Welbilt Opens New Office and Demonstration Kitchen in Russia

Welbilt Opens New Office and Demonstration Kitchen in Russia

New Port Richey, FL. - July 26, 2018 - Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT), a leading global provider of commercial foodservice equipment, has opened a new regional office and a demonstration kitchen in Moscow, Russia. The new facility will allow Welbilt to expand its presence in Russia and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) region and to better serve its existing customer base.

The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, July 26th. Guests were invited to tour the new facility, see live cooking demos using the latest Convotherm^®, Merrychef^® and Garland^® equipment and observe how Welbilt’s chefs create culinary experiences.

The state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen will showcase Welbilt’s comprehensive portfolio of foodservice equipment solutions and allow customers to test equipment and engage with Welbilt’s experts to find a customized solution that meets their kitchen’s specific needs best.

Phil Dei Dolori, Senior Vice President and General Manager of EMEA and APAC,

“Our new demonstration kitchen will provide training for our channel partners and customers and allow us to be closer to the local market. Welbilt’s local customer base in Russia and CIS has been growing rapidly in recent years and the new facility is a testament to our commitment to deliver the highest quality, innovative products and systems and offer best-in-class global service.”

About Welbilt, Inc.
Welbilt, Inc. provides the world’s top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise. Our portfolio of award-winning product brands includes Cleveland™, Convotherm®, Crem^®, Delfield^®, Frymaster^®, Garland^®, Kolpak^®, Lincoln™, Manitowoc^® Ice, Merco^®, Merrychef^® and Multiplex^®. These product brands are supported by two service brands: FitKitchen^®, our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenCare^®, our aftermarket parts and service brand. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating 20 manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 3,500 distributors and dealers in over 100 countries. We have approximately 5,800 employees and generated sales of $1.45 billion in 2017. For more information, visit www.welbilt.com.

Media contact:

Emma Gardner
EMEA Regional Marketing Manager
+44 7872 194 824
emma.gardner@welbilt.com

Rebecca Fabian
Director Corporate Communications
+1 727.569.1136
rebecca.fabian@welbilt.com