FE&S presents the results from the 2017 Best in Class study, where we asked foodservice professionals to rate individual factories on a list of specific attributes.
The data collected was used to create a composite score and determine the winners of FE&S' 2017 Best in Class Awards. The following is the results from the consultant segment.
| HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Category Winner |
| Braising Pans/Tilting Skillets | Cleveland |
| Charbroilers | Jade Range |
| Chef Counters — Prefabricated | Delfield |
| Combi Ovens | Alto-Shaam |
| Convection Ovens | Blodgett |
| Conveyor Ovens | Lincoln |
| Cook and Hold Ovens | Alto-Shaam |
| Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication | Advance Tabco |
| Deck Ovens | Blodgett |
| Floor Mixers | Hobart |
| Freestanding Floor Fryers | Frymaster |
| Ice Makers | Manitowoc Ice |
| Ranges — Gas and Electric | Vulcan |
| Refrigerated Prep Tables | True Manufacturing |
| Steamers | Cleveland |
| Steam-Jacketed Kettles | Cleveland |
| LIGHT EQUIPMENT | Category Winner |
| Coffee Brewers | Bunn-O-Matic |
| Conveyor Toasters | Hatco |
| Electric Food Processors | Robot Coupe |
| Electric Slicers | Hobart |
| Heat Lamps | Hatco |
| High-Speed Ovens | TurboChef |
| Shelving | Metro |
| Sinks — Prefabricated | Advance Tabco |
| Underbar Fabrication | Perlick |
| Worktables — Prefabricated | Eagle Group |
