Tim Crimmins has been appointed as LAVATEC’s new Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast United States and Caribbean islands. Based in Orlando, he reports to Jim Shaw, LAVATEC’s Vice President and National Accounts Sales Manager. Crimmins has over 30 years of operations management and sales experience in the laundry industry. He grew up in …
By Bob Wolff Last week we heard how Bates Troy Healthcare Linen met adversity with LAVATEC equipment. This week we’ll look at the long-standing history between the two companies. Go here for Part One A long and Beneficial Relationship – Part 2 Brian Kradjian, Bates Troy president recalled what led to his company’s relationship with …
By Bob Wolff As a family-owned company in business for more than 80 years, Bates Troy Healthcare Linen has experienced its share of highs and lows. Leadership has answered challenging economies and changing environments by being innovative, resilient, and resourceful. Today, they are a trusted name and well-respected business in their community. Brian Kradjian, company …
Last week we learned that The Broadmoor Hotel’s Anthony Cruz, laundry manager and John Fish, chief facilities maintenance mechanic were looking to update the resort’s OPL facility which processes approximately 4.7 million pounds yearly. The luxury resort sought increased production and sustainable solutions that would allow them to maintain the impeccable quality expected of a …
By Bob Wolff — When looking at tourism business statistics in the United States, California, Florida and New York usually are at the top for attracting the most visitors in any given year. Places like Chicago and Washington D.C. also rank high, as do destinations in warm weather states such as Arizona and Texas, …
‘German engineering’ became a popular catchphrase in North American advertising lore, Coburger Handtuch & Matten Service was planning a future with it in mind. The family owned and operated business in central Germany will soon mark its 70th anniversary in October. And as a key regional service provider of towel dispensers, mops and dirt trapping …
Lisa Thrasher has joined the LAVATEC team as the Parts & Client Services Coordinator. Based in Austin, Texas, she works with members of the company’s parts department to streamline processes and update technology. She reports to company president Mark Thrasher. Lisa has worked for a financial services firm and a marketing company since graduating …
Kim Thrasher is the new Sales and Marketing Coordinator at LAVATEC. Responsible for managing research and assisting the regional sales team with equipment related inquiries and price quotes, she reports directly to company President Mark Thrasher. Kim Thrasher has accumulated five years of sales and marketing experience working for two marketing agencies in Connecticut and …
Five years after leaving the laundry industry to develop and sharpen his sales skills, Patrick Cox is back as a Regional Sales Manager for LAVATEC. Responsible for the southeast region of the United States, he is based in the New Orleans area and reports to company President Mark Thrasher. Cox has 10 years of sales …
Michael McGruder is the new Project Manager at LAVATEC. Based in Cincinnati, he has over 30 years of design, manufacturing, project engineering and project management experience. He is responsible for project planning and equipment installation and reports to Eric Mueller, LAVATEC’s Vice President of Engineering, according to a news release. McGruder began his career as …