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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


Boelter Bolsters Leadership Team With Two Hires
Boelter Bolsters Leadership Team With Two Hires

George Kleinhans brings extensive experience to the vice president of operations role while Luke Hursh will lead the distributor’s product category team. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/9/2026


Manufacturing Veteran Joins Alto-Shaam as Director of Consultant Services
Manufacturing Veteran Joins Alto-Shaam as Director of Consultant Services

Connor Martin brings to the FEDA manufacturer member a proven track record for delivering year-over-year growth and fostering industry partnerships. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/9/2026


RSG Taps Experienced Foodservice Equipment Professional as Director of Customer Experience
RSG Taps Experienced Foodservice Equipment Professional as Director of Customer Experience

Danielle Teach is known for having a clear understanding of how manufacturers, dealers, and operators work together to create shared success, the FEDA manufacturer member said. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/9/2026


Giles Releases Updated Version of KitchenTrac
Giles Releases Updated Version of KitchenTrac

The remote monitoring solution uses Wi-Fi connectivity to allow operators to monitor equipment in real time and collect critical data across all locations. Continue Reading

Date posted02/5/2026


Partial Government Shutdown Ends, Teeing Up Debate Over DHS Funding
Partial Government Shutdown Ends, Teeing Up Debate Over DHS Funding

Most government agencies are now funded through the end of September, but legislators will have until Feb. 13 to negotiate long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/4/2026


KaTom President Named to University of Tennessee’s 40 Under 40 List
KaTom President Named to University of Tennessee’s 40 Under 40 List

Charley Bible has spearheaded strategic initiatives that expanded the dealer’s sales, design, and project management teams, fueling exceptional growth Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


TriMark Names Regional President for the Midwest
TriMark Names Regional President for the Midwest

Joshua Grung previously served as president of the TriMark Marlinn branch. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


Krowne Updates Leadership of Foodservice and Plumbing Divisions
Krowne Updates Leadership of Foodservice and Plumbing Divisions

Justin Minder was promoted to director of strategic accounts for foodservice, while Owen Anderson takes on the role of national sales manager. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


Taxes Top List of Concerns for Small Business Owners as Other Issues Subside
Taxes Top List of Concerns for Small Business Owners as Other Issues Subside

Twenty-four percent of survey respondents now expect the economy to improve, a 9% increase from November’s report. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


Norbec Names New Manufacturers Representative for Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee
Norbec Names New Manufacturers Representative for Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee

The FEDA manufacturer member commended Bill McCoy Associates’ decades of experience and solutions-focused approach. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


Business Groups File Brief Opposing California’s “Captive Audience" Meeting Law
Business Groups File Brief Opposing California’s “Captive Audience" Meeting Law

An appeals court is set to consider arguments that the law infringes on employers’ free speech rights by prohibiting mandatory meetings to share opinions on political or religious matters. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026