Nemco Food Equipment. Expand your menu. Widen your margins.

A Little History

Nemco, which stands for Neidhardt Engineering and Manufacturing Company, was first created in 1976 as a family-owned business. Two brothers, Gene and Ed Neidhardt, and their father, Earl, opened a small machine shop in Hickville, Ohio.

Ed, who owned an eatery of his own, was in desperate need of a machine that could cut potatoes into a curly shape. This prompted the family to develop a machine for him. In 1981 Nemco introduced their first product, the “Spiral Fry”. The Spiral Fry was designed to easily slice potatoes into the unique spiral shape making a great presentation for customers.

In the next few years, Nemco shifted its product development into overdrive, unveiling several new merchandisers, roller grills and strip heaters, among other innovations, while also expanding its engineering department into its own dedicated R&D facility.

Other foodservice-market needs inspired many more innovations and by 1988, when Nemco saw its first major facility expansion, the company had truly evolved from a machine shop to a “manufacturer of food equipment.”

Now, over 41 years later, the company produces over 75 different products for nearly every aspect of your commercial kitchen operation. From food prep equipment to countertop cooking equipment, Nemco can provide high-quality vegetable slicers, fry cutters, can openers, juicers, countertop ovens, steamers, hot dog roller grills, warmers and more.

Nemco Food Equipment is best known for being an innovator of new equipment solutions that make the otherwise labor-intensive preparation of signature menu items faster and more cost-efficient.

When discussing countertop foodservice equipment, Nemco should be the first name to come to mind. Their products are innovative and high quality. Not only do they bring your signature menu items to life, but also maximize your profits by helping you run your operation more efficiently. From food prep equipment to waffle makers, Nemco tools are built tough to perform better.

Adding to the lineup of amazing products, Nemco launched Global Solutions in 2017 and Pro-Hygiene Solutions in 2020.

Snapshot of Nemco’s best top-selling prep units

A true revolution in food prep, Nemco’s Easy Slicer took the countertop stage as the first alternative to the electrical meat slicers so typically misused for cutting vegetables and fruit. At the time, the only other option was a manual knife.

The electrical meat slicer was faster and automated, but expensive to maintain and off-limits to food prep staff under 18. The knife was laborious and downright dangerous for the less experienced.

The Easy Slicer took the best of both worlds and made them better. Just as fast and even more precise, plus safer and more consistent than a knife. The Easy Slicer still stands as Nemco’s #1, most versatile and popular food prep machine.

Its unique, adjustable, stainless-steel blade provides a full range of slicing options – from 1/16-inch to ½ inch in thickness – for extra versatility and convenience. Simply turn the thumbscrew control to lock in your setting on the easy-to-read calibrated gauge.

The Easy Tomato Slicer is a full-size machine, with highly efficient design. It takes 60 percent less counter space than other, bulkier units. Razor-sharp blades cut with trouble-free precision, thanks to a unique self-lubricating track material that resists misalignment problems that cause nicks and broken blades. It also has a vertical handle and protective guards to improve user comfort and safety.

The Easy Chopper is an effective, fast way to chop vegetables. It has a weighted handle which does most the work to cut cleanly in one stroke. Its super-sharp, stainless steel cutting grids perform numerous cuts including wedging, chopping and dicing. This unit is perfect for fast, easy chopping, cutting and dicing of onions, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and other firm vegetables.

In 1981, Nemco released the first Spiral Fry Cutter. Seeing how much patrons enjoyed these unique, spiral-shaped French fries, restaurateurs knew they could generate bigger profits if they had a commercial-grade tool that could take all the labor out of spiral-cutting potatoes. Nemco quickly developed this unit in response to the demand.

The Spiral Fry Cutter turns potatoes into profits. No peeling is required, and it easily releases for fast reloading. It mounts securely on any flat surface for left – to – right operation.

Ventless warming and cooking units

Roller grills

Let profits roll! Grill hot dogs, egg rolls, taquitos and more. Nemco’s 360° roller rotation prevents residue buildup, while individual roller heating elements ensure heating consistency. The removable drip pan makes for easy cleaning. Inside, the new grease seal feature prevents grease buildup inside the bearing. Electric power requires no ventilation system, and infinite heat settings offer convenient temperature control.

PaniniPro™ High-Speed

This compact workhorse brings a whole new dynamic to sandwich shops, coffee shops, c-stores, fast-casual chains and other retail food operations looking to capitalize on the hot-sandwich trend. It takes little time and space to expand your menu and serve toasty paninis, ciabatta bread sandwiches, flatbread sandwiches, quesadillas, burritos, breakfast sandwiches, Cuban wraps and more.

The PaniniPro high-speed sandwich press gives super-busy and space-restrictive foodservice operations exactly what they need to break into the hot-sandwich market. With simultaneous conduction and microwave heating, sandwiches can be ready in under a minute. Programmable, push-button electronic controls ensure heating consistency from sandwich to sandwich, employee to employee, while a built-in USB port makes reprogramming for a menu change a simple process.

Bulb and Strip Warmers

Keep plated foods at proper serving temperatures, including pies, breads, and other baked goods. Also great for hot appetizers and side dishes, such as chicken fingers, french fries, poppers and fried shrimp.

Hold baked, fried, steamed or broiled foods at ready-to-eat temperatures and still keep the food's appetizing appearance over time. Attractive, timeless reflector-hood design fits every interior. Custom configurations available with different bulbs.

Infrared Strip Heaters

The Nemco line is as expansive as any other line on the market. It has more model and feature options than ever, including units with single- or dual-bulb warming, complementary incandescent showcase lighting, remote-control, cord-and-plug power and more. All hold foods at optimum serving temperature without drying or overcooking to ensure better-tasting foods and better-looking presentations. Hanging, base-mounted and pass-through designs fit most locations, as well as permanent and temporary requirements. Durable aluminum shell for easy cleanup. Available with infinite temperature control for varying low-, medium- and high-heat settings.

Need help sourcing the right countertop equipment for your foodservice operation? Call our sales team at 404-752-6715 or stop by our Norcross showroom at 6286 Dawson Blvd. NE in Norcross, GA 30093.

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