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Allied Buying Corp. Honors FEDA Member Companies at Spring Conference
Allied Buying Corp. Honors FEDA Member Companies at Spring Conference

The awards celebrated organizations and individuals whose outstanding performance, partnership, and dedication contributed significantly to the continued growth and success of the buying group and its community. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


Welbilt Announces New Leader for Kolpak Brand
Welbilt Announces New Leader for Kolpak Brand

Todd Fenton brings an engineering background and more than two decades of industry experience to the new role. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


Middleby’s Food Processing Business Breaking Off Into Standalone Company
Middleby’s Food Processing Business Breaking Off Into Standalone Company

The launch of Midera is intended to reflect the advancement of Middleby’s processing platform into a more focused, technology-driven organization capable of delivering total line solutions. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


Zepole Team Walks to Support Cancer Cure
Zepole Team Walks to Support Cancer Cure

The distributor’s Relay for Life participation honors its founder’s memory while supporting survivors and families. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


SilverChef Elevates Sales Leader to Vice President
SilverChef Elevates Sales Leader to Vice President

Dion Ireland will work to expand the financing solutions company’s partnerships with commercial kitchen equipment distributors. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


RATIONAL USA Promotes Sales Leader to Head South Region
RATIONAL USA Promotes Sales Leader to Head South Region

Since joining the combi oven manufacturer in 2023, Roy Long has helped lead the Texas and Oklahoma market team to achieve a new sales performance benchmark. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/11/2026


Boston Showcase Co. Elevates Equipment Purchasing With Hire
Boston Showcase Co. Elevates Equipment Purchasing With Hire

Aaron Applegate equipment purchasing function, which entails overseeing vendor relationships, pricing strategy, and procurement workflows across the company’s portfolio of projects. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/11/2026


Women Presidents Organization Recognizes KaTom CEO as a Fastest Growing Women-Owned Company
Women Presidents Organization Recognizes KaTom CEO as a Fastest Growing Women-Owned Company

In a video, Patricia Bible shared the honor by highlighting many of the 117 women who work at the Tennessee-based distributor today. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/11/2026


New Strategic Sourcing Leader to Support TriMark’s New Market Expansion
New Strategic Sourcing Leader to Support TriMark’s New Market Expansion

Zeeshan Malik will co-lead TriMark’s announced 2027 plans to deal more directly with its largest equipment suppliers and exit the NexGen industry buying group. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/4/2026


Leadership Changes Incoming at Ali Group North America, ACP, BUNN
Leadership Changes Incoming at Ali Group North America, ACP, BUNN

Brad Willis was appointed president and CEO of BUNN, while David Kalinowski was named CFO of Ali Group North America, and Meghan Hurst was tapped to lead ACP. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/4/2026


FEDA Distributor and Manufacturer Members Recognized at SEFA Awards Banquet
FEDA Distributor and Manufacturer Members Recognized at SEFA Awards Banquet

At its 40th Annual Partnership Conference, SEFA recognized organizations and individuals whose performance, leadership, and partnership continue to move the buying group forward. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/4/2026


Flexeserve Solidifies Sales Team With Promotion
Flexeserve Solidifies Sales Team With Promotion

Rachel Chin is broadened her skill set since moving from operation coordinator to sales coordinator for the FEDA manufacturer member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/4/2026