Ali Group North America, Vernon Hills, Ill., reorganized its North American refrigeration equipment segment by creating a new refrigeration division, created to support and promote its Beverage-Air and Victory brands, while also allowing both brands to maintain their respective identities.

“In order to better serve and support our customers, we have decided to create our new refrigeration division, dedicated to delivering a complete range of refrigeration solutions for the foodservice industry,” says Filippo Berti, chief executive officer. “The newly formed sector will promote our two North American refrigeration brands, Beverage-Air and Victory, continuing our commitment to offering customers the most extensive package of foodservice equipment in the industry.”

Rob August, president of Beverage-Air, will lead the new division as president, and Jennifer Ward will serve as senior vice president of sales and marketing.