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ARK MFG Acquires Therma-Tek to Expand Commercial Cooking Portfolio
ARK MFG Acquires Therma-Tek to Expand Commercial Cooking Portfolio

The acquisition expands the manufacturer’s offerings into hot-side commercial kitchen equipment while strengthening its U.S. manufacturing operations. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/14/2026


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Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/13/2026


Parts Town Unlimited Invests in New Georgia Fulfillment Center
Parts Town Unlimited Invests in New Georgia Fulfillment Center

The company’s largest global fulfillment center will expand inventory capacity and strengthen service to customers across the Southeast. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/31/2026


CES Family of Companies Continues Acquisition Strategy With Addition of Southeast Mechanical
CES Family of Companies Continues Acquisition Strategy With Addition of Southeast Mechanical

Southeast Mechanical will combined its equipment installation, service, and repair expertise with Total Restaurant Supply, another CES company. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/10/2026


Host America to Debut at 2027 NAFEM Show
Host America to Debut at 2027 NAFEM Show

The new exhibition will spotlight Italian hospitality equipment and create new opportunities for international manufacturers in the North American market. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/3/2026


Wasserstrom Expands Phoenix Distribution Center to Handle Heavy Equipment
Wasserstrom Expands Phoenix Distribution Center to Handle Heavy Equipment

The 77,730-square-foot expansion will strengthen supply chain operations, reduce delivery times across the Southwest and Coastal regions, and position the facility for future growth. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/3/2026


The Kitchen Guys Expands Southeast Presence With Hawk Acquisition
The Kitchen Guys Expands Southeast Presence With Hawk Acquisition

The two FEDA members will combine resources while continuing to serve customers through their existing teams and regional operations. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/20/2026


Parts Town Expands Repair Technology Capabilities With 86 Repairs Acquisition
Parts Town Expands Repair Technology Capabilities With 86 Repairs Acquisition

The acquisition combines OEM parts distribution with repair management technology and AI-driven insights to help foodservice operators reduce downtime and improve equipment performance. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/13/2026


RATIONAL AG Expands French Manufacturing Facility for iVario Production
RATIONAL AG Expands French Manufacturing Facility for iVario Production

The $41 million investment doubles the size of the Wittenheim plant and significantly increases production capacity for the iVario Pro cooking system. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/1/2026


New Phoenix Plant Gives Channel Manufacturing Coast-to-Coast Coverage
New Phoenix Plant Gives Channel Manufacturing Coast-to-Coast Coverage

The expansion complements existing facilities in New York and Florida while increasing manufacturing capacity and reducing freight costs for distributor partners. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/1/2026


Pentair Bolsters Manitowoc Ice Portfolio With Mannhardt Acquisition
Pentair Bolsters Manitowoc Ice Portfolio With Mannhardt Acquisition

The addition of Mannhardt’s commercial and industrial ice storage products is expected to strengthen Manitowoc Ice’s ability to deliver integrated ice system solutions for foodservice and hospitality operators. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/26/2026


Foodservice Equipment Sales Grow, but Short of Projections With Fewer Projects in Industry Pipeline
Foodservice Equipment Sales Grow, but Short of Projections With Fewer Projects in Industry Pipeline

Despite inflationary pressures, sales and quoting activity reached its highest levels in four years, according to the MAFSI Business Barometer. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026