Cleveland Leads List of "Best in Class" Companies from Enodis

December 1st, 2006

Cleveland Range was among eight Enodis companies were recognized among the “Best in Class” in the annual Best in Class survey conducted by Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Magazine.   Cleveland, Delfield, Frymaster, Garland, Jackson, Lincoln, Merco Savory and Scotsman received recognition in the survey of dealers, consultants, and broadline distributors.

Survey participants identified operator satisfaction, quality products, service, support and responsiveness by the companies as the most important factors for Best in Class ratings.

Cleveland and three other Enodis companies received overall Best in Class rankings, including Cleveland, Delfield, Frymaster, Lincoln and Merco Savory.

Cleveland was voted number one overall for steamers for the sixth consecutive year, receiving top recognition from dealers, foodservice consultants and broadline distributors.

In individual steam product categories, Cleveland received best in class recognition for steamers, steam-jacketed kettles and braising pans/tilting skillets.

“We’re grateful to equipment owners everywhere and our channel partners for their continued recognition of the performance and quality of our leading brands,” said Rick Cutler, president of Cleveland Range.  “This broad recognition across our full line of products along with repeat performance demonstrates our ability to meet virtually every operator need with high quality, reliable steam equipment delivering a superior ownership experience to foodservice operators.  Cleveland is committed to and work hard providing operator satisfaction, quality products, service, customer support and industry-leading responsiveness.”

“Whether it’s a single product, integrated workstations for specialized functions, or an entire kitchen supporting menu flexibility and productivity, Cleveland and our entire Enodis family can create a Best in Class solution to fit the needs of virtually every operator,” Cutler added.  “We’re able to combine Best in Class products ‘powered by Enodis innovation’ with highly collaborative support to develop and deliver high-impact, profit-generating solutions.  Our experience in collaborating with customers and coordinating across our companies allows us to move ideas from concept to customer with industry-leading speed effectiveness and efficiency, helping customers to innovate more quickly and begin gaining returns on their investments sooner.”
 

Along with Cleveland, other Enodis companies received Best in Class recognition in the following categories:

Broilers, Garland
Chef Counters, Prefab, Delfield
Convection Ovens, Garland 
Conveyor Ovens, Lincoln
Cooking Suites, Garland 
Dishwashers/Warewashers, Jackson 
Fryers, Frymaster
Ice Makers, Scotsman 
Ranges , Garland
Refrigerated Prep Tables, Delfield
Rotisseries, Merco Savory
Heat Lamps, Merco Savory  
Cookware, Lincoln

The Best in Class survey is conducted by Foodservice Equipment and Supplies magazine, one of the leading trade publications in the foodservice industry.  Results are compiled from a survey of 900 dealers, consultants, and broadliners supporting virtually every sector of the foodservice industry.  Those surveyed consider a broad range of factors including quality, availability, and service. 

For further information on the Best in Class survey and methodology, please visit http://www.fesmag.com/

About the Company:

Enodis (http://www.enodis.com/) is a world-wide company focused on the design, manufacture and supply of food equipment. Through its two operating groups, Global Food Service Equipment and Food Retail Equipment, it has 28 factories in 8 countries and a large portfolio of premium brands including Scotsman, Garland, Frymaster, Cleveland, Delfield, Jackson, Lincoln, Convotherm, Vent Master, and Merrychef in foodservice, and Kysor/Warren and Kysor Panel Systems in food retail equipment.