Founded in 1954, Broaster Company makes commercial pressure fryers and pairs them with proprietary food ingredients and branded programs for restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, and other foodservice operators. Based in Beloit, Wisconsin, the company is known for holding the patent on the first commercial pressure fryer and now supports thousands of licensed operators worldwide. Its training kitchen brings operators from around the world to learn the Broaster process firsthand.
Henny PennyHenny Penny Corporation designs and manufactures commercial foodservice equipment, with its history dating to 1957, when it introduced the commercial pressure fryer. The employee-owned company is headquartered in Eaton, Ohio, and reports more than 1,000 employees across locations in the United States, France, and China. Its equipment is used in more than 100 countries, supported by a global distributor network.EATON, OH
The Vollrath Company, LLCThe Vollrath Company, LLC makes commercial cooking and serving equipment for foodservice operations, a business it says it has pursued since 1874. Vollrath describes its products as high-quality equipment designed to support efficiency in commercial kitchens, and also provides custom fabrication for specialized kitchen projects.CANANDAIGUA, NY
ITW Food Equipment GroupITW Food Equipment Group makes commercial food equipment for foodservice and food retail professionals through a family of premium brands. Its brand portfolio includes Hobart, Vulcan, Baxter, Traulsen, Bonnet and Foster, with company history described as spanning more than a century for several of its established brands. The group also operates a global sales and service network for its equipment.TROY, OH
Frontline International, IncFounded in John Palazzo’s garage outside Cleveland in 2000, Frontline International designs and manufactures cooking-oil management systems for commercial kitchens. Its U.S.-made equipment automates fresh-oil dispensing and used-oil handling while helping operators monitor oil quality, reduce kitchen hazards, and keep fryer stations cleaner. The Cuyahoga Falls manufacturer now has more than 33,000 installations across six continents and holds more than 25 patents, including three Kitchen Innovations Awards.CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH