Milliken Names New Textile Business President

08/29/2024

Milliken & Co., Spartanburg, SC, recently announced that Allen Jacoby was promoted to EVP and president of its textile business, assuming full operational responsibility for the company’s textile product portfolio. Jacoby has served as the company’s chief strategy officer and SVP of corporate development and innovation since 2021.

EMI: ‘Hungry, Humble and Smart’ Students Earn Honors

08/16/2024

TRSA’s Executive Management Institute (EMI) held its 59th annual commencement on Aug. 15 for 26 graduates of this four-year educational program. The event drew nearly 170 students from all four classes, plus faculty, staff and guests to a conference center near the University of Maryland.

Vestis Adds New COO and SVP of Sales to Staff

07/26/2024

Vestis Corp., Atlanta, recently announced the addition of Bill Seward as the company’s COO, effective Sept. 1; and Peter Rego as senior vice president of sales, effective immediately. Reporting directly to CEO Kim Scott, both Seward and Rego will assume responsibility for key aspects of the company’s strategic plan to achieve high-quality growth, efficient operations, disciplined capital allocation and a performance-driven culture.

Justice Joins Beck’s Classic Staff

07/19/2024

Beck’s Classic Manufacturing, Brentwood, NY, recently announced that Mike Justice has joined its team. Justice will serve as the company’s senior executive of laundry sales, according to a news release.

Hervás Named the New President of Girbau

06/28/2024

Girbau, Vic, Spain, recently appointed Diego Hervás as its new president. In this role, Hervás will support Girbau’s planned growth, contributing his strategic vision and results-oriented approach, in line with the company’s values and legacy, according to a news release.

Hart to Receive the Maglin-Biggie Lifetime Achievement Award

06/14/2024

TRSA recently announced that Phil Hart, the president and CEO of Kannegiesser ETECH, Minneapolis, has been honored with the 2024 Maglin-Biggie Supplier Partner Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is a testament to Hart’s exceptional leadership, his significant contributions to the linen, uniform and facility services industry, and his steadfast dedication to excellence.

JENSEN Announces CFO Succession Plans

06/07/2024

Markus Schalch, JENSEN-GROUP’s CFO, has decided to retire from his current position early next year. As a result of Schalch’s retirement, JENSEN’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of Doga Cagdas as the company’s new CFO, effective Oct. 1, according to a news release.

Mitchell Returns to Colmac

05/31/2024

Colmac Industries Inc., Colville, WA, recently announced the addition of Jeff Mitchell to the company’s inside sales team. Mitchell’s responsibility will be to assist Colmac’s dealers and distributors in identifying the proper equipment for their customers, and offering suggestions on how to optimize their operations. 

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