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Manitowoc Foodservice Group Names New VP of Sales
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Manitowoc, WI – Oct. 1 2007 – The Manitowoc Foodservice Group is pleased to announce John Trotter has joined the company as vice president of sales - Americas. Trotter will be responsible for driving growth by developing talent within the sales force, optimizing our distribution model, and collaborating with marketing to accelerate new product initiatives. Trotter brings over 18 years of experience in senior level sales and management functions, most recently as the vice president of healthcare strategic initiatives with JohnsonDiversey. Prior to that, much of his career was spent with Ecolab where he advanced through the ranks and ultimately assumed the position of vice president and general manager of the vehicle care division. “With John on board, we’ll see continued growth and success within the Foodservice Group. His experience within the healthcare, hospitality, and foodservice markets will serve him well in his new role,” said Michael Kachmer, president of Manitowoc Foodservice Group. Trotter holds a bachelor’s of art degree from Emory & Henry College in Virginia. The Manitowoc Foodservice Group is a subsidiary of The Manitowoc Company. As a leading manufacturer of ice machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the Manitowoc Foodservice Group offers the broadest line of cold-focused foodservice equipment in the industry. It is comprised of three divisions and eight brand names. The three divisions are Manitowoc Beverage, Manitowoc Ice, and Manitowoc Refrigeration. Within the Beverage Division are brand names Servend, Multiplex, and McCann’s; within the Ice Division is Manitowoc Ice; and within the Refrigeration Division are Kolpak, McCall, Harford, and Koolaire. About The Manitowoc Company ### |