The 5th of May was not just Cinco de Mayo this year, it was also National Skilled Trades Day. This new celebration of the skilled trades was created by City Machines Technology Inc in 2019 and brings much-needed focus to the skilled trades that literally help keep America in business. If you are wondering why […]
(with the help of an old friend) By Gary Schermann, CFSP – President General Parts Group’s growth strategy has long been one of steady, and consistent growth and that has served us well over the years. When 2020 came along it dealt with our company’s growth plans like most other companies in the foodservice equipment-related […]
By JR Weber – Director of Sales If you have ever called a service company to come and repair a piece of foodservice equipment, then you may well have witnessed the technician going to great lengths to find the serial number often found on a well-hidden small metal plate. Have you ever wondered why the […]
By Gary Schermann, CFSP – President Recently, General Parts Group hosted our friends from Phoenix Marketing for a tour of the General Parts Minneapolis offices and test kitchen/training center. Phoenix Marketing is the new Sales Representative for the Middleby brands for Minnesota, North, and South Dakota. This being a new market for Phoenix Marketing, they […]
By Stephanie Lantz – Service Dispatcher – Third Party In March 1980 President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation that the week of the March 8th would be celebrated as National Women’s Week, and since that time this event has grown in popularity, which in 1987 resulted in Congress passing a further proclamation to expand the […]
