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Zepole Adds New Sales Representative
Zepole Adds New Sales Representative

Brent Zartler brings sales experience to the Chicago-area FEDA distributor member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/13/2025


Nemco Taps C-Store Leader as New National Sales Manager
Nemco Taps C-Store Leader as New National Sales Manager

Lamont Glendinning will oversee the FEDA manufacturer member’s national account strategy, distributor relationships and c-store approach. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/13/2025


New Division Brings Together Middleby’s Ice Brands
New Division Brings Together Middleby’s Ice Brands

Michael Raycher brings more than 30 years of sales, marketing and manufacturing experience to the role of group president for the newly formed Middleby Ice Solutions. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/13/2025


Two Mechanical Engineers Join AyrKing
Two Mechanical Engineers Join AyrKing

Alex Baker and Rushi Bhakta impressed during their internships with the CFS Brands company. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/13/2025


Great Lakes Builds Mini Golf Hole to Support Local Nonprofit
Great Lakes Builds Mini Golf Hole to Support Local Nonprofit

The knife-themed course was designed to reflect the foodservice equipment and supplies industry at the Dude Dad Mini Golf Open in Colorado. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/13/2025


New VP of Dealer Sales Brings B2B Equipment Experience to ITW
New VP of Dealer Sales Brings B2B Equipment Experience to ITW

Ray Peden looks forward to supporting ITW Food Equipment Group’s dealer partners as he works to grow the manufacturer’s brands. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/6/2025


Robot Coupe Names New Rep for Upstate New York
Robot Coupe Names New Rep for Upstate New York

The FEDA manufacturer member chose Market Pros because of its shared commitment to product education and hands-on support. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/6/2025


Hatco Hires Dealer Sales Manager With 10 Years of Experience
Hatco Hires Dealer Sales Manager With 10 Years of Experience

Stefano Faiella has a strong background in national account and territory sales, business development and customer relationship management, the FEDA manufacturer member says. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/6/2025


PRIDE Awards Recognize 14 FEDA Member Companies
PRIDE Awards Recognize 14 FEDA Member Companies

Zepole and Middleby were named the dealer and vendor of the year, respectively, at the buying group’s annual conference in September. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/6/2025


2025 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference Gallery
2025 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference Gallery

See some of the highlights from the 2025 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/6/2025


Kitchen Brains to Expand Into Industrial Controls Following MCS Acquisition
Kitchen Brains to Expand Into Industrial Controls Following MCS Acquisition

The FEDA manufacturer praised MCS as technologically advanced and customer-focused. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/6/2025


KaTom Hosts Culinary Students From the University of Tennessee
KaTom Hosts Culinary Students From the University of Tennessee

Students toured the KaTom facility while CEO Patricia Bible shared her experiences on starting small and pushing through to create something magical. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/6/2025