In fond remembrance, we celebrate the life of Edward Jackson, the visionary founder of Edward Jackson (Engineer) Ltd, who passed away in March. The son of a model engineer, Edward had an innate creativity and imagination that led to several early inventions, including a ‘pilfer-proof’ picture mounting for hotels and a self-extinguishing litter bin, which even resulted in a brief television appearance.
Borghi USA, Inc., proudly announces the addition of Rob Wilson to its team as the new Field Service Technician. In his capacity, Wilson will play a crucial role in supporting customers by providing expertise in troubleshooting, machine repairs, installation, and training, both onsite and remotely. Additionally, he will collaborate closely with Borghi – Italy engineering team, contributing to the development of new equipment.
The ABMA has reported on the death of Joe Kelly who passed in the early morning of February 7, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones at his home in Sterling, Massachusetts. According to the obituary posted in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Kelly was born in 1945 in Philadelphia to Joseph and Alice Kelly, he and his six siblings moved frequently throughout their childhood, eventually settling in central Massachusetts. Kelly graduated from Amherst College in 1967 and he took great pride and pleasure in his time there, during which he studied English literature, played baseball, and developed many lifelong friendships. He remained a steadfast supporter and contributor to the college for decades, organizing many of his class’s annual reunions.
In January, Keystone Plastics announced Terry Parsons as the company’s new sales/business development executive. In his role, Parsons will focus on managing business relationships, driving sales growth and building and maintaining distribution programs. His responsibilities involve providing client support, developing new product and business opportunities, and actively participating in marketing and events to promote the KPI brand.
The Tranzonic Companies, a respected manufacturer of personal care and protection, contamination control, and cleaning products, has named Joe Vitale to the newly created role of chief corporate development officer. Vitale will provide strategic direction and leadership as the business expands through acquisitions, investments, and partnerships, and will collaborate with executive leadership on company strategy.
M&A is central to the growth strategy of Tranzonic, which has increased sales five-fold in the past decade via acquisitions of diverse companies including Monarch Brands, Acute Care, Adenna, Chemcor, NILodor, Innocore, High-Tech Conversions, and others. Each investment has strengthened Tranzonic’s position as a leader in helping businesses protect, clean, and care for shared spaces where we work, stay, and gather — businesses across manufacturing, food service, healthcare, retail, transportation, hospitality, and other target industries.
Atlas Graham Furgale Ltd. (AGF) has announced a leadership transition with the departure of Ryan Proulx on November 24, 2023. Jim Graham, who was the former President and CEO at AGF from June 2005 until his retirement in December 2015, has taken over as the new President and CEO after the departure of Proulx.
According to the announcement, Graham brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of AGF’s values and heritage. His proven leadership and commitment to excellence position him well to guide AGF into its next phase of growth.
Nexstep Commercial Products, Exclusive Licensee of O-Cedar, is thrilled to introduce two exceptional new team members who have recently joined our family. With diverse backgrounds and unique experiences, they bring fresh perspectives and expertise that will undoubtedly contribute to our continued success.
On January 1, 2024, Sebastian Rosito will return to Koelnmesse to take over as Senior Vice President in Cologne, Germany, with responsibility for the International Hardware Fair, Asia-Pacific Sourcing, spoga+gafa, spoga horse and h+h cologne. He will also manage the relevant outbound events in the division portfolio as part of his global portfolio responsibility. He is taking over from Markus Oster, who has been temporarily managing the business unit in addition to his regular role.
