Richard Chattaway was appointed European sales director for TurboChef and CookTek, both of which are Middleby companies. Chattaway brings more than 25 years of foodservice industry experience to his new position. His expertise includes product demonstrations and menu development, per a release announcing his hiring. Chattaway’s background includes working with a variety of chains, including… read more

The recent territory assignment, effective May 1, represents an expansion of the companies’ partnership. Master Marketing Manufacturers Reps is now representing Hoshizaki’s full line of ice machines, dispensers and refrigeration products in Florida (MAFSI Region 13). The group also represents Hoshizaki appointments in Tennessee and the Carolinas. “Master Marketing has demonstrated strong performance and leadership… read more

Jason Hall, CMC, was promoted to vice president of Middleby’s Crown Steam Group, which includes the Crown, Firex and Market Forge equipment lines. A seven-year company veteran, Hall most recently served as vice president of research and culinary for Middleby’s Crown, Firex and Southbend brands. In his new, expanded role Hall will continue to have… read more

Flexeserve has partnered with SESCO, representing MAFSI Regions 6 and 7. Flexeserve, which specializes in hot holding equipment, has partnered with SESCO, a manufacturers’ rep firm based in Independence, Ohio. SESCO represents operations across MAFSI Regions 6 and 7, with an established customer network in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and western New… read more

In a move that expands its reach across New York State, Singer Equipment Co. has acquired the business of foodservice equipment and supplies dealer Joseph Flihan Company. Headquartered in Utica, N.Y., Joseph Flihan Company has served the New York State market for more than 50 years. The new division will operate under the name Singer… read more

Alto-Shaam will lean on EMC Hospitality to serve as its new manufacturers’ rep in this state. Alto-Shaam has boosted its partnership with EMC Hospitality, now serving as its new manufacturers’ rep in Hawaii. EMC Hospitality will promote Alto-Shaam’s full portfolio of commercial kitchen equipment, including multi-cook ovens, cook-and-hold ovens, combi ovens, rotisserie ovens, heated holding… read more

Kyle Coleman joins Unox as active marketing chef for the southwest region. Unox has added Kyle Coleman as its active marketing chef for the southwest region, covering Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. In this role, Coleman will work with foodservice professionals to ensure they maximize the benefits of Unox’s cooking solutions. His focus… read more

Ed Curtis was hired to fulfill the role of field service manager for Flexeserve, a Texas-based manufacturer of hot-food-holding equipment. As part of this role with Flexeserve, Curtis will train the company’s network of service partners and customers’ own in-house teams. Training is fundamental to a successful service network. As turnover is commonplace within our… read more

Find out what’s new and trending ahead of the upcoming event, set for May 17-20 in Chicago. No matter the direction your business is headed, an efficient starting point is the National Restaurant Association Show—at which equipment innovation is a cornerstone. The 2025 event, slated for May 17-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago, is set… read more