ACS Industries, Inc., Lincoln, Rhode Island, has hired Robert Sophie as director of sales-foodservice. Sophie will be expanding foodservice sales nationally in distribution, chain accounts and retail for ACS’ Cleaning Products Division.

He has 20 years' experience as a leader in the foodservice industry. He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida.

"Sanitation and safety are, more than ever, top priorities for foodservice operators," said ACS in an email announcing the hire of Sophie. "Immediate focus will be on the growth of ACS’ Color Coded Program of mops, brooms, squeegees, scouring pads and brushes that help reduce and/or eliminate cross contamination in foodservice establishments."