More than 16,000 industry professionals will head to the bayou of New Orleans for ISSA/INTERCLEAN® USA 2004. Attendees will have the opportunity to peruse the newest and best products and services manufacturers have to offer. They’ll also have the chance to hobnob with jan/san peers and participate in myriad educational and training opportunities. This year’s convention touts itself as the “ONE SHOW,” bringing International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) members together from around the world.

This year’s show, which runs from November 16-19, will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, located on the banks of the Mississippi River. Its prime location — within walking distance of the famous French Quarter — will give convention-goers easy access to the excitement of the “Big Easy” after the show closes each day.

Highlights of the show include a keynote speech by former U.S. President George H. W. Bush on Wednesday morning, November 17. Bush will discuss his views on the current economic and political environment, and the need for strong leadership in business.

Another draw for distributors is ISSA’s jam-packed seminar lineup. This year, the Distributor Educational Conference seminars on Tuesday, November 16, will begin at noon, instead of 8 a.m., based on feedback from distributors at last year’s show. The later start time will allow attendees to arrive in New Orleans Tuesday morning if they prefer, saving money on hotel and other travel expenses. ISSA will also bring back its popular Women’s Forum for a third year, with Sara Laschever, co-author of Women Don’t Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.

As in past years, on Wednesday, only distributors will have access to the trade-show floor to meet with exhibitors. Thursday and Friday, the show is open to all members of the cleaning industry, including building service contractors and in-house professionals.

Visit ISSA for more details, or look for Sanitary Maintenance’s ISSA Show Guide in the October issue.

ASSOCIATION NEWS

I.E.H.A. Announces 39th Convention, ISSA Alliance
The International Executive House-keepers Association (I.E.H.A.) has announced that its annual conference and trade show will be held in conjunction with ISSA’s trade show at the Earnest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. I.E.H.A.’s convention will run November 16-20

The theme of this year’s event is “Tools to Educate & Celebrate.” The Doubletree Hotel New Orleans on Canal Street will serve as the association’s event headquarters.

Facility managers and housekeeping managers of all backgrounds are invited to attend.

COMPANY NOTES

Unger Enterprises, Bridgeport, Conn., has partnered with KnowledgeWorx to provide ongoing green-cleaning and healthy-building seminars. Each of the Unger-sponsored seminars will examine a current issue significant to maintaining a healthy environment.

National Independent Sanitary Supply Companies (NISSCO), Dulles, Va., recently announced the addition of Wood Wyant Inc., one of North America’s largest distributors of paper and janitorial supplies, to the buying and marketing group.

Advance, Minneapolis, a manufacturer of floor-care equipment, recently announced two new additions to the company’s CustomerZone™. Web-based ordering and warranty registration are now available to Advance dealers via the Advance CustomerZone™.

Alto, Chesterfield, Mo., a manufacturer of floor-care equipment, will be closing its St. Louis office, which handled Alto’s marketing department, on September 30. The marketing operations have been relocated to Alto’s Springdale, Ark.-based headquarters.

Expanded Technologies, Kenosha, Wis., recently announced that its Slip-on Floor Saver was named the No. 2 “hottest product” of the year by American School & University magazine. The list of Top Ten products was developed according to which products readers requested most frequently.

Technical Concepts, Mundelein Ill., a manufacturer of automated faucets, flushers and soap dispensers, was recently named supplier of the year by AFFLINK, an international distribution group.

Betco Corp., Toledo, Ohio, recently held an event to recognize four individuals who have served the company for more than 25 years: Dan Williamson, manufacturing; Terri Harper, applications manager; Chris Lawless, information technology; and Paul Betz, CEO, were all given awards for their longstanding dedication to Betco.

PLAYERS

Betco Corp., Toledo, Ohio, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment, has announced four new additions to the company’s corporate accounts department: Chad Jumper and Jonathan Rice were named corporate account managers, while Brian Schreiner and Rick Jordan were named corporate account field specialists.

American Formula, Atlanta, a manufacturer of acid-based cleaners and specialty products, recently announced that Scott Bean has been named territory sales manager. Bean will call on distributors in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and the Florida panhandle. He will be based out of his office in Huntsville, Ala.

Dosatron International, Clearwater, Fla., a manufacturer of water-driven, proportional chemical dispensers, recently named Jon Dunham to the position of Midwest regional sales manager. His new territory includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. His office is in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

JohnsonDiversey, Racine, Wis., recently announced that executive vice president and CFO Michael Baily assumed a newly created strategic role within the company as executive vice president of corporate development. Baily now oversees business development, mergers, acquisitions and information technology management, among other responsibilities.

Castle Rock Industries, Englewood, Colo., a manufacturer of floor-care equipment and chemicals, recently announced the resignation of Jim Sherbert as chief executive officer of the company. Castle Rock is the parent company of Windsor Industries, Prochem, TecServ and Graco. Sherbert will remain on the board of directors.

Kimberly-Clark, Dallas, recently named Don Quigley as president of North American customer development. Quigley was formerly vice president of PepsiCo customer development.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 9 Office has selected Mohammad Nilcian to receive its 2004 Environmental Achievement Award in recognition of his work in protecting the environment. Nilcian is a lead-formulation chemist for Carroll Co., Santa Fe Springs, Calif., a manufacturer of cleaning chemicals and products.




POSTED ON: 9/1/2004