New Port Richey, FL. – October 29, 2018 – Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT), a leading global manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, announced today that its Board of Directors has elected William (“Bill”) C. Johnson as President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 9, 2018. Mr. Johnson is a seasoned and proven leader who will assume day-to-day leadership of the Company and will also join Welbilt’s Board of Directors. ...

New Port Richey, FL. – August 9, 2018 – Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT), announced today that Hubertus M. Mühlhäuser is resigning as a Director, President and CEO of Welbilt, effective August 31, 2018, to become the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE:CNHI), a $27 billion global manufacturer of capital goods comprising agricultural and construction equipment, commercial and specialty vehicles and powertrain technologies. ...

Eglfing, Germany. Convotherm, a global brand of Welbilt, is revolutionizing the banqueting sector with innovative technology, reliability and user-friendly design. The Convotherm 4 Cook&Chill process offers operators best-in-class support to face the logistic challenges of large scale events.
The Sarrasani Trocadero Dinner-Variétheater in Dresden, Germany, combines fine dining with a variety theater experience. Magician André Sarrasani presents a show based on different themes and top chef Mirko Reeh creates a five-course menu matching the theme. For Stefan Ficker, Sarrasani Catering Chef, the Convotherm 4 combi steamer is the perfect solution to optimize quality, work flow and labor cost, “The unique Cook&Chill process enables us to optimize work flow and prepare each course without stress.” A blast chiller and the Convotherm 4 regenerating function allow to prepare dishes in advance, finish them later and serve in no time. Stefan Ficker, “Each season, we prepare more than 20,000 meals consisting of an amuse-gueule, a soup, an intermediate and main course as well as dessert. A five-course meal for 400 guests served hot in 12 minutes – no problem with Convotherm’s combi steamers. ...

New Port Richey, FL. - February 26, 2018 - Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT), a leading global provider of commercial foodservice equipment, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Avaj International Holding AB (“Crem® International” or “Crem”), which is majority owned by private equity firms Priveq Investment Fund IV L.P. and SEB Venture Capital, for total consideration of approximately SEK 1,800 million, or approximately $224 million USD equivalent. The acquisition will be funded through cash on hand and existing credit lines and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2018, subject to certain closing conditions. ...

MANITOWOC, WI. – Manitowoc, a leading brand for commercial ice makers, is revolutionizing ice-making with its next generation of ice machines. Indigo® NXT (NEXT) offers a whole new level of simplicity, sanitation, energy efficiency and reliability in modular ice machines. ...

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fl. – Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT), a leading global supplier of commercial foodservice equipment, will unveil new logos for its product and service brands at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show in Chicago, May 20 – 23, 2017. This change is part of Welbilt’s February announcement changing its corporate identity and branding.

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NEW PORT RICHEY, Fl. -- Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. (NYSE: MFS), a leading global supplier of commercial foodservice equipment, announced today that it is rebranding the company, its logo and its brand identity to Welbilt, Inc. The ticker symbol will change to “NYSE:WBT” on March 6, 2017. The new name and brand represent a long-standing commitment to put customers’ needs first. The change is part of the company's strategic repositioning after it spun off from its former parent company, The Manitowoc Company, in March 2016.  

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The 2016 Outstanding Directors Awards will honor Tampa Bay area directors who have demonstrated the vital leadership and business savvy skills necessary to help guide their businesses’ success.

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New Port Richey, FL . . . Foodservice Equipment & Supplies (FE&S) magazine just released the results of its annual Best in Class Survey last night and this year four Manitowoc Foodservice brands have won prestigious 2016 Overall Best in Class Awards in 6 categories. ...

New Port Richey, FL . . . Manitowoc Foodservice (NYSE: MFS) has announced that Gary Dykstra, VP Sales Buying Groups, will retire from his role of leading the company’s business with the USA Buying Groups at the end of this year. He will continue to serve as a consultant to the business. Chris Karssiens has been appointed to SVP Sales USA Buying Groups and will be replacing Dykstra in this role. Manitowoc Foodservice is also pleased to announce Phil Dei Dolori as SVP and General Manager EMEA and APAC.

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