YBR Marketing

We've got what you need!

Young Block Rivera Associates relies on the approval of our customers and the manufacturers we represent. Our function is to serve our customers interest by representing quality lines whose policy it is to provide a high level of profitable products and services.

Our territory includes Metropolitan New York, New York State south of and including Poughkeepsie and Kingston. Also, Fairfield county, Connecticut, New Jersey, Philadelphia and surrounding PA area.

Our Manufacturers

Thermometers, Timers, and Scales

Glassware and Fine Crystal for the Food Service Industry

Plated Food Stacking and Serving Systems

Delivery bags, Pizza bags, Aprons, Oven Mitts, Hot Handle Holders,Table Linens.

Strip and Air Curtains, Cooler and Freezer doorsRack and Equipment covers, Pest Pro series lights

Klinger's Trading Inc. - Underbar, Ice bins, SS sinks, Tables, Shelving, Grease traps, Plumbing

Fiberglass Boxes, Pizza Dough Boxes, Proof Boards, and Trays

Reach In Refrigerators and Freezers, Backbar, Bottle Coolers, and Glass Door Merchandisers

Dade Engineering Walk in Coolers, Freezers and Warehouses

Technologically advanced professional cooking equipments

Vacuum seal , Sou Vide equipment and accessories

Smart-Combii multi use ovens table and floor, Blast chillers, High speed ovens, Cook & Chill

Electric ovens, gas ovens and equipment for pizza professionals

Team

Hal Block

Hal has been in the food service industry for over thirty years and has served on many of the industries committees. He was the national president of MAFSI,on the FSCSI liaison committee as well as serving on many NAFE M committees. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the YBR team, working with manufacturers, consultants and dealers to bring jobs to a profitable and successful conclusion.

Rick Rivera

Rick has over 20 years experience in the food service industry with a strong oem dealer and consultant background. He was the Northeast territory manager for a major food service specialty hardware and plumbing manufacturer, working with oems and consultants to get them the right products for their jobs. Rick later joined Young Block Associates and transferred that experience to the dealer market, providing them innovative and profitable products throughout the Tri-state area. Rick is a member of Mafsi.

Steven Levine

Steven has extensive Dealer/Distributor, OEM experience in the Commercial Foodservice Equipment and Plumbing Supply Industries. He lead the growth as a principal of a national distributor of wholesale foodservice equipment hardware and plumbing specialties. Steven fully understand the needs of the dealer/distributor/consultant/oem/wholesale supply chain. The years he was employed at an OEM allowed him to fully utilize his creative process to streamline the companies manufacturing production needs. His vast experience and creative thinking has led to strong and confident business relations with his clients for over 30 years. His pioneering and inventive thinking has helped many clients reduce costs and increase their profitability In his lifelong journey. Talk to him about food, music, wine and laughter and you’ll see his passion exude.