Chef's Corner

ACP Appoints Ken Harris as Vice President of Sales

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (September 18, 2023) – David Kalinowski, President of ACP, Inc., an Ali Group company, today announced the appointment of Ken Harris as Vice President of Sales, effective October 2.

Harris brings a rich background in the industry to ACP, coupled with extensive expertise in restaurant equipment sales. Since 2011, he has been employed at Scotsman Ice Systems, where he held the role of Regional Sales Manager, …

Keith Couser promoted to Director of Sales for the Western US Region

Keith Couser promoted to Director of Sales for the Western US Region

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (November 29, 2022) –

ACP, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Keith Couser to the position of Director of Sales for the Western US Region.

Keith began his career at ACP in 2016 and has served as Regional Sales Manager for both the East and West US Regions, successfully directing sales activities in …

Burger King North America Recognizes ACP, Inc. as 2022 Supplier of the Year

Burger King North America recognized ACP, Inc., a leading manufacturer of commercial high-speed, and specialty ovens, as their 2022 Supplier of the Year for North America Equipment and Facilities at their annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

David Kalinowski named President of ACP Inc.

David Kalinowski has been named President of ACP Inc., an Ali Group company, effective August 1, 2022. David will be responsible for the day-to-day management of ACP, Inc. (Amana® Commercial, Menumaster® Commercial, XpressChef®).

Sara Reasner Joins ACP, Inc. as Director of Marketing and Product Management

ACP, Inc., an Ali Group Company, announces Sara Reasner as Director of Marketing and Product Management. Reasner brings more than 15 years of business experience from the technology services industry to this role, where she will oversee the Marketing and Product Management efforts for the company. Reasner will also manage new product development initiatives, messaging, and education.

Menumaster Commercial® New Products

ACP, Inc., is pleased to announce new additions and updates to the Spring 2021 line-up of Menumaster Commercial® ovens for the North American market.

Amana Commercial® New Products

ACP, Inc., is pleased to announce new additions and updates to the Spring 2021 line-up of Amana Commercial® ovens.

XpressChef™ Product Updates

ACP, Inc., is pleased to announce updates to the Spring 2021 line-up of XpressChef™ High Speed Ovens.

Lawrence Parks Joins ACP, Inc. Sales Team

ACP, Inc., is pleased to announce that Lawrence Parks has joined the sales team as Director-Sales, Eastern Region. He will be responsible for responsibility commercial microwave and high-speed oven sales activity in designated eastern region domestic markets. Lawrence will report to Greg Stak, VP Sales.

Heidi Connors Joins ACP, Inc. Sales Team

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (November 10, 2020) – ACP, Inc. is pleased to announce that Heidi Connors, CFSP, has joined the sales team as Director Key Account Sales and Culinary Services. She will be responsible for leading sales activity with major restaurant brands and key accounts both domestically and internationally, as well as leading and managing the activities of the ACP Culinary Center.