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NEwS watch NaFEM Returns he North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers’ biennial event, The NAFEM Show, makes its return Feb. 5-7 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The 2009 show will feature a new product gallery, topical educational sessions and networking opportunities. The event will host more than 600 exhibitors, covering more than 1 million sq. ft. of exhibit space. On display will be products and services for all aspects of a foodservice operation, including food preparation, cooking, storage and table service. Further adding to the breadth of products is FS/TEC, which will again colocate with The NAFEM Show. FS/TEC is a niche, high-tech trade show for the restaurant and foodservice industries. Together the two shows will offer a complete spectrum of equipment, supplies and foodservice related technology under one roof. Registration for either show provides access to both. Making its debut for this show will be a new product gallery called What’s Hot! What’s Cool! The section will showcase products that address areas of greatest foodservice operator concern, including labor and cost savings, energy efficiency, food safety and sanitation. The goal of the gallery is to feature the most cutting-edge, innovative foodservice equipment and supplies available in the market. All show exhibitors were invited to submit a product for consideration. Those that were accepted had to meet three of whIRLPOOL cUtS JOBS. t five criteria: 4Be a new product that introduces a unique concept or application that provides tangible operator benefits such as eco-friendly/ energy efficiency, food safety, labor savings, reduced footprint, etc. 4Be an existing product update that significantly improves a standard function or practice that provides tangible operator benefits such as eco-friendly/ energy efficiency, food safety, labor savings, reduced footprint, etc. 4Be a new foodservice application that creates or expands potential foodservice opportunities by offering the operator ways to open market segments or day parts, offer new menu items and streamline service/delivery. 4Provide a cost reduction that lowers operator overhead through attributes such as automation, energy efficiency, life cycle costing, multi-use, or incorporates unique materials and/or manufacturing processes to reduce expenses. 4Provide an aesthetic impact enables the operator to provide the ultimate consumer a quality food or beverage product that delights the senses through sight, smell, sound, taste, touch, or enhanced experience through an innovative equipment and supply application. The gallery will be located in the center of the exhibit hall and remain open throughout the duration of the show. Mexico — which account for a loss of about 2,000 jobs. The company said it would also shutter its facility in Jackson, Tenn., and shift production from there to its plant in Findlay, Ohio, eliminating about 500 positions. It also will cut approximately 500 salaried jobs throughout North America, including both full-time and contractor positions. Another approximately 1,900 jobs will be cut overseas, mostly in Europe. The cuts are expected to produce annual Knowledge gained on the exhibit show floor will be complemented by a series of free, daily educational sessions that will focus on three macro-level issues: sustainability, innovative thinking and future trends. The sessions will also include a daily spotlight speaker followed by an industry panel each day. The show also offers two important networking opportunities: the Global Networking Event on Feb. 4, at the World Showplace at Epcot, and the All-Industry Celebration, Feb. 6, Valencia Ballroom, Orange County Convention Center, which will feature a reception, dinner, achievements awards ceremony, and live musical entertainment by the Grammy Awardwinning Doobie Brothers. For more information on The NAFEM Show and to register, visit www.thenafemshow.org. < savings of $275 million. The nation’s largest home appliance maker also reported that its earnings fell 7 percent during the third quarter on lower global unit volumes and higher material costs. To offset higher operating costs, Whirlpool will raise the prices of its products sold in North America by 8 percent to 10 percent in January. Prices in Europe have already increased by 5 percent to 7 percent, and in Latin America prices rose between 4 percent and 5 percent. www.applianceDESIGN.com Whirlpool is eliminating about 5,000 jobs this year and next, due in part to the downturn in the U.S. housing market. The job cuts include positions being eliminated from plant closings already announced along with new reductions taking place now and through the end of next year. Since January, Whirlpool has announced the closure of four plants — LaVergne, Tenn.; Oxford, Miss.; Puebla, Mexico; and Reynosa, 8 applianceDESIGN December 2008 http://www.thenafemshow.org http://www.appliancedesign.com

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Appliance Design - December 2008 Contents Editorial Shipments/Forecasts News Watch New Products Design Marts Meetings Directory of Appliance Industry Associations EID Call for Entries Design, Engineering, and Prototyping Electrical and Electronic Components Fastening and Joining Fluid, Gas, and Refrigeration Materials, Forms, and Fabrication Mechanical Components Software and Computers Testing and Certification Supplier Locator Product and Services Locator Index Association Report: CEA Advertiser’s Index

Appliance Design - December 2008

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