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Midwest

No longer regularly active in Group 4. Brian Zornes is now President and Managing Partner

Midwest United States

Fixtur-World is a leading manufacturer of supermarket & convenience store seating packages. They can provide any type of table, chair or booth along with soft seating in leathers or vinyls to suit the most particular of designers and end users.Fixtur-World has three in house furniture lines Livingston Furniture, Stephen Daniels and Mario & Marielena which can be custom built and designed.They also design, build and install complete food service facilities. Fixtur-World has been serving a multitude of industries for over 30 years. They are based near Nashville in Baxter, TN

BOF supplies gravity flow display shelving generally used behind glass door cooler doors in grocery stores and convenience operations. BOF gravity shelving significantly reduces labor because products are faced automatically. The categories most often served are dairy,beer and beverage. BOF has supplied equipment to this category for over 50 years.BOF continues to develop cost effective gravity flow solutions. In 15' introduced Versa Slide an unique product significantly improves gravity systems in new stores and can easily be retrofitted as well.

Mountaindale, New York

SMPW has assembled the largest inventory of supermarket fixture components & accessories in the United States. They ship parts from stock in one day to help retailer & contractor maintenance professionals keep equipment operating properly in a cost effective manner. Most parts sell at 40-60% less than traditional sources.SMPW has OEM parts for HillPhoenix, Hussmann, Kysor, Tyler and other manufacturers.Most popular parts are replacement shelves, door gaskets, heaters, fan motors and lighting components. SMPW now also has wide range of LED lights for case retrofits as well as interior & exterior lighting.

Howe is the leading supplier of ice flakers in the supermarket industry. They also are a major supplier to the seafood supply chain. Howe flaked ice is regarded as the best ice to preserve seafood from the catch to the retail display case. Howe Ice Flakers have been used in 90% of the largest supermarket chains in the United States.Howe flaked ice is differentiated by the fact it is the only machine that delivers 100% ice and it's true flaked product provides more effective cooling & more aesthetic presentation.

Zero Zone has been making glass door cases for over 50 years. This has been their core businessAlthough their expertise in refrigeration systems has also positioned them as one of the highest regarded system manufacturers in the industry. Expertise includes all types of systems including CO2.Whether systems or door cases Zero Zone strives to a leader in energy efficient and industry leading design. One of Zero Zone's greatest strength has been their exceptional customer service and personal connections with end users. This connection with the contractor and end user has helped Zero Zone continue to improve its equipment to address the needs in the marketplace.The industry leading Crystal™ Merchandiser has changed the way medium temperature products are displayed. Retailers save up to 84% on energy while having a display that has the greatest visibility behind large 30 x 74 doors. Now Crystal has a matching frozen case.Group 4 Retail Equipment works with contractors and retailers throughout OH, IN, IL & KY

Mart Cart is the #1 supplier of electric shopping carts in the US retail marketplace. They continue to improve their already top of the line design with regular product enhancements. The Mart Cart features its quick change battery system and a full 2 year parts and labor warranty. You will find Mart Cart in virtually every major retail chain in the Unites States. Mart Cart also offers manual wheel chairs.Assembled Products Corp., parent to Mart Cart, manufacturers the well known SMT high pressure cleaning system.

Technibilt is the largest manufacturer of shopping carts in North America. They offer more than 35 variety of shopping carts including the innovative Renaissance plastic shopping cart. In 2011 Technibilt acquired Tote Cart of Rockford, IL.During 2011 Technibilt was acquired by Wanzl the largest manufacturer of shopping carts in the world. Wanzl is based in Germany.Technibilt also manufacturers the highly popular Caroline's Cart. This cart is designed to make the shopping experience possible for special needs children and adults.In addition to carts Technibilt make Cari Flex display shelving, TSS storage shelving and offers a variety of back room equipment.

McCue is well known for their wide variety of durable asset protection equipment. Products include bumper systems for display cases , store interiors, case corner protection and heavy duty products for the back room of stores. They also make innovative cart corrals and the popular Bean kids shopping cart. New high end cart corrals called Architectural Series which bring store design to the parking lot are gaining tremendous acceptance.McCue now offers a complete turn key asset protection program that includes overall design, installation and long term management. Program is called McCue to You.Group 4 is very proud to say we McCue first outside sales organization and continue to represent this unique worldwide company today.

Royston is the leading manufacturer of check out counters for the supermarket industry. They offer these in either wood or metal. Royston is also a major supplier to the C-Store industry for total store fixture packages including installation. In supermarkets Royston also provides customer service counters, prep counters and many other durable custom fixtures.Rosyton's custom capabilities continue to grow and retailers are turning to us to help them develop fixtures that will be durable, efficient and highly attractive

I was equity partner at KMP Fixtures until we were acquired on 9-1-2011 by JSI Store Fixtures. I will now represent JSI in the Midwest working with retailers to develop store fixture solutions for bakery, produce and wine departments

Scatena York was North American licensee for Crisobanc -the original curved glass deli case, This was the initial productline at Group Four. Jim Scatena was instrumental in helpingme start my business. We are still close friends more than25 years later.

Midwest United States

Worked as Manufacturers Representative in the Midwest and calling on grocers of all types. Kason was regarded as the leading designer and manufacturer of specialty wood fixtures. These fixtures included bakery, produce, wine, along with custom fixtures for the natural foods and housewares departments.Kason had an industry image of extremely high quality, attention to detail and on time delivery. I was privileged to have worked with John Cannan during this time. He was an early mentor in my career.Kason ceased operation in 2006 and myself and another rep firm and Kason Sales manager acquired certain assets of the company and formed KMP Fixtures. We were acquired by JSI Store Fixtures in 2011.

Us & Canada

Worked at Tyler for 7 years in field sales followed by 3 years of managing the independent dealer group in the US & Canada. Also managed training at the plant and at dealer locations