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WELBILT WINS LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AT 33RD ANNUAL PASCO EDC AWARDS

  • 10 Sep 2019

New Port Richey, FL – Welbilt, a leading global supplier of commercial foodservice equipment, is delighted to announce the company was named Large Business of the Year at 33rd Annual Pasco EDC Awards, held on September 5, 2019 at Saddlebrook Resort Wesley Chapel, FL.

{^widget|(transformationname)devtrev.TransformableWebpart.FloatingImageBoxCaption|(caption)Joel+Horn%2c+EVP+%26amp%3bamp%3b+General+Counsel+collected+the+award%2c+pictured+with+Danielle+Ruiz%2c+Pasco+EDC+Board+Chair+and+Bill+Cronin%2c+President+%26amp%3bamp%3b+CEO+Pasco+EDC.%26nbsp%3b|(name)Transformable_WebPart_FloatingImageBoxCaption|(float)right|(imageurl)%2fMedia%2fGlobal-Media%2fNews_Press-Releases%2f2019%2fJoel-Horn-Danielle-Ruiz-Bill-Cronin.jpg|(floatpadding)15|(imagewidth)200|(widget_displayname)Floating+Image+Box+w%2f+Caption|(width)|(height)^}Over 500 attendees gathered to celebrate the seven awards presented at the Pasco Economic Development Council (EDC) 33rd Annual Awards and Trade Show, including local business leaders and government officials. Founded in 1987, the Pasco EDC strives to develop Florida's most competitive climate for business growth by providing programs to businesses, based in the North Tampa Bay area and enhance the economic vitality of Pasco County.

Joel Horn, EVP & General Counsel, who attended the dinner to collect the award on behalf of Welbilt, commented: “We are honored to receive the Large Business of the Year Award at this year’s Pasco EDC Awards. It is a fantastic endorsement of our continuous drive to bring innovation to the table for our customers around the world. We are also delighted to be a part of the growing Pasco County and greater Tampa Bay business community – it was wonderful to meet with those who make it such a vibrant place to do business.”
 
“I am very happy this honor was bestowed upon Welbilt as they continue to grow and show their commitment to Pasco County,” said Bill Cronin, President/CEO, Pasco EDC.

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 three service brands: KitchenCare®, our aftermarket parts and service brand, FitKitchen®, our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenConnect®, our cloud-based digital platform brand. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating 21 manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 5,000 distributors and dealers in over 100 countries. We have approximately 5,400 employees and generated sales of $1.6 billion in 2018. For more information, visit www.welbilt.com.

About Pasco Economic Development Council
The Pasco Economic Development Council is committed to developing Florida's most competitive climate for business growth by providing businesses, that seek to start, move, or grow in the North Tampa Bay area, a comprehensive suite of programs that can help them to reach their full economic potential.  Since 1987, Pasco EDC has fostered a strong partnership funded by corporate and public investors focused on the economic vitality of Pasco County.  Discover more at www.pascoedc.com.