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  • What to Do When Your Commercial Exhaust Hood Is Leaking

    What to Do When Your Commercial Exhaust Hood Is Leaking

    You arrive early, flip on the lights, and start your prep — then you notice it. A dark liquid dripping from the exhaust hood. Whether it’s water or grease, leaks in a commercial kitchen exhaust system should never be ignored.  Leaks are a warning sign that something isn’t functioning as intended. Understanding why your exhaust

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  • Low Clearance Ductwork Solutions for Commercial Kitchens

    Low Clearance Ductwork Solutions for Commercial Kitchens

    When space is limited, ventilation design becomes more complex — and more critical. Commercial kitchens frequently face clearance challenges due to tight building envelopes, structural constraints, or proximity to combustible materials. Selecting the right ductwork solution ensures safety, performance, and code compliance without sacrificing layout flexibility. In this guide, NAKS, Inc. breaks down low-clearance ductwork

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  • What Fire Suppression System Is Best for Mobile Food Trucks?

    What Fire Suppression System Is Best for Mobile Food Trucks?

    Mobile food operations are growing fast, and so is the demand for reliable, code-compliant fire suppression systems tailored to compact, high-heat environments. For dealers, installers, and equipment resellers, food trucks represent a unique opportunity — but also unique challenges. Tight spaces, mixed equipment types, generator setups, and variable ventilation needs mean you must spec the

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  • UL, ETL & NFPA Certifications for Installers

    UL, ETL & NFPA Certifications for Installers

    In commercial kitchen ventilation, certifications aren’t just badges — they’re proof that the equipment you specify, sell, and install is safe, compliant, and ready to pass inspections in the toughest jurisdictions. For dealers, wholesalers, and installers, working with a manufacturer that holds the right approvals reduces risk, speeds up approvals, and prevents costly rework on-site.

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  • UL vs. ETL Certification: Differences Explained

    UL vs. ETL Certification: Differences Explained

    In commercial kitchen ventilation, certifications aren’t optional—they’re essential. Dealers, installers, and foodservice operators rely on third-party testing to ensure their equipment is safe, compliant, and approved for use in commercial kitchens. Two certifications appear most often in this industry: UL Certification and ETL Certification. Both are widely recognized by inspectors and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs),

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  • Kitchen Ventilation for Fire Safety & Performance

    Kitchen Ventilation for Fire Safety & Performance

    Commercial kitchen ventilation doesn’t just keep the air clean — it sets the foundation for fire safety. For dealers and installers, the hood system you specify directly affects grease load, fire risk, inspection performance, and long-term client satisfaction. This guide by the experts at NAKS, Inc. breaks down how proper ventilation supports safer kitchens, fewer

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  • A Dealer Guide to Selecting the Right Commercial Hood System

    A Dealer Guide to Selecting the Right Commercial Hood System

    Dealers and installers are often the first line of defense when it comes to helping commercial kitchens choose the right ventilation and fire suppression setup. A mismatched hood, an undersized fan, or a poorly integrated fire suppression system doesn’t just create performance problems; it slows down projects, triggers compliance pushback, and creates expensive callbacks. This

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  • NAKS and ARK MFG Fabrication Strategic Transaction

    NAKS and ARK MFG Fabrication Strategic Transaction

    MIAMI and ELYRIA, Ohio., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ark MFG and North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) today announced a strategic transaction in which Ark MFG has acquired NAKS’ stainless steel custom fabrication division, allowing NAKS to further concentrate on growing its core ventilation platform, including its most recent plant acquisition in Venus, TX in

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  • Complete Guide to Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems

    Complete Guide to Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems

    Commercial kitchens depend on consistent uptime, safe working conditions, and equipment that meets code every single day. For dealers, installers, and service partners, having a reliable fire suppression solution isn’t just about selling a product — it’s about protecting your clients’ operations, reducing liability, and ensuring every install passes inspection the first time. This guide

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  • How NAKS, Inc. Helps Dealers Solve Last-Minute Kitchen Design Changes

    How NAKS, Inc. Helps Dealers Solve Last-Minute Kitchen Design Changes

    Fast, Flexible Solutions for Real-World Commercial Projects Commercial kitchen projects rarely unfold exactly as planned. Equipment lists get updated. Ceiling heights don’t match drawings. Plans get rejected during permitting. And when changes happen at the last minute, dealers and installers are the ones who feel the pressure. NAKS, Inc. is built for moments like these.

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