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  • CaptiveAir Fan Fundamentals – From the Wright Brothers to Today (On-Demand)

    CaptiveAir Fan Fundamentals – From the Wright Brothers to Today (On-Demand)
    Webinar
    Virtual Event

    Know nothing about fans? Perfect! We’ll cover the most fundamental topics like pressure gradients and the fan laws to build your understanding of both Axial and Centrifugal fans. Don’t worry, we make it fun with lots of demonstrations and animations, while tying some of these concepts to the early days of aviation and even cows. Yes, cows. Fans excel at one simple job: moving air. Yet, most people don’t really know how they do so, and that’s ok! But if you’re not most people and want to learn about these neat machines, you’re at the right place. Presenter Information Bill Griffin, President of Engineering and Manufacturing - CaptiveAire Systems, Inc. He is the President of Engineering and Manufacturing with CaptiveAire Systems, the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems. Bill began working in the HVAC industry at CaptiveAire in 1999, immediately after graduating from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bill began as a draftsman with CaptiveAire and advanced within the company to overseeing all of manufacturing and engineering. For over 20 years, his career has focused on the design, development, manufacturing and improvement of products. Bill is a licensed Professional Engineer in the […]

  • Fan Performance Curves- A Deep Dive (On-Demand)

    Fan Performance Curves- A Deep Dive (On-Demand)
    Webinar

    Fan Performance Curves - A Deep Dive – 1 Hour Credit Course Description: Let’s build a fan curve! We’ll start by collecting data on a real fan, and then use the fan laws to extrapolate all the require data. Then we’ll use the curves to size up fans and motors, and along the way we’ll look into eEiciency’s, safety margins, density, and even system eEect. We condensed a wealth of knowledge into 1 video that connects all the dots. Prerequisite Knowledge: None. Presenter Information Bill Griffin, President of Engineering and Manufacturing - CaptiveAire Systems, Inc. Bill Griffin is the President of Engineering and Manufacturing with CaptiveAire Systems, the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems. He began working in the HVAC industry at CaptiveAire in 1999, immediately after graduating from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bill began as a draftsman with CaptiveAire and advanced within the company to overseeing all of manufacturing and engineering. For over 20 years, his career has focused on the design, development, manufacturing and improvement of products. Bill is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and holds 7 patents for products in the kitchen ventilation and […]

  • Walk-In Manufacturing Process Tour – MN

    Walk-In Manufacturing Process Tour
    Everidge Inc. Minnesota 304 Main St. N., Winnebago, MN

    Provided by Everidge, Inc. 1.5 CEUs available Factory Tour of an HD Rail Walk-in manufacturing facility to learn the ins and outs of what makes HD rails different and the value it brings to consultants and specifiers. To schedule a tour, contact Katie Dalaska at katie.dalaska@everidge.com or 763-210-6980.

  • (On Demand) Beth Z I for Design – Rise Above the Competition

    (On Demand) Beth Z I for Design – Rise Above the Competition

    Your Nerdy Best Friend Beth Z once again joins us to explore more of the AI Universe. We’ve covered the bases of becoming a better writer for your promotional material, presentations and proposals so now what? Beth will show you the many areas where we can take that new text and make it shine. During this 1 hour webinar she will show you how to design better proposals, better social media postings, better presentations, even better marketing materials. Let Beth sift through the many options available and recommend which ones work best so you don’t have too. Not only will this help you get back precious time in your work day, you will also earn 1 CEU for attending. CLICK to WATCH Passcode: 5?U74&qk CLICK for HANDOUTS

  • Baking Bread in a Rack Oven Webinar

    Webinar

    Provided by Revent & the Retail Bakers of America 1 CEUs provided *Complimentary Registration for FCSI Members Running out of space? Can't afford a deck oven? Think you need one for real artisan bread? This live demonstration will show you how one rack oven can handle your entire operation - from morning pastries to crusty sourdough loaves. No deck oven required. Watch sourdough, baguettes, and focaccia baked live in a rack oven. Program: Part 1: Adapting Artisan Bread Techniques for Rack Ovens (20-30 minutes) Jen Heide, Certified Bread Baker and Assistant Pastry Chef at the Everglades Club, will share what bakers need to know about airflow, heat transfer, and steaming when baking artisan bread in rack ovens. Part 2: Artisan Bread Baking Demo (20-30 minutes) Michael Landman, Test Baker at Revent, will bake sourdough loaves, baguettes, and focaccia live in the ONE39 rack oven, followed by Q&A. Attendees can earn FCSI (Foodservice Consultants Society International) continuing education credits. Registration: Free for RBA members | $30 for non-members Register HERE FCSI Members - to request the complimentary registration please contact Sophie Boczek at sophie@retailbakersofamerica.org  

  • BLEND – Where Commercial & Residential Design Meet

    Middleby Residential Dallas Showroom 2701 E State Hwy 121, Suite 600, Lewisville, United States

    Join the Middleby Commercial and Residential teams onsite at your local Middleby Showroom for an in-person, experience-driven educational and interactive demonstration. The education will dial in on various equipment integrations in Resi-Mercial™ applications, including: Hotels, Resorts, Country Clubs, Senior Living Facilities, Welcome Centers, Office Spaces, Stadium or Entertainment Suites, Travel or Executive Lounges, Retail Spaces and many more! Approved for 4 CEUs REGISTER For more information contact Meghan Daro mdaro@middleby.com 610-810-6038 Agenda

  • Fall 2025 FWE Consultant Seminar

    Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown 301 3rd Avenue South, Nashville, TN

    Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc. 7.5 CEUs available Learning Objective:  Provide knowledge of various heating, holding and transport systems to assist in designing future client projects.  We will review construction and design methods, which will allow future FCSI clients to deliver meals efficiently, safely and at top quality.  Categories that will be covered include Low Temperature Cooking, Holding, Serving Equipment, Re-thermalizing Units, Utility Transports, Refrigeration, as well as Portable Bars and Racks.  We will have an in-depth presentation on the benefits of electric smokers, and how they can potentially increase revenue without the costly investment of traditional pit BBQ.  We will close the evening with a Chef hosted, behind the scenes glimpse at Nashville’s hottest small batch bakery, The Buttermilk Ranch, where Executive Chef Alyssa Gangeri will discuss: What it means to be a small batch bakery, what top issues are currently faced by the food service industry and how the right equipment can make or break a restaurant.   To register, contact Travis Hartley at t-hartley@fweco.net or 615-945-2221.

  • Modern Kitchen Ventilation Engineering & Design (On Demand)

    Modern Kitchen Ventilation Engineering & Design (On Demand)

    Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc. This course is worth 1 CEU. Prerequisite Knowledge: None Learning Objective 1: Understand kitchen ventilation design with code requirements in regards to fire protection and the proper prevention and maintenance needed to reduce risks Learning Objective 2: Overview of history of indoor environmental quality and the technology as it relates to building ventilation systems Learning Objective 3: Recognizing need for new technologies to address customer/building issues in regards to exhaust, humidity and filtration Learning Objective 4: Understand the need for total system integration when it comes to building design For access, contact Mary Atwood - mary.atwood@captiveaire.com 720-772-9971

  • Refrigerant Regulations for Foodservice

    Food Service Technology Center 1075 Serpentine Ln, Suite B, Pleasanton, CA

    Provided in conjunction with Frontier Energy 1.5 CEUs available *In-person and remote Summary: This presentation will review the latest U.S. federal and California state refrigerant regulations and the prescribed phase-down schedules for high-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerant gases used in small commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems that are typically found in restaurants. Low-GWP alternative gases and systems (Class A2L and A3) and the associated energy implications will be discussed. Participants will be able to: 1. Specify refrigeration and HVAC equipment that will be in compliance with State and Federal refrigerant and energy efficiency regulations. 2. Specify equipment that uses the most current adopted low-GWP refrigerants. 3. Use no-cost, online, utility resources to locate energy efficient refrigeration equipment, calculate ROI, and receive incentives under the CA Energy Wise Instant Rebates program. To register for In-Person instruction - Refrigerant Regulations for Foodservice - IN-PERSON - PG&E Energy Education Classes To register for remote instruction - https://pge.docebosaas.com/learn/courses/3349/refrigerant-regulations-for-foodservice  

  • Middleby MAINS Kitchen of the Future

    Middleby Innovation Kitchens 2701 E State Highway 121, Business Suite 600, Lewisville, TX

    Provided by Middleby 9.25 CEUs available Monday, December 8th – Day 1 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM - Attendees Arrival, Training Room 2:00 PM - Introductions and Housekeeping 2:15 PM - MIK Tour 2:45 PM – Session 1: Automation & Robotics 3:30 PM – Session 2: Automated Cooking Solutions 4:15 PM – Session 3: Automated Braising Solutions 5:00 PM – Review Culinary Competition and Teams, Café 5:15 PM – Culinary Competition Begins 6:30 PM – Cocktails, Dinner and Networking 7:30 PM – Departures from MIK to Hotel   Tuesday, December 9th – Day 2 8:10 AM – Departure from hotel to MIK 8:30 AM – Welcome Reception Coffee Bar / Follett RIDE 9:00 AM – Resi-Mercial and Breakfast 10:00 AM – Session 4: Induction 10:45 AM – Break 11:00 AM – KEYNOTE / Panel 12:00 PM – Session 5: Automated Frying Solutions 12:20 PM – Session 6: IOT 12:40PM – Session 7: Ventless Solutions & Hands On Lunch 2:00 PM – Departures To register, click HERE

  • Full Steam Ahead! The Physics and History of Steam, Using Steam in Your Designs, and Electrification

    Full Steam Ahead! The Physics and History of Steam, Using Steam in Your Designs, and Electrification
    AccuTemp 11919 John Adams Drive, New Haven, IN, United States

    Provided by AccuTemp Products Inc. 1 CEU available Factory tour presentation. Adgenda will be steamer focused. Physics of how steam works in a steamer and in general, how steam fits into new designs and what electrification means for steam. Generic info not manufacturer specific. To register, contact John Pennington at jpennington@accutemp.net or 260-341-7726.