Allied Buying Corporation, an Illinois-based dealer buying group, recognized the contributions of some of its members and vendors with its annual awards program.

ABC recognized some of its foodservice equipment and supplies dealer members for their 2025 performance. For the second consecutive year, Singer Equipment was recognized for its total dollar volume increase, while KaTom was the runner up in this category. Singer Equipment was also recognized for best overall supplier support and KaTom was the runner up in this category, too.

The Sam Tell Companies was recognized for total percentage volume increase among the group’s suppliers, while General Hotel was the runner up for the category.

In terms of supplier awards, Cal-Mil earned the top dollar volume increase among ABC members, while Norlake was the runner up for the category.

Looking at total percentage volume increase, Norlake took top honors and Hamilton Beach Commercial was runner up.

Taylor Precision Products took top honors for overall member support, while Hamilton Beach Commercial was the runner up.

Finally, ABC congratulated a handful of foodservice professionals on their retirement: Jim Monnat of CFS Brands, Ted Gravenhorst of John Boos & Co. and Sandy Hoyt of TableCraft.