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11 FEDA Manufacturer Members Honored with Kitchen Innovations Awards
11 FEDA Manufacturer Members Honored with Kitchen Innovations Awards

This year’s awardees reflect the challenges operators are managing, including workforce constraints, tighter margins, and limited room for disruption during service. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/23/2026


Burkett Adds Field Service for Commercial Refrigeration and Ice Machines
Burkett Adds Field Service for Commercial Refrigeration and Ice Machines

The new service program provides on-site maintenance and minor repairs at customer locations in the Toledo, Ohio, area. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


Ark MFG Acquires North American Kitchen Solutions’ Stainless Steel Brands
Ark MFG Acquires North American Kitchen Solutions’ Stainless Steel Brands

Stainless Specialties Inc., Lane Manufacturing, and Custom Kitchen Fabricators will operate independently while retaining their existing teams and leadership. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/9/2026


Wasserstrom Acquires Fellow Ohio Dealer Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment & Design
Wasserstrom Acquires Fellow Ohio Dealer Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment & Design

The acquisition is expected to strengthen Wasserstrom’s equipment project management capabilities and further its ability to offer advanced kitchen design. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


Upcoming CFESA Training Events
Upcoming CFESA Training Events

Planned courses will focus on refrigeration repair, EGS&W systems, electrical theory, and new technician training. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/19/2026


WebstaurantStore Opens Its Largest Distribution Facility
WebstaurantStore Opens Its Largest Distribution Facility

The new facility in Hagerstown, Maryland, includes 7 miles of conveyors and will primarily serve customers in the Northeast. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/12/2026


New Italian Middleby Innovation Center to Showcase Equipment and Further R&D
New Italian Middleby Innovation Center to Showcase Equipment and Further R&D

The facility is designed to help customers test, validate and train with resources geared toward their specific business. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/6/2026


UNOX’s First U.S. Facility Starts Production
UNOX’s First U.S. Facility Starts Production

The $20 million investment will enable the FEDA manufacturer member to reduce lead times and offer products customized for the North American market. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted12/15/2025


Vollrath Reveals Plans for Modern Manufacturing Facility at Wisconsin Headquarters
Vollrath Reveals Plans for Modern Manufacturing Facility at Wisconsin Headquarters

The 110,000-square-foot multiyear expansion will enable the FEDA manufacturer member to streamline production, increase operational efficiency and incorporate newer production technologies. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted12/15/2025


Alto-Shaam Opens State-of-the-Art Innovation and Fulfillment Center
Alto-Shaam Opens State-of-the-Art Innovation and Fulfillment Center

As the Wisconsin-based manufacturer celebrates its 70th anniversary, the 128,000-square-foot expansion is designed to fuel innovation, drive shipping efficiency and enhance collaboration. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted12/8/2025


CFS Brands Acquires Cornerstone Foodservice Group
CFS Brands Acquires Cornerstone Foodservice Group

CFG’s brands will continue to operate as stand-alone entities within CFS Brands, as the company plans to take a gradual approach toward integrating the group. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted12/5/2025


UNOX Acquires Italian Maker of Food and Cosmetics Processing Systems
UNOX Acquires Italian Maker of Food and Cosmetics Processing Systems

The FEDA manufacturer member says the addition of Roboqbo will strengthen its mission to deliver intelligent solutions to foodservice professionals. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted11/24/2025