new feda members CES Family of Companies
Started in 2000 as Chicagoland Equipment & Supply, CES Family of Companies was acquired by Pothos, an affi liate of Cooper Management, in 2018. Since then, CES Family of Companies has worked to expand its presence throughout the Midwest mainly through the acquisition of founder- or family- led distributors. Following a customer-fi rst philosophy, CES aims to bring
together best-in-class companies and provide them with the back-offi ce tools, processes and resources they need to grow successfully.
FS Foodservice Solutions
FS Foodservice Solutions is a trusted commercial equipment fi nance company specializing in providing fl exible fi nancing solutions for businesses across various industries. Backed by a leadership team with more than 20 years of combined experience in equipment fi nance, Five Star aims to make the selling process easier by offering customized programs that help operators acquire the equipment they need without the burden of large upfront costs. In addition to equipment fi nancing, it also provides expert guidance on program structuring, industry-specifi c solutions and tailored support to ensure businesses get the best options for their unique needs.
VITLIFE Commercial VITLIFE Commercial was established by senior leaders in the foodservice equipment industry who pride themselves on having spent their entire careers taking care of customers. The company manufactures a variety of professional kitchen equipment, including reach- in refrigerators and freezers, pizza tables, chef bases,
undercounters, prep tables, uprights, back bars, and merchandisers. Every product is designed for unrelenting durability and reliability and built in VITLIFE’s world-class manufacturing facilities. Additionally, the company credits its
highly dependable logistics and order-fulfi llment process with helping it establish a successful global presence in both mature and developing markets.
Epicurean In 2003, Epicurean introduced a new line of professional- grade cutting boards for residential and commercial kitchens. Using a signature paper composite material that is made entirely in the United States, Epicurean’s cutting boards proved to be durable, maintenance-free and dishwasher-safe, which is why they remain a best seller more than 20 years later. Now a part of Victorinox, Epicurean operates out of a 60,000-square-foot facility in Superior, Wisconsin, which is covered by 428 solar panels — an example of its focus on sustainable manufacturing.
BOTINKIT
BOTINKIT is a manufacturer of AI-powered cooking robots capable of preparing 10,000 recipes across more than 30 cuisine types. The company’s name stands for “Robot in Kitchen,” refl ecting its mission to revolutionize the culinary world with automation and digitalization. Its cooking robots are designed to streamline repetitive tasks, freeing up valuable kitchen resources and enabling operators to more easily expand their businesses. A recent entrant to the U.S. market, BOTINKIT’s products can already be found in 24 countries and are already in use at 30 global research and development kitchens.
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