The Westye Group-Midwest, LLC., is the exclusive distributor of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Independent products for Illinois and Wisconsin. The name “Westye” pays tribute to the founder of Sub-Zero Freezer Company, Westye F. Bakke. Sub-Zero has become the recognized leading manufacturer of premium built-in refrigerators and wine storage units, offering the ultimate in performance, reliability and design.
Sub-Zero Freezer Company acquired Wolf in March 2000. For more than 70 years, Wolf has been synonymous with professional cooking equipment for restaurants and hotels.
The gracious gifts in kind of The Westye Group have expertly furnished Kendall’s remarkable state-of-the-art Demonstration Kitchen’s, Wine Room, Preparation and R&D Kitchen and Wine Cellar. The commitment of The Westye Group’s President, JohnBergquist, to provide Kendall College the latest in appliance trends and superior Sub-Zero and Wolf products to the Riverworks Campus, will continue to generate a lasting impact on the education of our students and bring awareness of this revolutionary merchandise to our guests and visitors.