Hobart Corporation

What Hobart Corporation does

Hobart Corporation is a U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, founded in 1901 and headquartered in Troy, Ohio, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITW Food Equipment Group LLC within Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company designs and produces commercial dishwashers (flight type, conveyor, door-type, undercounter, prep/pot-pan washers), food preparation equipment (Legacy+ mixers, slicers, food processors, meat room equipment), and weighing/wrapping systems for grocery and retail. Its product engineering centers on energy and labor efficiency, with proprietary technology platforms including Advansys (Automatic Soil Removal, Ventless Energy Recovery, Complete Delime with Booster Guard), VFDadvantage variable frequency drives, the NoChipMax burnished planetary system, and Dynamic Response Refrigeration for refrigerated assets in the ITW FEG portfolio. The SmartConnect platform adds WiFi telemetry and email alerting to connected dishwashers.

The business model combines one-time capital equipment sales, a substantial OEM parts aftermarket (40,000+ SKUs, $100M+ inventory, same-day shipping), recurring service plans (Hobart Care, Hobart Assurance, Hobart Prosurance), time-and-materials service repair, and equipment financing. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct field sales representatives target enterprise accounts, an authorized dealer network covers mid-market, hobartparts.com handles SMB parts transactions, and international distributors extend reach across 21+ countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Customer segments include full-service and quick-service restaurants, K-12 and higher education foodservice, hospitals and healthcare facilities, and grocery/retail deli and prepared-foods operations. Post-sale service is a defining differentiator: 1,500 factory-trained technicians operating from fully-stocked trucks out of 70+ U.S. branches, backed by guaranteed same-day parts shipping, support the installed base and create aftermarket lock-in across the product lifecycle.

Name

Hobart Corporation

Legal name

Hobart Corporation

Website

https://hobartcorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hobart Corporation is a U.S. commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer, founded 1901, producing commercial dishwashers, food preparation equipment, and weighing/wrapping systems for restaurants, K-12 and higher education, healthcare, and grocery retail, supported by a nationwide network of 1,500 factory-trained service technicians and a 40,000+ SKU OEM parts operation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Cooking Equipment & Parts Wholesale (AFAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK), Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

Keywords

• Commercial dishwashing equipment
• Commercial food preparation equipment
• Commercial weighing wrapping equipment
• Foodservice equipment manufacturing
• Commercial kitchen equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial dishwashers, food prep equipment (mixers, slicers, processors), and weighing/wrapping equipment to foodservice operations
2. Parts and Components: Sale of over 40,000 OEM parts SKUs for equipment maintenance and repair, with same-day shipping on in-stock parts
3. Service Plans: Hobart Care, Hobart Assurance, and Hobart Prosurance service plans for preventive maintenance and extended warranty coverage
4. Service Repair: Time and materials service repair including installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs by factory-trained technicians
5. Financing: Equipment financing options with low monthly payments for customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hobart Corporation designs, manufactures, and services commercial foodservice equipment sold under the Hobart premium brand and the value-oriented Centerline sub-brand. Its product lines cover commercial dishwashers (flight type, conveyor, door type, undercounter, pot/pan, and glasswashers), food preparation equipment (mixers, slicers, food processors, and meat-room equipment), and weighing/wrapping systems for retail grocery deli and bakery operations. Revenue is complemented by an OEM replacement-parts business (40,000+ SKUs) and recurring service plans (Hobart Care, Hobart Assurance, Hobart Prosurance) delivered through a nationwide network of 1,500 factory-trained technicians.

Product overview

Hobart Corporation is a premier commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional kitchen equipment organized into three core product lines: Commercial Dishwashers (including flight type FT2000, conveyor type CL series, door type AM16 series, undercounter LXnR series, prep washers PWn series, glasswashers, and industrial washers), Food Prep Equipment (Legacy+ mixers, slicers, food processors including continuous-feed and combination models, meat room equipment, and specialty products), and Weighing & Wrapping Equipment (GT Series and HT Series scales, wrapping systems, and FreshXpress software). The company also offers Hobart Genuine OEM parts (40,000+ SKUs), water treatment products, and service plans (Hobart Care, Hobart Assurance, Hobart Prosurance). Products are available under the premium Hobart brand and the value-oriented Centerline sub-brand. Equipment is backed by a nationwide network of 1,500 factory-trained service technicians. Hobart is part of ITW Food Equipment Group and has been named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for 16 consecutive years since 2008.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centerline: An affordable line of food prep, refrigeration and dishwashing equipment
• Hobart Service
• Hobart Parts

Products and services

• FT2000 Advansys Flight Type Commercial Dishwasher

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces pre-scrapping labor time by up to 20%
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• MarconecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarcone has been selected as a distributor partner for Hobart Genuine Parts, expanding the distribution network for OEM replacement parts across the service network.
• Edison State Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHobart Service has partnered with Edison State Community College to support workforce development and training for service technicians.
• University of DaytonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Dayton students collaborated with Hobart on a patent for energy-savings dishwashers, demonstrating academic-industry partnership in innovation.
• Wright State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWright State engineering students helped Hobart Food Equipment Group fully automate testing for retail scales, supporting product development.
• ITW Food Equipment GroupflagshipOthersHobart is a premier brand within ITW Food Equipment Group LLC, a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works (ITW). ITW Food Equipment Group encompasses premium brands including Hobart, Traulsen, Baxter, Vulcan, Wolf, Berkel, Stero, Somat, Gaylord, and Kairak. Hobart benefits from ITW's resources, manufacturing scale, and the broader brand family for cross-selling opportunities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Middleby Corporation: Largest pure-play global manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, spanning cooking, refrigeration, warewashing, and food prep. Direct overlap with Hobart across dishwashers, mixers, slicers, and processors serving the same restaurant, institutional, and grocery customers.
• Welbilt (Ali Group): Major manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment (Cleveland, Convotherm, Frymaster, Manitowoc Ice, Merrychef) now part of Ali Group. Directly competes with Hobart in cooking, warewashing, and ice/refrigeration for foodservice operators worldwide.
• Hoshizaki America: Manufacturer of commercial ice machines, refrigerators, and dispensers serving foodservice and hospitality. Comparable in product category overlap (especially refrigeration, an adjacent space to Hobart's ITW sister brand Traulsen) and in serving similar restaurant and institutional customers.
• Electrolux Professional: European-headquartered manufacturer of commercial kitchen, laundry, and beverage equipment. Direct competitor in commercial cooking, food prep, and warewashing equipment sold to the same institutional and hospitality end markets, especially in Europe and Asia Pacific where Hobart also operates.
• Rational AG: Global leader in combi-oven technology for professional kitchens. Comparable in selling premium commercial cooking equipment to restaurants, hotels, and institutional kitchens, and competes for the same Total Kitchen Solutions capex budget Hobart targets.
• Manitowoc Foodservice: Manufacturer of commercial ice, refrigeration, and cooking equipment now operating under Ali Group. Competes with Hobart in foodservice equipment categories and shares the same operator customer profile across full-service restaurants, QSRs, and institutional kitchens.

Broad incumbents

• Ali Group: Private Italian-headquartered global leader in commercial foodservice equipment encompassing dozens of brands including Welbilt, Manitowoc Foodservice, Scotsman, Hoshizaki-Hoshizaki America joint ventures, and Electrolux Professional assets. Overlaps Hobart's entire portfolio across categories.
• Dover Corporation: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a Foodservice platform (including Hillside/Hobart sister brands historically). Operates adjacent commercial refrigeration, cooking, and packaging categories that overlap Hobart's end markets and channels.

Others

• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Parent company of ITW Food Equipment Group and therefore Hobart. Indirect comparable as a diversified industrial conglomerate with foodservice exposure; relevant for understanding capital allocation and segment reporting context.
• Vulcan (ITW Food Equipment Group): Sister brand within ITW Food Equipment Group manufacturing commercial cooking equipment. Comparable product portfolio (ranges, ovens, grills, fryers) and customer base, though distinct brand and channel structure from Hobart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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