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Tennessee Cleaning Contractor Fined for Using Child Labor

By |2024-05-07T21:04:16-05:00May 7, 2024|

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has entered into a consent order and judgment against Fayette Janitorial Service LLC (operating as Fayette Industrial). According to the judgement, which was approved by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, calls for the Tennessee-based company to pay US$649,304 in civil money penalties and hire a ...

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What the FTC Ban on Non-Compete Clauses Could Mean For You

By |2024-07-02T04:13:38-05:00May 7, 2024|

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Scott Tackett, a business development advisor with Violand Management Associates  shares his thoughts,

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Imperial Dade Acquires Illinois Distributor

By |2024-05-06T19:58:59-05:00May 6, 2024|

Imperial Dade has purchased Decatur, Illinois-based R.D. McMillen Inc. (RDM) for an undisclosed sum in a private financial transaction. Owned and operated by Shannon McMillen-Binder, RDM distributes facility management supplies, janitorial equipment, and personal care products throughout Illinois. The purchase further expands Imperial Dade’s presence in the Midwest and marks the 85th acquisition by Imperial Dade under its current ...

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Sodexo Recruited by University of Cincinnati

By |2024-05-06T19:57:50-05:00May 6, 2024|

Sodexo’s hospitality and events division, Sodexo Live!, has been awarded a multi-year contract with the University of Cincinnati. The deal calls for Sodexo to manage premium fan hospitality at three Cincinnati Bearcats home venues— Nippert Stadium, Fifth Third Arena, and UC Baseball Stadium. Sodexo will also offer similar services at the school’s indoor practice facility and ...

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Tennant Increases 1st-Quarter Sales

By |2024-05-06T19:56:00-05:00May 6, 2024|

Tennant Co. has reported fiscal first-quarter net sales of US$311 million, an increase of 1.7% compared to consolidated net sales of $305.8 million in the first quarter of 2023. The company posted a net income of $28.4 million ($1.49 per share), a 16.9% increase from $24.3 million ($1.30 per share) a year earlier. Sales in the company’s ...

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GOJO Halts Operations in Europe

By |2024-05-06T19:54:47-05:00May 6, 2024|

GOJO Industries has announced plans to cease operations in Europe. According to a statement on the company’s website, GOJO’s European division “has struggled financially for over a decade, requiring significant, ongoing support from the U.S. throughout that time.” The statement goes on to say that although GOJO has explored numerous options to retain or divest its ...

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Betco Promotes Four Sales Executives

By |2024-05-06T19:53:17-05:00May 6, 2024|

Betco® Corp. has added to the company’s sales leadership team with the recent promotions of four executives. Dave DeBlanc has been promoted to vice president of sales for Betco’s West division while Brian Schuster has been named vice president of sales for the company’s East division. In addition, Rob Howard has been elevated to vice president of national ...

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3M Expands Nebraska Facility

By |2024-05-03T20:09:54-05:00May 3, 2024|

3M has announced a US$67 million investment in the company’s Valley, Nebraska, production facility. The expansion project will add 90,000 square feet to the Valley plant, which produces hearing protection products, reusable respirators, and other personal protective equipment (PPE). The investment includes new production lines, equipment, and a warehouse, and is expected to create about 40 new jobs. “3M has been ...

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Brain Corp Names Reinhart COO

By |2024-05-03T20:08:59-05:00May 3, 2024|

Brain Corp has promoted Brian Reinhart to chief operating officer (COO). Reinhart has been with Brain Corp since 2018 when he joined the company from Alliance Industries Inc., where he served as general counsel and vice president. He has worked in a variety of leadership roles during his tenure with Brain Corp, most recently as ...

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Aramark Volunteers Participate in Annual Day of Service

By |2024-05-03T20:08:28-05:00May 3, 2024|

More than 4,000 Aramark employees volunteered to participate in the company’s annual day of service, Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day), which took place May 2. The annual ABC Day included nearly 110 community service projects in 13 countries worldwide. Project included skill development workshops, playground improvements, nutritional education, and tree planting. Since its inception in 2014, ...

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