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Crown Food Carts Inc Revolutionizes the Mobile Food Cart, Truck and Trailer Industry
Crown food carts inc announced today that it has all intentions of turning up the mobile food industry in 2016, bringing affordability and innovation to mobile vendors worldwide. Crown food carts is a leading manufacturer of pushcarts, food trucks, trailers, kiosks, concession stands, vending... - January 19, 2016 - Crown Food Carts
General Parts Group President to Speak at MUFES 2016 in Austin, Texas
General Parts Group is pleased to announce company President, Bruce Hodge, has accepted an invitation to speak at the Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium (MUFES) 2016 conference held January 23rd through Jan 25th at the Omni Barton Resort & Spa Austin, Texas. Bruce will speak about... - December 15, 2015 - General Parts Group
General Parts Group Extends Its Service Relationship with Henny Penny Into the Pacific North West
General Parts Group is delighted to announce that it has been appointed as the Authorized Service Agency and parts distributor for the Henny Penny Corporation in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho and West Montana. The General Parts Group will be supporting the full range of Henny Penny products in... - December 07, 2015 - General Parts Group
Detectamet Tags Protect Critical Data from Shock Destruction
How do you identify and trace food batches passing through your process? Detectamet detectable processing ID tags reduce the risk of lost data. They will survive high/low temperature parameters and ensure ID traceability and data correlation. They reduce the risk of food product contamination because they are metal detectable. - December 03, 2015 - Detectamet
Is this Detectamet’s Perfect Food Processing Pen?
Why does Detectamet’s Elephant pen meet the requirements of a perfect pen for safe use in the food industry? An unsolicited report from a new user provides an explanation. - November 18, 2015 - Detectamet
Coloured File Holders from Detectamet Can Save Lives
MAC Clinical Research bought Detectamet’s new wall mountable file holders to save lives. In a rare medical emergency, the correct information is instantly ready to travel in the ambulance with the patient. The new red, yellow, blue, green and black holders match the colour identities of the Wards where volunteers take part in trials of new drugs. - October 22, 2015 - Detectamet
General Parts Group, Acquires Ron’s Hotel and Restaurant Equipment Service, Inc.
General Parts, L.L.C., a leading service provider and parts distributor to the commercial food service industry are pleased to announce the acquisition of Ron’s Hotel and Restaurant Equipment Service, Inc. located in Portland, OR. The transaction closed on October 8, 2015. Terms of the... - October 11, 2015 - General Parts Group
General Parts Group to Attend ISNA 2015 Conference
General Parts Group is proud to be supporting the 2015 Indiana School Nutrition Association (ISNA) Annual State Conference, November 5th through the 7th. This is the 5th time the company has attended the conference which is now in its 62nd year. This year’s theme is ‘Excel, Engage,... - October 09, 2015 - General Parts Group
Simple Application of Detectamet File Holder Could Save Pupils Lives
A School recently found a new use for Detectamet’s wall mountable file pockets. They have just bought ten red versions to hold emergency instruction files in easy to find locations. The bright red colour will attract immediate attention and save critical time when rapid lifesaving action is needed. - September 10, 2015 - Detectamet
General Parts Group President Continues Support of the CFESA Young Executives Luncheon
General Parts Group is pleased to announce that Bruce Hodge, the President of the General Parts Group has accepted an invitation to speak at the 2015 CFESA Fall Conference. Bruce will speak at the 3rd session of Young Executives Luncheon, continuing his support of this event feature. “I am... - August 28, 2015 - General Parts Group
Detectamet Retractable Food Safe Markers Halve the Risk of Producing Contaminated Food
Simple logic tells you that a loose lidded marker pen is twice as likely to cause contamination of food when compared with Detectamet’s retractable marker that has no lid. When that pen is both metal and X-Ray detectable the risk is even less. That makes this new pen very attractive for industries where food safe markers are needed. - July 15, 2015 - Detectamet
Detectamet’s Detectable Wall Mounted File Pockets Increase Efficiency
The new Wall Mountable File Pockets from Detectamet are made from Metal and X-ray detectable plastic. They can be ordered in nine colours to suit general or special colour recognition schemes used in the food industry to support GMP and HACCP management systems. Improving administration efficiency they can also reduce the risk of foreign matter contamination. - June 17, 2015 - Detectamet
Fire Within Welcomes Alice Brink
Alice Brink has joined Fire Within as Community and Sales Development Manager. Fire Within is the nation's leading manufacturer of mobile wood-fired pizza ovens. - June 10, 2015 - Fire Within
Stay Secure and Staple Free with Detectamet’s New Crimper and Staple Free Stapler
Detectamet helps to keep staples out of food production areas with its new paperless stapler and paper crimper. Ten pages can be bound together by cutting a paper tongue from the pages themselves and then inserting it into a slot cut into the paper at the same time. No metal staples or clips are needed to threaten the security and safety of the food products being made in the working area. - June 05, 2015 - Detectamet
Detectamet Wipe Tubs Now Fully Detectable and Re-Usable
Detectamet 99.9 Surface and Probe Wipes are now supplied in fully detectable dispensing tubs. The containers are made from Detectamet’s patent protected polymer so that any part that contaminates food can be identified and rejected by metal or X-ray inspection systems. When empty the tub can be refilled with more wipes or re-usable to store a wide range of materials. - May 21, 2015 - Detectamet
Detectamet’s Elephant Pen – Designed to be Seen and Rejected by Metal and X-Ray Systems
Detectamet’s new Elephant Pen was developed in co-operation with the Design and Prototyping Centre of the University of Sheffield to combine the best in ergonomic handling, with the most efficient modern manufacturing methods and visibility to standard food industry inspection equipment. Physical trials proved the exceptional strength and resilience of the bodies and clip strength. - May 07, 2015 - Detectamet
General Parts Group Opens Its 3rd Training Center in Indianapolis
General Parts Group is pleased to announce the opening of its third training center. As with the company’s two other facilities in Minneapolis and Milwaukee. - April 23, 2015 - General Parts Group
Stainless Steel Churns from Detectamet Encourage Secure Ingredient Handling
Detectamet’s Stainless Steel Churns are ideal for handling ingredients in food production. The smooth corners, fine welding and finely ground rivet fittings prevent entrapment and allow easy cleaning. Ingredients can be prepared in advance, sealed and transferred securely to the main process. With two handles they are easily man-portable and protected against accidental spillage or contamination. - April 01, 2015 - Detectamet
Fire Within Workshop Shares the "Secret Sauce" for Wood-Fired Pizza Catering
Fire Within, the leading manufacturer of mobile wood-fired pizza ovens, presents its Workshop, "Getting Started With Your Own Wood-Fired Oven Catering Business," April 17th - 20th in Broomfield, Colorado. The popular Workshop gives participants hands-on cooking and catering skills as well as a proven business plan. Pizza entrepreneurs leave the workshop with everything they need to run a successful business, from catering and farmers’ markets to festivals, retail, and more. - March 21, 2015 - Fire Within
Detectamet Takes a Firm Stand on Food Safety and Health & Safety
Detectamet’s Heavy Duty A Frame Industrial Floor Display has been described by a food safety consultant as “shouting clean, compliant, and demonstrating a very good safety and food safety culture from a food safety point of view.” - March 20, 2015 - Detectamet
Completely Detectable Shoe Covers Are Dancing Around the Factory
Detectamet’s new fully detectable shoe covers are more durable and unlike covers using thin metal strips for detectability, every part of the new covers can be seen by metal detectors and X-ray systems and rejected. These covers significantly reduce the risks of contamination. - March 06, 2015 - Detectamet
General Parts Group Opens Its First Branch in Florida, Making 19 Locations to Serve the United States
General Parts Group is pleased to announce the opening of its 19th location in Pensacola, Florida. This new branch opens on April 15th and will be a 24/7 365 full service location offering repair and maintenance services as well as O.E.M. replacement parts. The service area covered will include the... - March 04, 2015 - General Parts Group
Detectamet’s Hygienic Hearing Protection with Detectability and Infection Control
Detectamet ear protection products resolve the challenge of ear infection, hearing loss and the contamination of food and drink. The medically approved materials are used and the effective designs ensure they achieve regulatory recognised standards of sound reduction. The metal and X-ray visible plastics allow food and drink process line equipment to reject contaminated finished product. - February 27, 2015 - Detectamet
General Parts Group Extends Its Service Relationship with Henny Penny Into Oklahoma
General Parts Group is delighted to announce that it has been appointed as the Authorized Service Agency and parts distributor for the Henny Penny Corporation in Oklahoma. The General Parts Group will be supporting the full range of Henny Penny products in the Oklahoma market will both authorized... - February 22, 2015 - General Parts Group
Foodservice Equipment Support Company General Parts Group Launches Mobile Website
General Parts Group brings the convenience of mobile access to restaurateurs. Now users can easily schedule commercial appliance repair services, order restaurant equipment parts, find locations, and search General Parts jobs using their smartphones and tablets. The new mobile site condenses the... - February 05, 2015 - General Parts Group
General Parts Group to Attend RFMA Conference Feb 1-3, 2015 - Restaurant Facility Management Association’s Annual Conference in San Diego
Commercial kitchen equipment repair and services company General Parts Group will hold a booth at the 11th annual Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA) conference. - January 29, 2015 - General Parts Group
Fast Casual Pizza Finds Its Perfect Partner
Stone-Hearth Pizza From a Conveyor Oven in Under Three Minutes. - November 27, 2014 - PizzaOvens.com
Detectamet’s New Ticket Dispensers Improve Hygiene and Reduce Waste
Detectamet’s new stainless steel dispensers for tickets and tags reduce waste, contamination and ticketing errors in data recording for production control. They can be easily mounted on walls and are simple to refill. They are easy to clean and their resilience ensure a long equipment lifetime. - November 26, 2014 - Detectamet
Detectamet Introduces Extreme Environment Fastening Systems
Detectamet’s Cable Ties give strong fastening in extreme environments. The 316 grade stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion and chemicals. - November 12, 2014 - Detectamet
Dispense Your Tote Bin Covers for Better Control, Efficiency and Protection
Detectamet’s new tote bin cover dispenser can simply and efficiently protect store and dispense them onto in-process bins. The bins are used to move finished and semi prepared foods around processing areas. The covers protect the contents from contamination and should any accidentally end up in the product they can be detected by Metal or X-ray detection systems and rejected. - October 30, 2014 - Detectamet
General Parts Group to Become a Henny Penny Service Agent
General Parts Group is delighted to announce that it has been appointed as an independent Authorized Service Agency and parts distributor for the Henny Penny Corporation in Colorado. The General Parts Group will be supporting the full range of Henny Penny products in the Colorado market will both... - October 17, 2014 - General Parts Group
Detectamet’s New Stainless Steel Range Grows
Detectamet’s expanded range of 20 stainless steel products can be used in high hygiene areas. They are easy to clean, and give visitors a visible sign of good food safe practices. Stainless steel products offer an excellent life cycle cost. - October 03, 2014 - Detectamet
Manitowoc Foodservice Extends Its Relationship with General Parts Group
General Parts Group is delighted to announce that it has been appointed as an Authorized Service Agency (ASA) in five additional markets by Manitowoc Kitchen Care. - October 01, 2014 - General Parts Group
Pink Helps to Protect People and Children
Detectamet’s new pink coloured detectable products will now be used to help a charity helping children diagnosed with cancer and their families. With the pink Detectamet now has a choice of 9 colours for incorporation in HACCP management systems. - September 13, 2014 - Detectamet
General Parts Group President Due to Speak at the CFESA Fall Conference
General Parts Group is pleased to announce that Bruce Hodge the President of the General Parts Group has accepted an invitation to speak at the 2014 CFESA Fall Conference. Bruce will speak at the Young Executives Luncheon where he will share his insights into ‘how to get it right’ in... - September 10, 2014 - General Parts Group
Reduce Waste and Save Time with Tidy Glove Dispensing
Detectamet’s new Stainless Steel Glove Dispensers can reduce waste and contamination in clothing distribution. Workers dress and prepare for their shift quicker and easier. Boxes are less likely to be damaged to spill and waste gloves on the floor. - September 03, 2014 - Detectamet
General Parts Group Relocates to Larger Indianapolis Facility
As part of General Parts Group 2014 market expansion program the company is pleased to announce the relocation and upsizing of its Indianapolis facility. This new facility will accommodate the needs of new business as well as allowing for planned expansion in both its existing markets and beyond. - August 24, 2014 - General Parts Group
Atlanta Fixture Hires Sales Representative to Grow Carolinas, Eastern Tennessee and North Georgia Markets
Atlanta Fixture & Sales Co., Inc. (http://www.atlantafixture.com) announces that Craig Carrier, a 17 year industry veteran, has joined the firm to improve customer service and increase market share in the region. - August 22, 2014 - Atlanta Fixture & Sales Co. Inc.
Impress Customers with Detectamet’s New Totally Detectable Shoe and Sleeve
Detectamet’s fully detectable shoe and sleeve covers are resilient to give customers a better impression of the care you take to reduce contamination risks. The longer wearing new material outlasts the old style plastic and doesn’t rely on foil strips for detectability. - August 07, 2014 - Detectamet
General Parts Group Relocates to Larger Denver Facility
General Parts Group, a commercial kitchen equipment repair company, is pleased to announce the relocation of its Denver facility. This new facility is larger and will allow for planned expansion of the branch across both its existing markets and beyond. The new facility will be located at 1020 West... - August 07, 2014 - General Parts Group
Lehr McKeown Marketing Expands Solutions for Manufacturers in New Manual
Lehr McKeown Marketing has developed an extensive portfolio of strategies to increase the sales of food service equipment in New York. - August 01, 2014 - LMM Reps
General Parts Group Will for the 4th Time be Exhibiting the School Nutrition Association (SNA) Annual National Conference in Boston MA
General Parts Group is pleased to announce that it will for the 4th time be exhibiting the School Nutrition Association (SNA) Annual National Conference in Boston MA, July 13th through 16th. This year’s conference will feature 800 exhibitors and over 100 educational sessions as well as... - July 23, 2014 - General Parts Group
General Parts Group Relocates to a New Facility in Lombard, IL to Accommodate Their Expansion
General Parts Group is pleased to announce the relocation of its Chicago facility. This new facility is larger and will allow for planned expansion of the branch across both its existing markets and beyond. The new facility will be located at 1068 Garfield Street, Lombard, IL 60148 and will be open... - July 23, 2014 - General Parts Group
Unified Brands Adds General Parts Group as an Authorized Service Agency in Oklahoma City and Tulsa
General Parts Group is pleased to announce that its service division has been selected by Unified Brands to become an Authorized Service Agency (ASA) at both its Oklahoma City and Tulsa locations. - July 23, 2014 - General Parts Group
Lehr McKeown Marketing Associates Inc. Markets TableCraft’s New Line of Buffet and Caterware
Local sales and marketing firm adds a new line of buffet and dinnerware to its supply line. - July 21, 2014 - LMM Reps
Carolina Material Handling, Inc., Acquires Carolina Casters
Greensboro-based Carolina Material Handling, Inc. (CMH), announced its acquisition of High Point-based Carolina Casters. The two privately held companies officially completed the sale June 15, 2014. Founded in 1971 by John L. Middleton, Sr., CMH has grown from stocking a few hand-trucks and one... - July 17, 2014 - Carolina Material Handling
Extending Its Supply Line, Lehr Mckeown Marketing Associates Inc. Brings More Options to the Market
Lehr McKeown Marketing, a local manufacturer’s representative sales agency, has recently added more equipment manufacturers in its supply line. The company helps local manufacturers and suppliers market and sell food service equipment in New York through its creative marketing plans. The... - July 11, 2014 - LMM Reps
Detectamet’s Switch2Stitch Banishes Staples from Food Processing Areas
Detectamet’s new stapleless staplers secure up to 8 pages and remove the need to use staples in a food production area. This reduces the risk of dangerous metal contamination of food and is specified within the contractual conditions demanded by several own brand marketing companies and retailers. - July 10, 2014 - Detectamet
General Parts Group Will be Joining the Oklahoma "School Nutrition Super Heroes" at the Renaissance Tulsa Convention Center
General Parts Group will be joining the Oklahoma “School Nutrition Super Heroes” at the Renaissance Tulsa Convention Center June 16th thru 18th, 2014. This year’s theme for the 68th Annual School Nutrition Association of Oklahoma’s yearly Conference is supportive of those... - June 12, 2014 - General Parts Group
Tick the Boxes for Quality and Design with the New Detectable Pen from Detectamet
The new rugged HD Pen from Detectamet is metal and X-ray detectable. It is designed for use in all environments including wet and greasy work areas. The clever design incorporates better grip and a more reliable repetitive retraction system. The range offers a choice of three designs, eight colour variations for the casings and a choice of four ink colours. - May 29, 2014 - Detectamet