Press Releases
Chicago, IL (April 28, 2009) –
Following acquisition of CookTek, LLC by The Middleby Corporation, CookTek's induction commercial foodservice equipment will be on show at this year's National Restaurant show (NRA) in Chicago, May 16 - 19.
Chicago, IL (April 27, 2009) –
ELGIN, Ill. The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD) today announced it has acquired CookTek LLC (“CookTek”), a leader in the manufacture of induction cooking and warming systems for the commercial foodservice industry with approximately $10 million in annual sales. The purchase price for the acquisition was $9 million, which was financed under Middleby’s senior revolving credit facility. Further payments are due to the seller under an earnout arrangement to the extent certain financial performance targets are achieved. The addition of CookTek’s induction line of cooking and warming systems complements Middleby’s existing portfolio of innovative technologies.
Chicago, IL (February 9, 2009) –
CookTek, showed a number of new and ground breaking products at the North American Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) show in Orlando last week.
Chicago, IL (June 9, 2008) –
Jerry Shriver of USA Today reports on award winning success of Chef Grant Achatz.
Chicago, IL (June 9, 2008) –
The Boston Globe's Joe Yolan reports on use of induction cooking from one of Barbara Lynch's famous Boston restaurants.
Chicago, IL (May 15, 2008) –
Appliance Design magazine has announced the winners of its 21st Annual Excellence in Design competition.
Chicago, IL (January 1, 2008) –
CookTek has launched two new buffet (hold only) products – a range of glass topped drop-in induction chargers, plus an incredible “heat through stone” under-granite mounted system. The drop-in units feature low-key plain black tempered tops in two different sizes and three options for control – from simple low medium high, to highly accurate RF control.
(November 5, 2007) –
A six “burner” commercial induction range, has won the Electric Foodservice Council’s prestigious Efficiency Improvement Award.
(March 27, 2006) –
The Apogee Buffet System made by CookTek was awarded a Silver EID in the Commercial Appliances category in Appliance Design magazine's 19th Annual Excellence in Design Competition. The product was designed by CookTek.
Chicago, IL (November 1, 2005) –
CookTek, the only U.S. manufacturer of induction cooking and heated delivery systems, announced today the release of the highly anticipated Buffet System. Rounding out the new Apogee line of cooktops, the Buffet System incorporates Apogee's upgraded features as well as CookTek's SmarTag™ technology. The new buffet system made a recent appearance at the IHMRS show, mid-November in New York.
Chicago, IL (November 1, 2005) –
CookTek, the only U.S. manufacturer of induction cooking and heated delivery systems, announced today the release of the new Universal Thermal Delivery System, nicknamed UTDS. Powered by the company's proprietary MagnaWave™ technology, the UTDS' fast charge time, lightweight design and simple use make this start-to-finish delivery system a hot commodity.
Chicago, IL (October 14, 2005) –
CookTek, the only U.S. manufacturer of induction cooking and heated delivery systems, announced today a new line of cooktops, dubbed Apogee. The highly anticipated release of this new line came just in time for NAFEM, the biennial foodservice industry event, held the past September in Anaheim, California.
Chicago, IL (June 10, 2005) –
CookTek , the only U.S. manufacturer of induction cooking and heated delivery systems, has partnered with Chicago restaurant Alinea, the latest culinary feat from Chef Grant Achatz. CookTek has outfitted Alinea with induction cooktops for its state of the art kitchen. The mutually beneficial relationship includes innovation, consultation and feedback.
Chicago, IL (June 1, 2005) –
CookTek, the only U.S. manufacturer of induction cooking and heated delivery systems, announced today the release of its latest product, the Heated Meal Delivery System. The system is designed to keep hot prepared foods at higher safe food holding temperatures, and for longer, for applications such as room service delivery, banquets, on and off-site catering, patient and resident meal service, bulk-food delivery and any other need for transporting hot food. CookTek developed the Heated Meal Delivery system to provide a reliable solution that is easy to implement and delivers quality results. This recent launch signifies the company's ongoing commitment to "change the way the world cooks, serves and delivers food."
Chicago, IL (May 16, 2005) –
CookTek, the only U.S. manufacturer of induction cooking and heated delivery systems, announces its commitment to higher learning. CookTek has partnered with Kendall College, one of the nation's top culinary schools, in a mutually beneficial relationship including consultation, research and development.
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