What Curren Solutions does

Curren Solutions is a manufacturers' representative firm founded in 1983 in Easton, Maryland, that sells commercial foodservice equipment on behalf of 20+ premium manufacturer brands across the Mid-Atlantic region (Maryland, DC, Virginia, parts of West Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania). The company earns commissions by connecting equipment manufacturers with end-user foodservice operators, providing expert consultative guidance rather than manufacturing its own equipment. Its portfolio spans refrigeration (Victory, Beverage-Air, Hussmann, American Panel, Ice-O-Matic), cooking (Earthstone, Crown Verity, AccuTemp, Electrolux Professional, Moffat, Char), warewashing (Champion), beverage (UNIC & Crathco, Krowne), food prep (Univex, Nemco, Edlund), hot holding (Flexeserve, FWE), and storage/transport (New Age Industrial, IMC/Teddy, Atlas Metal).

The company's distinctive go-to-market asset is the Innovation Kitchen — a hands-on demonstration facility at 137 N Harrison St, Easton, MD, featuring more than 20 pieces of equipment where customers can test equipment, develop recipes, and receive advice from experienced chefs with fine dining backgrounds. Distribution is regional and field-driven: a team of approximately 11 employees (President, VP, Director of Finance/Operations, Director of Installations, chefs, sales associates, and customer service staff) operates through direct enterprise field sales, manufacturer channel partnerships, and event participation at the National Restaurant Association Show and NAFEM. Pricing is quote-based and determined by the underlying manufacturers; Curren Solutions facilitates quotes through its website but does not publicly disclose pricing. The firm serves over 5,000 clients across verticals including restaurants, hotels and hospitality (including The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner), K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, large venues and stadiums, and convenience stores, with no disclosed revenue, external funding, or ownership changes beyond the long-standing Curren family and Spurry family leadership.

Name

Curren Solutions

Legal name

Curren Solutions

Website

https://curren.solutions

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Curren Solutions is a 40-year-old Easton, Maryland manufacturer's representative firm earning commissions by selling commercial foodservice equipment from 20+ premium brands to restaurants, hospitality, K-12, healthcare, and venue operators across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)

Keywords

• Foodservice equipment sales
• Manufacturer representative
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Foodservice distribution channel
• Kitchen equipment consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Easton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturer's Representative Commissions: Curren Solutions operates as a manufacturer's representative earning commissions from equipment manufacturers for sales facilitated through their Mid-Atlantic territory. They represent over 20 premium foodservice equipment brands including refrigeration, cooking, beverage, and warewashing manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Curren Solutions is a manufacturer's representative firm that sells commercial foodservice equipment from over 20 premium brands to operators across the Mid-Atlantic region. Its representatives connect buyers with equipment across refrigeration, cooking, warewashing, beverage, food prep, hot holding, and storage categories, supported by hands-on demonstrations at the Innovation Kitchen in Easton, MD. The firm earns commissions from manufacturers for sales facilitated through its territory and provides chef-led consultation to help operators select and apply equipment.

Product overview

Curren Solutions is a manufacturers' representative company serving the Mid-Atlantic region (Maryland, DC, Virginia) since 1983. The company represents over 20 quality foodservice equipment brands offering everything from smallwares to custom ranges. Their portfolio includes refrigeration solutions (Victory Refrigeration, Beverage-Air, Hussmann, American Panel, Ice-O-Matic), cooking equipment (Earthstone Ovens, Crown Verity, Char, AccuTemp, Electrolux Professional, Moffat), warewashing (Champion, Bi-Line Conveyor Systems), food prep (Univex, Nemco, Edlund), beverage equipment (UNIC & Crathco, Krowne), hot holding (Flexeserve, FWE), storage and transport (New Age Industrial, IMC/Teddy, Atlas Metal), and their Innovation Kitchen service for hands-on demonstrations. Products range from Taffer Command Stations with Bluetooth compatibility to specialized dishwasher conveyors that prevent chain jams or broken slats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Innovation Kitchen Hands-on testing facility located in Easton, MD where customers can experience equipment firsthand, test recipes, and receive advice from experienced chefs. Features more than 20 pieces of equipment representing all brands, recipe testing, and cooking, beverage, and refrigeration demonstrations.
• New Age Industrial Products Aluminum extrusion and fabrication products including food transport solutions, prep tables, shelving, and racks. The manufacturer produces over 75% custom and built-to-order products in Norton, Kansas. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions' representative relationship.
• UNIC & Crathco Products Espresso machines, grinders, cold and frozen beverage dispensers. Grindmaster, UNIC and Crathco are brands under the same corporate umbrella focused on beverage solutions. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Univex Products Mixers, slicers, dough processors, ovens, and prep equipment. Products include pizza ovens, automatic and manual slicers, planetary and spiral mixers, food processors, meat processors, pasta machines, and panini grills. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Victory Refrigeration Products Commercial refrigeration products with over 800 models across 23 product series. Product lines include reach-ins, undercounters, blast chillers, wine refrigerators, merchandisers, milk coolers, sandwich and pizza prep tables, chef bases, and worktops. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions (added to line card in 2023).
• AccuTemp Products Commercial cooking equipment including Evolution steamers with Steam Vector Technology, Steam&Hold steamers, AccuSteam griddles, and Edge Series tilt skillets and kettles. ENERGY STAR qualified equipment with lifetime service and support. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• American Panel Products Walk-in coolers, freezers, insulated buildings, cold storage warehouses, Unibody blast chillers and shock freezers, and modular blast chillers. Family-owned manufacturer since 1963. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Atlas Metal Products Custom and modular serving lines, drop-in units including pans, cases, frost tops and freezers, food guards, dispensers and accessories. Over 50 years of serving equipment manufacturing. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Beverage-Air Products Full range of refrigeration and food service equipment including reach-ins, undercounters, bar and wine equipment, glass door and open air merchandisers, food prep tables, chef bases, deli cases, milk coolers, and blast chillers. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions (added to line card in 2023).
• Champion Products Commercial dishwashing machines and warewashing solutions including undercounter and door type dishwashers, glass washers, Bi-Line conveyor systems, rack conveyors, hood-type machines, and pot/pan washers. ENERGY STAR qualified products. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Char Products Front of house commercial appliances including custom grills, planchas, rotisseries, broilers, barrel roasting ovens, churrasco counters, meat display cases, Mongolian barbecue grills, paella grills, and cold and ambient food display and storage. Las Vegas-based manufacturer focused on 'Appliances with Soul'. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Crown Verity Products Commercial-quality outdoor cooking equipment including mobile grills, modular kitchens, mobile fryers, pizza ovens, sinks, griddles, and outdoor fryers. Known for 'The Pros' Standard' quality. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Earthstone Ovens Wood, gas, and coal fire ovens including modular and pre-assembled units. Models include 90, 110, 130, and 160 series. California-manufactured with UL and ULC listings and five-year limited warranty. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Edlund Products Smallwares and light equipment including Bluetooth wireless digital scales, can openers, French fry cutters, food processors, slicers, meat grinders, burger presses, knife cabinets, and storage solutions. Part of Welbilt group. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Electrolux Professional Products Complete food service solutions including food preparation equipment, combi ovens, broiling and braising pans, ranges, cook and chill systems, refrigerated cabinets, planetary mixers, fryers, vacuum packers, and SkyLine premium ovens. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Flexeserve Products Hot-holding equipment including Flexeserve Zone (multi-temp heated merchandisers), Flexeserve Hub (high-capacity hot-holding units), and Flexeserve Zone Rear Feed. Patented hot air recirculation technology for true hot holding. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Food Warming Equipment Company (FWE) Products Food warming equipment, cook and hold equipment, food transport equipment, and heated holding cubbies. Offers heated banquet cabinets, holding shelves, K-12 school food service solutions, and mobile hand sinks. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Hussmann Products Refrigeration solutions including Krack coils and condensers, parallel racks and CDRH systems, and Port-A-Pak equipment centers. Industry-leading selection for food retail refrigeration. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Ice-O-Matic Products Commercial ice machines including cube ice makers (Half, Full, and Grande formats), Pearl ice makers (nugget ice), Quartz ice makers, flake ice makers, gourmet ice makers, dispensers, bins, remote condensers, and hotel dispensing solutions. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• IMC/Teddy Products Food service equipment including cabinets, countertops, dishtables, floor troughs and grating, hand sinks, modular serving systems, shelving, wall-table shelves, utility sinks, carts, and dispensers. American-made products from Amityville, NY facility. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Krowne Products Underbar equipment, bar refrigeration, beer systems, bar sinks and plumbing, electronic sensor faucets, MasterTap draft beer systems, touch-free soap/sanitizer dispensers. Family-owned US manufacturer known for fastest growth in the industry. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Moffat Products Convection ovens and proofer holding cabinets including Turbofan convection ovens, Turbofan combi ovens, and Turbofan steamer ovens. North American headquarters in North Carolina. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.
• Nemco Food Equipment Products Food prep and warming equipment including food preparation, warming, processing, merchandising equipment. Hot dog equipment, sandwich presses, conveyor toasters, food dispensers, PaniniPro high-speed sandwich press, Easy Chopper, Easy Slicer, GrabNGo merchandisers, hot holding cabinets, and to-go shelves. Offered to Mid-Atlantic foodservice operators through Curren Solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving the Mid-Atlantic since 1983 with 5,000+ clients

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Age IndustrialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Age Industrial is the leading aluminum extruder and fabricator in the United States, specializing in storage solutions, prep tables, shelving, and racks for the foodservice industry. They manufacture products in Norton, Kansas with 90% of parts sourced from American manufacturers.
• UNIC & Crathco (Grindmaster)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrindmaster, UNIC and Crathco provide high-quality espresso machines, grinders, and cold/frozen beverage dispensers. Their mission is to deliver quality products at competitive prices with exceptional service.
• UnivexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnivex Corporation is a leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of superior quality mixers, slicers, dough processors, ovens, and prep equipment since 1948. Based in Salem, New Hampshire with over 1,000 dealers.
• Victory RefrigerationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVictory Refrigeration has been a leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration products for over 70 years, offering over 800 models in 23 product series for use in colleges, universities, hospitals, supermarkets, schools, and restaurants.
• AccuTempcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccuTemp's patented steamer designs revolutionized commercial kitchens since 1993 with equipment that cooks faster, uses less water, and virtually eliminates maintenance. They offer the industry's only lifetime service and support guarantee.
• American PanelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican Panel is a family-owned company since 1963, specializing in high-quality walk-in coolers, freezers, blast chillers, and shock freezers. They are the leading manufacturer for cold storage and blast chilling needs.
• Atlas MetalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlas Metal has delivered top-of-the-line serving equipment for over 50 years, specializing in custom and modular serving lines, drop-in units, food guards, and dispensers with expert craftsmanship.
• Beverage-AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage-Air is dedicated to being the global brand leader in refrigeration and food service equipment, offering a comprehensive range including reach-ins, merchandisers, prep tables, and milk coolers.
• ChampioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChampion Industries has over 130 years of experience as the Dishwashing Machine Specialist, headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They offer ENERGY STAR qualified dish machines including undercounters, doors, racks, and flight systems.
• CharcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCHAR is a U.S. manufacturing company founded in 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in front-of-house commercial appliances including custom grills, planchas, rotisseries, and cold food displays with heavy-duty engineered designs.
• Crown VeritycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrown Verity has made exceptional grills and accessories since 1991, bringing commercial kitchen performance to outdoor cooking. They specialize in mobile grills, modular kitchens, and outdoor cooking equipment.
• EarthstonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarthstone has offered an extensive line of modern wood and gas fired ovens for over 20 years, with a strong reputation in the U.S., Canada, and abroad. Products are manufactured in California with a five-year limited warranty.
• EdlundcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdlund has over 100 years of delivering quality foodservice equipment including scales, can openers, and kitchen prep equipment. Part of the Welbilt group with USA-based R&D and manufacturing.
• Electrolux ProfessionalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectrolux Professional provides complete food service solutions including food preparation equipment, cooking equipment, and food preservation equipment with a focus on sustainability and productivity.
• FlexeservecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlexeserve is the world's leading hot-holding manufacturer and hot food-to-go specialist with 25 years of R&D. They offer innovative equipment including Flexeserve Zone, Hub, and Zone Rear Feed for hot food merchandising.
• Food Warming Equipment Company (FWE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFWE is committed to bringing the absolute best value through thoughtful design and quality product development, offering food warming equipment, cook & hold equipment, food transport equipment, and heated holding cubbies.
• HussmanncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHussmann is the food retailer's choice for refrigeration with the industry's most extensive selection of high-performance solutions, including Krack coils, parallel racks, and Port-A-Pak equipment centers.
• Ice-O-MaticcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIce-O-Matic has been dedicated exclusively to commercial ice machines since 1952, founded as Mile High Equipment Company in Denver, Colorado. They offer cube, pearl, quartz, and flake ice makers with over 70 years of experience.
• IMC TeddycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMC Teddy is located in Amityville, NY with state-of-the-art Amada machine tools and American manufacturing. They produce food service equipment, floor troughs, utility sinks, carts, and shelving with the highest quality steel.
• KrownecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKrowne is a family-owned company manufacturing in the U.S.A., the fastest growing company in underbar equipment and refrigeration with high quality faucets and pre-rinses. They offer underbar equipment, bar refrigeration, and beer systems.
• MoffatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoffat Inc. is based in North Carolina at Champion Industries with national coverage. They specialize in Turbofan convection ovens, combi ovens, and steamer ovens with a focus on convection cooking technology.
• Nemco Food EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNemco Food Equipment offers innovative food prep and food warming equipment including food preparation, processing, merchandising equipment, hot dog equipment, and conveyor toasters for expanding menu options and operational efficiency.
• MAFSIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturers' Agents for the Food Service Industry - regional trade association for foodservice manufacturer's representatives.
• National Restaurant AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading trade association for the restaurant industry that organizes the annual National Restaurant Association Show.
• NAFEMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers - trade association for food equipment manufacturers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TriMark USA: One of the largest foodservice equipment and supplies distributors in North America, selling commercial kitchen equipment from many of the same manufacturer principals Curren represents (Hussmann, Beverage-Air, etc.) to restaurant, hospitality, and institutional customers — the natural national-scale counterpart to Curren's regional rep model.
• Edward Don & Company: Major U.S. foodservice equipment, supplies, and furniture distributor serving restaurants, hotels, healthcare, and schools nationwide. Comparable to Curren in customer verticals and product breadth, but operating at substantially larger scale across multiple regions.
• Singer Equipment Company: Family-owned foodservice equipment and supplies distributor with a long operating history on the U.S. East Coast, representing many of the same manufacturer principals (Hobart/Welbilt, Beverage-Air, True, etc.) — a closely comparable legacy rep/distributor with similar customer mix.
• Boelter Companies: U.S. foodservice equipment, supplies, and design distributor serving restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional customers. Closely comparable to Curren in customer verticals, product categories, and consultative/specification-led sales approach.
• Bargreen Ellingson: Foodservice equipment, supplies, and design distributor serving the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Comparable business model — distributing premium commercial kitchen equipment from major manufacturers to restaurants, hotels, schools, and healthcare — though operating in a different geography.
• Wasserstrom Company: Long-established foodservice equipment and supplies distributor serving restaurants, hospitality, and institutional customers in the U.S. Comparable to Curren in legacy operating history, manufacturer portfolio breadth, and end-market verticals.
• Central Restaurant Products: Foodservice equipment and supplies retailer/distributor carrying many of the same categories as Curren (refrigeration, cooking, smallwares) from comparable manufacturers — an adjacent direct competitor at the small-to-mid-market end of the customer spectrum.

Broad incumbents

• Middleby Corporation: One of the largest global manufacturers of commercial foodservice equipment (ovens, refrigeration, cooking). A principal-level incumbent that controls many of the manufacturer relationships Curren represents and could disintermediate independent reps via direct sales at scale.
• Ali Group: Global foodservice equipment manufacturer and distributor group owning brands such as Beverage-Air, Champion, and Moffat — all represented by Curren. A principal-level incumbent whose distribution strategy directly shapes the rep channel economics Curren depends on.

Others

• MAFSI: Manufacturers' Agents for the Food Service Industry — the trade association of which Curren Solutions is a regional (Region 5) member. Not a competitor but a relevant industry infrastructure body that defines rep territories and standards in the foodservice equipment channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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