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Introducing Our Newest Apprentice Service Technicians: Blake & Trever

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Pride CAS | Company News & Stories — July 2026 We’re excited to share some great news from the Pride Commercial Appliance Service team. As of July 1, 2026, Blake and Trever have officially joined us full-time as Apprentice Service Technicians! Both came to Pride CAS through local BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and both spent time completing …

2025 Pride Commercial Appliance

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School Kitchen Equipment: Why Preventative Maintenance Keeps Students Safe, Well-Fed, and On Schedule

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In school kitchens, timing and reliability are everything. Cafeterias serve hundreds — sometimes thousands — of meals in tight daily windows, all while working within limited budgets and meeting strict food safety guidelines.   When a piece of equipment breaks down mid-service, there’s no backup plan — just cold meals, wasted food, and a lot of stress on already stretched …