Vollrath Reveals Plans for Modern Manufacturing Facility at Wisconsin Headquarters
The 110,000-square-foot project will be located at the manufacturer’s headquarters in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, with the first phase estimated to cost $40 million. It is intended to reinforce Vollrath’s long-standing commitment to its high-value manufacturing in the United States. By expanding and upgrading its Sheboygan operations, the company plans to strengthen its domestic manufacturing footprint and ensure that critical know-how and production capabilities remain anchored in the community where Vollrath began.
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UNOX's First U.S. Facility Starts Production
The $20 million North Carolina facility is designed to reduce lead times for North American customers, provide faster service and technical support, enable customized products for regional market requirements, and strengthen relationships with domestic suppliers and partners.
MEMBER NEWS
Ran Berger Named COO of Curtis Restaurant Equipment
In his new role as COO, Berger will guide Curtis’s daily operations, including inventory and warehouse management, installation and delivery, service operations, and cross-department collaboration with accounting, marketing, and other teams. Beyond day-to-day operations, he will shape strategic initiatives, from forecasting and pricing strategies to long-term growth planning.
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American Jewish Committee Honors Culinary Depot for Community Work
Sholem Potash, president and owner of the New York-based dealer, and Michael Lichter, CEO, accepted the Visionary Leadership Award at the event. The award honors organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and commitment to building stronger communities.
VP of Sales Joins Middleby Beverage Group
Valorie Silvestri will be responsible for driving sales and executing strategies for new and existing Middleby brand drink dispensing systems throughout the beverage portfolio, the company said in a news release. Her initial focus will be on commercializing Middleby’s new Gravity and Fizzbot products.
Alto-Shaam Taps Industry Veteran for Senior Regional Sales Manager Role
Brian Hageman will be responsible for driving sales growth across the South Central region by nurturing relationships with new and existing customers and working alongside dealer, distributor and consultant partners to deliver a seamless customer experience.
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AyrKing Adds Mechanical Engineer
Sophie Wegenast will be responsible for producing drawings, prototype testing and other tasks that support the Louisville-based manufacturer’s engineering capabilities and business growth.
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Check Out the Digital Edition of FEDA News & Views Magazine!
The FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference is regarded as the premier event for executive-level networking in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. Each year, the conference location is selected with purpose — creating a setting where senior leaders can connect naturally, exchange ideas openly and build professional relationships. This issue of FEDA News & Views previews the conference’s programs and speakers, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and explores other trends that will shape the new year.
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INDUSTRY EDUCATION
Navigating a Complex Industrial Real Estate Environment
The warehouse building boom of the last few years appears to be over. Construction deliveries for new speculative industrial developments are estimated to have dropped by 35 percent in 2025, and a similar or slightly greater reduction is projected for 2026. This construction downturn is happening even as demand for new warehouses remains high.
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Executive Order Lays Groundwork for National AI Regulatory Framework
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday, Dec. 11, designed to limit states from passing regulations on artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, the order states that the Trump administration will work with Congress to develop and implement a framework that establishes a minimally burdensome national standard for regulating AI. Business advocacy groups and trade associations praised the order, pointing out that it would prevent the propagation of individual state rules that may be overly restrictive or conflict with one another.
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Editor's Note
FEDA Weekly News will not publish the weeks of Dec. 22 and Dec. 29 in observance of the holiday season. The newsletter will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
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