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A promise to keep innovating. To keep evolving. And most of all, to keep bringing our customers the absolute best in foodservice solutions. While our name may have changed over the years, our defining spirit has remained the same… And we’ve never been more excited to share this passion for excellence with you.
INSPIRED BY SIMPLICITY,
powered by expertise
We connect food, people and equipment into a single kitchen ecosystem, with customized system solutions that are perfectly tailored to respond to our customers' everyday needs. Today's foodservice operators face many pressures - from space limitations, rising energy and labor costs, to ever-evolving tastes and flavors. One of our goals is to help our customers find the right solution to these challenges, whilst providing them with simple, intuitive design and the quickest return on investment possible.The result? Our touchscreen controls, smart systems and fully-connected digital solutions create a unique, truly seamless operation you can depend on.
We consider ourselves both pioneers and innovators. Our industry knowledge and insights stretch back nearly a century, from the original founding of the Hirsch brothers’ Welbilt Stove Company in 1929. Even today, we are pragmatic in our innovation, combining the mastery of more than 80 fully-trained world-class chefs with our imaginative and robust engineering team to create a product line that's born and refined in the kitchen.
THE KITCHEN IS
THE HEART OF YOUR BUSINESS
We know that the bedrock of every foodservice establishment is the quality fare it serves to its guests. So we work hard to provide you with the very best tools and equipment to let your team do what they do best, at the very heart of your business. With a streamlined kitchen environment built on exceptional ease and intelligence, you will discover an ideal level of comfort and control that allows you to effortlessly run the rest of your enterprise.
WELBILT
BRINGING INNOVATION
TO THE TABLE
Welbilt provides the world’s top chefs, and premier chain operators or growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our cutting-edge designs and lean manufacturing tactics are powered by deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise. All of our products are backed by KitchenCare® – our aftermarket, repair, and parts service.
EVOLVING WITH
YOUR WORLD
From the pantry to the palette, we know operators are constantly facing new demands from every direction. That’s what motivates us to keep innovating across the board, allowing our customers to tackle rising operating costs, address ever-demanding regulations, and surpass their guests’ evolving expectations. With availability in more than 100 countries, and an extensive global network of partners, Welbilt and its leading brands, are present around the world to provide excellence through innovation. Offering customizable products and service solutions that fulfill your particular needs, we’re proud to provide an unparalleled level of personalization to solve your kitchen’s specific challenges.
THE COMPLETE
KITCHEN
IS MORE THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS
While no detail goes uninspected, we’re always thinking of the bigger picture. At Welbilt, we are intelligently connected, which means no product is designed in isolation from the rest of the kitchen. Our proven expertise lies in creating modular, connected systems that operate seamlessly in our customers' foodservice or retail environment. From the digitally connected KitchenConnect®, the lifestyle care management of KitchenCare® and the fully-integrated FitKitchen®, we have everything needed to create the perfect, customized workspace.
THE ULTIMATE
MEASURE OF SUCCESS?
YOUR SATISFIED
CUSTOMER
Nothing shows true satisfaction like your guests’ smiling faces – so that’s the high standard we’ve set for ourselves when it comes to measuring our success. At Welbilt, we’re thrilled to work with you and bring even more smiles to your business—from the kitchen to the table.
OUR MISSION
To create value for customers, employees and shareholders by integrating food, technology and people to build and deliver the highest quality, innovative products and systems, offer best-in-class global service, and enable healthy and safe food experiences.OUR VALUES
We work as a collaborative team, passionately pursuing excellence with integrity. We enjoy transforming challenges into opportunities. Trust us to deliver solutions quickly and consistently.INTEGRITY
We are transparent and consistent in our decisions and actions, and treat employees and customers with respect
PASSION
We have a passion to exceed expectations and always go the extra mile.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
We challenge the status quo, are agile and fast in responding to customers, while fighting bureaucracy and taking business risks if needed.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We deliver what we promise, and we promise what we deliver.
TEAMWORK
We appreciate constructive and effective cooperation with our colleagues and customers.
Our 
History
We are proud of our past and excited about our future! In over 93 years in the foodservice industry, we have built 26 strong brands. What’s next? Innovative technologies designed to optimize kitchens. It all adds up to a promising future.
WELBILT TIMELINE
1864
The Garland Line began in a small Foundry in Detroit, which grew to become the Michigan Stove company in 1873, and produced over 200 varieties of stoves under the name Garland
1922
Cleveland Range was founded
1929
Henry and Alexander Hirsch brother founded Welbilt Stove Co.
1935
Frymaster was founded
1949
The Delfield Company was founded by Paul DeLorenzo and Thomas Springfield. The company name was derived from the "Del" in DeLorenzo and the "field" in Springfield
1950
Merrychef founded
1955
Welbilt acquired Detroit-Michigan Stove Co (Garland) and became Welbilt Corp.
1956
Merco was founded - Merco is derived from the names, Merrick & Coates, MerCo
1960
Frymaster's first large chain account was Kentucky Fried Chicken
1968
Merrychef introduces the world‘s first convection microwave oven
1969
Kolpak was founded
1976
Convotherm was founded
1980
SerVend was founded
1982
Frymaster joins the Welbilt portfolio
1982
Lincoln introduces a line of forced hot-air conveyor Impinger® ovens
1989
Welbilt acquired Alco Standard Corp.'s Foodservice Equipment Group, including brands: Cleveland Range, Dean, Merco and U.S. Range
1994
Lincoln joins the Welbilt brand portfolio
1995
Kolpak joins the Manitowoc brand portfolio
1997
SerVend International, Inc. joins the Manitowoc brand portfolio
1998
Convotherm joins the Welbilt brand portfolio
1998
Cleveland SteamCub Boilers Steamer and Gemini Steamer are introduced
1999
Delfield joins the Welbilt brand portfolio
2000
Welbilt changes its name to Enodis
2000
Multiplex joins the Manitowoc brand portfolio
2000
Merrychef joins the Welbilt brand portfolio
2005
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to Lincoln DTF Conveyor Oven
2008
The Manitowoc Company acquires Enodis
2008
Convotherm introduces the first touchscreen panel in the world for programming a combi oven
2009
Manitowoc Foodservice receives its first ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award
2009
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to Garland Xpress™ Grill
2010
Multiplex introduces Blend-In-Cup® (BIC) smoothie maker
2010
<p>Manitowoc Foodservice launches KitchenCare, its aftermarket parts & service brand</p>
2013
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to Kolpak Arctic Fox
2014
McDonald’s presents Manitowoc Foodservice with a Sustainable Supply Award
2014
McDonald’s names Frymaster “Innovator of the Year”
2015
SUBWAY® names Manitowoc Foodservice the Vendor of the Year
2015
Manitowoc Foodservice launches its FitKitchen (“Food Inspiring Technology”) service brand
2016
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. is established following a spin-off from The Manitowoc Company
2016
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to Merrychef eikon e2s high speed oven
2016
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to Multiplex N2Fusion Nitro Dispenser
2017
Manitowoc Foodservice changes its name back to Welbilt
2018
Crem International joins the Welbilt brand portfolio
2018
Welbilt launches KitchenConnect service brand, open cloud-based digital platform
2019
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to Merco Visual Holding with Tray Technology
2019
Welbilt receives its tenth ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
2020
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to Garland High Performance Broiler
2020
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to KitchenConnect Virtual Oil Quality System
2020
Welbilt receives its eleventh ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
2021
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to Frymaster FilterQuick 120#
2021
Welbilt receives its twelfth ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
2022
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to Frymaster FilterQuick Intuition
2022
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to Garland Active Compression for Clamshell Griddle
2022
Welbilt receives its thirteenth ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
2022
Ali Group acquires Welbilt, Inc. and Manitowoc Ice divested to Pentair plc
2023
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to Convotherm ConvoSense
2023
National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Award to Merrychef conneX<sup></sup> with Automated Panini Press
2023
Welbilt receives its fourteenth ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
WE ARE WHERE YOU ARE
Welbilt has one of the broadest portfolios of both hot and cold foodservice equipment in the industry, from ovens, fryers, steamers, grills, ranges and induction cooktops to beverage dispensing, blending, and refrigeration equipment.Welbilt's 24 product brands are designed to improve productivity, quality and profitability for customers in more than 100 countries, All our products are supported by FitKitchen®, our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, KitchenConnect®, our premier digital platform for a new generation of connected kitchen, and KitchenCare®, our aftermarket repair and parts service. Our products, services and solutions are marketed through a worldwide network of dealers and distributors.
GLOBAL
SALES & SUPPORT
Across the street or around the globe, we have sales, support, and service teams located in your area to make doing business with Welbilt as simple as possible.
OUR PEOPLE
Our experts speak your language. Let's talk about culinary trends. Let's discuss how technology can improve productivity and profitability. Welbilt is fluent in foodservice.Few foodservice manufacturers can boast the global capabilities of Welbilt. Because we have customers in every region of the world, we have a global network of facilities and teams to care for them. Our worldwide distribution model allows customers fast and easy access to equipment they need, when and where they need it, with the knowledge that the equipment meets local specifications. If you require service, you can rest assured that our network of Factory Authorized Service agents is just a call away with OEM parts to keep customers up and running to peak performance.
Let's Talk
Innovation
Tell us what you need to improve your operation. Our experienced engineers and professional chefs are eager to solve your toughest challenge.
INNOVATION BEGINS WITH YOU
Your menus, your customers, your building infrastructure, your goals and aspirations. Our best innovations come from listening to you. We engineer solutions to give you a competitive advantage.
TALK TO YOUR EQUIPMENT WITH
KITCHENCONNECT®
At Welbilt, we are designing the kitchen of the future to drive continuous improvements in performance for our customers.KitchenConnect is our premier digital solution for a new generation of connected kitchens offering solutions through report management, asset management, menu management, quality management and service management. It provides real-time insights, allowing for better equipment performance, reducing costs and food waste, improving work flow and food quality, and limiting downtime. It unlocks equipment information for chefs, operators, restaurant managers, and multi-unit owners to optimize the operation of their kitchens and adapt to an ever-changing environment faster and more efficiently.
With Welbilt KitchenConnect you can focus on your guests because someone is always keeping an eye on the kitchen, for even the smallest issue - so nothing is missed.
Turning Patterns into ProfitsSM
INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY, SPEED AND FLEXIBILITY WITH FITKITCHEN®
Instead of fitting equipment inside available kitchen space, FitKitchen designs kitchens around the interaction of food, beverage, people and equipment to reduce labor costs, increase productivity, boost sales and revenue, and keep menus fresh. Based on the idea of “food inspiring technology,” our FitKitchen concept combines our best-in-class brands with our global innovation, culinary and market development teams working across all segments and platforms.Learn More Here
Dynamic by Design®
ENERGY STAR® PARTNER OF THE YEAR - for 14 years and counting
For fourteen consecutive years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has presented Welbilt with an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award, the highest recognition for superior energy management, commitment to energy savings and promotion of ENERGY STAR benefits.SAVE ENERGY,
SAVE MONEY
Our advanced controls and sensing technologies accelerate cook times, extend food hold times and improve food quality while saving energy. For cooling, “green” refrigerants such as R290, combined with variable speed compressors and fans improve energy efficiency and reduce life cycle operating costs.
Manufacturing
& Supply Chain
EXCELLENCE
Lean manufacturing principles deliver quality. Supply chain transparency ensure peace of mind.
ISO
CERTIFIED
Most of our manufacturing facilities have earned ISO 9001 certifications. These international standards reduce costs, minimize waste and increase productivity.
SUPPLY CHAIN
TRANSPARENCY
Welbilt expects our employees, vendors and suppliers to maintain high ethical, labor and human rights standards. Our policies and practices for human rights, labor practices and safety are defined in our Code of Conduct.
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
We protect the environment through sustainable manufacturing methods, energy-saving technologies and lifecycle management.
RESPONSIBLE
MANUFACTURING
We work with our industry partners, employees, strategic suppliers, communities and government agencies to improve sustainability. We recycle our own waste, use recycled materials for manufacturing and packaging, contract with renewable energy sources, and require suppliers to use reusable packaging.McDonald’s® 2014 Sustainability Award
ENERGY EFFICIENT
PRODUCTS
No one offers a broader portfolio of “green” products. Qualified Welbilt products support the LEED® Green Building Rating System™. Over 150 product options comply with ENERGY STAR® standards. Our EnerLogic® program helps maximize your electric, gas and water savings by identifying energy efficient equipment.ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Awards
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
REFRIGERANTS
We use environmentally friendly refrigerants such as R290 in Delfield® and Manitowoc® Ice products. A natural, propane grade refrigerant, R290 is more energy efficient than other refrigerants and can save up to 40% more energy compared with other hydro-fluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.
NO HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES
We restrict the use of hazardous substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and diphenyl ether (PBDE) to reduce our impact on the environment. Our internal policies and procedures ensure we comply with all regional and international policies. We are RoHS2 compliant.
LIFECYCLE
MANAGEMENT
Our commitment to full lifecycle equipment management reduces the impact on the environment. We begin with using fewer raw and more recycled materials for manufacturing, packaging and delivery processes. At the end of equipment life, we help customers recycle and dispose of equipment.
WELCOME TO WELBILT'S
SUPPLIER PAGE
Access sourcing and global sourcing related information for all current and prospective suppliers.Supplier Code of Conduct and Sustaining Process Trading Policy
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The terms and conditions below apply to all purchases made by Welbilt, its subsidiaries or affiliates for use or delivery in North America and the United Kingdom by Welbilt. These terms and conditions do not apply to suppliers who currently have a valid, independent agreement signed with Welbilt.Our suppliers acknowledge acceptance of these terms by accepting an order or by shipping products to Welbilt. Any differing terms and conditions issued by the supplier are not valid. These terms and conditions may be revised at any time by posting the revision on the Welbilt website. Sellers are bound by any revisions unless agreed independently by a Welbilt operating company in writing.
CONTACT
Please contact your Welbilt buyer for any questions on this agreement.- North America PO Terms & Conditions for Suppliers
- Supplier Compliance & Routing Guide
- Supplier Quality Manual - English
- Supplier Quality Manual - Traditional Chinese 供应商质量手册 - 繁体中文版
- Supplier Quality Manual - Simplified Chinese 供应商质量手册 - 简体中文版
- PPAP Manual
- PPAP Forms Kit
- UK Tax Policy
- UK Berisford Pension