About Us

Connecticut Food and Weighing Equipment was founded in 2004 by owner Ed Wiernasz. Ed's experience in the food equipment business dates back to 1978. With a background in electrical engineering, Ed started as a service technician with Drico Corporation at the age of 19. While working at Drico, Ed saw an opportunity with the Hobart Corporation as an electronic service technician servicing commercial scales, automatic wrapping machines, and other commercial food equipment in the greater Hartford area.

After seven years of servicing food equipment with Hobart, Ed was offered a position as a Territory Sales Representative for the retail division of Hobart Food Equipment and began his career selling to retail food establishments in Connecticut and Massachusetts. With a background in service, Ed not only sold equipment but also had the ability to understand how equipment worked making him not just another sales rep trying to sell a product. Customers felt comfortable dealing with Ed and in his first year of sales with Hobart, Ed was one of the top three sales reps in the United States and was well on his way to a career as a top sales rep and performer within the Hobart organization.

After 25 years employed with Hobart, in 2004 Ed decided to leave and start Connecticut Food and Weighing Equipment, LLC. Ed's vision was to create a company that would cater to all customers whether large or small–providing personal service that is missing or overlooked in most companies today. Ed learned early in his career that you must always "Do what you say you will do". Following up with customers is of key importance in establishing a lasting relationship based on trust, honesty, and integrity.

Jim Cudnik In 2008, Jim Cudnik formerly of Geissler's Supermarkets, joined Connecticut Food and Weighing Equipment. Jim has owned his own business and has over 30 years experience in the Food Service Industry. While at Geissler's, Jim managed the Deli, Bakery, and Seafood departments within the Geissler's organization. Jim's food retail experience is vast and his experience lies not only in using commercial food equipment but also in developing programs and merchandising products designed to generate profits for all departments within a supermarket or food retail establishment. At the end of 2010 Jim decided to enjoy his well-deserved retirement. Jim is still available for consulting on an as needed basis.

Lisa Wiernasz Lisa joined the Connecticut Food and Weighing equipment team in 2010. After working as a prenatal social worker for twenty years Lisa decided to combine her love of all aspects of food with her interest in being on the frontline of customer relations. Lisa's earliest memories were as her Grandmother's kitchen assistant. Her Grandmother was a fabulous baker and cook and was known throughout her small town of Randolph, New York for her "Fried Cakes" (a potato based donut) and her chocolate molasses cookies with white fudge frosting. Lisa's weekends today are often spent experimenting with new recipes in her home test kitchen and often enjoyed by her friends and family.

Jake Jacobsen In July of 2011 Don "Jake" Jacobsen joined Connecticut Food and Weighing equipment. Jake came on board as a sales associate covering the retail accounts located within Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine. Jake had previously worked for many years as a sales rep at Hobart Corporation covering the same accounts and territory.

Justine LaFemina Justine LaFemina joined Connecticut Food and Weighing equipment in the fall of 2010. With a background in customer service Justine assits with all aspects of customer service and office tasks.

Connecticut Food and Weighing Equipment sells both new and used commercial food equipment and supplies. Our goal is to give customers personal service that is second to none and we can proudly say that we have no unhappy customers. If you have a need for equipment whether large, small, or you are just in need of some honest advice, please feel free to give us a call.

We would be happy to serve you!