Carpigiani Appoints Forbes Hever & Wallace as New General Market Distributor for Texas and Oklahoma
HIGH POINT, N.C. (July 24, 2026) – Carpigiani North America today announced the appointment of Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc., as its new General Market distributor for Texas and Oklahoma. The appointment took effect July 1, 2026.
Based in Coppell, Texas, FH&W has served the foodservice industry for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for exceptional customer service, technical expertise and long-standing relationships throughout Texas and Oklahoma. The company operates a fully equipped test kitchen and will represent Carpigiani's complete General Market portfolio, including equipment solutions for gelato, ice cream, soft-serve, shakes, frozen beverages and pastry applications.
"As summer heats up in Texas, Forbes Hever & Wallace is ready to provide customers with the perfect frozen treat. Whether it's soft-serve, shakes or gelato, Carpigiani and FH&W have the equipment and expertise to help our customers succeed," said Jim Hever, President of Forbes Hever & Wallace.
"Adding Forbes Hever & Wallace to our distributor network is a significant step in strengthening our presence in Texas and Oklahoma. I know the values they bring to the marketplace: integrity, technical expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer success. Their team is exceptionally well positioned to deliver the level of support and service our customers expect from the Carpigiani brand," said Kami Poppen, Vice President of Sales, US & Canada, Carpigiani North America.
Forbes Hever & Wallace will provide sales support, technical assistance and customer service throughout Texas and Oklahoma while working closely with Carpigiani North America to expand the brand and strengthen relationships with dealers, consultants, chain accounts and end users.
About Carpigiani North America
Carpigiani North America is the U.S. subsidiary of Carpigiani, the global leader in frozen dessert equipment. The company provides premium equipment, technical support, training and customer service throughout the United States and Canada.
For more information, visit www.carpigiani.com/us.
About Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc.
For more than 40 years, Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. (FH&W) has represented leading manufacturers in the foodservice industry throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Headquartered in Coppell, Texas, the company is known for its commitment to exceptional sales support, technical expertise and customer service. FH&W operates a fully equipped test kitchen and can be reached at 800-526-1126 or orders@fhwreps.com.
Media Contact
Tyler Theodore
Carpigiani North America
Director of Marketing
(800) 648-4389 ext. 5742
tylertheodore@carpigiani-usa.com
Based in Coppell, Texas, FH&W has served the foodservice industry for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for exceptional customer service, technical expertise and long-standing relationships throughout Texas and Oklahoma. The company operates a fully equipped test kitchen and will represent Carpigiani's complete General Market portfolio, including equipment solutions for gelato, ice cream, soft-serve, shakes, frozen beverages and pastry applications.
"As summer heats up in Texas, Forbes Hever & Wallace is ready to provide customers with the perfect frozen treat. Whether it's soft-serve, shakes or gelato, Carpigiani and FH&W have the equipment and expertise to help our customers succeed," said Jim Hever, President of Forbes Hever & Wallace.
"Adding Forbes Hever & Wallace to our distributor network is a significant step in strengthening our presence in Texas and Oklahoma. I know the values they bring to the marketplace: integrity, technical expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer success. Their team is exceptionally well positioned to deliver the level of support and service our customers expect from the Carpigiani brand," said Kami Poppen, Vice President of Sales, US & Canada, Carpigiani North America.
Forbes Hever & Wallace will provide sales support, technical assistance and customer service throughout Texas and Oklahoma while working closely with Carpigiani North America to expand the brand and strengthen relationships with dealers, consultants, chain accounts and end users.
About Carpigiani North America
Carpigiani North America is the U.S. subsidiary of Carpigiani, the global leader in frozen dessert equipment. The company provides premium equipment, technical support, training and customer service throughout the United States and Canada.
For more information, visit www.carpigiani.com/us.
About Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc.
For more than 40 years, Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. (FH&W) has represented leading manufacturers in the foodservice industry throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Headquartered in Coppell, Texas, the company is known for its commitment to exceptional sales support, technical expertise and customer service. FH&W operates a fully equipped test kitchen and can be reached at 800-526-1126 or orders@fhwreps.com.
Media Contact
Tyler Theodore
Carpigiani North America
Director of Marketing
(800) 648-4389 ext. 5742
tylertheodore@carpigiani-usa.com