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Countertop Impinger ovens from Lincoln, a Manitowoc Foodservice brand, now include standard touch pad.

Equipment manufacturer names Kathy Veder its new vice president of marketing for Frymaster line.

The National Restaurant Association today recognized the most groundbreaking equipment on the global foodservice market for 2010.

Hatco’s new Decorative Carving Stations are flexible to fit an operator’s needs.

Convotherm by Cleveland features antibacterial handle that is medically and ecologically safe.

KIMCO Corporation and Eurest Services USA integrated to expand geographic reach for self-performed and managed facilities services.

New study finds cleanliness to be the most important characteristic of quick-serve uniforms in the eyes of customers.

Friedrich Metal Products Co. roaster/smoker is self-cleaning and compact.

Nexstep Commercial Products’ Bi-Level Grout & Corner Brush features a split shape with dual positions.

Bunn-O-Matic Corporation’s Infusion Series Iced Tea Brewers include adjustable dilution delay and digital control.

A.J. Antunes & Co. launches VZN series of its VIZION line of filtration systems.

New Pig Corporation to release PIG products that clean up spills, splatters, and splashes of oil, grease, water, and other liquids.

Superior Uniform Group’s acquisition of Blade Sportswear Inc. was effective November 2.

QD Retail from Quail Digital can accommodate up to 12 users in hands-free, talk-lock, and push-to-talk modes.

Hatco Corporation announces its new Glo-Ray Narrow Halogen Foodwarmers.

PetroOXY Rapid Oxidation Stability tester released from AMETEK Inc. works with oils, fats, greases, and other products.

Foodservice Packaging Institute finds green is king and that polystyrene is fading out, making room for other plastics.

Two quick-serve giants sign partnership for beverage offering.

Cecilware Corporation announces acquisition of Grindmaster Corporation.

Submissions for new equipment due in early January for May show.

Rainey Road LLC acquires International Cold Storage.

QSR tapped the best minds in the business to come up with a realistic list of ways operators could save thousands of dollars in less than one year. There’s no advanced logic or restaurant expertise needed—just a willingness to try new systems or make a few adjustments to existing protocols. From the bathroom to tax […]

Bakers Pride Oven Company receives honors for helping Red Lobster with grilling equipment.

Scotsman Industries Inc. will become the official name of the new holding company for all of the assets of the former Enodis.

There’s a growing interest in the foodservice industry among young people. This year’s NRA Show is proof.

A lot of things keep restaurateurs up at night, but high on the list for quick-service operators in 2009 is the rising cost of food. Eighteen percent expect it will be the top challenge they face this year, according to the National Restaurant Association (NRA). After skyrocketing to near 30-year highs in 2007 and 2008, […]

The National Restaurant association recognized the Evolution Elite fryer for being one of the greenest on the market.

Businessweek considers the equipment company among the ‘best corporate performers.’