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Smardt Chiller Group is a global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, focusing on high-efficiency HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Founded in 2005 by Roger Richmond-Smith and Ron Conry, the company has over 25 years of experience in magnetic bearing compressors and oil-free systems. Smardt operates manufacturing facilities in Canada, the USA, Australia, Germany, and China, with more than 10,000 chillers installed worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including water-cooled, air-cooled, and evaporative-cooled chillers, as well as customizable modular systems. All chillers utilize oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearings, which enhance energy efficiency and reduce maintenance needs. Smardt also provides custom engineering, global support for installation and maintenance, and energy efficiency consulting to help clients optimize their systems and reduce carbon footprints. The company serves various industries, including government facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, and hospitals, emphasizing reliability and sustainability in its solutions.
Nobu, the world-renowned Japanese restaurant recognized for pioneering a new-style Japanese cuisine, started as a business partnership in 1994 between Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his partners, Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro, producer Meir Teper, and restaurateur Drew Nieporent. Originating in New York as the flagship restaurant, the Nobu brand is now an empire that spans five continents with over 40 restaurants and growing. Following the success of the restaurants, Nobu Hospitality opened the first Nobu Hotel in 2013 in Las Vegas and today has 13 hotels open with several more in development.
Fresh Kitchen is a healthy fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2014 and based in Boca Raton, Florida. The restaurant specializes in 100% gluten-free, customizable meals that cater to various dietary preferences, including vegan, keto, and carnivore diets. Their menu features high-quality, scratch-made recipes using fresh ingredients, antibiotic-free and hormone-free meats, homemade sauces, and hand-cut vegetables cooked in 100% olive oil. Customers can create their own balanced bowls by selecting from a variety of bases, freshly roasted vegetables, grilled or roasted meats, and flavorful toppings. Fresh Kitchen also offers daily in-house pressed juices, teas, and juice frescas, with seasonal recipes to ensure freshness. The company emphasizes fast service without compromising quality, aiming to support active lifestyles. In addition to their food offerings, Fresh Kitchen is dedicated to community impact and sustainability. They engage in local givebacks, food donations, and composting, supporting causes that align with their values. With around 64 employees and reported revenue of $31.2 million, Fresh Kitchen is recognized for combining convenience, quality, and social responsibility in the healthy fast food sector.