Foodservice

On Ice

KOLD-DRAFT appoints new COO
ERIE, Pa. -- KOLD-DRAFT, a manufacturer of ice machines, announced the appointment of Martin (Marty) Gardner as president and chief operating officer. Leonard Kosar remains KOLD-DRAFT's chief executive officer.

Gardner brings extensive managerial experience, most recently as executive vice president of sales at TTI Floor Care.

Gardner formerly held numerous executive positions at GE Lighting, including general manager-Wal-Mart; general manager-Global Automotive Lighting; and general manager-Commercial Services; and was a Six Sigma Master Black Belt. He also served [image-nocss] as vice president of sales at ICI Paints and ran both its Puerto Rico and Export License businesses.

About KOLD-DRAFT, Gardner said, "They are a dedicated company at the forefront of ice-making technology. I am honored to be contributing to their leadership in the industry."

Since 1955, KOLD-DRAFT, Erie, Pa., has been manufacturing ice machines that produce "The Best Ice in the World." KOLD-DRAFT's exclusive upside-down horizontal evaporator ice-making system produces pure, solid, sparkling ice that cools faster, melts slower and doesn't distort the taste of beverages, according to the company.

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