Alimak Group AB: Alimak Group Strengthens its Management – Stefan Rinaldo Appointed Chief Operational Officer (COO)

Regulatory News:

We are pleased to announce that Stefan Rinaldo (age 53) has been appointed to Chief Operational Officer for Alimak Group AB, with effect from 3 May 2016.

The appointment aims to strengthen the management capabilities of Alimak Group, and the main focus of the COO role will be M&A integration, Legal & Contracts function, Information Technology, Compliance and Risk Management, including projects. The function will be instrumental to support Alimak Group´s growth plan.

Stefan has been with Alimak Group since 2007, and he has held the position as the CFO since 2012. He will continue as CFO until new CFO is recruited and well on board in the Group.

About Alimak Group

Alimak is a global market leader and a pioneer in designing, developing, manufacturing, distributing and servicing industrial vertical access solutions. The company provides high quality hoists, elevators and platforms primarily for the industrial and construction sectors. Alimak has a global sales, services and distribution platform across more than 70 countries with strong market positions. The company has a well-established and highly resilient aftersales business and its large global installed base of close to 22,000 units provides unique know-how into its customer´s needs. Alimak was founded in 1948, is headquartered in Stockholm and employ close to 1,200 people across the world. www.Alimakgroup.com

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