Last
month I was privileged to be invited to visit the Sub-Zero and Wolf
headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin to tour their factories and get a sneak peek
at new products they are rolling out. Let me tell you-it was quite the
experience and not one I will soon forget!
Day one began
with an airplane ride directly into Madison. There were about 20 people from
Atlanta and the southeast traveling together for this trip. Sub-Zero & Wolf
dealers, architects, builders and designers. We had a great time
learning about each other’s
businesses and current projects. We checked into our hotel in downtown Madison.
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin and a darling town it is. Our hotel had a
view of the lake on one side and the capital building on the other. Simply
beautiful! That evening we joined about 46 other dealers, architects, builders
and designers from the northeast and Canada for dinner. We enjoyed a delicious
dinner and wonderful conversation.
Day 2 started out with a bang! All 66 of us boarded a bus and
traveled the short distance to the Westye Bakke Center, Sub-Zero & Wolf’s
corporate headquarters, training
center and spectacular showroom. Their chefs prepared an amazing breakfast for
us which we enjoyed in their beautiful dining room. Next we moved into their
auditorium and spent some time learning about the history and heritage of the
Bakke Family and Sub-Zero and Wolf. As part of a family business, I really
enjoy and appreciate all the Bakke family has done for and through their
business. Then we donned our safety goggles and headsets and headed out to the
Wolf factory floor. The facilities were immaculate and climate controlled. We
watched as they assembled cooktops and ovens and ranges and tested every unit.
Yes, I said every unit. EVERY Sub-Zero & Wolf appliance is tested before it
leaves the factory. EVERY ONE. We also learned that it is not uncommon
for entire families to work here because the culture and conditions are so
great. That speaks volumes! That evening we wrapped up the day with the chef’s
at Sub-Zero and Wolf preparing some pretty amazing appetizers and desserts in
two of their large working viewing kitchens. I would like one of those in my
house, please. The kitchen-and the chef!
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