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The Middleby Corporation has added to its burgeoning beverage portfolio with the acquisition of Deutsche Beverage Technology, a maker of beverage brewing and processing systems. Based in Charlotte, N.C., the company has $40 million in annual revenues.
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Taco Bell Corp. introduced Nikki Lawson as its global chief brand officer, effective this coming April. Lawson is the former managing director in the South Pacific for Taco Bell’s sister concept KFC. In her new role Lawson becomes responsible for the Taco Bell brand in the U.S. and across the world.
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TriMark USA, a Massachusetts-based foodservice equipment and supplies distributor, will open two cash and carry locations this month. Operating as Chef’s Toys, the stores will be in the California cities of Commerce and Oakland. When these two locations come online later this month, it will give TriMark a total of ten Chef’s Toys stores.
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When Sinelli Concepts International acquired Paciugo Gelato Caffe in January 2018, it wasn’t buying just another brand for a portfolio that includes fast-causal sandwich chain Which Wich. It was choosing a partner for Which Wich, one that could expand its hours of operation and grow both businesses.
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Company veteran Erica Havers was promoted to president of Blodgett Oven Group. In her new role Havers will direct and oversee the Middleby brands Blodgett, Perfect Fry, Marsal and BKI, all of which are manufactured in Essex, Vt.
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Multi-line foodservice equipment manufacturer Welbilt hired Keri Llewellyn to serve as senior vice president, global business development.
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Axel Beck was named executive vice president of ITW Food Equipment Group, a multi-line foodservice equipment manufacturer. Beck succeeds Lei Schlitz, who will now lead ITW’s automotive OEM segment.
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Dan Montgomery was appointed to the newly created position of senior manager for consultant services for Vulcan Cooking, North America.
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Lancer Corporation promoted Jason Marrero to vice president of its Coca-Cola Enterprise. Marrero has 20 years experience in the beverage dispensing industry, including 10 with Lancer. He most recently served as senior director of Coca-Cola North America.
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Vulcan and the ITW Food Equipment Group promoted Chris Stern to vice president and general manager of cooking, North America, effective February 10, 2020. He replaces Mihyar Mohamed, who will transition to a leadership role in ITW’s Construction Products Segment.
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The Ali Group updated the organizational structure for Eloma USA, one of its operating companies. The role of president for Eloma USA has been eliminated and the company created the position of vice president of sales.
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In addition to the Oneida line, Oneida Hospitality Group consists of a collection of other foodservice lines including UpDate International, Tomlinson Industries, Focus Foodservice, Johnson Rose and Co-Rect.
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DDI System tapped David Greene to serve as a market specialist for the software company that develops ERP and e-commerce software and services for the foodservice industry. In his new role, Greene will lead communication and strategic direction for the company working with dealers, distributors and trade associations.
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The Middleby Corporation added an automated option to its restaurant equipment portfolio thanks to the acquisition of RAM Fry Dispensers from Automated Equipment LLC. RAM produces automated frozen French fry dispensing equipment.
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KCL has plans to expand its business outside of the Americas. Luca Salomoni will now represent KCL and its product lines in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. KCL provides an array of software products that aid in the foodservice design process, including consolidating equipment symbol libraries and specifications in one location.
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The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association promoted Michael Schwartz senior vice president of member value. In his new role, Schwartz will serve as the senior executive leading the product and marketing side of the business, working with IFMA members and its board of directors to create new products and manage the association’s current portfolio.
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Frontline International promoted Zack Palazzo to director of sales. Palazzo previously served as the company’s sales manager, a position he began in 2015.
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Sebastian Heil will become Southwest sales manager and corporate chef for Irinox, effective January 20, 2020.
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Alto-Shaam promoted Ryan Norman to the newly created role of director of consultant services.
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Shaun Tanner will assume the role of president and chief executive officer for Winston Industries, effective July 1, 2020. He will replace Valerie Shelton, who will retire in December 2020.
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