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 operator segment.
| HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Category Winner |
| Blast Chillers | Traulsen |
| Braising Pans/Tilting Skillets | Groen |
| Charbroilers | Vulcan |
| 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 |
| Dishwashers/Warewashers | Hobart |
| Floor Mixers | Hobart |
| Freestanding Floor Fryers | Pitco |
| Hot Food Holding Equipment | Hatco |
| Ice Makers | Manitowoc Ice |
| Ranges — Gas and Electric | Vulcan |
| Refrigerated Prep Tables | Delfield |
| Steamers | Cleveland |
| Steam-Jacketed Kettles | Cleveland |
| Upright Reach-In Refrigeration | True Manufacturing |
| Ventilation Systems | CaptiveAire |
| Walk-In Refrigeration | Thermo-Kool |
| LIGHT EQUIPMENT | Category Winner |
| Beverage Blenders | Vitamix |
| Coffee Brewers | Bunn-O-Matic |
| Conveyor Toasters | Hatco |
| Countertop Griddles | Vulcan |
| Disposers | InSinkErator |
| Electric Food Processors | Robot Coupe |
| Electric Slicers | Hobart |
| Heat Lamps | Hatco |
| High-Speed Ovens | TurboChef |
| Induction Cooktops | Vollrath |
| Manual Food Choppers | Vollrath |
| Microwave Ovens | Amana |
| Parts and Accessories | Franklin Machine Products |
| Scales | Edlund Company |
| Shelving | Metro |
| Sinks — Prefabricated | Advance Tabco |
| Underbar Fabrication | Perlick |
| Underbar Refrigeration | True Manufacturing |
| Worktables — Prefabricated | Advance Tabco |
| SMALLWARES | Category Winner |
| Cookware | Vollrath |
| Cutlery | Dexter-Russell |
| Food Storage Containers | Cambro |
| Tabletop and Buffet Serving Accessories | Vollrath |
| Thermometers/Sensors | Taylor Precision Products |
