RICH GLEITSMANN APPOINTED TO EXECUTIVE ROLE AT ALI GROUP 

President of Scotsman Ice Systems transitions to executive vice president at Ali Group 

VERNON HILLS, Illinois (July 31, 2013) – Rich Gleitsmann plans to transition his role as president of Scotsman Ice Systems to executive vice president of Ali Group North America, effective Sept. 1, 2013.

“It is an honor to have Rich join our executive team,” says Filippo Berti, chief executive officer, Ali Group North America. “We look forward to using his extensive experience in the foodservice industry to help drive improvement in Ali Group’s companies within North America.”

In addition to his recent presidency at Scotsman Ice Systems, where Gleitsmann achieved exceptional results, his experience includes an 11-year tenure at ITW Corporation, where he most recently served as president of ITW Food Equipment Group as well as Hobart North America. Gleitsmann holds a BS degree in electrical engineering and earned an MBA in marketing from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a former Marine officer and decorated Vietnam veteran.

About Scotsman Ice Systems 

As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of ice systems, with more than 300 models of ice machines, storage bins, and ice and water dispensers, Scotsman is dedicated to developing today’s most innovative ice solutions. In 2013 and 2012 Scotsman earned the ENERGY STAR^® Partner of the Year Award and in 2011 Scotsman was the recipient of the ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Product Design. Offering more than 35 ENERGY STAR-qualified models, Scotsman Prodigy^® technology reduces energy and water consumption, making a difference for the environment and the bottom line. For more information, visit www.scotsman-ice.com.

About Ali Group 

The Ali Group, an Italian corporation founded 50 years ago, is headquartered in Milan, Italy. The company, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets and services a broad line of commercial and institutional foodservice equipment used by major restaurant and hotel chains, independent restaurants, hospitals, schools, airports, correctional institutions, canteens, etc.

The Ali Group operates globally through 72 brands and has 8,000 employees located in 26 different countries. In terms of sales, it is one of the world’s two largest groups in this industry. Ali Group has 53 manufacturing facilities in 14 countries, and sales and service subsidiaries in Europe, North America, Russia, Japan, China, Singapore, the Middle East, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.