TRSA recently kicked off a three-part webinar series on “Workwear and Facility Services.” The first presentation featured Michael Dodge, an independent process consultant; and Dave Graham, senior consultant for Performance Matters. Their online discussion offered a range of ideas for improving stockroom organization, along with guidelines for managing laundry operations.

Earlier this year, Penn Emblem Co. Inc., Trevose, PA, collected gently used towels, sheets and other garments to donate to local crafters to aid wildlife organizations following Australia’s bush fires. After the overwhelming response Australian wildlife organizations received from generous crafters worldwide, they halted production and shipments. Rather than letting these supplies sit idle, local partner crafters started using the donated material from Penn Emblem to create face masks for healthcare workers amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to a news release.

After 31 years and various sales positions within the organization, Thermopatch, Syracuse, NY, announced that its VP of Sales & Marketing Bob Fudge retired on March 27.

Thermopatch, Syracuse, NY, recently announced the appointment of Mitch Eaton to the controller position at the company.

Penn Emblem, Trevose, PA, recently announced that it partnered with Movember® to raise money and awareness for men’s health issues, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention, according to a news release.

Penn Emblem Co. Inc., Trevose, PA, recently announced that the company promoted Tyler Joseph to digital marketing manager, a brand-new position at the company. In this role, Joseph will develop and manage a wide variety of internal/external digital marketing and communication strategies for the company to drive growth and promote the Penn brand of products and services by using the latest technologies and social media tools, according to a news release.

TRSA associate member Penn Emblem Co. recently provided families at its manufacturing facility in Santa Ana, Sonora, Mexico, with backpacks filled with school supplies for the 2019 school year. The company donated just under 100 backpacks to staff members and their children, according to a news release.

Thermopatch, Syracuse, NY, recently announced the promotion of John Paleczny to manager of sales & marketing. In this role, Paleczny will have the primary responsibility for marketing Thermopatch’s products and services to include advertising, trade shows, product promotions, as well as managing the field sales team, according to a news release.

Cintas Corp., a company best known for its industrial uniform rental programs, is increasingly active in the hospitality-garment space – enough so that the Mason, OH-based company recently received four Image of the Year Awards® for its work in designing and producing workwear for hotel, casino and resort staff members, according to a news release. The Superior Group of Companies, Seminole, FL, also scored well at the NAUMD program, winning three awards.