Alto-Shaam promotes Hansen, MAAHS

Nation's Restaurant News,  August 20, 2007  

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MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS. -- Foodservice equipment manufacturer Alto-Shaam Inc. has named Karen Hansen chairman of the board and chief executive and Steven Maahs president and chief operations officer.

Hansen started with Alto-Shaam in September 1986 and was promoted to president and chief operating officer in 2002. In addition to her new posts, she will maintain her position as president of Enthermics Medical Systems, a sister company in the medical field that produces blanket and fluid warmers.

Maahs started with the company in 1988, holding various positions. In 1990 he was promoted to national sales manager and in 2002 to executive vice president. As president and COO, he will be involved in the operation of Alto-Shaam at the corporate level.

Founded in 1955, Alto-Shaam is an international manufacturer of foodservice equipment for restaurants, supermarkets and institutions worldwide. The company has offices in Canada, France, Germany and Singapore.

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