New hires part of company's growth strategy.

Vulcan and parent company ITW Food Equipment Group announced a series of new appointments, including a pair of vice presidents.

• Tim Farno was named vice president/general manager for ITW FEG cooking – chain and retail division. He oversees the griddles and charbroilers, fryers and Baxter baking brand units.
• Tim Murray was named vice president/general manager of ITW FEG cooking – foodservice division. He is responsible for non-chain operations in foodservice, focusing on ovens, ranges, steam and heated holding, as well as Gaylord ventilation systems.
• Paul Forrest was named chain business unit manager for ITW FEG cooking – chain and retail division. He assume sresponsibility for driving growth for the griddles and charbroilers and fryer businesses.
• James Sherman was named director of sales for Vulcan Food Equipment Group.