Feb 1, 2023   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Parts Town Announces Scholarship Award for Commercial Foodservice Equipment Technicians

Parts Town, the technology innovator and market-leading distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) foodservice, residential appliance, and HVAC equipment repair parts, today announced its Technician Scholarship Award program to recognize and reward the skilled and hard-working technicians that help keep the food service industry up and running.

Throughout 2023, Parts Town will provide 15 opportunities for technicians and service companies to enter for a chance to win a $1,500 prize, which is comprised of a $1,000 technician scholarship for Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA) training courses and a $500 cash purse.

“We are excited to offer financial support to the commercial kitchen service community in the form of CFESA Scholarships, which cover training programs in the basic elements of gas, electric, steam, water, and refrigeration,” said Chuck Combs, PARTnership Builder (a.k.a. Vice President, Service & Distribution Partnerships) at Parts Town. Technicians are the lifeblood of our industry, and they remain pivotal to ensuring that equipment is properly installed, maintained, and repaired, be it in a restaurant, hospital, hotel, stadium, or school. Technicians make it happen and keep kitchens working!”

Each chance to win will coincide with the following CFESA conferences or events:

  • The 2023 CFESA Regional Meetings (one $1,500 prize per region):
    • Region 1 – Redmond, Ore., Nov. 17, 2023
    • Region 2 – Chicago, Ill., date TBD
    • Region 3 – Cypress, Texas, Feb. 17, 2023
    • Region 4 – Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 27, 2023
    • Region 5 – Pennsylvania, date TBD
  • The CFESA Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 8-11, 2023 (10 $1,500 prizes awarded on-site)

“CFESA focuses on entry-level technicians looking to launch into the skilled trades. Our mission is to provide them with the foundation of the basics in troubleshooting and repair for the commercial cooking and refrigeration equipment industry,” said Daniel Reese, Director of Training at CFESA. “The scholarships that Parts Town is providing promote education and access to skilled industry-focused training. Thus, giving them the confidence to pursue this rewarding career!”

Parts Town supports service technicians by delivering parts in the most efficient way possible, resulting in better first-time fix rates and less down time for end users. The company works to structure its service partner relationships around a "what can we do for you" mentality, providing the tools, technology and availability of parts needed to get the job done, which results in a genuinely positive experience from day one.

Interested applicants can follow Parts Town on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for more information, which will become available the week of Feb. 6, 2023.

About Parts Town

Parts Town is the leading, technology innovation-driven distributor of genuine OEM (original equipment manufacturer) foodservice, residential appliance and HVAC equipment repair parts. When there’s a hiccup with any piece of equipment, Parts Town is ready to jump in and help with the most in-stock parts on the planet, innovative technology, and an unmatched customer experience. Customized solutions benefit equipment service technicians of all kinds, as well as chain and independent restaurants, schools, health care facilities and hospitality providers.

By partnering with the top manufacturers of foodservice, residential appliance and HVAC replacement parts, Parts Town improves the supply chain, increases sales of genuine OEM parts and keeps every customer’s business running like clockwork. Parts Town also partners with equipment and supplies dealers of all sizes to offer a one-stop-shop through its Parts In Town marketplace.

For more information, visit http://www.partstown.com/.

About the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA)

The Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA) is the trade association for professional service and parts distributors. Our members stock Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts – the best for any equipment – with access to an online inventory of millions of parts. Our CFESA Certified Technicians have a higher first time fix rate and ensure our service mark for excellence.

CFESA is the official trade association for professional food service agents. Founded in 1963, CFESA sets ‘The Standards for Service Excellence.’

For more information, visit https://cfesa.com/.