Alto-Shaam Receives Wisconsin Manufacturer Of The Year Award

Alto-Shaam was recently honored with the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, an annual recognition of excellence in manufacturing.

The award was for large manufacturing companies with 300-750 employees. Recognized for its commitment to innovation, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction and quality jobs, Alto-Shaam was one of six Wisconsin companies to be honored this year.

“Alto-Shaam is honored to have been recognized as Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year,” says Steve Maahs, president, Alto-Shaam Inc. “I’m grateful to our employees whose combined efforts have helped us get to where we are today and drive Alto-Shaam to continue as a leader in the industry.”

Founded more than 60 years ago in a garage, Jerry Maahs, Alto-Shaam founder, was just looking for a way to deliver hot chicken to customers during Wisconsin's frigid winters when he developed the first Alto-Shaam oven.

Since then, Alto-Shaam has continually responded to industry needs to ensure that all foodservice providers have access to high-quality cooking equipment. Alto-Shaam has grown to become a worldwide leader and innovator in the global commercial foodservice equipment industry.

“My dad had a true entrepreneurial spirit,” Maahs says. “The Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year award allows us to honor his spirit and contributions to the regional manufacturing community. My dad started with nothing, but he created something special for the workers of Wisconsin and foodservice operators throughout the world.”