-- The Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) has awarded the Silco Fire & Security company the 2016 “Outstanding Purveyor Award.” The award was presented at the ORA “Chairman’s & Industry Awards Event” held July 9th this year at the White Castle headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
Founded in 1920 the ORA is an advocacy group for its members, and “… the only statewide organization with a full-time lobbyist and political advocacy program devoted exclusively to the foodservice industry…” according to the ORA website.
Each year the ORA presents Industry Awards to members for distinguished careers and service in the foodservice industry, which includes the Outstanding Purveyor Award for being “a company recognized for its exceptional service to the restaurant community.”
“Not only is this award a great honor, it is testament to your company’s commitment to the industry and the responsible stewardship you have exemplified throughout your years of service.” says Bradie Berry, Director of Project Services for the ORA.
Silco Fire & Security is a company that provides fire protection services and equipment, including fire extinguishers, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, special hazard suppression systems, exit and emergency lighting, and restaurant fire suppression systems. Silco installs and services all of the above.
In addition to fire safety related services, Silco provides security systems including video surveillance, access control, and intercom systems, for both homes and businesses. Silco also provides fire and security monitoring, and will monitor virtually any brand of fire and security alarms for businesses and homes.
Four restaurateurs also received awards at the event:
1. Jeff Ruby of Jeff Ruby Restaurants, Cincinnati OH – Outstand Restauranteur Award
2. Scott Heimlich of Barcelona Restaurant & Sidecar Catering, Columbus, OH – Outstand Restaurateur Award
3. Val Voelker of Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern, Twinsburg, OH – Outstand Restaurateur Award
4. Dick Schuster of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Sandusky, OH – Lifetime Achieving Award
Said Silco company president David Fraser, regarding the award “The ORA is a great organization and resource for restaurants in Ohio. We are honored and humbled to receive this award.”
Fraser continued to say “Of all industries, the restaurant industry is among the highest risk for fire. We work closely with the ORA and its members to help educate and reduce risks from fire. We have an entire division at Silco dedicated to Restaurant Fire Protection.”
A family owned business based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Silco also has offices in Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, and Akron.
Silco can be contacted at:
Silco Fire & Security
10765 Medallion Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 (513) 733-5655 http://SilcoFS.com
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