This interview is brought to you by Marmon Renew.

NACS spoke with Marmon Renew to find out how companies can take their old foodservice equipment and revamp it. Here’s what they had to say:

What trends are you seeing as companies place remanufacturing orders?

Corey Fireison: What I’m seeing from our customers and potential customers is that they are tasked with having a higher percentage of their equipment be remanufactured versus purchasing new. Many have seen their capital budgets reduced, and remanufacturing has been a great alternative to purchasing new equipment.

We’re also seeing an uptick in equipment upgrades. This includes upgrading lighting from fluorescent to LED, and also upgrades for fountain equipment, so going from regular merchandisers to potentially having digital merchandisers, too.

Nate Warden: In terms of specific equipment, I’ve noticed an increase in fountain valves. I’m also seeing an increase in remanufacturing orders for some of the next-gen coffee brewers as well, specifically the bean-to-cup products, as these models and these types of machines have been in the field for several years now. Our customers have a need to ensure that these popular models are in top condition.

Based on Marmon’s expertise in remanufacturing dispensers, what are some of the top mistakes companies make when it comes to caring for these machines in their stores?

Warden: One common mistake equipment owners often make is taking a Band-Aid solution to their equipment when really a repair is actually necessary. When they do this, it could lead to additional costs in having to repeat service calls to address this reoccurring issue.

Continue reading Bringing New Life to Old Equipment in the June 2025 issue of NACS Magazine.