Foodservice Equip & Supplies News

AeriTek Global Holdings LLC acquired Federal Industries from Standex Industries. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wisconsin-based Federal Industries manufactures refrigerated, heated and ambient food and beverage merchandising display cases for the foodservice operators spanning a variety of segments. A portfolio company of private equity firm Mill Point Capital, AeriTek’s manufactures products made under…

Multinational foodservice equipment manufacturer Ali Group has acquired Bunn Commercial LP, formerly known as Bunn-O-Matic Corporation. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Ash Grove BuildingIn North America, BUNN will operate as part of Ali Group’s Welbilt portfolio. Founded in 1840, Bunn Commercial LP began its beverage equipment business in 1957 and was incorporated in…

Eloria Ware brings to the role 15-plus years of experience helping strengthen customer relationships. Unox has hired Eloria Ware as its director of marketing and inside sales in the U.S. Ware will oversee Unox’s customer-facing support teams, working with regional sales managers, corporate chefs and technical specialists to ensure U.S. operators receive guidance from initial…

The National Restaurant Association Show named 20 products as the recipients of its 2026 Kitchen Innovations Awards. Determined by a panel of independent judges, these awards honor foodservice equipment that increases efficiencies and productivity in commercial kitchens. The following are the KI winners listed alphabetically by company along with the name of the product that…

Foodservice industry veteran Kevin Fink has joined Middleby as senior vice president of Middleby Advantage and Middleby First Service. In this role Fink will lead all Middleby service-related strategies and initiatives across the company and its brands. Supporting Fink in his new role will be two long-time service veterans, Jim Kramer and Adam McCollough. Fink’s…

Middleby brands TurboChef Technologies and CookTek made a trio of promotions. Sofia Delgado was promoted to vice president of marketing and culinary, Lewis Beer to vice president, international sales and Richard Chattaway to regional vice president sales, Europe. Middleby Delgado Beer ChattawayIn her new role, Delgado will oversee integrated marketing and culinary strategy for TurboChef…

Scot Bernstein will report directly to TriMark USA CEO Terry O’Brien. TriMark USA has appointed Scot Bernstein as chief supply chain officer. Bernstein brings to the role decades of experience leading large-scale, data-driven supply chain and logistics organizations. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of global supply chain at Mohawk Industries. He also…

Electrolux Professional Group appointed company veteran Jefferson Kenney to serve in the newly created role of director of consultant services. Jefferson Kenney “This is a tremendous opportunity that I am over the moon excited for because our consultant partners are instrumental to our success,” said Kenney in a release announcing his new role. “My 28…

Chrane says the addition expands its ability to deliver equipment solutions and manufacturer support across the region. Effective Thursday, Feb. 12, Chrane Foodservice Solutions is set to start representing walk-in refrigeration manufacturer Thermo-Kool. The new partnership spans the Texas and Oklahoma markets. Chrane says the addition expands its ability to deliver equipment solutions and manufacturer…

TriMark USA has opened a showroom in its Pittsburgh location. Similar to the dealer’s Cleveland branch, the facility measures approximately 1,400 square feet and serves as a showcase for a variety of equipment ranging from commercial foodservice equipment to tabletop items. TriMark ShowroomThe Pittsburgh showroom has space for designers to showcase and workshop concepts, conduct…