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HKR Achieves Quadruple Recognition at 2024 Henny Penny Global Distributor Meeting

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On June 5, 2025
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In the group photo from left to right are Reggie Stover, Chief People Officer (Henny Penny); Rob Conneley, Chairman (Henny Penny); Suresh Iyer, Chief Technology Officer (Henny Penny); Cynthia Zhang, SVP Marketing & Product Strategy (Henny Penny); Michael J. Yu, Sales Manager (HKR); Krister V. Stelton, President (HKR); Pierre Guilleminot, SVP Global Sales and Services (Henny Penny); Kevin Buchler, CEO (Henny Penny); and Brian Silverberg, President (Henny Penny).
HKR Equipment Corporation (HKR)  was honored with four prestigious awards at the recently concluded 2024 Henny Penny Global Distributor Meeting held in Eaton, Ohio, marking a historic moment for the company and solidifying its leadership in the foodservice equipment industry. The annual event gathered close to a hundred distributors worldwide to recognize excellence in performance, service, and alignment with the values of Henny Penny.
HKR  is honored to be recognized alongside industry leaders and looks forward to continuing its mission of providing superior service and cutting-edge equipment to customers in the Philippines.  Krister V. Stelton, President of HKR, and Michael J. Yu, Sales Manager, received the awards on behalf of the company.

HKR proudly received the following accolades:

#1 Highest Global Distributor for 2024 Sales Growth

Awarded for achieving the most significant sales growth globally, ranking HKR first among all Henny Penny distributors worldwide.

2024 “How We Act” APAC Award                    

Honoring HKR’s engineering and service team for outstanding equipment service.

2024 Top Service Performer APAC Award              

Celebrating HKR’s commitment to technical training and customer service excellence.

2024 Training Excellence APAC Award                      

Recognizing HKR as the distributor that best exemplifies Henny Penny’s culture and values in the Asia Pacific region.

These recognitions were a testament to the collective dedication and excellence of the entire HKR organization. At the forefront, the sales team demonstrated exceptional drive and strategic execution, achieving record-breaking sales volume which made HKR the top global sales distributor.  Equally vital was the engineering and service team whose technical expertise and steadfast support ensured the highest standards of equipment performance.
Behind every achievement stands the continued trust and partnership of HKR’s valued customers. Their confidence in the company’s  solutions and services fuels the company’s growth and inspires the entire team to raise the bar in everything they do consistently. Together with teamwork, innovation, and an unwavering focus on customer success, HKR is delivering meaningful impact across the entire Philippines.
Reflecting on the recognition, Stelton said “Each award shows a different strength—how well we sell, how we serve our customers, how we improve, and how we work every day. These awards belong to the whole team. It is  their effort and dedication that made this possible.” He also noted that the honors reinforce HKR’s strong and enduring partnership with Henny Penny, founded on mutual trust, aligned values, and a unified commitment to delivering outstanding results.
Looking ahead, HKR remains focused on driving innovation, expanding service capabilities, and continuing to elevate the customer experience across the region. With this momentum, the team is more inspired than ever to reach new milestones in 2025 and beyond.
—C.J.F 06/05/25****