Canada's foodservice equipment and supply partner, coast to coast.
For more than 80 years, Russell Hendrix has helped Canadian restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools and institutions operate successfully from coast to coast.
With Canadian employees, Canadian distribution centres, Canadian showrooms and a national team of foodservice experts, we are committed to supporting the people and businesses that make Canada's hospitality industry thrive.
Built in Canada, for Canadian foodservice
- 350+ Canadian employees
- Coast-to-coast service and support
- Showrooms and facilities across Canada
- Canadian customer care teams
- Canadian foodservice expertise
- Support for culinary schools and industry associations
- Partnerships that strengthen Canada's foodservice community
What drives us.
Everything we do comes back to helping Canadian foodservice operators succeed.
Our Mission
To empower our customers to succeed by providing high-quality foodservice solutions across Canada. We serve our Canadian clients coast to coast with industry-leading design, product solutions, distribution and execution.
Our Vision
To be the clear market leaders of commercial foodservice equipment, known for our unwavering commitment to quality, performance and exceptional service. We empower foodservice operators with innovative equipment solutions that drive profitability, customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
80+ years of Canadian foodservice.
Russell Hendrix brings together some of Canada's most trusted regional foodservice dealers into one national team.
- 1944
Russell opens in Vancouver
On June 12, Russell Food Equipment opens its doors, delivering a brand new Blakeslee potato peeler.
- 1979
Condon Barr founded
Condon Barr Food Equipment is established in Edmonton and becomes known across Western Canada for equipment selection and service.
- 1981
Hendrix founded
Hendrix is founded in Brockville, Ontario, where our head office remains today.
- 2002
Growing in British Columbia
Condon Barr adds a second location in Abbotsford, expanding its presence in the BC market.
- 2008
Hendrix and Condon Barr merge
The two companies combine and operate as Hendrix across most regions of Canada.
- 2011
Longo joins Hendrix
London, Ontario's Longo Food Service Equipment merges with Hendrix, bringing a strong reputation for customer service.
- 2015
A new chapter for Russell
The Russell family steps away, and the management team partners with Blue Point Capital Partners to grow the business.
- 2016
Russell Hendrix is formed
Russell Food Equipment and Hendrix merge, creating a national foodservice equipment and supply dealer.
- 2017
Service in Quebec
Russell Hendrix acquires Montreal-based Guitech Services, adding equipment service and parts support in Quebec.
- Today
Coast to coast
350+ Canadian employees, showrooms and distribution centres, supporting foodservice from design to delivery.
Investing in our communities.
Through RH Cares and our partnerships across Canada, we support:
- Culinary education
- Food insecurity initiatives
- Community organizations
- Industry development programs
- The next generation of hospitality professionals
Helping customers navigate today's challenges.
Our sourcing, purchasing and product teams work continuously to help customers find alternative supply options, including Canadian-made and Canadian-sourced products where available.
Alternative supply options
We help identify alternatives when products are delayed or unavailable, including Canadian-made and Canadian-sourced options where available.
A national supplier network
We leverage our national supplier network and industry expertise to help keep projects and kitchens moving forward.
Managing costs
We help foodservice operators manage costs and navigate supply chain challenges.
Let's Build What's Next Together
Whether you are opening a new location, refreshing a kitchen or rolling out across many sites, our team supports you from the first conversation to installation and beyond.
