Monthly Archives: November 2023

Canberra Adds to Sales Team

By |2023-11-29T14:33:27-06:00November 29, 2023|

Canberra Corp. has hired Jonathan Pym as an inside sales specialist in its growing sales team. Pym joins Canberra with more than eight years of sales and management experience in the food service industry. “With the addition of Jonathan to the team, we’re able to increase internal support for our customers and continue to provide ...

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Area Distributors Purchases Hesco

By |2023-11-29T14:33:28-06:00November 29, 2023|

Area Distributors Inc. has purchased its third acquisition of 2021—Chicago-based Hesco Inc. Hesco has been in business since 1929, specializing in the sales of janitorial supplies and equipment, including vacuum parts. Hesco’s inventory and equipment has been relocated to Area Distributors’ headquarters in Quincy, Illinois. It expects the acquisition will lead to the creation of ...

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WorkWave Expands Board With 3 New Appointments

By |2023-11-29T14:33:28-06:00November 29, 2023|

WorkWave® expanded its board of directors from four to seven members with the appointment of industry leaders Sheryl Hoskins, Sejal Pietrzak, and Eric Palmer. Hoskins has nearly two decades of experience leading and growing SaaS businesses in various industries and was most recently the CEO of Upserve, LLC, which was acquired by Lightspeed Commerce in ...

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JAN-PRO Tops Commercial Cleaning Franchise List

By |2023-11-29T14:33:29-06:00November 29, 2023|

JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting has been ranked the No. 1 Commercial Cleaning Franchise in 2022 for 14 straight years by Entrepreneur magazine, according to the company. The publication's rankings are based on a comprehensive review of brands in the franchise arena. About Jan-Pro Established in 1991, Jan-Pro International is a commercial cleaning franchisor with more ...

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Aramark Acquires UK Foodservice Company

By |2023-11-29T14:33:29-06:00November 29, 2023|

Aramark has acquired foodservice company Wilson Vale, an independent caterer operating in the United Kingdom. Wilson Vale will join the Aramark UK business as part of its Northern Europe operations, with a focus on servicing premium business and industry clients as well as independent schools. Wilson Vale will operate as an autonomous brand within Aramark’s ...

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Prepare for Federal Worker Wage Increase With Virtual Seminar

By |2023-11-29T14:33:29-06:00November 29, 2023|

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is offering free virtual seminars this month to provide contracting agencies, contractors, unions, workers, and other stakeholders information on Executive Order 14026, “Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors.”  The Federal Contract Minimum Wage Executive Order: Increases the hourly minimum wage for workers performing work on or ...

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ABM Reveals Increase in 4th Quarter Revenue

By |2023-11-29T14:33:30-06:00November 29, 2023|

ABM reported a fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of US$1.7 billion, a 14.2% year-over-year increase in sales. The company credited the increase to improving business conditions, continued demand for its higher-margin virus protection services, efficient labor management, and strategic mergers and acquisitions. ABM reported a quarterly net income from continuing operations of $34.3 million, or $0.50 per ...

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Ecolab Recognized for Water Sustainability

By |2023-11-29T14:33:31-06:00November 29, 2023|

Ecolab Inc. was included on global nonprofit CDP’s A List for tackling water security. This is the third consecutive year Ecolab has been recognized on the Water A List. Ecolab also earned an A- ranking on CDP’s climate list. “Proactive water management and stewardship are critical to addressing our world’s environmental challenges. Our inclusion on ...

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Aramark Partners With Starr Restaurant Organization

By |2023-11-29T14:33:09-06:00November 29, 2023|

Aramark has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Starr Restaurant Organization (Starr Restaurants). Per the terms of the agreement, Aramark will have exclusive licensing to operate designated Starr Restaurants concepts and brands within multiple lines of its business, while providing national visibility to the independent restaurant group. The two organizations will exchange creative and ...

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Kimberly-Clark Professional Names New President

By |2023-11-29T14:33:10-06:00November 29, 2023|

Kimberly-Clark Professional has appointed Ehab Abou-Oaf president, effective January 1, 2022. Abou-Oaf has been with Kimberly-Clark since 2019 and has served as managing director of the company’s Middle East and Africa business since February 2020. Prior to joining Kimberly-Clark, Abou-Oaf spent 19 years in senior management roles with Mars Inc, including president of Mars Wrigley ...

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