Company
our history
PAST
Manna distributors is an equipment dealer and service company founded in 1918 as Red Tag Appliances. The company was founded by brothers-in law Rick Nahman and Wayne Mautz
Red Tag Appliances was a retail dealer of appliances and electronics. The company sold refrigerators, ranges, cook-tops, ovens, dish washers, microwaves, washers, dryers, big-screen TVs, betamax and VHS players.
Red Tag had 5 locations scattered throughout the greater Houston metro. They were used as showrooms and warehouses. Shoppers browsed the latest and greatest in appliance and electronics brands . They could also will-call products from these locations or arrange for them to be delivered.
present
Manna distributors is still owned by the same family a that founded it in 1978. the company is well know in southeast Texas, and it has completed countless numbers of projects throughout the years. Manna sells residential appliances, food service equipment, and commercial laundry equipment. manna also delivers, installs and services this equipment. Manna sells many types of equipment, both residential and commercial. Service equipment manna sells residential appliances such as cleaning, coffee, cooking, water, outdoor, refrigeration and ventilation. manna sells commercial appliances such as ware washing, beverages, cooking, baking, ventilation, preparation, refrigeration, ice-making, sinks, tables, faucets, serving/ displaying, counter-top, storing, holding, specialty, stainless, and cleaning. manna sells many different brands from, commodity to ultra luxury. some of the residential brands it sells are Gaggenau, Thermador, Bosch, Liebherr, Cafe, Monogram, Bluestar, true, viking, Dacor, Sub-zero, Wolf, Cove, Monogram, Fisher, Paykel, Dcs, Miele, AGA, La Cornue, Marvel, Hoshizaki, Perlick, and U-line. some of the commercial brands manna sells are Southbend, Pitco, Captive Aire, Turbo chef, ACP, Carter Hoffman, Metro, Imperial, continental, true, turbo air, Everest, Thermalite, Oscaltek, Globe, APW, Wyott, Atlas, Savannah, Advanced, Tabco, Meiko, Salvator, Hoshizaki, Marco, and Manitowoc.
future
Manna is investing for the future. it is investing in people, facilities, and infrastructure. manna is hiring field personnel to meet the needs of its growing service department. manna is hiring sales people to meet the increased demand for its product and services.
Manna's new shopping concept, COOKCHILL, is a major investment for the company. the company is changing how kitchen and laundry equipment are purchased. for that mater it is changing how anything and everything is purchased. COOKCHILL is a two-story facility located in upper kirby district of Houston. it has more than 15 kitchens and 500 pieces of residential and food service equipment organized by brand and/or type. what's more is that all of this equipment is live and meant to be used. now there is a place where you can test drive an appliance before you buy.
Manna is upgrading its infrastructure to provide better service and capabilities. it is making investments in new warehouse space, new vehicles, and new software to name a few.
