Dec. 7, 2000--Today, Selim Bassoul, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Middleby Corporation, announced that Tom Hotard has been appointed to the position of General Manager of the Southbend division. The appointment is effective immediately.
Since joining Southbend in 1995, Mr. Hotard has been Director of Engineering and Vice President of Strategic Planning. He has led the design of many innovative products and introduction of the Select line.
Southbend, along with Middleby MarshallŪ and ToastmasterŪ, is a leading equipment brand of The Middleby Corporation. The Middleby Corporation is a leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and service of a broad line of equipment used for cooking and preparation of food in commercial and institutional kitchens and restaurants throughout the world. Its international subsidiary, Middleby Worldwide, is a leading exporter and distributor of foodservice equipment in the global marketplace. Its international fabrication subsidiary, Middleby Philippines Corporation, is a leading supplier of specialty equipment in the Asian markets.
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