FCSI The Americas

Walk-In Manufacturing Process Tour - CA
2025-04-01 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Everidge Inc., 8886 White Oak Ave. E, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
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.

Walk-In Manufacturing Process Tour - TN
2025-04-01 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Everidge Inc. Tennessee, 140 T. Elmer Cox Dr, Greeneville, TN, 37743

Walk-In Manufacturing Process Tour - Kansas
2025-04-01 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Everidge Inc. Kansas, 215 E. 13th St., 215 E. 13th St., KS, 67002
Provided by Everidge Inc.
1.5 CEUs
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.

Walk-in Design and Specification w/ Punch List Training and Blast Chiller 101, the why's and how's of chilling
2025-04-01 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | American Panel Facility, 5800 SE 78th St., Ocala, FL, 34472
Provided by American Panel Corporation
3 CEUs available
Agenda:
8:00 am – Introductions with the American Panel team
8:15 am – 10 am – Factory tour
10:00 am – Walk-in Design and Specification with Punch List Training and
Blast Chiller 101, The why’s and hows of effective chilling programs
Noon – Lunch
1:00 pm – 3 pm – American Panel specific info
To schedule a tour, contact Jesse Erskin at jesse@americanpanel.com or 352-245-7055/352-361-3263.

Chill-Rite: Cold Beverage Systems - Webinar On Demand
2025-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | On Demand Webinar
Cold beverage systems overview, including: beer, soda, wine, carbonated beverages and new bulk milk for schools.
Contact Mike Teders for on demand access to the webinar
miketeders@chillrite32.com
260-249-0361

Building Management Systems for Modern HVAC (On Demand)
2025-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | CA
Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.
Worth 1 CEU
Course Description:
Modern buildings are complex; thre are lighting systems, HVAC, pumps, security systems, utilities, and more. More often than not, it makes sense to connect all this equipment to a centralized controller or Building Management System (BMS) in order to properly monitor and control it all. In this video we explore how a custom BMS can extract the most performance out of a sophisticated piece of equipment like Paragon HVAC. We apply various use cases including troubleshooting, comfort, and efficiency examples, with a look towards the future and the use of AI.

Prerequisite Knowledge: None.
Learning Objective 1: Understand what a Building Management System is and its basic uses
Learning Objective 2: Compare and contrast traditional HVAC troubleshooting with the proactive approach Building Management Systems can provide
Learning Objective 3: Understand how Building Management Systems can be used by engineers to improve the efficiency of HVAC equipment
Learning Objective 4: Understand how HVAC equipment can be improved using large pools of data gathered by Building Management Systems
For access, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
720-772-9971

CaptiveAir Fan Fundamentals - From the Wright Brothers to Today (On-Demand)
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-04-28 17:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
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 state of Pennsylvania and holds 7 patents for products in the kitchen ventilation and HVAC industry.
German Tabor, Filmmaker – CaptiveAire Systems, Inc.
With a decade of experience in ﬁlm and video production, and a technical background in Aviation Maintenance encompassing hydraulic, pneumatic, climate control and electrical systems troubleshooting, German Tabor is uniquely positioned to create effective and compelling engineering fundamentals videos. All of German’s videos are thoroughly reviewed by CaptiveAire engineers to ensure accuracy and the correct application of theories and
calculations.
Prerequisite Knowledge: None.
Learning Objective 1:
Understand static and dynamic pressures, as well as their relationship (Bernoulli’s principle).
Learning Objective 2:
Understand and apply the basic fan laws.
Learning Objective 3:
Understand the working principle of axial fans including HVLS, Propeller, Tubeaxial and Vaneaxial.
Learning Objective 4:
Understand the working principle of centrifugal fans of different designs and utilizing various impeller wheels.
For online access, contact Mary Atwood mary.atwood@captiveaire.com

Fan Performance Curves- A Deep Dive (On-Demand)
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-05-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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 HVAC industry.
German Tabor, Filmmaker – CaptiveAire Systems, Inc.
With a decade of experience in ﬁlm and video production, and a technical background in Aviation Maintenance encompassing hydraulic, pneumatic, climate control and electrical systems troubleshooting, German Tabor is uniquely positioned to create effective and compelling engineering fundamentals videos. All of German’s videos are thoroughly reviewed by CaptiveAire engineers to ensure accuracy and the correct application of theories and calculations.

Learning Objective 1:
Understand how a fan performance curve is built, from data acquisition to extrapolation and visualization.
Learning Objective 2:
Understand how to use fan performance curves to correctly size fans and motors.
Learning Objective 3:
Understand Fan Energy Index and the major factors aEecting eEiciency.
Learning Objective 4:
Understand external variables such as density and system eEect and how to account for them.
For Online Access, Contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveair.com

Walk-In Manufacturing Process Tour - MN
2025-04-01 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Everidge Inc. Minnesota, 304 Main St. N., Winnebago, MN, 56098

(On Demand) Beth Z I for Design - Rise Above the Competition
2025-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | CA
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.
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Modern Kitchen Ventilation Engineering & Design (On Demand)
2025-04-02 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | CA
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

Welbilt Brands 2025 Roadshow
2025-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | E Source Miller, 360 W. Royal Lane, Suite 155, Irving, TX, 75050
3 CEUs available
Agenda:
Each roadshow event will last three hours, covering all ten attending brands. During the event, each brand will present its latest innovations and discuss industry trends, including:

Ventless applications
Sustainability
Electrification
Kitchens, and more

To register, contact Dixie Beadles at dixieb@esourcemiller.com or 214-614-0215

Nuggett Ice Machine Training
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Provided by Manitowoc Training
1 CEU available
When to specify nuggett and flake ice machines, how to size for various applications, do’s and do not’s when selecting the machine loaction.
Contact Keith for link to webinar:
Cell: 337-304-0188
Keith.pennison@pentair.com

From Cash Flow Chaos to Clarity: Master Restaurant Finances in 30 Days
2025-04-09 11:00 - 23:45 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
.75 CEUs available
Take command of your restaurant’s financial future with this interactive session designed to streamline your cash flow and boost profitability. You’ll learn the four essential financial statements every restaurant owner must master, along with pricing strategies, inventory management, and ordering improvements to cut costs by 5% weekly. Discover a proven weekly accountability method that eliminates uncertainty in your business operations and brings clarity to your bottom line. Walk away with actionable tools to maximize savings and elevate your management team for long-term success.
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Meet the Heat Regs: Understanding the New CalOSHA Rules (plus BONUS: Eliminate Kitchen Water Waste)
2025-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Provided by California Energy Wise (CEW), SoCalGas
1.5 CEUs available
Summary:
This class covers two different commercial kitchen challenges: high heat environments and the many kitchen water wasters that can be readily fixed. The first half explains the newly adopted CalOSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations. These regulations are meant to protect kitchen workers, but they also apply to equipment service professionals who might be working in those kitchens. Learn the details of these new regulations, how to help operators lower kitchen temperatures, and how to come into compliance with these laws. Likewise, new California laws require that all water utilities follow strict conservation guidelines in both dry and wet years – which could impact water costs. The second half of the class provides training on how to spot and mitigate common water-wasting leaks and wasteful operating practices in kitchens and dishrooms.
To be presented:

Appraise an employee’s indoor heat illness risk and communicate a plan to come into compliance with the CalOSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations.
Explain how to reduce the ambient heat in a kitchen environment through equipment choice and ventilation optimization.
Employ corrective techniques to reduce water waste in commercial kitchens and dishrooms.

Speaker: Richard Young, Director of Education at Frontier Energy’s, Food Service Technology Center
To register, contact Gina Christian at 562.803.7305 or gchristian@socalgas.com

Leveraging Technology to Optimize Data Systems and Processes, Increasing Customer Satisfaction
2025-04-16 14:00 - 14:45 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Provided by InformaConnect
.75 CEU available
Join us for an insightful webinar on how technology is transforming the foodservice industry. We will explore key data on technology adoption in Brazil, highlighting how operators are integrating digital tools across different processes to drive efficiency and results. Discover how AI and other innovations enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and align with consumer expectations regarding technology in their dining journey. The session will also feature real-world case studies from a U.S. operator, showcasing AI-driven data analysis, kitchen display system optimization, and the use of large language learning models for phone automation (Agentic AI).
Register

(On-Demand) Methods and Systems for Washing Fruit and Vegetables, Thawing and De-Glazing in the Foodservice Industry
2025-04-22 09:00 - 2025-05-01 10:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Presented by Immersion Systems Inc.
1 CEU available
Learning Objectives: To educate attendees on the methods, pros and cons of Washing Fruits and Vegetables and Thawing in the Foodservice Industry.
Who will benefit: Attendees (Consultants) who work with Foodservice Operators in recommending the correct solution for their operational needs and educating them of their options.

Speaker Details:
John Cantrell: John Cantrell owns the leadership role at Immersion Systems, Inc., with a focus on product design, innovation, IP, customer interactions and strategic direction. John is an advocate of “new to the world” equipment systems that can dramatically improve Foodservice processes, sanitation, efficiencies, conservation and team member ergonomics. Prior to serving with ISI, John co-founded Power Soak Systems, Inc., which pioneered the product category of “continuous motion” washing. John has over 35 years in the Foodservice Equipment industry.
Scott Heying: Scott Heying serves in a Sales and Marketing role for Immersion Systems, Inc. supporting all sales and marketing efforts as it relates to all market segments, Chain, Institutional, and Retail sales. Scott also served in a similar role at Power Soak Systems, Inc. Scott has over 8 years in the Foodservice Equipment Industry.
For webinar access, contact Scott Heying – scott.heying@immersionsystems.com

Designing Multi-Concept Bars with Krowne!
2025-04-24 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Provided by Krowne
.5 CEU available
More and more venue’s are looking for multi-concept bars. These range from hotels, stadiums, arenas, concert venues, event spaces and much more. Lets take a look at some new offerings and equipment that can help you design for multi-concept bars!
Register in advance for this meeting:
REGISTER HERE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Chill-Rite32/ Factory, Meiko and Salvajor
2025-04-25 09:00 - 2025-04-26 13:00 (America/Chicago) | CA
Provided by Salvajor with Chill-Rite and Meiko
6 CEUs available
Chill-Rite factory tour and training on beverage systems, delivery lines and beverage savings, layout, service and design of deliverysystems, meiko dishroom solutions full hour and reuse/recycle vs disposable, Salvajor Scrapping Solutions.
April 25-26, 2025
Omni Hotel/Chill-Rite Factory
New Orleans, LA
Proposed Agenda:
Friday:
9am-10am: Continental Breakfast at Chill-Rite factory
10am-11am: Salvajor Scrapping Solutions Jim Ottmer (antic) 1 CEU point
11am-11:15am: Break
11:15am-12:15pm: Meiko Warewashing Solutions (antic) 1 CEU point. Kate McDevitt
12:15-1:15pm Catered Lunch and Discussion
1:15pm-1:30pm: Break
1:30pm-2:30pm: Chill Rite Factory Tour and Stations (antic) 1 CEU point. Hunter Abraham
2:30-3:30pm: Chill Rite Beverage Delivery System (antic) .5 CEU point Greg Elliott
3:30pm-3:45pm: Break
3:45pm-4:30pm: Chill Rite et al or Discussion then head to hotel. May leave earlier to allow Friday arrivals to check in before our dinner at Commander’s Palace.
6:15pm: Bus picks up for dinner at Commander’s Palace
Saturday:
8:30am-9:30am: Breakfast, opening remarks and depart on Jazzfest bus
10am-11:30am: Chill-Rite live demo on site and Recycle/ReUse by Meiko/Salvajor (antic) .5 CEU points.
11:31am: FFA! Enjoy Jazzfest we can wing it for lunch, dinner or fair food. General Admission tickets are provided.
TBD: Return bus from Jazzfest to Omni.
To register, contact Jim Ottmer at Jottmer@hotmail.com or 314.625.0777

Fryer Specifying 101
2025-04-25 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Provided by Frymaster
.5 CEU available
Summary:
To provide an overview of questions to ask and get answered when specifying a commercial fryer with your clients.
Available the last Friday of each month at 12:00 pm Eastern Time.
Training Login Information
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 231 803 714 386
Passcode: [REDACTED]
For questions, contact Kirk Gross, kirk.goss@frymaster.com or 770-880-4124

Food Safety and the Kitchen of the Future
2025-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 6050 N. Irwindale Ave, Suite E, 6050 N. Irwindale Ave, Suite E, Irwindale, CA, 91702, United States
Provided by California Energy Wise (CEW), Southern California Edison
2 CEUs available
Description:
Meeting food safety requirements and regulations in restaurants is the highest priority of any operating kitchen. Many new pieces of equipment are designed with programmable, web-connected systems that are designed to help operators implement proper HACCP compliance – including reducing food handling, and generating automated reporting.
Learn about these new pieces of cooking, holding, and refrigeration equipment and find out how they save energy and reduce labor while simultaneously increasing food safety and HAACP compliance in commercial kitchens.
Participants will be able to:

Implement food safety staff training and operating procedures.
Utilize programmable and IoT-ready foodservice equipment to ensure food safety and code compliance.
Utilize utility programs and services to identify efficient, high-tech equipment that promotes food safety, and take advantage of utility rebates for qualified energy-efficient equipment.

Speaker:
Mark Duesler, Chef Consultant, Frontier Energy’s, Food Service Technology Center
To register, contact Gwen Yamasaki at gwen.yamasaki@sce.com or 626.812.7566.

On Demand Content
2025-05-01 | CA
Our Education Providers are pleased to offer a variety of education programs online . Please note, you must request online access with the contact person listed in the program description. Once you have been given access to the program, it will be available to you on demand.
Visit our on demand page for more details on individual events offered:
On Demand Content

(Access On Demand) Alto-Shaam Webinar - Elevating Healthcare Dining: From Kitchen to Patient & Beyond (.5 CEUs)
2025-05-01 | On Demand Webinar
According to Technomic, 80% of healthcare operators have innovated their menus in the last year. However, growing a healthcare foodservice program can mean many things, from implementing nutritious dishes to adding an extended à la carte menu. Find out how real-life operators innovate their menus and deal with everyday challenges in this upcoming online event: Elevating Healthcare Dining: From Kitchen to Patient & Beyond.
For On Demand Access to this webinar contact Matt Webber MattWe@alto-shaam.com 262-251-3800

The Use of Air Curtains in the Foodservice Industry Beyond the Kitchen's Receiving Door
2025-05-01 08:00 - 08:45 (America/New_York) | On Demand Webinar
Provided by Mars Air Systems
.75 CEU available
The goal of this presentation is to explore additional applications of air curtains beyond the kitchen’s back receiving door. We discuss various air curtain benefits, common industries we serve, various installation applications, and additional features and online tools we provide.
This course is presented by Curtis Rosol, who is a Business Development Engineer at Mars Air Systems. Curtis specializes in new opportunity growth and training, informing and creating awareness of all the benefits air curtains can provide. He is also involved in sales and works closely with the local reps to help promote and sell air curtains.
For access to this webinar, contact Stephanie Rosol at stephanier@marsair.com or (310) 532-1555 x1211.

(Access On-Demand) Beth Z - AI for Sales & Marketing (1 CEU)
2025-05-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | On Demand Webinar
Learn about a variety of AI software to help you in sales and marketing!
Recording link – scroll to bottom of page and click I am not a robot.
CLICK HERE
Passcode 49GMsq^?
Link to handouts – https://nerdybff.dubb.com/v/fcsiai24
*Attendees must self-report CEU.

Electricity DC Fundamentals (On Demand)
2025-05-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | CA
Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.
This course is worth 1 CEU.
Prerequisite Knowledge: None
Learning Objective 1: Understand electricity on an atomic scale and its history.
Learning Objective 2: Understand the importance of having a fundamental understanding of electrical concepts.
Learning Objective 3: Visualize electrical materials and components – their interactions and constraints.
Learning Objective 4: Understand the basics of utilizing electromagnetic fields.
For access, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
720-772-9971

DOAS Controls (On Demand)
2025-05-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | CA
Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.
Worth 1 CEU
Prerequisite Knowledge: Basics of Psychometrics
Learning Objective 1: To understand the basics of dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) technology, and how theyare used in modern building HVAC design.
Learning Objective 2: To understand required air stream monitoring and how this data is used in control systems tocomplete basic DOAS functions.
Learning Objective 3: To understand best control practices for successful DOAS outcomes. Review risks and pitfallsassociated with common overly complicated control strategies.
Learning Objective 4: To understand how to best practices for sustainable DOAS control strategies, ensuringsystems will operate at peak performance over the full life of the equipment.
For access, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
720-772-9971

The Refrigeration Cycle (On Demand)
2025-05-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | CA
Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.
Worth 1 CEU
Prerequisite Knowledge: None.
Learning Objective 1: To understand the fundamental thermodynamic properties exhibited in the Refrigeration Cycle.
Learning Objective 2: To understand the varying properties and benefits of working fluids/refrigerants and how to interpret their P-H diagrams.
Learning Objective 3: To understand the methods of HVAC equipment design by understanding real vs. ideal cycles.
Learning Objective 4: To understand the impacts of modulating equipment on cycle efficiency.
For access, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
720-772-9971

Paragon RTU Training (On Demand)
2025-05-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | CA
Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.
Worth 1 CEU
Course Description:
Learn about Paragon RTU’s innovative design that supports energy conservation and reduced operating costs through advanced technologies like direct drive motors, variable speed inverter duty compressors and more. Modulating equipment allows it to deliver the highest efﬁciencies at part-load conditions. Sensors throughout the unit continually measure a wide variety of data points with remote accessibility and control via CASLink cloud monitoring.

Prerequisite Knowledge: None.
Learning Objective 1: Understand the fundamental design of Paragon RTU and the integration of advanced HVAC technologies
Learning Objective 2: Understand the range of applications for Paragon RTU
Learning Objective 3: Understand the beneﬁts of electronic controls that support remote monitoring and accessibility via CASLink cloud software
Learning Objective 4: Understand the beneﬁts of conditioning fresh air and the impact Paragon RTU has on building comfort
For access, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
720-772-9971

Alternating Current AC & Motors (On Demand)
2025-05-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | CA
Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.
Worth 1 CEU
Course Description:

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 at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
720-772-9971
