MPM equips the first national grocery chain with an outlet in the city since 2007, as it “opened to cheers and applause in Midtown Detroit”
Northbrook, Ill.— MPM Food Equipment Group helped to open a new 21,000-square foot store in Midtown
Detroit. It is downtown Detroit’s first national grocery chain store in six
years and the chain’s first-ever site in an inner-city neighborhood.
“We are proud to have teamed up with the chain
and many community stakeholders in this venture for Detroit,” said Larry
Nicholson, president of MPM. “For years MPM has provided kitchen equipment,
products, and design services to the chain. In that time we’ve seen their
commitment to their core values, and I’m proud to say that MPM shares those
same core values.”
The ceremonies at the opening were attended by
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, former Detroit
Pistons player John Salley, and Walter Robb.
The opening of the chain's first store "in
Detroit is a game changer for our city,” said Bing. “… I appreciate the fact
that the leaders of the store involved the entire community in the planning
and execution of this development. This is a true community partnership, and
we’re proud to welcome them to Detroit.” Robb added. “We’ve
worked toward this day for nearly five years. We’re inspired by what Detroiters
are doing for this great city.”
The store is located in Midtown
at the intersection of Mack Avenue and John R, near General Motors (GM)
headquarters, the Detroit Medical Center, and campuses for Wayne State,
Michigan State and the University of Michigan.
“I can’t describe the pride and joy I feel when I
look at this store and think of how the community has come together to make it
happen,” said Larry Austin, store team leader. “So, come on in, Detroit!” Many
of the store’s design elements make it uniquely Detroit as well, such as tables
made from old car and truck hoods and Motown records adorning register lights.
“I’ve never been to a store opening like this,”
said Tom Engel, MPM Sales Manager. “There were tents lined up outside with many
of the local products the store is sourcing. We worked a tent with a Southern
Pride smoker. We had 300 pounds of barbecue that we smoked for 12 hours. We ran
out in just a few hours.
“On top of that, we were able to work with Larry
and his team to provide the best commercial cooking equipment available, which
will enable the team to provide a valuable service to the Detroit
community.”
About MPM Food Equipment Group
Larry Nicholson founded MPM Food Equipment Group
in 2003 with the mission to offer the highest-quality food equipment and design
services while providing the best customer service in the industry.
MPM represents the finest food equipment
manufacturers in the business. The company teams with a large group of trusted
partners to provide support, design, installation, product training, and
service to deliver projects on time and on budget. From supermarkets to
churches, commissaries, schools, and government, MPM has provided solutions to
all different markets.
For more information, visit MPM at
http://www.mpmfeg.com/ or call 1-800-976-6762.
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