Inspired by Great Food and Great People
Who We Are: Hobart at a Glance
Hobart has been at the heart of commercial kitchens since 1897. Founded in Troy, Ohio, and now a brand of ITW Food Equipment Group, we manufacture and service the food equipment that foodservice and food retail professionals trust to deliver consistent results — day in, day out. From commercial dishwashers and food prep equipment to weighing, wrapping, and cooking systems, Hobart serves restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, hotels, and grocery retailers across the United States, Canada, Central America, South America and Europe. And behind every piece of Hobart equipment is Hobart Service — the largest OEM-trained commercial food equipment service network, with more than 125 locations and 1,500 factory-trained technicians in the U.S. ready to keep your operation running.
130 Years of Foodservice Innovation
Hobart was established in 1897 in Troy, Ohio, with a mission to engineer equipment that makes commercial food operations more productive, more reliable, and more profitable. Over more than a century in business, Hobart has grown from a regional equipment manufacturer into a leading commercial foodservice equipment brand with a global presence — trusted in restaurants, hospitals, schools, hotels, and grocery stores around the world.
Today, Hobart is part of ITW Food Equipment Group LLC, a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), one of the world's leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment. This partnership gives Hobart the resources to continuously invest in technology innovation, energy efficiency, and service excellence — while maintaining the brand's century-long commitment to quality and reliability.
Mission & Core Values
Our Mission
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To provide foodservice and food retail equipment they can trust — equipment that delivers consistent, quality results day in and day out, empowering them to focus on what they love most: creating great food for great people. |
Our Core Values
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Quality | Built to perform and built to last, every Hobart product is engineered to the highest standards of reliability and precision. |
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Service | We stand behind every piece of equipment with the nation’s most experienced OEM service network. |
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Innovation | We invest continuously in technology and product development to help our customers stay ahead. |
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Partnership | We succeed when our customers succeed. Every interaction is guided by a commitment to the people we serve. |
Hobart Service: The Nation's Leading Commercial Food Equipment Service Network
Hobart Service is the leading provider of commercial food equipment service nationwide. With more than 125 locations and 1,500 factory-trained service technicians across the US and Canada, we are a dedicated service partner that is just a phone call away. As the OEM service provider for Hobart and the entire line of ITW Food Equipment Group brands, all Hobart Service technicians are factory-trained to provide our customers with the most knowledgeable technicians in the industry. And our parts distribution network provides our technicians with direct access to all our OEM parts, including over 40,000 SKUs in stock and ready for next-day delivery.
| Service Locations | 125+ locations in the U.S. and Canada |
| Factory-Trained Technicians | 1,500+ |
| OEM Parts Inventory | 40,000+ SKUs in stock |
| Parts Availability | Next-day delivery |
| Brands Serviced | Hobart and the full ITW Food Equipment Group brand family |
| Training Standard | OEM factory-trained — the most knowledgeable technicians in the industry |
Learn More About Hobart Service
Hobart and the ITW Food Equipment Group Family
| Hobart is a brand of ITW Food Equipment Group LLC, a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview, Illinois. ITW is one of the world's leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services businesses. The ITW Food Equipment Group family of brands in North America includes Hobart, Baxter, Traulsen, Vulcan, Wolf, Berkel, Gaylord, Kairak, Somat, and Stero. |
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| Explore Hobart Products | Visit ITW Corporate Site |
Awards, Certifications & Industry Recognition
| ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence | ENERGY STAR Certified Products |
| ITW Food Equipment Group — including Hobart — has received this award, the highest honor from the U.S. EPA and DOE, for 17 consecutive years 2008–2024. Hobart’s Advansys® dishwasher series was specifically cited for 11% sales growth in ENERGY STAR-certified models in 2024. | Hobart offers an extensive portfolio of ENERGY STAR-certified commercial dishwashers and food preparation equipment, helping customers reduce energy costs and environmental impact. |
| Industry Longevity & Market Leadership | OEM Service Standard |
| With over 125 years of continuous operation est. 1897, Hobart is one of the longest-standing and most recognized brands in the commercial foodservice equipment industry. | Hobart Service is the designated OEM service provider for Hobart and the entire ITW Food Equipment Group brand family — a distinction that reflects unmatched technical authority in the field. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hobart and what does the company do?
Hobart is a leading manufacturer and service provider of commercial food equipment for the foodservice and food retail industries. Founded in 1897 in Troy, Ohio, Hobart designs, manufactures, and services a broad range of commercial equipment including dishwashers, food preparation equipment, cooking equipment, and weighing and wrapping systems. Hobart serves restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and grocery retailers across the United States and Canada. The company is a brand of ITW Food Equipment Group LLC, a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW).
When was Hobart founded and where is it headquartered?
Hobart was founded in 1897 and is headquartered at 701 S. Ridge Ave., Troy, Ohio 45374. The company has operated for more than 125 years and remains one of the most established and trusted names in commercial foodservice equipment manufacturing and service in North America.
What is Hobart Service?
Hobart Service is the leading provider of commercial food equipment service in the United States and Canada. With more than 125 service locations and 1,500 factory-trained technicians nationwide, Hobart Service operates as the OEM-designated service provider for Hobart products and the entire ITW Food Equipment Group brand family. Technicians have direct access to over 40,000 OEM parts SKUs with next-day delivery availability, minimizing downtime for commercial kitchen operators.
What industries does Hobart serve?
Hobart serves commercial and institutional customers across two primary sectors: foodservice and food retail. In foodservice, this includes full-service and quick-service restaurants, hotels and hospitality, healthcare facilities (hospitals and long-term care), K–12 and higher education, government and corrections, and catering operations. In food retail, Hobart serves supermarkets, grocery stores, delis, and specialty food retailers. Hobart equipment is trusted in high-volume operations where reliability, consistency, and uptime are critical.
Is Hobart an ENERGY STAR certified brand?
Yes. ITW Food Equipment Group, the parent group of Hobart, has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for 17 consecutive years, receiving the highest honor — the Sustained Excellence Award — for 15 of those years. Hobart's portfolio includes ENERGY STAR-certified commercial dishwashers, including its Advansys™ series, which are designed to help foodservice operators reduce energy and water consumption without compromising performance.
