MEDIA CONTACT:
Julie Richardson
336-661-1556
jrichardson@aligroup.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
photography available
WEBSITE
www.championindustries.com
CHAMPION INDUSTRIES/BI-LINE DIVISION
APPOINTS WESTERN REGIONAL MANAGER AND PRODUCT SPECIALIST
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (October, 2014) – Champion® Industries, manufacturer of a full line of premier
commercial warewashing systems, has announced that Chris Richelieu has been appointed as the Western
Regional Manager for Champion and Bi-Line Conveyor Systems. Tom Gatschet has been hired as Product
Specialist.
Richelieu brings a wealth of knowledge about the warewashing industry, along with valued experience to his
new position as the Western Regional Manager. Richelieu has over 25 years of warewashing experience with a
proven track record for growth. Richelieu will oversee the Champion sales and marketing efforts within the
western region from his current office in Boise, Idaho.
As the new Product Specialist, Gatschet will focus on both sales and service. Gatschet will use his vast technical
knowledge of Champion systems to provide installation supervision along with increased service support for
customers. With over 20 years of experience in the warewashing industry, Gatschet will help Champion deliver
exceptional customer service by training dealers, service agents and sales teams.
ABOUT CHAMPION INDUSTRIES
Champion Industries is a division of the Ali Group based in Winston-Salem, NC. Champion manufactures an
array of versatile commercial dishwashing equipment ranging from under counter machines to single-rack door
machines, rack conveyor machines and upright conveyor/flight machines. Other products include powered soak
sinks and pot and pan washing systems. The company's ability to customize products makes Champion the
preferred brand for foodservice operations of all sizes - from coffee houses and restaurants to hospitals, schools
and other institutions.
In the past 12 months Champion's innovative products have saved over 145 million gallons of water, 38 million
kilowatts of energy and over $5 million in utility savings. With over 100 years experience in designing and
building standard and custom dishwashers, Champion and its employees are dedicated to excellence in
engineering, manufacturing and customer service, and are proud to say their products are 100% built in North
America.
For more information on Champion Industries, call toll free 800-532-8591, or visit
http://www.championindustries.com.
###