RPI Industries, Inc.

Attention FCSI - The Americas Professional Consultants! RPI Industries/ONDO Convertible Food Locker Systems has received certification as an FCSI Accredited Education Provider. Attending our 2-day educational session will earn you 10 CEU’s. Interested? Reach out to our VP of Sales, Todd Griffith at [email protected] or contact your local sales representative.

Next week, we’re heading to Louisville, Kentucky for the National Association of College & University Food Services National Conference—the premiere event for campus dining professionals. Look for us at the Zink Foodservice Group booth #330 and discover the latest trends and ideas, including ONDO convertible temperature food lockers which offer students a safe, convenient, and secure way to get their eats on the go. You can register for the conference here: https://www.nacufs.org/Events/NACUFS-2024-National-Conference/Registration

There’s a great lineup of speakers coming up at the Association for Healthcare Foodservice National Conference in San Antonio, TX. Join us August 23-25 and get prepared for what’s next in the self-op healthcare and senior dining industries. Keynote and mainstage presenters include: Mike Veny, Best-Selling Author and Certified Corporate Wellness Speciality, Julie Jones, Director of Performance Learning, Ruck-Shockey Associates, Eric Eisenberg, iQlinary Consulting, Jessica Shelly, Cincinnati Public Schools, Lisa Shoopman, Baptist Health System KY/IN, Anne Phillips, Baptist Health KY, Joe Carbonara, FE&S Magazine, Jasmin Parks-Papadopoulos, CHOW Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness, Chris Ann Butler, Adams Health Network, Christine Guyott, Rippe Associates, Chef Matthew Ward, University of North Texas Dining Services, Jess Legge,, Sifted, Mike Williams, Twenty/20 Management, John J. Hudak Jr., Geisinger, Emily Newhard, Geisinger, Danielle Kronmuller, West Chester University
Register at https://ahfconference.org/register-attend-onlin

Tampa, Florida is home to a hot new pizza and ice cream combo eatery and site of our latest equipment placement. The Fold and Lily’s Sweet Treats is a family and friends gathering spot with pizza pie magic and Italian specialties on one side and frozen desserts on the other. And of course, there are drinks—smartly showcased in RPI’s Continental Series Undercounter Refrigerated Grab & Go Display. SSA

Congratulations to Zink Foodservice Group on the opening of your new State-of-the-Art Culinary Center and Showroom! The new Indianapolis, IN facility allows chefs and foodservice professionals across the Midwest to test the latest in kitchen technology—including RPI’s Olympus V open air-screen merchandiser with porta cacche doors, the ONDO Convertible Food Locker and our Vienna Series wine display. Take a look at the central coffee/POS Station in the middle - we did the custom cabinetry!

Talk about innovation! CoilClean Technology is an automated self-cleaning system that eliminates ongoing condenser maintenance. Think: refrigerated equipment that doesn’t break down AND has a longer lifespan. Introducing Olympus VI with CoilClean Technology – the future of refrigerated Grab & Go.

Join us at the Association for Healthcare Foodservice National Conference, August 23-25 in San Antonio, TX! Look for us in booth 315 and uncover cutting-edge ideas for presenting your food, boosting sales and maximizing profits. The AHF Conference is the largest national gathering of independent facilities, operators, vendors, and professionals in the self-op healthcare and senior dining industries. Register at https://ahfconference.org/register-attend-online

Celebrating the picture-perfect day for a little golf with customers, friends, and colleagues at the New England Chapter of FCSI - The Americas at the Andover Country Club in Andover, MA. The golf outing was a fundraiser for the FCSI chapter and the World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.

With state-of-the-art "Advanced Airflow Technology," our heated Grab & Go showcase display merchandisers are modular to fit any space, and can be stacked vertically to grow with you as your business and demand grows. Put your food in the spotlight and ensure top-notch flavor and freshness. Entice customers, capture more sales, and improve ROI with HOT VARIO.

At RPI, we travel the world to provide the best equipment solutions for our clients. Here we are in Austria, getting fresh inspiration from international refrigeration and heating technology leader IDEAL AKE, which manufactures our Vienna series for the U.S. market. Among our stops: a tour of the Bad Mitterrndorf plant with customers David Hensel SSA, Pamela Eaton, FCSI, Orlando Espinosa III, Andrey Teleguz, SCOPOS Hospitality Group, Chris Cooper, CFSP, Khaled Halabi, and Jessica Gates, FCSI. Thanks to our wonderful hosts Christian Zöger, Andreas Schaefer, Otto Schachner and Christian Kolb

Don’t lose sales from equipment downtime! CoilClean Technology improves equipment performance, efficiency, and reliability. It also extends operational life cycle and reduces ongoing costs associated with service and maintenance. Maximize profits in your Grab & Go environment with Olympus VI!

Operational efficiency. Equipment performance. Cost reduction. Olympus VI has it all. Our newest Air Screen refrigerated display merchandiser features optional automated self-cleaning CoilClean Technology for minimizing down time, and increased sales. Olympus VI is the future of refrigerated Grab & Go!

What an exciting event, and inspiring people! RPI was pleased to be a gold sponsor of the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management Critical Issues Conference, an important gathering focused on bridging the gap in technology to make the workplace safer, more productive, and engaging.

Congratulations to Davin Wickstrom, Vivreau North America for receiving the 2024 SHFM leadership award. Davin is chair of the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice (SHFM) Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting higher education through scholarships and student outreach programs.

Talk about fireworks! The C-StorePoint Event Conference in San Antonio, TX is a dynamic, content-filled conference where industry-leading retail executives source new suppliers and build industry relationships. We presented RPI’s Grab and Go offerings: the new Hot Vario self-serve display merchandiser, the Olympus series refrigerated air screen display units, and the ONDO-To-Go convertible food locker systems.

Wrapping up The NAMA Show in Dallas, Texas. Matt Gavin’s excellent presentation, “Let’s Head Snack to the Future,” inspired lots of convenience service operators to see our ONDO food lockers in person. We may be (just a bit) partial, but we think ONDO was the star of the show!

Lots of excitement and interest for our ONDO food lockers at the NAMA show in Dallas, Texas! And why not? Ondo is the future of food delivery management. Food is stored securely and safely and at optimal temperature (hot, cold or anywhere in between), owners get accurate tracking and management of inventory and customers get a simple, secure payment experience, reduced wait times, and fresh, delicious fare.

When it comes to product knowledge and expertise, there’s nothing like hands-on training. Great to have members of the outstanding sales team from Kitchen Resource Group (KRG) to RPI headquarters to learn all about our latest innovations and technology . . . and to enjoy some great camaraderie! KRG covers RPI and ONDO business in North and South Carolina, assisting food service clients with specifications, applications, integration and quotation. Kudos for completing the RPI rep training Preston Cordell, CFSP, Ryan Morris, B.C. Roberts III (CFSP) and Chris Moran. Go get ‘em!

We are thrilled to be partnering with Dina Mitchell, entrepreneur extraordinaire and the genius behind PowerSoul Cafe, the world’s first Certified Gluten-Free Restaurant Chain. They offer healthy fast food and smoothies 24/7, with keto and vegan options and all the convenience a consumer could want including our ONDO self-serve food lockers for hot and cold food pick-up. Talk about a fresh, innovative concept! PowerSoul Café is open with 2 locations in Las Vegas, a third on its way, and exciting expansion plans to come . . .

We can’t wait to share valuable insights with attendees at The NAMA Show 2024. ONDO’s Director of Business Development (Matt Gavin will be speaking about AI and our ONDO food lockers—with a focus on food safety, waste limitation, food freshness and improved customer delivery. During our presentation “Let’s Head Snack to the Future,” Matt will be sharing practical strategies and actionable tips you won’t want to miss.

📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, 5/7 from 4:45 to 5:15 pm
📍 Location: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX
🚀 Session Title: Understanding Your Consumers with AI: Use Cases for Analytic Sensors in Your Operation

🎟️ How to Register: Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Register for The NAMA Show and secure your spot for our session https://thenamashow.org/session/understanding-your-consumers-with-ai-use-cases-for-analytic-sensors-in-your-operation/

The unstoppable Collis Group is committed to delivering top-notch service to food service clients across Canada. That means keeping up with the latest product innovations like RPI’s Olympus V open air-screen merchandiser, the ONDO convertible temperature-controlled food lockers and the Hot Vario merchandiser. Shout out to the Collis team for making it happen! Great to see you at the Restaurants Canada Show. Danny Collis, Steeve Dorval, Chris Kyriakou, Grant Krisman, Todd Murchison

At RPI, we are dedicated to empowering our sales force with cutting-edge knowledge in foodservice technology and the latest in product innovation. Last week, we trained some exceptional individuals: Jennifer Smathers, Sales Associate and Roman Anglin, Corporate Chef and Sales Associate, from Florida-based Food Equipment Representatives, Inc and Michael Torrescano, National Account Sales of Texas-based Equipment Preference, Inc. Welcome to the team Jennifer, Roman and Michael!

Bring together a creative team of foodservice designers, technology experts, educators and manufacturing pros and what do you get? An incredible FCSI - The Americas Camp that was buzzing with excitement and inspiration. Congratulations to the Camp FCSI committee: Tarah Schroeder, Sojo Alex, Peg Galie, Eric Goodrich, Kathleen Held, Kevin Kochman, Danielle Mason, Kristin Sedej, Craig Volcovici and Patrick Watt. RPI was proud to be a gold sponsor.

Innovative tech solutions are reshaping every aspect of foodservice operations. Join RPI at the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) Critical Issues Conference on May 1 in NYC. We’re proud to be a Gold Sponsor and look forward to meeting the distinguished presenters: Harpreet Cheema, Sodexo; Alice Fournier ISS A/S; Ennis Olson, Google; Joseph Schumaker, FCSI, FoodSpace®: Haroon Qureshi, omniXM; Jugveer Randhawa, Compass Group; Elicia Y., Intuit. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ezfBjXaU

Come visit us at the Restaurants Canada RC Show in Toronto. Stop by booth 2541 and learn all about the new award-winning Hot Vario merchandiser, Olympus V open air-screen merchandiser and the ONDO convertible temperature-controlled food lockers. The show runs through Wednesday, April 10th at the Enercare Centre in Toronto.

Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) is the only consulting society in the world for professional foodservice consultants, manufacturers and educators. It’s a vital link for many in the foodservice industry, providing professional certification, training, recognition, networking and ongoing education. We are proud to be a gold sponsor of Camp FCSI at the Hyatt Lost Pines resort in Austin, Texas April 11-14, 2024! Don’t miss out! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gF2UkSGR

Next week, we’re heading to the Enercare Centre in Toronto, Canada for the Restaurants Canada RC Show. Look for us in booth #2541 and discover the latest in trend-forward ideas for showcasing your food and gaining a competitive advantage. The RC Show is Canada’s leading hospitality and foodservice event. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eD-WzpSW

With HOT VARIO, you can maximize your space as your demand or menu dictates. The modular, stackable HOT VARIO can be vertically integrated with other merchandisers. Think: hot food on top with cold drinks right below. HOT VARIO features award-winning, low-velocity convection air distribution, guaranteeing the longest holding times and highest food quality retention.

Elevate your food presentation with Visi-Bond--the crystal clear solution for showcasing your culinary creations. Enjoy the safety of breath protection and a sleek, clean and streamlined presentation. Custom-made to your design specifications, this UV-bonded glass ensures very strong seams without bulky hardware. Let your food shine, not the fixture! Discover Visi-Bond, a simple and seamless solution by RPI Industries.

So great to be invited to Envision Summit 2024 at the University of Miami and showcase our latest innovations to 170 key delegates of Compass Group! Our picks: the award-winning HOT VARIO – with air-flow technology that ensures top-notch flavor and a longer shelf life for Grab & Go fare; the Continental over/under Grab & Go display case; and our newest item: the Vienna series upright multi-deck Grab & Go with sleek insulated glass doors in powder coat black finish. With Anthony Gargiulo, Senior VP and Darpan Patel - VP of Design Innovation for the Envision Group division of Compass Group.

Thanks to the award-winning PSJAHF for having us as a part of the 49th Annual Symposium. We enjoyed presenting on the topic of Successful Renovations Using Advancing Technology, hosted by Donna Boss. Great turnout and incredible presenters sharing knowledge and experience at another terrific learning and networking event! Todd Griffith, Vice President of Sales, RPI Industries, Leah Reily, Executive Director AHF, Tarah Schroeder, Vice President, Ricca Design Associates, and Krista Riley, Design Project Manager, Clark Food Service Equipment.