FEDA News

FROM THE EDITOR
Behind Every Great Execution is an Even Better Strategy

CHAIRMAN's MESSAGE
Continuing the Discussion

MISSION FORWARD
On Becoming a Learning Association

MEMBER NEWS

FEDA ADVOCACY COUNCIL HEADING TO U.S. CAPITOL
Members to learn about priority legislation from U.S. Chamber and meet with elected officials.

CFESA ANNUAL CONFERENCE SET FOR SEPTEMBER
Three-day event includes a panel presentation featuring channel partners followed by a roundtable discussion.

KATOM, PARTS TOWN CELEBRATE 11 YEARS ON THE INC. 5000 LIST
Companies recognized as among the fastest growing businesses in America for more than a decade.

FEDA SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR 2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Volunteering provides an opportunity to network and meet new people in the E&S industry.

FEDA MEMBER BREVILLE ADDS PRODUCTS TO AUTOQUOTES CATALOG
Kitchen appliance maker believes move will make support documents and pricing more accessible to distributors and customers.

HOSHIZAKI ADDS TWO DUAL TEMPERATURE REFRIGERATOR FREEZERS TO STEELHEART LINE
Kitchen appliance maker believes move will make support documents and pricing more accessible to distributors and customers.

PARTS TOWN BEGINS OFFERING REPLACEMENT HVAC PARTS
Partnership with YORK enables foodservice parts distributor to expand into new industry.

ROBERT NERBONNE JOINS MIDDLEBY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Former Ali Group CEO brings acquisition strategy experience to manufacturer’s leadership.

FEDA LAUNCHES PROFIT SURVEY
Association thanks members for participating in benchmarking project.

UPCOMING FEDA AND INDUSTRY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Key dates to keep in mind.

INDUSTRY NEWS

HOST MILANO PREPARED FOR MASSIVE INTERNATIONAL SHOWING
Partnerships with trade associations has resulted in extensive representation of hosted buyers.

STANDEX RSG NAMES NEW VP OF FINANCE
John Richardson will work with leadership team to implement operational improvements and automation.

FIRE CONSUMES STANDEX RSG FACILTY
Manufacturer aims to return to full production one day after blaze.

STRENGTHENING THE DEALER/SERVICE AGENCY RELATIONSHIP
Peer exchange moderators share the most important lessons from their FEDA Annual Conference sessions.

EDWARD DON ACQUIRES LAS VEGAS KITCHEN DESIGNER
Shervan Colonel Equipment will retain its leadership and operate as a division of Edward Don.

NAW REPORTS STRONG GROWTH FOR WHOLESALE-DISTRIBUTION IN 2018
Despite positive year, association’s annual report finds three factors driving economic slowdown.

NRA INTRODUCES CAREER-DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
NRA’s ServSuccess features online education, training, certification and assessments.

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTOR SUMMIT BEGINS JUNE 18
MDM event to tackle common issues companies face as they build an e-commerce and digital strategy.

ON THE MOVE
Electro Freeze, a division of H.C. Duke & Son, hires Greg Stak as VP of sales to handle customer service, marketing and sales.