http://www.winstonind.com/news en ADMIN Copyright 2013 2013-04-08T19:01:40+00:00 http://www.winstonind.com/news/louise_riley_joins_winston_industries_team_as_metro_dealer_for_winston_idea http://www.winstonind.com/site/louise_riley_joins_winston_industries_team_as_metro_dealer_for_winston_idea#When:19:01:40Z
April 2013 • Louisville, KY – Winston Industries is pleased to announce the addition of Louise Riley to the Winston Idea and Innovation Center team. She will serve as the Louisville Metro Dealer and will be responsible for exclusively selling CVap products to specific market segments in the Louisville area.

Louise has been managing restaurants and other food service outlets for over 16 years, including Radisson Hotel and, most recently, Claudia Sanders Dinner House where she was named “Outstanding General Manager” in 2008 and was recognized as Kentucky’s Restaurant Manager of the Year by the Kentucky Restaurant Association. Ms. Riley holds a Bachelor of Science from Eastern Kentucky University and is a board member of Tres Chic, a charitable group that works with Kosair Children’s Foundation to raise money for the families of Shelby County.

“Ms. Riley’s experience in the food industry will serve her well in her new position here in the Idea and Innovation Center,” said Barry Yates, Director of Innovation at Winston Industries. “Her complete knowledge of the restaurant business will undoubtedly allow her to be a successful member of the Winston team.”

About Winston Industries
Winston Industries, LLC is an innovative foodservice equipment manufacturer headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded by Winston L. Shelton in 1969, Winston Industries is a family-owned business and is in its fifth decade of designing, building, and marketing state-of-the-art foodservice equipment for restaurant chains, schools, fine-dining establishments, food stores, and other operations. Winston’s customers are among the most well-known foodservice brands in the world. The company employs more than 150 people in the Louisville facility, with a network of sales professionals and partners that covers the globe.

Winston’s family of brands includes Collectramatic® – the original workhorse used for frying KFC chicken; Controlled Vapor Technology or CVap® – a breakthrough in cooking and holding foods at their optimum condition and used in kitchens around the world from fine-dining chefs to fast-food operators; and its newest brand, Kitchen Data Systems® – a revolutionary temperature management system that presents the company with an exciting opportunity to make a difference in food safety. Additional information about Winston and the company’s product offerings is available at www.winstonindustries.com.]]> 2013-04-08T19:01:40+00:00 http://www.winstonind.com/news/tina_thompson_promoted_to_vice_president_operations http://www.winstonind.com/site/tina_thompson_promoted_to_vice_president_operations#When:15:37:51Z
March 2013 • Louisville, KY – Winston Industries is pleased to announce the promotion of Tina Thompson to the position of Vice President of Operations.

“Tina has been an invaluable asset to many departments during her time here,” said Valerie Shelton, President and CEO of Winston Industries. “We have no doubt that she will take on her new responsibilities as Vice President of Operations with the same enthusiasm that she has exhibited since joining the Winston team.”

Mrs. Thompson has established herself as a vital member of the Winston Team since she was brought on board over 30 years ago. In her most recent role as Controller, she managed the Accounting and Human Resources departments.

In her new role, Mrs. Thompson will be responsible for management of the financial, accounting, human resources, and business operation areas of the company.

About Winston Industries
Winston Industries, LLC is an innovative foodservice equipment manufacturer headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded by Winston L. Shelton in 1969, Winston Industries is a family-owned business and is in its fifth decade of designing, building, and marketing state-of-the-art foodservice equipment for restaurant chains, schools, fine-dining establishments, food stores, and other operations. Winston’s customers are among the most well-known foodservice brands in the world. The company employs more than 150 people in the Louisville facility, with a network of sales professionals and partners that covers the globe.

Winston’s family of brands includes Collectramatic® – the original workhorse used for frying KFC chicken; Controlled Vapor Technology or CVap® – a breakthrough in cooking and holding foods at their optimum condition and used in kitchens around the world from fine-dining chefs to fast-food operators; and its newest brand, Kitchen Data Systems® – a revolutionary temperature management system that presents the company with an exciting opportunity to make a difference in food safety. Additional information about Winston and the company’s product offerings is available at www.winstonindustries.com.]]> 2013-03-01T15:37:51+00:00 http://www.winstonind.com/news/rick_smith_joins_winston_industries_team_as_production_manager_for_electron http://www.winstonind.com/site/rick_smith_joins_winston_industries_team_as_production_manager_for_electron#When:18:05:13Z
December 2012 • Louisville, KY – Winston Industries is pleased to announce the addition of Rick Smith to their electronics team, a new division of Winston Industries focused on circuit board manufacturing. He will serve as the Production Manager and will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality in the department, as well as supervising the production staff.

Rick, a previous Staff Sergeant in the Kentucky Air National Guard, has a long history of working as a production manager in electronics, with nearly 30 years of experience in the field. His prior computer and controls experience includes work at Northern Telecom, Solectron, Trillium Industries, Flextronics, and Key Electronics, where he consistently increased production sales and volume while managing multiple employees and teams. Mr. Smith attended the business school at the University of Louisville and took courses in Electronics while in the National Guard.

“Mr. Smith’s varied experiences in electronics will undoubtedly make him an important addition to our team,” said Teri McDonald, Vice President of Electronics at Winston Industries. “We are confident that his insights will help propel our company to the next level.”

About Winston Industries
Winston Industries, LLC is an innovative foodservice equipment manufacturer headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded by Winston L. Shelton in 1969, Winston Industries is a family-owned business and is in its fifth decade of designing, building, and marketing state-of-the-art foodservice equipment for restaurant chains, schools, fine-dining establishments, food stores, and other operations. Winston’s customers are among the most well-known foodservice brands in the world. The company employs more than 150 people in the Louisville facility, with a network of sales professionals and partners that covers the globe.

Winston’s family of brands includes Collectramatic® – the original workhorse used for frying KFC chicken; Controlled Vapor Technology or CVap® – a breakthrough in cooking and holding foods at their optimum condition and used in kitchens around the world from fine-dining chefs to fast-food operators; and its newest brand, Kitchen Data Systems™ – a revolutionary temperature management system that presents the company with an exciting opportunity to make a difference in food safety. Additional information about Winston and the company’s product offerings is available at www.winstonindustries.com.]]> 2012-12-14T18:05:13+00:00 http://www.winstonind.com/news/teri_mcdonald_to_lead_winston_industries_electronics_division http://www.winstonind.com/site/teri_mcdonald_to_lead_winston_industries_electronics_division#When:21:15:06Z
November 2012 • Louisville, KY – Winston Industries has selected Teri McDonald to spearhead its new Electronics Division. As Vice President of the Electronics Division, Ms. McDonald will be leading the development and implementation of the sales and marketing strategy for this, Winston’s latest venture.

Prior to joining Winston Industries, Ms. McDonald worked for over 15 years with Key Electronics where she served as Vice President of Business Development. In that capacity, Ms. McDonald was able to grow the company’s revenue over 40 percent in 18 months. She is adept at developing both new and existing customers into partners, strengthening bonds, and creating successful strategies for both parties. Ms. McDonald holds a BA in Business from Cornerstone University.

“I am delighted to have Teri on board,” said Valerie Shelton, President and CEO of Winston Industries. “Her experience in building relationships with other businesses will serve us well as we grow the Electronics Department into a new division.”

About Winston Industries
Winston Industries, LLC is an innovative foodservice equipment manufacturer headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded by Winston L. Shelton in 1969, Winston Industries is a family-owned business and is in its fifth decade of designing, building, and marketing state-of-the-art foodservice equipment for restaurant chains, schools, fine-dining establishments, food stores, and other operations. Winston’s customers are among the most well-known foodservice brands in the world. The company employs more than 150 people in the Louisville facility, with a network of sales professionals and partners that covers the globe.

Winston’s family of brands includes Collectramatic® – the original workhorse used for frying KFC chicken; Controlled Vapor Technology or CVap® – a breakthrough in cooking and holding foods at their optimum condition and used in kitchens around the world from fine-dining chefs to fast-food operators; and its newest brand, Kitchen Data Systems™ – a revolutionary temperature management system that presents the company with an exciting opportunity to make a difference in food safety. Additional information about Winston and the company’s product offerings is available at www.winstonindustries.com.]]> 2012-11-06T21:15:06+00:00 http://www.winstonind.com/news/winston_industries_names_creative_energy_agency_of_record http://www.winstonind.com/site/winston_industries_names_creative_energy_agency_of_record#When:16:24:35Z
October 2012 • Louisville, KY – Winston Industries has named Creative Energy Agency of Record

Following a competitive search for a new marketing partner, Winston Industries has selected Creative Energy of Johnson City, Tennessee, as its new Marketing Agency of Record. Creative Energy develops successful, innovative marketing and public relation programs for clients including Pal’s Sudden Service, Texas Pete®, Hoshizaki, and Red Gold.

Creative Energy commenced work on August 29, and will handle public relations and marketing strategy for Winston Industries, including the brands Collectramatic®, CVap®, and Kitchen Data Systems™. Creative Energy will be actively involved in developing a cohesive marketing plan that employs social media, public relations, and traditional advertising to best promote Winston Industries and its brands.

“Creative Energy’s proven track record of successful marketing and public relations for foodservice clients is why we are delighted to have them on board handling Winston’s marketing and public relations efforts,” said Greg Siegelman, Vice President of Marketing for Winston Industries. “We are impressed with their creativity and their reputation. We look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship that will help grow Winston Industries’ brands.”

"Winston Industries is a perfect match for Creative Energy's core strength in delivering measurable results through communications," said agency President Tony Treadway. "The innovation built into every Winston Industries product serves up better tasting food with less waste and superior performance. We're eager to work with Winston's own marketing and sales teams to increase brand awareness and sales for this great company."

About Winston Industries
Winston Industries, LLC is an innovative foodservice equipment manufacturer headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded by Winston L. Shelton in 1969, Winston Industries is a family-owned business and is in its fifth decade of designing, building, and marketing state-of-the-art foodservice equipment for restaurant chains, schools, fine-dining establishments, food stores, and other operations. Winston’s customers are among the most well-known foodservice brands in the world. The company employs more than 150 people in the Louisville facility, with a network of sales professionals and partners that covers the globe.

Winston’s family of brands includes Collectramatic® – the original workhorse used for frying KFC chicken; Controlled Vapor Technology or CVap® – a breakthrough in cooking and holding foods at their optimum condition and used in kitchens around the world from fine-dining chefs to fast-food operators; and its newest brand, Kitchen Data Systems™ – a revolutionary temperature management system that presents the company with an exciting opportunity to make a difference in food safety. Additional information about Winston and the company’s product offerings is available at www.winstonindustries.com.

About Creative Energy
Creative Energy is a full-service advertising, marketing, social media and public relations firm with offices located in Johnson City, Tennessee and Asheville, NC. Since 1992, Creative Energy has built a national reputation for fostering great brands by developing strategic communications plans and executing those plans with exceptional creativity in the media best suited for delivering results. The firm serves a list of national, regional and local accounts in a variety of market segments and offers extraordinary expertise in fields as diverse as food, energy, manufacturing, financial and tourism. To find out more about Creative Energy visit www.cenergy.com or www.facebook.com/creativenergy. ]]> 2012-10-19T16:24:35+00:00 http://www.winstonind.com/news/bob_leavitt_named_vice_president_of_manufacturing_at_winston_industries http://www.winstonind.com/site/bob_leavitt_named_vice_president_of_manufacturing_at_winston_industries#When:21:11:03Z
October 2012 • Louisville, KY – Winston Industries is pleased to announce the promotion of Bob Leavitt to the position of Vice President of Manufacturing.

Bob Leavitt has been with Winston Industries for over 11 years. Prior to Winston, Bob worked for more than 25 years in the powered-metal and fabrication industries, bringing substantial experience in manufacturing and operations management as well as planning.

“Bob has been a valuable asset in the development of our Manufacturing department,” said Valerie Shelton, CEO at Winston Industries. “We are confident that Bob will maintain the high quality of workmanship for which Winston Industries is known and continue to improve on our production practices.”

Among his responsibilities as Vice President of Manufacturing, Mr. Leavitt will ensure the company operates under Lean Manufacturing practices, translate marketing forecasts into appropriate data for planning purposes, and determine factory capabilities and performance measures to provide optimum productivity.

About Winston Industries
Winston Industries, LLC is an innovative foodservice equipment manufacturer headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded by Winston L. Shelton in 1969, Winston Industries is a family-owned business and is in its fifth decade of designing, building, and marketing state-of-the-art foodservice equipment for restaurant chains, schools, fine-dining establishments, food stores, and other operations. Winston’s customers are among the most well-known foodservice brands in the world. The company employs more than 150 people in the Louisville facility, with a network of sales professionals and partners that covers the globe.

Winston’s family of brands includes Collectramatic® – the original workhorse used for frying KFC chicken; Controlled Vapor Technology or CVap® – a breakthrough in cooking and holding foods at their optimum condition and used in kitchens around the world from fine-dining chefs to fast-food operators; and its newest brand, Kitchen Data Systems™ – a revolutionary temperature management system that presents the company with an exciting opportunity to make a difference in food safety. Additional information about Winston and the company’s product offerings is available at www.winstonindustries.com.]]> 2012-10-18T21:11:03+00:00 http://www.winstonind.com/news/james_bunner_joins_winston_industries_engineering_department http://www.winstonind.com/site/james_bunner_joins_winston_industries_engineering_department#When:15:30:26Z
October 2012 • Louisville, KY – Winston Industries has appointed James Bunner to their Engineering Department to serve as an Electrical Engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing electronic and computer-controlled systems.

James has nearly 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with familiarity writing and debugging code and hand-building custom prototype boards. He most recently designed new electronics devices related to the fire protection industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from DeVry University in Addison, Illinois.

“James’ background and experience with micro-controllers will certainly make him an important addition to our team,” said Steve Wilson, Manager of Engineering and Product Evaluation at Winston. “He understands the needs and challenges of product development, which supports our mission to provide transformative tools for the kitchen.”

About Winston Industries
Winston Industries, LLC is an innovative foodservice equipment manufacturer headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded by Winston L. Shelton in 1969, Winston Industries is a family-owned business and is in its fifth decade of designing, building, and marketing state-of-the-art foodservice equipment for restaurant chains, schools, fine-dining establishments, food stores, and other operations. Winston’s customers are among the most well-known foodservice brands in the world. The company employs more than 150 people in the Louisville facility, with a network of sales professionals and partners that covers the globe.

Winston’s family of brands includes Collectramatic® – the original workhorse used for frying KFC chicken; Controlled Vapor Technology or CVap® – a breakthrough in cooking and holding foods at their optimum condition and used in kitchens around the world from fine-dining chefs to fast-food operators; and its newest brand, Kitchen Data Systems™ – a revolutionary temperature management system that presents the company with an exciting opportunity to make a difference in food safety. Additional information about Winston and the company’s product offerings is available at www.winstonindustries.com.]]> 2012-10-17T15:30:26+00:00 http://www.winstonind.com/news/robert_schade_to_serve_as_industry_representative_school_nutrition_associat http://www.winstonind.com/site/robert_schade_to_serve_as_industry_representative_school_nutrition_associat#When:00:31:55Z
“As a member of this committee, Mr. Schade will work to improve the opportunities of all students in the state of Kansas and will position Winston Industries to provide better equipment to schools,” said Kerrie Clifford, Marketing Manager at Winston.

About Winston Industries
Winston Industries, LLC is an innovative foodservice equipment manufacturer headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded by Winston L. Shelton in 1969, Winston Industries is a family-owned business and is in its fifth decade of designing, building, and marketing state-of-the-art foodservice equipment for restaurant chains, schools, fine-dining establishments, food stores, and other operations. Winston’s customers are among the most well-known foodservice brands in the world. The company employs more than 150 people in the Louisville facility, with a network of sales professionals and partners that covers the globe.

Winston’s family of brands includes Collectramatic® – the original workhorse used for frying KFC chicken; Controlled Vapor Technology or CVap® – a breakthrough in cooking and holding foods at their optimum condition and used in kitchens around the world from fine-dining chefs to fast-food operators; and its newest brand, Kitchen Data Systems™ – a revolutionary temperature management system that presents the company with an exciting opportunity to make a difference in food safety. Additional information about Winston and the company’s product offerings is available at www.winstonindustries.com.]]> 2012-08-07T00:31:55+00:00 http://www.winstonind.com/news/j_j_jackson_to_serve_as_vice_chair_georgia_school_nutrition_association_in http://www.winstonind.com/site/j_j_jackson_to_serve_as_vice_chair_georgia_school_nutrition_association_in#When:19:34:56Z
Mr. Jackson will serve one year in the role of vice chair then take the reins as chair of the board. The School Nutrition Association of Georgia is a professional organization of school foodservice employees in the state of Georgia. The association works to provide professional services and training to its members in an effort to promote the health, nutrition, and education of all children, and to encourage the involvement of students and the school community in child nutrition programs. Their mission is to “advance the availability, quality, and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education.”

“As a member of this committee, Mr. Jackson will strive to improve the nutritional and educational opportunities of all students in the state of Georgia and will position Winston Industries to provide better equipment for school meals,” said Kerrie Clifford, Marketing Manager at Winston.

About Winston Industries
Winston Industries LLC is an innovative foodservice equipment manufacturer headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded by Winston L. Shelton in 1969, Winston Industries is a family-owned business and is in its fifth decade of designing, building, and marketing state-of-the-art foodservice equipment for restaurant chains, schools, fine-dining establishments, food stores, and other operations. Winston’s customers are among the most well-known foodservice brands in the world. The company employs more than 150 people in the Louisville facility, with a network of sales professionals and partners that covers the globe.

Winston’s family of brands includes Collectramatic® – the original workhorse used for frying KFC chicken; Controlled Vapor Technology or CVap® – a breakthrough in cooking and holding foods at their optimum condition and used in kitchens around the world from fine-dining chefs to fast-food operators; and its newest brand, Kitchen Data Systems™ – a revolutionary temperature management system that presents the company with an exciting opportunity to make a difference in food safety. Additional information about Winston and the company’s product offerings is available at www.winstonindustries.com.]]> 2012-07-27T19:34:56+00:00 http://www.winstonind.com/news/winston_industries_partners_with_johnson_commercial_agents http://www.winstonind.com/site/winston_industries_partners_with_johnson_commercial_agents#When:14:56:44Z
June, 2012 ● Louisville, KY - Winston Industries is now partnering with Johnson Commercial Agents, whose sales territory covers Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and the western counties of Wisconsin.

Johnson Commercial Agents was founded in 1958 and employs a highly professional staff with a proven track record of successful sales in the foodservice industry, as well as a wide range of relevant academic backgrounds including electrical engineering, programming and web development, and professional sales management. The agency also boasts the knowledge, expertise, and insight that has allowed them to assist in new product development with many of their manufacturers. This background combined with the specialized product training we will provide will help serve a variety of customers, including restaurants, hotels, and schools.

About Winston Industries
Winston Industries LLC is an innovative foodservice equipment manufacturer headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded by Winston L. Shelton in 1969, Winston Industries is a family-owned business and is in its fifth decade of designing, building, and marketing state-of-the-art foodservice equipment for restaurant chains, schools, fine-dining establishments, food stores, and other operations. Winston’s customers are among the most well-known foodservice brands in the world. The company employs more than 150 people in the Louisville facility, with a network of sales professionals and partners that covers the globe.

Winston’s family of brands includes Collectramatic® – the original workhorse used for frying KFC chicken; Controlled Vapor Technology or CVap® – a breakthrough in cooking and holding foods at their optimum condition and used in kitchens around the world from fine-dining chefs to fast-food operators; and its newest brand, Kitchen Data Systems™ – a revolutionary temperature management system that presents the company with an exciting opportunity to make a difference in food safety. Additional information about Winston and the company’s product offerings is available at www.winstonindustries.com.]]> 2012-06-26T14:56:44+00:00