COMPANY NEWS
Atlanta-based SouthEast Link Inc. recently partnered with Georgia Tech and the Cobb County Public Schools to help them improve their green cleaning programs.

The company partnered with Georgia Tech in an initiative that was recognized for its health-conscious and environmentally friendly cleaning program. The school’s building services department won second place in a green cleaning contest sponsored by American School & University magazine, the Green Cleaning Network and the Healthy Schools Campaign.

In competition with dozens of universities, the schools were analyzed on their cleaning program, their green cleaning history, procedures, cleaners, paper products and equipment.

“We are pleased we could contribute meaningful information as well as offer the right products and procedures to satisfy Georgia Tech’s green cleaning endeavor,” said Phillip Consolino, president of SouthEast Link. “Georgia Tech’s building services department should be applauded for adopting janitorial policies that both benefit the environment as well as produce healthier buildings in which to learn, work and live.”

SouthEast Link also implemented a green cleaning program in the Cobb County Public Schools. Cobb County and SouthEast Link hope to make more school system administrators aware of the health benefits of green cleaning solutions over products and practices. Through the establishment of the program, the county helped reduce inventory in the school system.


ASSOCIATION NEWS
The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) Washington D.C., named Douglas M. Troutman director of government affairs. Troutman worked for Underwriters Laboratories Inc.’s (UL) Washington D.C. office, where he was senior manager of legislative affairs. He previously worked as senior manager, government relations, at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) in Arlington, Va. Troutman focused primarily on energy issues during his tenure at UL and NEMA.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington D.C., created a new Web site developed with support and assistance from ISSA, Lincolnwood, Ill., aimed to help employers in the cleaning industry protect the overall safety and health of employees.

The new site, www.issa.com/osha, provides information on potential hazards and information on OSHA standards and links to free resources from OSHA and ISSA.


COMPANY NOTES
Geerpres Inc., Muskegon, Mich., named The J.J. Shearer Co. of Minnetonka, Minn., representative of the year. The J.J. Shearer Co. earned the award for their dedication to Geerpres and its initiatives and sales achievement.

Continental Commercial Products (CCP) St. Louis, has donated parcels fille CCP donated the parcels to 53 soldiers.

Kimberly-Clark Professional, Roswell, Ga., announced a new brand identity to deliver leading-edge health, hygiene and productivity solutions.

Also, its San Antonio manufacturing facility celebrated its 30 year anniversary by donating $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio along with creating a program to help local clubs and teach children the benefits of good hygiene habits.

Miami-based DadePaper Co. has relocated its Atlanta branch to Austell, Ga. The new location has 125,000 square feet of warehouse and office space, almost doubling inventory capacity.

Unisource Worldwide Inc., Los Angeles, will consolidate its Los Angeles Facility Supplies and Packaging operations, running both as one out of its La Palma, Calif. facility.


PLAYERS
All Florida Paper Inc., Medley, Fla., named Ricky Stambury Sr. vice president of sales and marketing.

Carl Bleakney was named southern regional sales manager of EcoStar, Carlisle, Penn. Bleakney will oversee sales for the entire southern region, covering territory between Maryland and Florida.

Nichols, Muskegon, Mich., named Kevin Rahrig COO. Rahrig will be responsible for all the daily operations of Nichols. Rahrig has been with the company since 1985, most recently as executive vice president of finance and operations.

John Skidmore was named southeast regional sales manager of national accounts of von Drehle Corp., Hickory, N.C. Skidmore will be focusing his efforts on supporting von Drehle’s national accounts in Florida, eastern Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

Fiberweb, Old Hickory, Tenn., promoted Rick Bruno to vice president of filtration, Fiberweb Americas. Bruno will be responsible for all Reemay and AQF business globally in addition to his current role managing the Fiberweb filtration business in the Americas.

Dri-Eaz Products Inc., Burlington, Wash., hired Mike Suszek as the business development manager and Phil McConnell as national account manager.

Sean Sweeney was named senior market development manager for Ansell, Red Bank, N.J.




POSTED ON: 1/1/2008