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  1. NAKS, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Stainless Specialties, Inc.

    Nov. 17, 2023 -- North American Kitchen Solutions, Inc. ("NAKS"), a leading food service equipment manufacturer headquartered in Elyria, OH (Cleveland), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Stainless Specialties, Inc. (“SSI”), an Eastlake, OH (Cleveland) based custom fabricator of high-quality stainless-steel equipment used in restaurants and other commercial environments.

    Founded in 1993, SSI is an industry leader in the production of NSF-listed stainless-steel countertops, tabletops, worktables, sinks, wall panels, and other work surfaces essential to the efficient operation of restaurants and other food service facilities. Through thoughtful design, engineering, and state-of-the-art equipment, SSI delivers custom-fabricated competitively priced solutions that meet the highest quality standards for safety and aesthetics.

    SSI is the latest entity to join the NAKS organization. The company acquired Lane Mechanical Inc. in 2021, a stainless-steel custom fabrication company based in Dallas, GA (Atlanta). SSI is NAKS' 3rd production facility, rapidly expanding the company’s operating footprint.

    “We’re thrilled to welcome SSI to our organization. SSI’s production facility in Eastlake, OH, will increase our custom fabrication capacity and create a best-in-class ‘purpose-built’ manufacturing organization of stainless-steel commercial restaurant equipment,” said Sacha Polakoff, NAKS President & CEO. “We’re just as excited to welcome the team from SSI into the NAKS family,” added Polakoff. “SSI’s team, along...

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  2. Valesco Industries Invests In North American Kitchen Solutions
    Per https://valescoind.com/news/valesco-industries-invests-in-north-american-kitchen-solutions/ :  On November 10, 2022, Valesco closed its fourteenth platform investment out of Valesco Fund II. Headquartered in Elyria, OH, North Amer...

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  3. Staying Safe When Reopening Your Restaurant During COVID-19
    We're going into our 3rd year dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, and while things are still feeling a bit uncertain, some aspects are life are starting to get back to normal. While some restaurants are choosing to remain closed in areas where the pa...

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  4. Come See HoodMart At The International Pizza Expo 2021! Aug 17th - 19th in Las Vegas!
    HoodMart will be in attendance at this year's International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, NV - from August 17th - August 19th! Come visit us at Booth 1152! International Pizza Expo 2021 will be taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. To find out...

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  5. SBA's Restaurant Revitalization Fund Notes & How To Apply For Your Restaurant
    On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed and created $28.6 billion worth of grants for restaurants that were impacted by the pandemic. Created was the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRFG), and funds are available through th...

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