ABOUT
Fresh Solutions, Fit for You
In the food service industry, a natural frenzy and chaos is par for the course – and not only in the kitchen. From the inherent pressures of operation to ever-shifting customer demands, there’s no shortage of complications in the daily life of your restaurant.
At Delfield, our mission is to replace that complexity with a simplicity and stability that lets you focus on the work that really matters most.
By setting up a strong foundation with our direct, streamlined approach, you’ll enjoy an effortless efficiency that permeates through the entire organization. While no two restaurants are completely alike, we know every successful enterprise has one thing in common: a seamless workflow throughout the entire kitchen.
That’s why we stay focused on perfecting the whole journey, creating a physical workspace your team can build upon with comfort and confidence.
With durable fabrication and refrigeration that’s customized to your kitchen, every surface plays its part in forming a sleek, unified production line. Housing the very essence of every dish, our temperature-controlled storage units keep your ingredients consistently fresh, delivering an unparalleled quality your guests can truly taste.
After all, those satisfied customers are the ultimate measure of your success. At Delfield, we’re committed to helping you exceed their expectations, empowered by confidence and control at the very heart of your business: the kitchen itself.
HISTORY
1969 -1985
The Delfield Company was founded in a small building on Detroit's east side in 1949 by Paul DeLorenzo and Thomas Springfield. The company name was derived from the "Del" in DeLorenzo and the "field" in Springfield.
- In early 1969, a second manufacturing plant was opened in Cadillac, Michigan. About the same time, Springfield sold his portion of the business to DeLorenzo, and the company was acquired by Clark Equipment.
- In 1971, a Mt. Pleasant, Michigan plant was opened and the general offices were relocated from Detroit to Mt. Pleasant.
1974-1994
- The Detroit location was closed in 1974, and in 1976 Delfield was purchased by Alco Standard Corporation.
- In 1985, the Cadillac, Michigan plant was closed and a new plant was opened in Covington, Tennessee.
- In August of 1990, Alco announced the divestiture of their foodservice companies, and The Delfield Company was purchased by members of the Delfield management team and an investor group led by Onex Corporation and The Diggs Group.
- Four years later, in May of 1994, The Delfield Company was acquired by Scotsman Industries.
1999-2008
- August of 1999, Delfield became part of the Welbilt Group of Companies through the acquisition of Scotsman Industries by Berisford PLC.
- June 2000, Berisford changed its name to Enodis PLC.
- October 2008, Delfield became part of Welbilt through the acquistion of Enodis PLC by The Welbilt Company and currently remains a leader in the foodservice equipment industry.Today, Delfield is one of the largest custom stainless steel refrigeration equipment manufacturers in the world.
GLOBAL LEADER
WELBILT
Welbilt, Inc. develops, produces and sells world-leading solutions in the foodservice equipment sector.
Offering you an unrivalled understanding of the customer and industry combined with comprehensive kitchen systems, culinary expertise and first-class customer service. Globally and locally. With business operations in America, Europe and Asia, Welbilt supplies leading brands such as Cleveland™, Convotherm®, Crem™, Delfield®, Fitkitchen®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Kolpak®, Lincoln®, Manitowoc® Ice, Merco®, Merrychef® and Multiplex®.
