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November 14, 2012

Alliance Laundry Promotes Bittner to VP of North American Sales

RIPON, Wis. — Assumes responsibility for managing Speed Queen, UniMac, Huebsch, IPSO and Cissell brands

RIPON, Wis. — Commercial laundry equipment manufacturer Alliance Laundry Systems has promoted Bill Bittner to vice president of North American sales. He succeeds Jeff Brothers Sr., senior vice president of North American sales, who is retiring at month’s end after 35 years of service.

Beginning Dec. 1, Bittner will be responsible for managing Alliance Laundry’s well-known brands, which include Speed Queen®, UniMac®, Huebsch®, IPSO®, and Cissell®, through a team of national sales managers and their respective regional sales managers. Additionally, he will oversee pricing, budgets, forecasts, sales promotional activity and distributor development.

bill bittner During his 15-year tenure at Alliance, Bittner has held a wide variety of positions that include leadership roles in sales, manufacturing, and genuine parts. He most recently served as vice president of Customer One, the global company initiative focused on customer service.

“Bill’s passion for sales combined with his creativity and experience in the commercial laundry business makes him an ideal choice to lead our North American sales organization,” says Mike Schoeb, Alliance Laundry’s president and CEO. “In his new role, he will continue to be an essential member of Alliance Laundry’s leadership team.”

Bittner graduated with honors from Wilfrid Lauier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, where he received his bachelor’s degree in business administration.

jeff brothers For 35 years, Brothers has served as an important and respected leader in the commercial laundry industry, having made “significant contributions that have helped the company achieve the market success that it continues to build upon today,” Alliance Laundry says. He participated in three major acquisitions and the integration of those companies, resulting in “significant market share, sales and profit growth.”

“I want to thank Jeff for his years of service and dedication to Alliance Laundry Systems, and wish him the very best in his retirement,” Schoeb says. “While he will be deeply missed, he has earned the opportunity to enjoy more time for his leisure interests and his family.”

September 17, 2012

Alliance Laundry Systems to Expand Manufacturing Operations

RIPON, Wis. — Project to add more than 20,000 square feet to existing assembly, metal stamping, press shop facilities

RIPON, Wis. — Alliance Laundry Systems announced Friday a planned $23 million investment to increase production capacity for current and new products, and to purchase tooling and equipment for its plant here. Alliance Laundry Systems designs, manufactures and markets commercial laundry equipment under the brand names of Speed Queen, Huebsch, UniMac, IPSO and Cissell.

The expansion will add more than 20,000 square feet to the existing assembly, metal stamping and press shop facilities. Plus, it will add more than 250 skilled jobs to the company’s 1,300-member Ripon workforce.

Alliance expects the project, which will not impact ongoing machine production, to be completed by the summer of 2013.

It is expected to increase Alliance’s production capacity for small-chassis washers and dryers by more than 40%, ensuring that it will be able to meet increasing customer demands for what the company calls “the most reliable and durable products available on the market today.”

“Alliance Laundry is experiencing unprecedented growth across our product portfolio,” says Mike Schoeb, the company’s president/CEO. “Demand for our small-chassis products, domestically and internationally, is driving this phase of our expansion strategy. We have the best distribution network in the industry, and our customers depend on us to deliver outstanding equipment on schedule. This expansion will guarantee that we can continue to meet that expectation.”

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. approved up to $1.5 million in tax credits for the project, and the Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corp.’s County Special Allocation Revolving Loan Fund has provided a $500,000 performance-based loan.

The WEDC incentive is tied directly to job creation. It will distribute tax credits to Alliance annually in direct relation to the number of jobs retained over a 54-month period, based on the number of new, full-time positions created.

For local media coverage of the announcement, click:

WLUK Fox 11 (Green Bay, Wis.)

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November 22, 2011

Alliance Laundry Promotes Bittner to VP of Customer One, Appoints Bowe to Lead Speed Queen Commercial Sales

RIPON, Wis. — Alliance Laundry Systems has promoted William Bittner to vice president of Customer One, the company’s global initiative focused on customer service and satisfaction, and selected Dan Bowe to replace Bittner as national sales manager of Speed Queen’s commercial division.

“Bill has been a valuable asset to this organization for many years and his experience with sales and customer relations made him an ideal candidate for this role,” says Mike Schoeb, president and CEO of Alliance Laundry Systems. “I am confident that Bill will be a positive driving force leading Customer One on a global scale.”

Customer One is the cornerstone of Alliance’s customer service strategy, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining a customer-focused culture by bill bittner consistently meeting customers’ demands for superior product quality and reliability while providing comprehensive and responsive service. The program ensures best practices in manufacturing, provides essential services and offers continuous training.

Bittner has been with the company for more than 13 years, holding various senior positions. He was instrumental in reclaiming Speed Queen’s position as the premium brand in the vended laundry space, Alliance says.

“I look forward to leading one of Alliance’s most highly regarded programs,” says Bittner. “Putting the customer first is more than a slogan; it is the way we do business.”

dan bowe Bowe will oversee regional sales managers, develop policies and procedures, cultivate distributor partnerships, and participate in the development of new Speed Queen products and services.

Since joining Alliance in 1996, he has held a variety of senior sales and marketing positions. He has particular expertise in manufacturing, distribution services and advancements in card technologies, according to Alliance.

“We welcome Dan’s broad experience and in-depth industry knowledge and look forward to having him at the helm of the Speed Queen brand,” says Jeff Brothers, senior vice president of North American sales.

September 1, 2011

Speed Queen Honors 2010 Commercial Distributor of the Year

RIPON, Wis. — Commercial Equipment Co. was recently named the 2010 Speed Queen Commercial Distributor of the Year. The award is presented based on year-over-year sales growth and overall dedication and professionalism in the industry.

“Speed Queen customers deserve the best service from their distributors and they can rest assured they are receiving that from Commercial Equipment Co.,” says William Bittner, Speed Queen’s North American sales manager. “CEC cares about their customers and supports them over the life of their investment. We couldn’t be happier that they are a Speed Queen distributor.”

This is the third time that Commercial Equipment Co. has received this award.

“We’re proud to be a Speed Queen distributor and truly believe they deliver the best products on the market,” says Taylor Smith, owner of Commercial Equipment Co. “I am very proud of our company and the employees. We pride ourselves in our service before, during and after the sale, and that is recognized by winning this award.”

Headquartered in Addison, Texas, Commercial Equipment Co. is family owned and operated. It has been a Speed Queen distributor for more than 44 years and provides services in northern Texas and northern Louisiana.

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