Perlon Provides Fire Service with Protective Masks

Perlon®-Group CEO, Florian Kisling who has been the voluntary community fire inspector for Münster in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district for many years, hands over the masks to the deputy district fire inspector Matthias Maurer-Hardt.

Perlon®-Group Makes Donation of 2,400 KN 95 Protective Masks

Through its global network, the Perlon®-Group is supporting the procurement measures of the volunteer fire service in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district south of Hesse, Germany, by donating 2,400 KN 95 protective masks. This protective equipment will be put to good use by the volunteer service that covers 23 towns and communities in the area.

John Connell Lewis Jr: Tucel Industries

John Connell Lewis Jr, 84, died on Friday, April 10, 2020, at Mertens House in Woodstock, Vermont. As the founder of Tucel Industries, he was described as one of the most innovative people in the brush industry. He invented a fusion method of brush making and was well known in the industry as he sold his environmentally-friendly brushes to brush companies across the world. He held over 20 patents and changed the way cleaning products were made. He was described as a caring employer and took pride in creating jobs and crafting a positive atmosphere where his employees thrived.

Stainless Steel Products Now Offering Reusable Masks

Ralph Rosenbaum of Stainless Steel Products has joined the fight against Coronavirus by offering reusable non-medical protection masks to employers. Information on the masks and ordering can be found at www.stainlesswires.com/masks. Reusable masks are a cost-effective way for employers to continue operating their business and keep employees safe and aligned with health protocols. Masks can be machine washed and can get over 100 uses by hand washing. The masks are comfortable to wear throughout the duration of the workday.  According to Rosenbaum:

“Stainless Steel Products is committed to assisting in the fight to keep manufacturing employees safe until a COVID-19 vaccine is found and made available to everyone.

ZAHORANSKY Reports Record 2019

2019 is the best year in the company history

Ulrich Zahoransky

The good results confirm the standing of ZAHORANSKY as one of the internationally leading providers of injection molds, machines, automation technology, as well as packaging lines for the brush industry and medical technology: the 140 million euros in sales mark the biggest turnover in the corporate history. The current order situation also presents grounds for optimism: in spite of the challenges companies face as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, ZAHORANSKY logged the highest monthly incoming order volume so far in March 2020, with overall orders of 22 million euros for machines and lines, injection molds, medical technology and automation solutions.

ABMA Reports Passing of Susan O’Connor Erickson

The ABMA website has reported on the death of Susan M. “Sue” (O’Connor) Erickson from Lanoco Specialty Wire Products. She was 48 and passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 10, 2020.

Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and raised in Millbury, Sue was one of two daughters born to loving parents, Thomas and Mary Ellen (Bradley) O’Connor. She was a 1989 graduate of Holy Name High School, from which she went on to attend Springfield College, graduating in 1993 with a degree in Physical Education. Several years later, Sue received her Master’s degree in Business Administration from Clark University.

Brent Hadden Joins Nexstep Commercial Products

Nexstep Commercial Products, Exclusive Licensee of O-Cedar, is pleased to announce that Brent Hadden joined Nexstep in January of this year as our Logistics Supervisor in Paxton, Illinois. Hadden came to our company from Hearthside Food Solutions, a company that packages pet food in Gibson City, Illinois, where he worked as their warehouse supervisor for more than 12 years.

Wooster Brush Names New President

The Wooster Brush Company’s board of directors has elected Ben Maibach to succeed Bill Fagert as the company’s 10th president, effective May 1, 2020. At the same time, Bill Fagert, president since 2010, will become vice chairman of the board of directors.

Since joining Wooster Brush in 2014, Maibach has served as vice president of national accounts, held a seat on the company’s board of directors, and most recently led the team overseeing Wooster’s rebranding efforts. Maibach brings over 20 years of sales and marketing experience to his new role including time as vice president of sales at Waxman Consumer Group as well as multiple sales and marketing roles while at Moen and Newell Rubbermaid.

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