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Tennant Updates Senior Leadership Team

By |2024-05-07T21:08:19-05:00May 7, 2024|

Tennant Co. recently updated the company’s senior leadership team with the appointments of two executives. Barb Balinski has been named senior vice president and chief transformation officer. She has been with Tennant since 2018 and has served as chief innovation and technology officer (CI&TO) since 2021, leading the company’s research and development, marketing, and IT functions. ...

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OCS Appoints AI Director

By |2024-05-07T21:05:14-05:00May 7, 2024|

OCS Group Ltd. has appointed David De Santiago director of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services. Santiago has more than 17 years of experience in the technology industry. He joins OCS from British American Tobacco (BAT), where he served as global head of digital innovation and transformation. In his new role with OCS, Santiago will ...

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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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