PEACHTREE CITY, GA (AUGUST 13, 2026) – Hoshizaki America, a leading manufacturer of commercial ice and refrigeration equipment, is pleased to announce its partnership with Forbes Hever & Wallace (FH&W) as its new manufacturers’ representative group for the South-Central region, effective August 1, 2026.

Forbes Hever & Wallace will represent Hoshizaki America’s ice equipment and reach-in refrigeration products, including the Steelheart® and Valiance™ Series, throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. With an established presence in the commercial foodservice industry, FH&W brings extensive market knowledge, industry experience, and strong relationships with dealers, consultants, operators, and end users throughout the region.

“We’re excited to welcome Forbes Hever & Wallace to the Hoshizaki team,” said Sean Evans, South-Central Regional Sales Director at Hoshizaki America. “They bring a great understanding of the market and the customers we serve. I’m looking forward to our teams working together and combining that local expertise with Hoshizaki’s product offering to make an even greater impact across the territory.”

About Forbes Hever & Wallace

Forbes Hever & Wallace is a foodservice manufacturers’ representative serving the commercial foodservice industry. With an experienced team and established relationships throughout the region, FH&W connects manufacturers with dealers, consultants, operators, and other industry partners while providing product knowledge, sales support, and market expertise.

About Hoshizaki America

Hoshizaki America, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of a wide range of products for the foodservice industry, including ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, display cases, and dispensers. With headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia, and a second manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia, Hoshizaki America employs over 1,000 people nationwide. Hoshizaki's attention to detail, continuous innovation, and commitment to the highest standards ensure its customers have exceptional quality products. Hoshizaki has earned ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence multiple years in a row for superior energy efficiency achievements.

As a member of Hoshizaki Alliance — a group of independent companies driven by a shared mission to cater to customer needs with original, top-tier offerings — Hoshizaki America contributes to a collective evolution of Hoshizaki as a whole with products and services that enhance the lives of their customers.

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