K-12 schools across the country are carefully considering how to resume instruction for the coming 2020-21 school year while protecting students and families from COVID-19. How to feed students during the school day is one of many complex factors being weighed. There are currently four commonly discussed feeding options, each of which has inherent advantages […]

LTI, Inc. is proud to offer expanded availability of ExpressLine and to introduce ExpressLine Compact. Both mobile serving solutions are ideal for all types of dining operations where traditional serving may be suspended or limited for months to come. ExpressLine counters offer both heated and refrigerated bays where wire baskets hold pre-packaged menu items. Sliding […]

COVID-19 turned many a restaurant into a ghost town nearly overnight as states quickly moved to limit the spread of the virus in public gathering spots. And while those restrictions are being gradually eased, there’s expected to be long-term impact to the restaurant industry. The innovations and adaptations that allowed many operations to stay afloat […]

Today’s feeding needs have been dramatically altered by COVID-19 and the various restrictions on everyday activity and movement that accompany efforts to protect the public health. Despite the challenges, there are adaptations operators can implement to be more efficient and effective in the current situation and to prepare for a future when serving and dining […]

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the restaurant industry was already experiencing a steady and growing rise in the popularity of meal delivery and takeout. With the arrival of COVID-19 and the public restrictions imposed to try to slow its spread — including a nearly nationwide shutdown of in-person dining — many restaurants turned to off-premises […]

Whatever happened to manufacturers taking on equipment customization? It seems fewer and fewer companies are willing to take on projects that require building to specs that are outside of their capabilities. Today, fewer manufacturers are taking on projects that require customization simply because their engineering systems include pre-set limitations for the work they can do. […]

Off-premises serving can be fraught with logistical challenges. Restaurants and caterers want to create desirable menus that can be displayed and served in a safe, appealing environment. Facilities want foodservice operations to be convenient and streamlined. A new tool from LTI can help. The Platform for Off-Premise Serving (POPS) is a self-supported, mobile servery that […]

LTI’s patented QuickSwitch technology continues to revolutionize the way food is served at hospitals, universities, QSRs, supermarkets and corporate dining areas across the country. Due to the technological advances it offers, operators love the menu flexibility QuickSwitch provides them. Each food well is independently controlled, so you can serve hot, cold and frozen foods side […]

With today’s increasing food costs, operators are seeking ways to mitigate food waste. At the end of 2018, the National Restaurant Association conducted a survey on restaurant trends. The survey revealed that more than three in four restaurant operators said that they had increased tracking of food waste and planned to devote more resources to […]

As they say, variety is the spice of life – but it’s also quickly becoming the spice of corporate dining. Pop-up serveries are gaining popularity. The younger corporate workforce is loving them for their speed and variety. Businesses are choosing them over more traditional cafeteria settings due to their small square footage, low cost of […]

In any servery, space comes at a premium. Lateral space for counters and equipment fills up fast to accommodate serving trays, drop-ins, heated or cooled surfaces and space for merchandising. So, what happens when there’s no more room at counter height? It’s time to start moving upward. When there’s more product to display and serve […]

LTI’s patented QuickSwitch and TempestAir drop-in wells offer benefits that create an opportunity for unlimited menu flexibility, plus better product display Foodservice directors, managers and chefs are always focused on improving two basic concepts — increasing their menu options and finding better ways to display those options in order to serve more and decrease waste. […]

The K-12 learning environment is meant to prepare students for their college and university experience. To best prepare those students, K-12 schools will typically follow the trends set by colleges and universities. However, it’s not only the classroom curriculum, learning technologies and teaching methods of colleges that shape the K-12 experience. Colleges and universities have […]

LTI was very pleased to be one of the sponsors of The Future of Serving in K-12 Symposium hosted in Jacksonville, Florida February 11 and 12, 2020. The program was designed to educate and engage foodservice professionals in all aspects of servery and dining room design and renovation. Participants learned firsthand how a system of […]

LTI, Inc. has recently named 330 Electronics its 2019 Supplier of the Year and Southern Food Equipment Reps its Sales Rep of the Year. 330 Electronics, headquartered in Buckner, Kentucky, has supplied LTI with electronic digital controls for the manufacturing of foodservice serving equipment since 2010. Southern Food Equipment Reps has represented the LTI brand […]

Stainless steel is as much a part of the foodservice world as food itself. From refrigeration and heating to holding and serving, stainless steel is everywhere in foodservice equipment. The reason is simple: it’s corrosion resistant and it’s safe. However, despite the “stainless” moniker not all stainless steel is created equal or completely corrosion proof. […]

As operators expand their serving operations, they may find themselves in the following situation: An increased number of customers has forced a business to make a decision: offer more of the same food or widen the selection of menu items. Regardless of the chosen path to success, the current number of cold well drop-ins won’t […]

High schools are feeling the pressure more than ever to keep students on campus and buying food at school. With delivery through services like Grubhub, Uber Eats and Doordash, in addition to the endless number of off-campus retail choices – students are at no loss for dining options. It’s no secret that to combat these […]

(December 10, 2019) – LTI, Inc. has announced the release of their newly revised ThermalWell food heating technology. The new drop-in heating system improves on its industry-leading low-wattage use with an even more efficient method of heating. By incorporating low-wattage silicon heating pads on the bottom and side walls of the pan, LTI’s drop-ins keep […]

Whatever happened to manufacturers taking on equipment customization? It seems fewer and fewer companies are willing to take on projects that require building to specs that are outside of their capabilities. If you’re a foodservice operator and this is what you’re feeling, you aren’t necessarily wrong. Fewer manufacturers are taking on projects that require customization […]

LTI, Inc. recently partnered with Elevation Foodservice Reps to serve as a manufacturers’ representative for the Rocky Mountain states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, Arizona and West Texas.   Elevation is led by Rich O’Brien and Tyler Clement who have more than 40 combined years of foodservice equipment sales experience. Their team of […]

Most foodservice operators realize the necessity of signage in their servery. However, many aren’t aware of what makes that signage “good.” There’s a lot that goes into making signage effective – more than just making pretty signs that hang in the serving area. Truth be told, there’s a fair amount of strategy involved. Understanding materials, […]

The days of using old calrod technology and mechanical controls are in the rearview mirror for a few manufacturers in the marketplace. Other ways of heating can include rope style heaters, silicone heating pads and induction; however, induction requires the purchase of special pans to make the system work and comes with a higher purchase […]

Foodservice operators have two choices when it comes to installing new serving counters: custom one-piece counters or modular counters. If it was only that simple. Any operator who has gone through the process of installing or renovating serving counters knows the vast number of decisions surrounding counter design. It’s almost easier for those with a […]

The demand for meal customization is at the top of every food serving and restaurant trend list for 2019 and will continue to be for years to come. And while non-commercial operators are very much aware that this is their customers’ want, the question of how to implement customized serving is still all too common. […]

LTI was selected as the fabricator by the University of Maine to play a major role in the renovation of the university’s Hilltop Commons. The scope of the project includes a complete refresh of the resident dining hall while not undergoing a total demolition — a decision based on fiscal responsibility. The main counters in […]

Not all continuing education hours are created equal. Let’s face it, some of those hours are simply more beneficial and practical than others. Providing relevant, real-world education is exactly what we aim to provide at our FSCI education sessions here at LTI. During this past quarter, we hosted foodservice consultants from around the country. Over […]

Foodservice consultants are entrusted with creating a vision for their clients. The closer they can come to replicating that vision in real life, the better their business will do. However, turning vision into reality is no small matter. When we receive a foodservice project design package from a consultant — typically including the foodservice design […]

Which comes first: The design or the budget? For many foodservice operators who are tasked with renovating or building out a new dining hall, cafeteria or any other servery, it can be a real “chicken-or-the-egg scenario.” Since each option is capable of defining the other, it may seem like there is no wrong way to […]

When you promise customers a product that delivers precision, quality and timeliness, it’s in your business’s best interest to follow through on those promises. As a manufacturer, it becomes much easier to produce a product with these characteristics when you have the right tools for the job. In our case, having our own laser cutting […]

From gas stations to college and university student centers, check out these tips for making your convenience stores stand out. Source: Foodservice Director Magazine

Whether you’re considering new construction or a facility renovation, the array of costs can be great. With the number of design, material and equipment options, decisions regarding utilities can often be based on what recommendations buyers are given first. Buyers know if they are going to try to save money, they shouldn’t try to do […]

LTI has been supporting Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) for many years and believes in their mission to provide educational programs for FCSI members. On April 23 and 24, we hosted 13 consultants for an FCSI Educator Provider Program in Jonesboro, Georgia. Consultants heard from several foodservice professionals who shared experiences ranging from facts about […]

On April 11, LTI celebrated its new headquarters with more than 400 employees, customers, local officials, sales representatives, friends and family. The keynote address was delivered by Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, who commended the company for its decision to remain in Clayton County. “It takes a different level of satisfaction for a company with […]

What is this project going to look like? It’s a common and completely legitimate question to ask if you are building a brand new servery or in the early stages of renovating one. Understanding what the final product will look like can go a long way in building confidence that this major investment is the […]

Operators are always interested in the foods and serving styles that are taking over the commercial and non-commercial food world. With that in mind, we’ve put together nine trends that are leading the industry into 2020. From speed and convenience to flavor diversity and food sharing, these are the trends consumers are flocking to. Retail-like […]

For foodservice consultants interested in an updated industry education through LTI, we’ll be hosting a two-day FCSI educator program. Based on polling feedback from many FCSI members, we have put together an agenda focused covering the interests of those members. Our past programs have received outstanding evaluation results and reviews. Beginning Tuesday, April 23, and […]

When creating a new college or university servery, the whole focus is building a dining area that caters to the students. Recently, we spoke with Jennifer Rohn, an associate principal at FOODLINES in Lincoln, Nebraska and an FCSI member. Her past experiences include using student panels to gain insight on what should be included in […]

It’s a question we’re all too familiar with. It’s also a question that doesn’t come with a simple answer. The reality of building out or renovating a cafeteria, food court or dining hall, is that there are a lot of steps. The process can be broken down into five stages and those that have stuck […]

Just last week, at the 2019 NAFEM Show, we introduced our FlexLine modular line of serving counters and our ThermalWell heating technology. This year we wanted to do more than just get feedback on these new products — we also wanted to share that feedback with the public. We want to show that we listen […]

LTI is pleased to announce Helix Solutions Group has been appointed as manufacturers’ representatives for IN, KY, MI and OH. The newly-formed group’s principals are Neal Hix and Greg Oplinger who have almost 40 years combined of foodservice equipment sales experience.Their depth of knowledge, excellent follow-through and creative thinking will benefit not only LTI, but […]

Both modular and one-piece custom counters can work in a variety of applications. Check out this article in Foodservice Director to learn about the differences and how to decide which is best for you.      

Over the 71 years in business, each year has brought us new and exciting events, growth and changes, and 2018 was no exception. From tradeshows and symposiums, new product designs, large project installations to one giant relocation project, the past year has been a model of what makes LTI an industry leader in manufacturing and […]

LTI is pleased to welcome Chance Hunt as our new Product Manager. Chance will play an integral role in product development and the introduction of existing products to new markets and industries. He will work very closely with the sales, R&D, marketing and other teams to ensure LTI’s product lines are developed and positioned to meet […]

For operators looking for insights and ideas on how to make their serving programs more effective, we always recommend looking at the food retail industry. Since the top brands in this category tend to be at the forefront of food trends and technology, they offer great examples for many serving best practices. Here are a […]

LTI is pleased to announce Ted Arnold has been appointed Director of Customer Support. This newly-formed position is essential to support LTI’s continual growth and the need to provide exceptional service to our customers. Ted will oversee daily operations relating to the needs of our customers, working closely with the team to provide guidance and […]

The K-12 lunch period is a concept that is just about as old as schools themselves. Yet, many schools have not found a way to optimize the 30-minute stampede that is the lunch line. As most schools National School Lunch Programs’ are self-sustaining, one would think there would be more of a priority placed on […]

Last week, LTI hosted 17 consultants and presenters for a Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) College and University Symposium at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens. Kicking off the event was a student panel who let the audience know what they’re looking for in dining services. Valuable feedback from the three students, Menna Abo-Elhamd, […]

LTI congratulates the Fig Tree Cafe on opening its doors this week! Several key businessmen and women in the community (including LTI President & CEO, Ben Casey, and COO, Barbara Lane) gathered at the Fig Tree Café in support of their new venture. “We’ve been located here in Clayton County for over 70 years, and […]

LTI’s new headquarters is looking dramatically different these days – especially the interior. The team is meeting often to ensure everything is going according to plan [literally] – and it is, thanks to FCL Builders and our other great partners. This week’s progress includes completing exterior paint, installing drywall in the office, wood shop and grinding area, […]

Congratulations to Stillwater Public Schools in Oklahoma! Krista Neal, Child Nutrition Director, was the lucky winner of LTI’s grand prize Fresh ‘N Ready Food Bar at the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference (SNA ANC) in Las Vegas in July. Stillwater School District took delivery of the mobile cart – right in time for school to start […]

LTI and Pace and Associates are quite honored to have partnered with the University of Alabama’s Dining Services to provide all the serving counters – both upstairs and downstairs – at Lakeside Dining Hall. Kristina Patridge, Director of University Dining Services says, “The most impressive thing about the new Lakeside Dining Hall is the variety […]

Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace in East Meadow, NY and Ramsey, NJ took delivery of their new LTI equipment this week. We’re so pleased to have partnered with them on the design, build and installation of this project. Check out this radius counter; the lower level is a 4-well hot on one side and a 4-well QuickSwitch […]

LTI employees along with local partners, including Charles Pace and Associates, Staples and Bobby Gassmann, rang in the new school year by donating 997 much-needed supplies to the students and staff of Brown Elementary School. Items ranged from glue sticks and uniforms – to everything in between that K-5 students need this year.    Team […]

LTI’s new headquarters facility, which is situated on the corner of Bill Casey Pkwy. (formerly Old Poston Rd.) and Tara Blvd., is on track to be complete by the end of 2018. The building will consist of 156,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space and 16,500 sq. ft. of office space. As of mid-July, the building was enclosed […]

We’re glad you asked! LTI’s carts are fundamentally different than other mobile carts in the market. One key difference is they’re made of hand-laid molded fiberglass and stainless steel. This makes them incredibly durable, outlasting any plastic or laminated unit out there. Our carts have been designed as seamless units, making them super easy to […]

Hundreds of Georgia manufacturers came together on Thursday, April 12 for the Governor’s Awards Luncheon at the Georgia International Convention Center. Atlanta Technical College nominated LTI for the Georgia Manufacturer of the Year Award. Although it was such an honor to have been nominated, congrats goes to Metcam, Nibco and Pratt & Whitney for winning […]

Clayton News Daily came out for LTI’s Groundbreaking Ceremony and covered the story. Check it out!

LTI is a member of Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance, which is a non-profit membership organization and a coalition of business and community leaders – united in its commitment to making Aerotropolis Atlanta a world-class destination for business, connectivity, and living. Since its formation in 2014, the Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance has been the driving force behind the revitalization […]

LTI hosted its Groundbreaking Ceremony on Thursday, March 8, 2018. A very special thank you to Mayor Joy Day, Chairman Jeff Turner and City Manager Ricky L. Clark, Jr. for being a part of this historic day – AND to the City of Jonesboro for unveiling the greatest surprise of re-naming the street of our new […]

JONESBORO, GA (Feb. 13, 2018) Today LTI, Inc. announces plans for a groundbreaking ceremony to be held at its new headquarters building on Thurs., Mar. 8 at 2:30 p.m. (Formal invitations will be sent.) The new facility, which is situated on the corner of Old Poston Rd. and Tara Blvd., will have 156,000 sq. ft. […]

LTI’s patented QuickSwitch technology continues to revolutionize the way food is served at hospitals, universities, QSRs, supermarkets, and corporate dining areas across the country. Due to the technological advances it offers, operators love the menu flexibility QuickSwitch provides them. Each food well is independently controlled to be hot, cold or frozen in an hour or […]

LTI was recently annexed into the City of Jonesboro. Get the details at http://www.ajc.com/news/local/low-temp-industries-annexed-into-city-jonesboro/ivihZ73wov5ES7EMIue5gK/

LTI’s employees came together to sponsor 21 children from Clayton County elementary schools, Lee Street and Arnold, with hopes of making Christmas a little brighter for several families in need. Team LTI purchased coats for every child sponsored – plus hats, gloves, games, dolls and tons of toys! LTI has been a part of Clayton County […]

LTI is honored to be a major part of the renovation of the University of Maine’s Bear’s Den. The finished product resulted in a stunning dining area with improved flow and function. Read all the details in this Foodservice Equipment Reports article.

LTI partnered with Eaton Marketing & Associates to renovate several school cafeterias in Florida this summer, including Westside Elementary School, Fox Chapel Middle School, Central High School and Brooksville Elementary School. Get the full story here.

LTI has been a longtime supporter of Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) and its mission to provide educational programs and initiatives for its partners. Last week, we hosted 12 consultants for an Educator Provider Symposium with a concentration on K-12 foodservice. Consultants toured our factory, where they were able to see many pieces of custom […]

LTI was pleased to be a part of the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference (SNA ANC) in our hometown of Atlanta July 10-12. The conference drew 7,000 attendees who were able to visit more than 850 booths made up of 300 companies to learn about the latest products and trends in the foodservice industry. […]

Willis Smith, LTI’s Education Sales Specialist, along with many others, “Charged the (Capitol) Hill” this week in support of healthy, affordable school nutrition programs at the Legislative Action Conference (LAC). It was a great opportunity to meet and interact with several representatives, including Congressman Drew Ferguson (shown above). Participants were able to personally visit with […]

LTI was pleased to be an exhibitor at the 2017 NAFEM Show in Orlando February 9-11. It was a great opportunity to not only show our newest technology but also to explore the latest trends in the world of foodservice equipment and supplies. We had lots of interest around our equipment and serving technologies displayed […]

LTI is pleased to announce BWA, Inc. has been awarded Rep of the Year for 2016. Brad Waller and his team are located in Mansfield, Texas and serve Oklahoma and Texas territories. They’ve represented LTI for more than 10 years. “Although Texas is a big state with a lots of opportunity, it is a very […]

This past week, LTI announced UGA Food Services as its Industry Partner of the Year for 2016. LTI and UGA, along with LTI’s GA representative, Pace & Associates, have been business partners for more than a decade. Through this longstanding relationship, LTI has had the privilege of building and installing several large new projects, including […]

January 22-24, 2017, operators and industry partners joined together at SNA’s School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) in Orlando, FL. More than 500 attendees of the conference explored the theme, “imagination + knowledge = INNOVATION” as it related to school nutrition and foodservice. LTI hosted a one-hour Innovative Solution Session where we shared how our innovative […]

JONESBORO — Members of the Clayton County community will feel a little warmer this holiday season. The Clayton County Police Department and Chief Michael Register, in conjunction with Clayton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff Turner and Low Temp Industries teamed up together to distribute gently-worn coats and jackets to members of the community. The […]

LTI is teaming up with the Clayton County Police Department and Chairman Jeffrey E. Turner for the Clayton County Warm Coats Community Initiative. Through December 9, we’re collecting new and/or gently worn coats to benefit those in need within the County. Any and all sizes are accepted. If you’d like to participate, there are several […]

Albany High School introduced their new beautiful cafeteria to the students on Friday, and it was a grand event as the band played and the choir sang! LTI is happy to have been a part of it; we built the counters, designed the graphics and lighted station signs and provided the digital menu management systems […]

LTI was honored to host eight foodservice consultants this week for FCSI Educator Program. We toured UGA’s Bolton Hall and Bulldog Café to see the various serving counters LTI provided in those dining facilities. We spent time at Plastikos learning how fiberglass molds and sheet material is made. We ended with an LTI factory tour […]

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LTI rep group, Eaton Marketing, was able to assist Citrus Elementary School with a remodel including brand new cafeteria serving lines this summer. The biggest concern in schools is getting every child through the lunch line with enough time to eat. Now the serving lines are big enough to serve more than one child at a time.

LTI and Charles Pace & Associates are proud to have played a part in helping Rockdale County High School encourage students to eat healthier. We recently began phase one of renovating the cafeteria, designing and installing all new serving lines in the new food court. We’d like to thank Peggy Lawrence and Rockdale County schools […]

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