Blog

HOODMART BLOG

  1. NAKS, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Stainless Specialties, Inc.

    Nov. 17, 2023 -- North American Kitchen Solutions, Inc. ("NAKS"), a leading food service equipment manufacturer headquartered in Elyria, OH (Cleveland), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Stainless Specialties, Inc. (“SSI”), an Eastlake, OH (Cleveland) based custom fabricator of high-quality stainless-steel equipment used in restaurants and other commercial environments.

    Founded in 1993, SSI is an industry leader in the production of NSF-listed stainless-steel countertops, tabletops, worktables, sinks, wall panels, and other work surfaces essential to the efficient operation of restaurants and other food service facilities. Through thoughtful design, engineering, and state-of-the-art equipment, SSI delivers custom-fabricated competitively priced solutions that meet the highest quality standards for safety and aesthetics.

    SSI is the latest entity to join the NAKS organization. The company acquired Lane Mechanical Inc. in 2021, a stainless-steel custom fabrication company based in Dallas, GA (Atlanta). SSI is NAKS' 3rd production facility, rapidly expanding the company’s operating footprint.

    “We’re thrilled to welcome SSI to our organization. SSI’s production facility in Eastlake, OH, will increase our custom fabrication capacity and create a best-in-class ‘purpose-built’ manufacturing organization of stainless-steel commercial restaurant equipment,” said Sacha Polakoff, NAKS President & CEO. “We’re just as excited to welcome the team from SSI into the NAKS family,” added Polakoff. “SSI’s team, along...

    learn more

  2. Benefits of an Exhaust Hood In Your Commercial Kitchen
    The Many Benefits of an Exhaust Hood In a well-functioning kitchen, commercial exhaust hood systems are your kitchen's MVP—they're specially designed to clean the air by removing things like grease-laden vapors, smoke, and other yucky stuff. T...

    learn more

  3. Restaurant Exhaust Hood Q&A
    Are you in the process of selecting the perfect commercial exhaust hood system for your restaurant? This decision is not one to be taken lightly, as the exhaust hood plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of your commercial kitchen. ...

    learn more

  4. Why Pizza Oven Ventilation is the Secret Ingredient | HoodMart
    Discover how a well-designed pizza oven exhaust system from HoodMart plays a crucial role in achieving the best, most consistent results. Excuse us, but we’re about to wax poetic about - you guessed it - pizza! When crafting the perfect pizza ...

    learn more

  5. How to Effectively Clean Your Commercial Kitchen Hood Filter
    Introduction Commercial kitchen exhaust hood systems play a crucial role in maintaining clean and safe restaurant environments. They work tirelessly to capture grime, dust, and grease from the air, ensuring that your kitchen remains ...

    learn more

Posts loader