Foodservice Equip & Supplies News

Foodservice Design Professionals (FDP) helps United ISD design a new production facility. When United Independent School District in Laredo, Texas, built a centralized production kitchen in the late 1990s, it had 20-some school buildings within its boundaries. Today, the district serves about 40,000 students from pre-K to 12th grade across 44 campuses. To help scale…

Digan Patel, formerly of The Coca-Cola Co., has taken the role of director-IoT platforms and connected solutions. Hoshizaki America has appointed Digan Patel as director-IoT platforms and connected solutions. Patel brings nearly 20 years of experience in technology, digital products and IoT solutions. Prior to joining Hoshizaki America, he spent his career at The Coca-Cola…

CHICAGO (August 24, 2026) — Ali Group today announced a series of leadership appointments at Welbilt Americas, effective September 1, 2026, designed to strengthen organizational alignment, accelerate growth initiatives and enhance customer engagement throughout the Americas. As part of these changes, Rob August will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer, Welbilt Americas, reporting to…

The groups’ customers will have access to a test kitchen and training facility in Gilbert, Ariz., plus expanded product lines and more. Utah-based rep firm Intermountain Food Equipment acquired Arizona-based Power Rep Marketing Group, effective Aug. 1. The strategic move furthers its growth within MAFSI Region 20, and will result in expanded equipment lines, enhanced…

Rudolph joined the service company in 2021 and most recently served as assistant branch manager. Electric Motor Repair Co. has promoted Taylor Rudolph to operations manager. She joined the service company in 2021 and has moved through the ranks from service coordinator to assistant branch manager, and now operations manager. In her new role, Rudolph…

Kyle Burkholder, of Clark Service Group, and Korney Sokol, of Duffy’s AIS, took home top honors. Following five regional competitions, CFESA has announced the national champions of its inaugural technician competition Top Tech Throwdown. The Hot Side Champion is Kyle Burkholder, of Clark Service Group, and the Cold Side Champion is Korney Sokol, of Duffy’s…

Weston, FL — August 5, 2026 — Asbury Worldwide, a global house of brands focused on delivering dependable, high-value equipment solutions, today announced the official launch of two new brands: Mercator™, serving the commercial foodservice equipment industry, and Merlin™, offering premium appliances for health-conscious consumers and modern kitchens. Backed by decades of global manufacturing expertise,…

Megan Crouch has joined Flexeserve as operations coordinator for the Texas-based foodservice equipment manufacturer. She replaces Rachel Chin who moved into a sales coordinator role for Flexeserve. Megan Crouch In her role, Crouch helps support “the customer experience” for Flexeserve customers in The Americas, per a company release. This includes organizing meetings at the company’s…

Electrolux Professional Group tapped company veteran Alex Edwards to serve as vice president of sales for North America. In this role Edwards will lead Electrolux Professional Group’s chain and general market sales organizations. Edwards’ career with Electrolux Professional Group spans 22 years, during which time he’s held various positions across customer service, product management and…

A chief people officer also joins the service company, which operates in all 50 states. Smart Care has made two senior leadership appointments, both effective immediately, in order to accelerate its growth and operational performance. Veronica Lubatkin joins as president and chief financial officer, while Jenna Susanke is now chief people officer, reporting to CEO…