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Amerlux’s President & CEO Expands Role with Parent Company Delta Electronics

by Katie Lee

Oakland, N.J. — Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, has announced that its president and CEO, Chuck Campagna, has been appointed as the head of the Building Solutions Americas Business Unit (BSABU) at parent company Delta Electronics, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions. Campagna has achieved record growth at Amerlux since becoming the company’s top executive in 1999. He will maintain his current position at Amerlux while leading Delta’s BSABU. “With his vision, strong interpersonal skills and dedication, we are confident that BSABU will serve as a …

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Blink Charging Names COO, Chief Revenue Officer and VP Operations

by Katie Lee

Miami Beach, Fla. — Blink Charging Co., a global leading manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has approved changes made to Blink’s executive leadership team with the appointment of Michael Battaglia, (formerly chief revenue officer) as chief operations officer; Jim Nemec, (formerly VP sales and business development) as chief revenue officer; and Siddhartha Kodgi, (formerly senior director operations) as vice president of operations. The company also announced the departure of Mark Pastrone from his role as chief operations officer. “These are exciting times …

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Toast Launches New Tech Solution for Cafes and Bakeries

by Katie Lee

Boston — Toast, an all-in-one technology platform built for restaurants, has launched ‘Toast for Cafes & Bakeries’ — a new solution designed to help cafes, coffee shops and bakeries add new revenue streams, speed up service with faster workflows, meet guests where they are and grow their business. Catering Online Ordering and Restaurant Retail are among the new features that cafes, bakeries and all other restaurant types Toast serves can benefit from using. Toast for Cafes & Bakeries builds on recent launches from Toast that introduce functionality tailored for specific …

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SMG Appoints Vice President of Operations

by Katie Lee

Red Bank, N.J. — SMG, a leading name in the facilities management industry, has appointed Jordan Rochwick as its new vice president of operations. With over a decade of extensive experience in the facilities management and built environment space, Rochwick will play a pivotal role in supporting client success, sales and overall operational excellence at SMG. Rochwick brings to SMG a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having spent over a decade in the facilities management industry. In her new role, she will lead SMG’s operations team, driving the company’s mission …

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Dedicated to the Craft

by Katie Lee

— By Ethan Cohen — Serving fryers in multiple Ballast Point kitchens. Ballast Point is an iconic name, not only in California but nationwide. The brewery is known not only for its proud and pioneering hops history, but for equally fastidious food offerings in its topnotch restaurants. Kitchens with 50- to 85-pound fryers require frequent and demanding service to keep fried food tasting delicious and kitchens running faster, greener, safer and cleaner — it was a tall task to begin servicing Ballast Point. Arguably first on the ground of the …

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Toast Announces COO/CEO Leadership Transition

by Katie Lee

Boston — Toast, the all-in-one digital technology platform built for restaurants, has promoted Aman Narang to CEO, effective January 1, 2024. Narang has served as Toast’s co-president since December 2012 and chief operating officer since June 2021. He will take over as CEO from Chris Comparato, who has served as CEO since February 2015. Both Comparato and Narang will remain on the board. Since co-founding the company in his basement in 2011 alongside Steve Fredette and Jonathan Grimm, Narang has been in instrumental leadership roles across the company as it …

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Tractor Supply Honors Top Vendor Partners

by Katie Lee

Brentwood, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has honored its top vendor partners of 2023. The company recognized these vendors during its annual Partnership Conference held on August 30. Companies were selected based on factors including collaboration, service and commitment to providing quality products. “Our customers count on us for everything they need to live Life Out Here: high quality products and services at everyday low prices. Our hardworking vendor partners help ensure we deliver on that promise,” says Seth Estep, chief …

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GapMaps Enters the U.S. & Canada, Assisting Foodservice & Fitness Brands in Location Selection

by Katie Lee

Melbourne, Australia — Continuing its global expansion, cloud-based mapping software specialists GapMaps has launched in the U.S. and Canada, driven by customer demand to access its location intelligence platform in these two markets. GapMaps Live provides more than 500 brands, including McDonald’s, KFC, Starbucks and Burger King, with a comprehensive view of their networks and insights to inform their global store location strategies across 25 countries. “Global brands in fast food, café and fitness sectors can now use a single platform to access accurate population, demographics and competitor intel along …

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A Delicate Balance

by Katie Lee

— By Savneet Singh — Balancing automation and workforce: navigating the future of restaurants. In an era of shrinking workforces and rising costs, the restaurant industry faces significant challenges in maintaining operational efficiency and profitability while delivering exceptional customer experiences. Many establishments have implemented automation — including robots and artificial intelligence (AI) — to address these pain points and supplement their human workforce. While automation enhances productivity and streamlines operations, restaurants must balance relying on technology and prioritizing the hiring/retention of employees. A Growing Need for Automation In a labor-driven, …

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California’s Sierra Vista Mall Adds Solar Panels from King Energy

by Katie Lee

Clovis, Calif. — The Sierra Vista Mall has added a new solar program from King Energy that is expected to generate 2,830 megawatts of sustainable energy annually for the 762,000-square-foot shopping mall in Clovis, Calif. “This groundbreaking solar initiative represents a significant step forward in our commitment to environmental stewardship at the Sierra Vista Mall,” says Elliot Nassim, president of Mason Asset Management. “In addition to its remarkable environmental impact, this solar program will generate numerous benefits for Sierra Vista Mall and the local community. By decreasing reliance on non-renewable …

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