| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Brad Turasky |
Vice President of Technology | Profile |
Founded in 1857 by Gail Borden, Jr., Borden is a heritage American brand that produces more than 35 wholesome and delicious products enjoyed by millions of people every day. Borden was the first company to develop a patent for the process of condensing milk as well as the first company to use glass milk bottles. In 1936, Elsie became America`s favorite spokes-cow and was recognized in 2000 by AdAge as one of the top 10 advertising icons of the 20th century. Today, Borden is headquartered in Dallas and operates 13 milk processing plants and nearly 100 branches across the U.S. that produce and distribute more than 500 million gallons of milk annually for customers in the grocery, mass market, club, food service, hospitality, school and convenience store channels. The company`s People First culture has inspired decades of loyal tenure among hundreds of the 3,300 people Borden employs.
The Vollrath Company, based in Sheboygan, Wis. is a privately held company that leverages its long standing reputation for high quality engineering and manufacturing throughout its business divisions, which include the design, development and manufacture of industry-best foodservice equipment and supplies (Vollrath Foodservice), frozen treat equipment (Stoelting Foodservice), state-of-the-art contract manufacturing (Vollrath Manufacturing Services), industrial washers and electronic cleaning equipment (Stoelting Cleaning Equipment), and wholesale/retail consumer cookware and bakeware. With a collection of exceptional people, industry leading products, and helpful consultative services, Vollrath is assembled for one purpose – to help customers outperform every day. For more information about The Vollrath Company, its products, facilities in the US, Europe, Mexico and China, visit www.vollrath.com or visit our LinkedIn showcase pages. Outperform every day.™
Founded in 1955, Alto-Shaam is the inventor of the original Cook and Hold oven that revolutionized low-heat cooking and the commercial cooking industry. Today, Alto-Shaam features a full line of Cook and Hold ovens, convection ovens, combi ovens, chillers, warming cabinets and drawers, heated buffet and display cabinets, merchandisers, fryers, and rotisseries. Whether you`re preparing haute cuisine in a top restaurant, health-conscious meals in a health care facility, or tater tots in the local school, the equipment must provide a great return on investment for the foodservice program to be successful. At Alto-Shaam, we specialize in creating systems and equipment that are the core of successful and profitable foodservice programs in many different industries. While many Alto-Shaam Cook & Hold ovens still take a little bit of effort and electricity to make an amazing prime rib, many chefs are using this commercial kitchen staple oven for steaks, vegetables, braising short ribs, baking cheesecakes, proofing bread dough or reheating convenience food items. With no flavor carryover, a very small electricity draw, no exterior ventilation needed, the Cook & Hold can work all day, every day, with maximum efficiency.
Ajinomoto is recognized as a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing and sale of amino-acid-based products for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, sports nutrition, health and beauty industries as well as food ingredients. The company`s first American office opened in New York in 1917. Since then, the company has grown and expanded its presence, establishing production facilities in North Carolina and Iowa and sales offices in New Jersey and Illinois. Ajinomoto North America leverages an international manufacturing, supply and distribution chain to bring the highest-grade food ingredient and amino acid products to consumers in the United States. Ajinomoto`s global philosophy is to contribute significant advances in food and health by working for life. With this philosophy in mind, Ajinomoto North America focuses on Nutrition & Health and is working to create new business and expand trade in North America. Ajinomoto North America, Inc. manufactures and supplies food ingredients, amino acids, and amino acid based specialty ingredients for cosmetics and personal care. This brings brings Asian tastes to the mainstream American market and makes contributions in the fields of Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care, Beauty and Biotechnology. aminobeautyTM is a concept created to introduce amino acid based Specialty and Personal Care ingredients to the global market. Ajinomoto® uses innovative technology to create amino acid derived ingredients to help maintain beautiful skin and hair, while working with your body`s physiology. Whether you are looking for natural, silicone free or sulfate free ingredients, aminobeautyTM products are the answer. The promise of safety and biocompatibility offered by aminobeautyTM is of great value. Choose amino acids, be aminobeautyTM