companies which comprise ACT: Cleveland, Convotherm USA, Garland convection ovens, Lincoln and Merrychef USA. O’Toole’s two decades in sales and marketing includes his most recent position…
July 24, 2011
STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR AUGUST CFSP OVERVIEW
The days are winding down to sign up for NAFEM’s one-day E&S seminar for the Certified Food Service Professional program. The Equipment & Supplies Overview is Wednesday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CDT at NAFEM’s Chicago headquarters. Attendees can follow up the overview with the CFSP exam in NAFEM’s office. Sign up at the
July 24, 2011
MISSISSIPPI DEALER PLANS EXPANSION
Associated Food Equipment & Supplies is spreading its wings. The Gulfport, Miss., dealer has announced plans to open a showroom, office and warehouse facility in the Jackson metro area. The planned location will offer design, planning and consulting services in addition to sales, delivery and installation. Associated said the expansion is part of its plan…
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