Hoshizaki America made two changes within its sales organization. Brian Rakers was promoted to senior sales director – Eastern zone, and Dan Cazalet was promoted to regional sales director – Western region.
Hoffmaster Group, Inc. has purchased Paterson Pacific Parchment Company.
Frontline International promoted Zack Palazzo to director of sales and finance.
Jerry Greene of Hotel & Restaurant Supply, a Mississippi-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer passed away on February 24. He was 80 years old.
The International Food Manufacturers Association named the nine recipients of its 2023 Silver Plate Awards.
The National Restaurant Association Show named 20 products as the recipients of its 2023 Kitchen Innovations Awards. These products “celebrate the back-of-house innovations that improve operations and generate growth through advances in automation, sustainability, efficiency, space-saving and more,” per the show organizer.
Andy Wiederhorn will step down as the CEO of FAT Brands, the multiconcept operator he founded. This will take effect on May 5, 2023.
ITW Food Equipment Group updates its dealer sales organization. Plus, Hoshizaki America, Atlas Metal and Frontline International announce promotions, while Alto-Shaam and Electrolux added new members to their teams.
Foodservice consulting firm Envision Strategies promoted long-time team member Sojo Alex to the role of principal and added two senior consultants, Mindy Segal, and Glenn Gerchman.
Wisconsin-based foodservice equipment manufacturer Alto-Shaam appointed Amber Pfohl to fill the newly created role of director of national accounts.
Service agent Tech24 has bought Commercial Kitchen Repairs, a provider of repair services, preventative maintenance and installation for commercial cooking equipment.
Foodservice equipment manufacturer Atlas Metal will promote Jessica Meade to president, effective March 31, 2023.
After leading the Wisconsin-based manufacturer for more than 15 years, Vollrath’s Paul Bartelt has decided to retire from his post as president and CEO. Erik Lampe will join Vollrath in March first serving as company president before taking over as CEO in June.
Jeremy Kleinberg joined Electrolux Professional Group in the Americas as product line manager, cooking.
S2O Consultants has promoted company veteran Ryan Rongo, FCSI to vice president of design.
Empire Equipment Co. makes another acquisition. Dormont, Flexeserve and Multiteria add to their rep networks, while Preferred Marketing Group bolsters its sales force.
EMC, Mirk and Preferred Marketing Group update their line cards, while Pecinka Ferri Associates makes a key promotion.
After a couple of years featuring dramatic highs and lows, foodservice industry performance seems to have leveled off in terms of overall sales and what operators may spend in the coming years.
Tim Palmer assumed the position of vice president of sales for North American Kitchen Solutions, a manufacturer and supplier of commercial kitchen hoods, ventless solutions, fire suppression, fans, ductwork and custom fabrication.
