About Hood Depot International

Over 50 Years of Experience. One Commitment to Quality.

Since 1971, Hood Depot International has been dedicated to providing professionally engineered, expertly manufactured commercial kitchen ventilation systems for customers throughout the United States and around the world.

Our story began in 1971, when Don Lubowicki founded the company in New Brunswick, New Jersey, specializing in the manufacturing of commercial kitchen hood and ventilation systems. What began as a growing family business has evolved over more than five decades into a nationally recognized engineering and manufacturing company serving some of the most demanding commercial food service environments.

In 1984, Hood Depot expanded its operations to Florida while continuing to operate in both New Jersey and Florida. As the company continued to grow, its operations were eventually consolidated in Deerfield Beach, Florida, where Hood Depot International is headquartered today.

Engineering & Manufacturing Expertise

Hood Depot International is an engineering firm and nationally UL-listed manufacturer specializing in the design and manufacture of commercial kitchen hood and ventilation systems and related equipment.

Our systems are designed for a wide range of applications, including:

• Restaurants and commercial food service facilities
• Hotels and hospitality operations
• Schools and universities
• Healthcare and institutional facilities
• Government and military facilities
• Large-scale commercial and industrial kitchens

From the initial engineering and design phase through manufacturing, delivery, installation support, and final system start-up, Hood Depot provides a comprehensive approach to commercial kitchen ventilation.

Our experienced team works closely with food service consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and facility owners to develop ventilation solutions that address the specific requirements of each project.

Every kitchen presents its own challenges, and our engineering expertise allows us to consider factors such as equipment specifications, kitchen configuration, exhaust requirements, make-up air, applicable codes, building conditions, and overall project objectives.

A Family Legacy of Leadership

The values established by founder Don Lubowicki continue to guide Hood Depot International today.

Don's son, Michael Lubowicki, joined the company more than 23 years ago and has been an integral part of its continued development and success. Over the course of his career, Michael has gained extensive experience throughout the organization and has helped guide the company through an evolving commercial kitchen and construction industry.

Today, Michael Lubowicki serves as President of Hood Depot International, carrying forward the family legacy while leading the company into its next generation of growth.

Under Michael's leadership, Hood Depot continues to build on the foundation established by his father—combining decades of industry experience with modern engineering, manufacturing capabilities, and a commitment to responsive customer service.

A Team Built Around Your Project

Behind every Hood Depot system is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to getting the job done right.

Today, Hood Depot employs more than 60 highly qualified team members across engineering, design, manufacturing, production, project coordination, and customer service. This depth of experience allows us to manage the many details involved in a commercial kitchen ventilation project from start to finish.

By bringing engineering and manufacturing capabilities together under one organization, Hood Depot is able to maintain close coordination throughout the entire process. Our team works to ensure that every system is engineered to meet project requirements and manufactured with the quality and precision our customers expect.

Your Kitchen Ventilation Headquarters

For more than five decades, food service consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and facility professionals throughout the United States and abroad have turned to Hood Depot International for their commercial kitchen ventilation needs.

Our experience spans projects of virtually every size and level of complexity—from individual restaurant installations to large institutional, governmental, educational, healthcare, hospitality, and commercial food service facilities.

At Hood Depot, we understand that a successful ventilation system is about more than simply manufacturing a hood. It requires engineering knowledge, attention to detail, quality manufacturing, dependable coordination, and a team that understands the project from concept through start-up.

That is why Hood Depot International continues to serve as a trusted kitchen ventilation headquarters for professionals across the food service and construction industries.