Crystal Van Velkinburgh will serve the distributor as the North Atlantic regional sales director. Marcone has appointed Crystal Van Velkinburgh as its North Atlantic regional sales director for the Commercial Kitchen team. Van Velkinburgh brings a wealth of industry experience to the role. She previously worked as director of sales for beverage dispenser manufacturer Lancer… read more

With less than four months to go, details of the Georgia-bound event are coming together. Atlanta will be dripping with even more Southern hospitality next year when The NAFEM Show comes to town Feb. 26-28. As of press time, 566 exhibitors and about 20,000 attendees are expected to flock to the Georgia World Congress Center… read more

Local authorities said that a “complex” investigation was underway. An employee at a Nova Scotia Walmart was found dead inside the walk-in oven in the store’s bakery department earlier this month, according to reports. Police responded to a “sudden death” at the Halifax store on Oct. 19. A GoFundMe page set up for the worker’s… read more

The rep group will represent the manufacturer in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and southern Illinois. Hoshizaki America has announced the appointment of Midwest Professional Reps as its new manufacturers’ representative group for the Mid-Central region, effective Oct. 1. The region includes Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and southern Illinois. Midwest Professional Reps has over 65 years… read more

Nordon will represent the company in South New Jersey, Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania. Electrolux Professional Group, Americas, has partnered with Nordon Inc. as its new representative, covering South New Jersey, Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania. Nordon will represent equipment from Electrolux Professional, Crathco, Grindmaster and UNIC. Founded in 1958, Nordon serves schools, restaurants, resorts, healthcare facilities,… read more

Singer Equipment Co. and KaTom are among those who organized collections and deliveries of supplies. No matter what industry one is in, business as usual has proven difficult amid recent natural disasters. Following Hurricane Helene—a Category 4 storm that primarily impacted Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia—several foodservice equipment dealers jumped into… read more

Outside of business hours, the warehouse allows Texas technicians to return unneeded parts or pick up needed parts. This week, parts distributor Marcone opened its new regional distribution center in suburban Dallas. The facility allows Marcone to ensure next-day delivery to 93% of the U.S. population with next-day ground service, details a press release. It… read more

The Texas-based dealership continues to grow, expanding its distribution capabilities and enhancing its services. Ace Mart Restaurant Supply has announced the acquisition of Curtis Restaurant Supply, effective September 28. Curtis has provided products and services to foodservice professionals since 1946. Based in Tulsa, Okla., the dealership ranks No. 44 on the FER 2024 Top Dealers… read more

Exhibitors can submit new equipment and supplies through October 11 for potential inclusion in the gallery. NAFEM invites all contracted exhibitors of The NAFEM Show to submit an application for the What’s Hot! What’s Cool! new product gallery through October 11 at 5 p.m. CST. Showcasing a product is free, and exhibitors can visit the… read more