New disaster-planning guidance published
INDUSTRY NEWS
In light of recent natural disasters throughout the country, the National Restaurant Association created an industry-specific, disaster-preparation guide entitled Always Ready: Natural Disasters. “The time to plan for a disaster is before one unfolds; for restaurants, this is especially important because they meet critical community infrastructure needs in the wake of a crisis,” Michelle Korsmo, Association president & CEO, said in a statement. “Every location needs a preparedness plan and time set aside every year to review and update that plan.” According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), in 2021 the US experienced 20 weather disasters that each exceeded $1bn in losses, with combined losses for these events topping $145bn. In addition, research by Munich Re shows that insured losses from major natural disasters in 2021 were estimated at $85bn. The NCEI warns that the number and cost of weather disasters in the US are increasing, and according to the US Small Business Administration, about 25% of businesses don’t reopen after a disaster. The Always Ready guide provides actionable steps for any owner or operator to assess their exposure and create a disaster response plan for before, during and after a threat, including insurance considerations; document backup guidelines; a checklist for creating an emergency contact list and emergency supply lists; understanding communication methods, and more. Download the guide on
restaurant.org.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Hatco Corp. has acquired American Range, a manufacturer of commercial and residential cooking equipment. American Range has facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada and Pacoima, California. Its product line includes broilers, ranges, deck ovens, fryers, griddles and more.
Indianapolis-based foodservice equipment dealer C&T Design and Equipment Company has acquired JME Hospitality Marketing, LLC, a design consultancy.
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Middleby announced the appointment of former Wood Stone executives Kurt Eickmeyer as senior vice president, strategic initiatives and Phil Eaton as vice president, sales and marketing, both for Jade-Beech. Jade-Beech also promoted Cael Goodin to vice president of operations and Edgar Burgos to director of manufacturing.
Vermont-based foodservice equipment manufacturer Edlund promoted David Sebastianelli to senior vice president of international sales.
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Hoshizaki America announced Daryl Erbs (right) as vice president of innovation, a newly created position, and Scott Meyer as vice president of sales for the US and Canada.
Marra Forni, a Beltsville, Maryland-based manufacturer of commercial brick oven cooking solutions, appointed Christopher Tedford as Southeast regional sales manager.
Todd Boulé was appointed vice president of sales for Convotherm US, a division of Welbilt and manufacturer of combi ovens.
Excell and Nissco buying groups promoted Devyn Kelly to director of business development
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