Leading Boldly
Since 1955
Get ready to step into the future as we celebrate 70 incredible years of leading boldly in the food service industry since 1955. It all began with our founder, Jerry Maahs who invented a holding cabinet to keep chicken hot for delivery (you guessed it, in a VW Bug!). From those humble beginnings, we've come a long way in pioneering equipment innovations, and we're just getting started.

Explore Our
Vibrant History
From humble beginnings, Alto-Shaam has pioneered new innovations across 3 generations, spanning 7 decades. Our relentless pursuit of innovation has led to groundbreaking equipment that continues to build success for our family members, customers, partners, and community as a multi-generational private company. Dive into our rich history and discover how we consistently push the boundaries of what's possible!
OUR BRAND EVOLUTION



Our Pioneering Legacy Continues
We continue to raise the bar on product quality, performance and efficiency, innovating foodservice equipment that empowers lasting success.