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9 hours ago
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Restaurant Technologies Adds to Its Trophy Case
Restaurant Technologies wins their fourth 'Best Places to Work Award' from the Minneapolis St-Paul Business Journal Restaurant Technologies Employees Stop for a Photo Restaurant Technologies Employee Hard at Work MINNEAPOLIS, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurant Technologies has been named a 'Best Place to Work' by the Minneapolis St-Paul Business Journal for the fourth time and its first time receiving the award in consecutive years highlighting the collaborative, driven, and connected culture that has been built by the leading commercial kitchen automation company. The national leader in commercial kitchen automation received an impressive overall engagement score of 88.46 out of 100 in an independent third-party survey of its workforce. Nearly 80% of employees were categorized as 'highly engaged,' with another 18% considered 'moderately engaged.' Only three employees were considered 'disengaged.' 'Our winning culture is a reflection of our 5Cs values that we all bring to life together: customer, character, commitment, courage, and community are not just words on paper for us,' said Jeff Kiesel, President and CEO of Restaurant Technologies. 'We are driven by our commitment to each other, our customers, and the positive impact of the work on the world around us.' According to the survey, 88% of employees agreed that they will be recognized for contributing to their company's success. For the second year in a row, employees noted that the best word that describes Restaurant Technologies was 'collaborative.' The anonymous responses spoke to a culture that embraces an entrepreneurial approach and promotes teamwork and mutual support among colleagues. Throughout my 15+ year professional career I have changed employers over 6 times. I have worked at large public companies and small boutique companies. Never have I been as happy as I am at Restaurant Technologies. At RT everyone has the ability to make changes that directly impact the growth and success of our company, and everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. RT is the most incredible company I have had the privilege to be a part of. 'The organization provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development, including training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement paths,' shared one employee in the anonymous survey. 'The company values work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and supportive policies that prioritize employee well-being.' In addition to its recognition from the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal, Restaurant Technologies has earned numerous accolades for its workplace culture. In 2024, the company received national recognition from Newsweek in three categories: America's Greatest Workplaces, America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing, with the company doubling up on the last award in 2025. The company has also been named a 'Top 150 Workplace' by the Star Tribune in the past. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Mendota Heights, Minn., Restaurant Technologies has grown to over 1,400 employees that service over 45,000 customers at 41 depots across the country. It boasts a diverse customer base in restaurants, hotels/resorts, grocery stores, convenience stores, casinos, hospitals, and universities, among other industries. To learn more about Restaurant Technologies or search for career opportunities, visit the careers page at About Restaurant Technologies Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of commercial kitchen solutions for nearly 45,000 customers nationwide. Since 1999, its Total Oil Management solution helps 'Control the Kitchen Chaos' for quick-service and full-service restaurant chains, independent restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, resorts, casinos, hospitals, and more. By automating the hardest tasks in the kitchen, Restaurant Technologies improves food quality, safety, and efficiency for its customers. Total Oil Management eliminates the manual handling of cooking oil through an automated solution that delivers, stores, filters, monitors, and removes oil. Restaurant Technologies also works with renewable energy partners to recycle used cooking oil into renewable fuels for a more sustainable business. Headquartered in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Restaurant Technologies is privately held and operates 41 depots nationwide with more than 1,500 employees. For more information, visit or follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or X @RTIoil. Attachments Restaurant Technologies Employees Stop for a Photo Restaurant Technologies Employee Hard at Work CONTACT: David Cheng Restaurant Technologies 6123089360 dcheng@ while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
02-06-2025
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Kiesel launches the Kyber – a futuristic metal guitar that's its answer to Strandberg and Abasi Concepts offerings
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Kiesel Guitars has launched the Kyber, an all-new electric guitar model tailored for modern metal players who crave sleek playability, and it's already found its way into the hands of some notable shredders. Arriving after 'the culmination of 79 years of Kiesel luthiery,' the Kyber is marked with 'aggressive cutaways, an ultra-thin body, and extreme arm bend,' to represent 'the ultimate, modern axe.' Owning one isn't going to break the bank, either, with the build-your-own instrument coming with an introductory price of $1,599. Adding a roasted maple neck and black limba body, typically premium specs of Kiesel builds, won't cost any extra, making it Kiesel's most affordable headstocked guitar available. Weighing around six pounds on average, it was 'designed to be featherlight without compromising tone,' while comfort has also proved a focus. Its 'extreme arm contour and uniquely shaped body enhances classical position support while still excelling in standard position,' Kiesel says. Available in six- and seven-string formats, with an optional multiscale design, hardware choices include a fixed Hipshot bridge, premium own-brand locking tuners, and a two-way adjustable truss rod. Its bolt-on neck has a radiused heel for a 25.5' scale length regardless of the string count, unless the multiscale option is preferred. In those cases, it serves up a 25.5'-26.6' scale for the six, and 25.5'-27' for the seven. It also gets white pearloid dot inlays and Luminlay Super Blue side dots. Lovers of fat necks, however, look away. Speaking in the guitar's promo video, Jeff Kiesel says: 'It's amazing how thin these get, the access and playability is second to none.' The Kyber is saddled with direct-mount passive Kiesel Thorium/Empryean humbuckers in the bridge and neck positions respectively, and can be twiddled with via a three-way selector and a Master Volume dial. The dial also has push/pull for getting single-coil twang on demand. A swish art deco-style backplate is a nice added touch. Image 1 of 2 Image 2 of 2 Eager to show off its next-gen creation, Kiesel sent several models to some Kiesel players to dig into. YouTuber and Thick Riff Thursday maestro Nick Broomhall was among the lucky few to get an advanced preview, and he has labeled the headstock as 'insane' and commented on its lightweight design before ripping some tasty riffs on it. 'First and foremost, this guitar is a blast to play,' he says. 'It feels so good in my hands. The body of this guitar is so thin, it's such a sleek design.' Shred wizard Jesse Michel proved it's a deft machine for sweep picking, adding that he's 'loving' the model – while genre-mashing riffsmith Logan Young says it feels 'awesome' and is 'super comfortable' to play. With Abasi Concepts on the rise, alongside the futuristic, ergonomically-minded builds of Strandberg Guitars and plenty more besides, the Kyber's arrival will see Kiesel offer fresh competition in the modern metal guitar market. How it will compare is to be seen, but on paper, there looks to be plenty to admire, and it's a little cheaper than its closest rivals, too. The Kiesel Kyber starts at $1,599 with a deposit of $320. Please note that certain spec choices will increase its overall price. Head to Kiesel for more information.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kiesel launches the Kyber – a futuristic metal guitar that's its answer to Strandberg and Abasi Concepts offerings
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Kiesel Guitars has launched the Kyber, an all-new electric guitar model tailored for modern metal players who crave sleek playability, and it's already found its way into the hands of some notable shredders. Arriving after 'the culmination of 79 years of Kiesel luthiery,' the Kyber is marked with 'aggressive cutaways, an ultra-thin body, and extreme arm bend,' to represent 'the ultimate, modern axe.' Owning one isn't going to break the bank, either, with the build-your-own instrument coming with an introductory price of $1,599. Adding a roasted maple neck and black limba body, typically premium specs of Kiesel builds, won't cost any extra, making it Kiesel's most affordable headstocked guitar available. Weighing around six pounds on average, it was 'designed to be featherlight without compromising tone,' while comfort has also proved a focus. Its 'extreme arm contour and uniquely shaped body enhances classical position support while still excelling in standard position,' Kiesel says. Available in six- and seven-string formats, with an optional multiscale design, hardware choices include a fixed Hipshot bridge, premium own-brand locking tuners, and a two-way adjustable truss rod. Its bolt-on neck has a radiused heel for a 25.5' scale length regardless of the string count, unless the multiscale option is preferred. In those cases, it serves up a 25.5'-26.6' scale for the six, and 25.5'-27' for the seven. It also gets white pearloid dot inlays and Luminlay Super Blue side dots. Lovers of fat necks, however, look away. Speaking in the guitar's promo video, Jeff Kiesel says: 'It's amazing how thin these get, the access and playability is second to none.' The Kyber is saddled with direct-mount passive Kiesel Thorium/Empryean humbuckers in the bridge and neck positions respectively, and can be twiddled with via a three-way selector and a Master Volume dial. The dial also has push/pull for getting single-coil twang on demand. A swish art deco-style backplate is a nice added touch. Image 1 of 2 Image 2 of 2 Eager to show off its next-gen creation, Kiesel sent several models to some Kiesel players to dig into. YouTuber and Thick Riff Thursday maestro Nick Broomhall was among the lucky few to get an advanced preview, and he has labeled the headstock as 'insane' and commented on its lightweight design before ripping some tasty riffs on it. 'First and foremost, this guitar is a blast to play,' he says. 'It feels so good in my hands. The body of this guitar is so thin, it's such a sleek design.' Shred wizard Jesse Michel proved it's a deft machine for sweep picking, adding that he's 'loving' the model – while genre-mashing riffsmith Logan Young says it feels 'awesome' and is 'super comfortable' to play. With Abasi Concepts on the rise, alongside the futuristic, ergonomically-minded builds of Strandberg Guitars and plenty more besides, the Kyber's arrival will see Kiesel offer fresh competition in the modern metal guitar market. How it will compare is to be seen, but on paper, there looks to be plenty to admire, and it's a little cheaper than its closest rivals, too. The Kiesel Kyber starts at $1,599 with a deposit of $320. Please note that certain spec choices will increase its overall price. Head to Kiesel for more information.
