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kathy bowry
Pellerin Milnor promotes Rick Kelly to EVP and COO
Pellerin Milnor Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick Kelly to executive vice president (EVP) and chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately. Kelly began his career with Milnor in 1988 and has served as vice president of sales and marketing since 2002.
Jean Marie Barbier strengthens Maxi-Press presence in France
FRANCE/INTERNATIONAL
Maxi-Press has announced the addition of Jean-Marie Barbier to the team. Barbier will now be looking after our customers and business partners in France together with Michel Chaize.
CLMTexfinity expands in Spain and the UK
INTERNATIONAL/UK
CLMTexfinity, a leading provider of advanced industrial laundry solutions, has announced the establishment of a dedicated division in Spain, CLMTexfinity España. This strategic move is designed to underscore the company’s commitment to providing tailored solutions and exceptional support to the Spanish market. The new division will be led by Sergio Revert as the head of CLMTexfinity España. Revert has been an instrumental partner in the company’s growth within the Spanish market, contributing years of expertise and deep market insight. With over 15 years of experience in industrial laundry machinery and a proven track record of success.
Five stars for Lavatec at The Broadmoor
USA
Lavatec has upgraded the laundry equipment at The Broadmoor resort in Colorado, with better and more sustainable solutions. US News & World Report ranked The Broadmoor as the nation’s 10th best resort property. Earlier this year,Forbes Travel Guide renewed its five-star rating for the 64th consecutive year, the longest active streak for any hotel worldwide.
Seddon appointed supply chain manager at Richard Haworth
UK
Richard Haworth, a leading supplier of premium textiles to the hospitality sector and part of the Ruia Group, has announced the appointment of Mark Seddon as supply chain manager. Seddon brings over three decades of experience in the textile industry, with a distinguished career that spans procurement, product development, and supply chain management.
Vision Linens and FTCT partner to support disadvantaged children
UK
This winter, Vision Linens and the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) are joining forces to keep disadvantaged children warm, by donating cosy bedding packages to families in need. As families across the UK continue to face high living costs, ensuring children have warm bedding is more crucial than ever. A recent survey by FTCT among families who received its grants revealed 44% of parents do not have proper bedding to keep their children warm this winter.
CLMTexfinity marks growth with a major French project
INTERNATIONAL
CLMTexfinity has performed an important role in expanding Blanchisserie de Paris by providing the machinery for its new facility. This project demonstrates our capability to manage complex and large-scale projects with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer service.
TRSA announces laundry and linen industry ‘Laundry Hill Day’
The association for textile rental business across North America, TRSA, has joined with other organisations representing the majority of linen, uniform and facility services companies across North America to present the inaugural Laundry Hill Day scheduled for 6 February 2025 in Washington, DC. The ‘Hill’ in common US parlance refers to Capitol Hill, Washington DC, home of the United States Congress.
Kannegiesser Group appoints Malzer as CFO
INTERNATIONAL
Herbert Kannegiesser has announced the appointment of Thorsten Malzer as CFO for the Kannegiesser Group. In this context, Malzer becomes part of the Group’s management board.
OCA convenes key stakeholders to scale organic cotton in India
The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) is hosting its Stakeholder Event India 2024: Scaling Organic Cotton in India over 27-28 November in New Delhi. Bringing together farmers, brands, suppliers, manufacturers and public sector representatives, the event aims to foster collaboration and accelerate sustainable growth across the organic cotton value chain. It highlights India’s global leadership in organic cotton production and OCA’s support for the country’s farming communities.