Foodservice Equip & Supplies News

The new hire, Michael Kalajian, will demonstrate equipment for operators and dealers. Manufacturers’ rep firm The Ferri Group has hired Michael Kalajian as its culinary sales associate. Kalajian brings more than 40 years of foodservice experience to the role. He spent 20 years as a chef in upscale restaurants in New York City before transitioning…

UK managing director Steve McGarvie insists the technology built into its latest ovens is taking kitchen performance to new levels Unox equipment is designed to support today’s chefs, foodservice operators, bakers and retail users who are looking to deliver high-quality food, without compromising on efficiency and consistency. The brand is known for innovation, technological advancement…

The deal marks ARK MFG’s move into the hot side of commercial kitchen solutions. ARK MFG has acquired Therma-Tek Commercial Cooking Solutions. Therma-Tek designs and manufactures commercial cooking equipment in the U.S. The deal marks ARK MFG’s move into the hot side of commercial kitchen solutions. “This acquisition continues us down our path of investing…

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,…