Cornerstone Foodservice Group, parent company of Spring USA, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Equipex. The deal was officially announced Monday, May 20, on Day 3 of the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. The Equipex portfolio includes panini grills, convection and pizza ovens, warming displays, waffle bakers, salamanders and other niche-focused cooking… read more

To help support its growth, Krowne has planned a two-year, $20 million expansion, marking the largest in company history. The first phase kicked off with the recent acquisition of two facilities in New Jersey. The deal added an additional 120,000 square feet to the Wayne, N.J.-based manufacturer’s operations. It now has more than 350,000 square… read more

This past week’s National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago delivered an expanded show floor—10% larger than in 2023—and some 2,240-plus exhibitors. And while organizers are finalizing numbers, they anticipated more than 55,000 industry professionals would participate, marking one of the largest shows since 2019. FER editors visited with many manufacturers on the show floor. Along… read more

Each new member contributes a differentiated skillset, says the repair and maintenance provider. Tech-24 specializes in cooking, refrigeration, beverage and specialty foodservice equipment, and performs HVAC, electrical and plumbing services. Repair and maintenance provider Tech24 recently shared that three have joined its board of directors, including Edward Don & Co. CEO and President Steven Don…. read more

The innovations improve upon the traditional process of freeze-drying. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — LyoWave Inc., a high-tech startup, is commercializing innovative microwave heating technologies developed at Purdue University that improve upon traditional lyophilization — or the process of freeze-drying perishable products — by increasing speed, cost-effectiveness and product throughput. CEO and co-founder Drew Strongrich said… read more

Anna Pata was appointed to the newly created role of chief commercial officer for Carpigiani North America, a Welbilt company that makes gelato equipment. In her new role, Pata will develop and lead Carpigiani’s sales and marketing activities. Pata has more than 20 years of experience in the dessert ingredient and supplies industry, per a… read more

Jania Tung brings 29-plus years of culinary, residential kitchen and commercial equipment sales experience to the role. Winston Foodservice has hired Jania Tung as its U.S. regional/international territory sales manager. She will be based in Texas. Tung has over 29 years of culinary, residential kitchen and commercial equipment sales experience. She has a wealth of… read more

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Welbilt has updated the leadership of its refrigeration brands. Will Means, will step down as president of Beverage-Air and Victory. In response to this leadership change, Clint Reed, who is president of Delfield and Kolpak, will assume the role of interim president for both Beverage-Air and Victory. welbilt teamAdditionally, Ali Group… read more

Respective makers of cook-and-hold ovens and warewashing equipment are now partnering with the parts distributor. Marcone has expanded its offerings to include next-day delivery of Alto-Shaam and Moyer Diebel OEM parts to Canadian service providers. The additions aim to help techs minimize downtime and to encourage first-time fix rates, notes Keri Lewellyn, president of Marcone… read more

Alto-Shaam promoted Kristina Bladecki to the role of manager of culinary for the Wisconsin-based foodservice equipment manufacturer. Bladecki joined Alto-Shaam in 2011 as a marketing assistant before transitioning to the culinary team, where she most recently served as a corporate executive chef. In her new role, Bladecki will lead Alto-Shaam’s culinary team, which will include… read more