James Marko recently accepted an appointment from Thermopatch Corp., Syracuse, NY, to serve as its new sales support manager, according to a news release.

Texas Automation Products, Hutchins, TX, has been manufacturing industrial heat seal machines for more than 60 years. On Thursday, June 17, the company will be featured on the Fox Business Network during a segment titled, “Manufacturing Marvels.” The segment featuring Texas Automation will run between 9:30-9:45 p.m. CDT.

TRSA supplier partner Penn Emblem Co. Inc., Trevose, PA, recently announced a promotion for Alejo Hiram Acosta Celaya to PM art/IJ supervisor. He began his career with Penn Emblem roughly 18 years ago as a PrePro artist and soon after moved into the Ink Jet department, according to a news release.

Penn Emblem Co., Trevose, PA, recently renewed its Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification for the 2020-’21 year, making this the company’s 10-year anniversary with the WBENC, which is “the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs.” The organization strives to not only certify women-owned businesses, but also connect members for business opportunities, according to a news release.

Penn Emblem Co., Trevose, PA, recently partnered with the producers of the documentary ‘Kensington in Crisis’ to deliver masks to the Kensington area of Philadelphia, according to a news release.

TRSA supplier partner Penn Emblem Co., Trevose, PA, recently donated masks to the students, families and faculties at a pair of charter schools in Trenton, NJ, and Philadelphia. Both schools enroll traditionally underserved low-income students, according to a news release.

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.