MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. – In a brightly lit factory, huge white boards list production goals for the day. Nearby, massive machines punch and cut thick sheets of metal, while digital screens scattered throughout workspaces keep employees updated on the team’s progress. This is the scene of a global company operating under the standards of a newly achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Two years ago, Menomonee Falls-based commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer, Alto-Shaam undertook a huge initiative to bring their company processes up to speed in order to meet an increasingly demanding economy. It began with the creation of a quality management system (QMS) and included documenting processes across every department and identifying accountable owners.
The company received confirmation from an independent auditor on Aug. 2 that it complies with the requirements of the highest level of ISO 9001 standards. ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard that demonstrates the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
The certification was a strategic objective for Alto-Shaam, who has doubled its businesses in the past five years. Achieving the certification was a long journey led by Alto-Shaam Quality Engineer/QMS Manager, Nick Wagner.
The certification does not mean the company will be resting any time soon. Executives, managers, and all employees will continuously improve the company’s processes and procedures to provide the best value and quality for its customers.
“This is just the beginning,” said Steve Maahs, President of Alto-Shaam. “We will continuously improve as we strive toward the highest quality products and services for our customers. This tool helps us conduct best practices as we listen to our customers’ needs.”
The ISO 9001:2015 certification was awarded just months after Alto-Shaam was named Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year.
About Alto-Shaam, Inc.
Alto-Shaam’s corporate headquarters, worldwide manufacturing facility, Culinary Institute and Technical Institute are based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. For more than 60 years, Alto-Shaam has been a recognized leader and innovator in the global commercial foodservice equipment industry. With a core business in primary cooking equipment, Alto-Shaam offers an expanded product portfolio that includes award-winning Combitherm® ovens, Halo-Heat® cook & hold ovens, Xcelerate® Hi-Speed ovens, smoker ovens, heated holding technologies, heated display and merchandising solutions, QuickChiller™ rapid chill units, rotisserie ovens, convection ovens, and drop-in hot and cold wells. Alto-Shaam is also the industry leader in providing integrated food production systems for cook/chill, banqueting and rethermalization applications.
Source: Alto-Shaam, Inc.