<p>In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, I sit down with Sally Ray, VP of Marketing at Hoshizaki America, to talk about where the foodservice equipment industry is headed and what it means for technicians in the field.</p><p>We dive into the Hoshizaki Alliance and how it’s bringing together multiple brands to create more complete solutions for operators, while also opening the door for better innovation, support, and product development. Sally shares her journey into the industry, what her role really looks like behind the scenes, and how customer feedback is directly shaping the equipment we work on every day.</p><p>We also get into new product launches, trends coming out of major trade shows, and the ongoing refrigerant transition—including what techs can expect as more R290 and A2L equipment continues to hit the field.</p><p>This conversation is all about connecting the dots between manufacturers, technicians, and end users—and giving you a better understanding of why things are changing and how to stay ahead of it.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by Ambro Controls. If you’re doing brazing, nitrogen purging, or precision work in the field, Ambro has the tools built for real-world conditions. From portable torch setups to complete kits, it’s gear designed to give you control, consistency, and cleaner results on every job.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://ambrocontrols.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://ambrocontrols.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Hoshizaki and more here. </p><p><a href="https://www.hoshizakiamerica.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.hoshizakiamerica.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://hoshizakialliance.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://hoshizakialliance.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Commercial Kitchen Chronicles here</p><p><a href="https://commercialkitchenchronicles.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://commercialkitchenchronicles.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>#hvacr #hvactech #refrigeration #commercialrefrigeration #icemachines #hoshizaki #foodserviceequipment #commercialkitchen #kitchenequipment #restaurantindustry #restaurantrepair #servicetech #fieldservice #skilledtrades #tradeslife #bluecollar #tradesman #hvaclife #refrigerationtech #equipmentrepair #cfesa #foodserviceindustry #kitchenrepair #techlife #toolsandtrades #hvactraining #refrigerationtraining #tradestraining #r290 #a2l #refrigerant #commercialappliances #restauranttech #foodservicepro #kitcheninnovation #hvacrindustry #mechanicaltrades #workforce #tradescareers #learnatrade</p>