REED Manufacturing Adds Finnel to its Team

REED Manufacturing, Tupelo, MS, recently named Mike Finnel as the company’s director of protective apparel. In this new role, Finnel is working directly with REED’s supply chain to develop new and innovative products for the uniform rental industry.

“We created this role for Mike because he is a technical expert in the protective apparel space,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing Charlie Fisher. “His commitment to learning the regulations and staying up-to-date with ever-evolving standards make him a valuable asset to REED and to the customers that REED supports.”

Throughout Finnel’s career, he has worked with key safety professionals in a variety of industries that focus on protecting employees from electrical arc flash, flash fire and molten metal hazards.

“Mike’s passion for providing the best PPE solution that provides comfort, durability and, most importantly, the proper level of protection is what makes him the perfect fit for this role,” Fisher said. “Mike is someone who will continue to push back against the status quo and work with the supply chain to create more innovative and fashion-forward protective apparel.”

Finnel joined REED Manufacturing after spending more than two decades as an operator in the commercial laundry industry.

“REED FR has been around for a long time and has built a great reputation, Mike is the perfect person to take this brand to the next level!” Fisher said.