Industry Veteran Martin Pharis Joins Foltex

Foltex USA, Irmo, SC, recently announced the hiring of longtime industry manager Martin Pharis as vice president of sales for the company, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of finishing equipment.

“Foltex USA has added a new member to their senior leadership team,” said Arnaud Henrard, president of Foltex USA. “Martin Pharis assumed his new role in early April. His extensive industry experience includes more than 37 years of management in all aspects of commercial laundry and will serve him well in his new position.”

Pharis previously served as a project management consultant for Western State Design. The release noted that he is now at work with contract negotiations and strategic-planning efforts. “Martin’s exceptional leadership history, coupled with his desire to serve the customer, are exactly what made him the perfect fit,” Henrard said. “Foltex USA looks forward to the continued growth and expertise that Martin will bring to the team.”