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Duro-Last Roofing Promotes 2 Key Leaders

by Katie Lee

Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last, a member of Holcim Building Envelope, has promoted Molly Gehrls to director of national accounts and Troy Jenison to director of sales, western district. “Molly and Troy have spent many years building strong relationships within the roofing industry and are invaluable assets to Duro-Last’s continued growth,” says Jason Dark, Duro-Last’s vice president of sales. “Molly has been a leader in our National Accounts department for a long time and she has made it her passion to ensure the team continues to thrive. “Troy has an unwavering commitment …

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Presto Names Chief Revenue Officer as President Departs

by Katie Lee

San Carlos, Calif. — Presto Automation Inc., an enterprise-grade AI and automation solutions provider to some of the nation’s largest restaurant brands, has promoted Justin Foster to chief revenue officer. In addition, after nearly 3 years at Presto serving as both president and chief revenue officer, Dan Mosher is leaving the company. Foster brings 15 years of experience leading go-to-market efforts at emerging high-growth technology companies. As chief revenue officer, he will be responsible for all facets of the company’s revenue generation, including growing Presto’s footprint in the emerging voice …

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Sonny’s BBQ Implements Customer Experience Technology from Flybuy and Koala

by Katie Lee

Orlando, Fla. — Sonny’s BBQ has launched Flybuy and Koala technology across all of its locations to help improve the guest’s off-premise experience. The move marks another important milestone in the brand’s evolution, on top of last year’s decision to optimize its restaurant prototype and invest in new technology to accommodate for changing customer preferences. “Since our founding, we have remained committed to providing the highest quality of customer service for our guests,” says Billy Brewer, COO of Sonny’s BBQ. “The implementation of Flybuy and Koala technology allows us to …

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Parts Town Technicians Receive Scholarship Awards at CFESA Annual Conference

by Katie Lee

Addison, Ill. — Parts Town, the technology innovator and market-leading distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) foodservice, residential appliance and HVAC equipment repair parts, recently named the recipients of the Technician Scholarship Awards at this year’s CFESA Annual Conference. Parts Town has earmarked $22,500 in scholarships and cash prizes to support individuals in the technician community. In 2023, Parts Town has already awarded scholarships to technicians from A+ Commercial Gaskets of Minneapolis, JK Services, A+ Commercial Kitchen Repair and Windy City Equipment Service during their respective region conferences. “We are …

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Superior Group of Companies Names New Chief Information Officer

by Katie Lee

St. Petersburg, Fla. — Superior Group of Companies, Inc. has appointed Soo-Jin Behrstock as the company’s chief information officer (CIO). The appointment was effective Oct. 9, 2023. Behrstock will report to SGC’s chief strategy officer, Phil Koosed. Behrstock, with more than 25 years of broad technology and information systems experience in both business-to-business and e-commerce industries, has an impressive record of strategic thought leadership and transformational implementations. Most recently, she was the chief information officer at King’s Hawaiian, a 70-year-old internationally-renowned bakery. Prior to that, Behrstock served as chief information …

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Play It Safe

by Katie Lee

— By Brice Bledsoe — “Do I really need this inspection?” The answer is almost always “yes!” In all my years working in fire and life safety (FLS), the most common question I receive from building owners/managers is, “Do I really need to get this inspection performed?” And regardless of facility or system type, almost every time the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Fire inspection codes are in place for a reason and have been developed over the last 120+ years as a result of reviewing accidents, close calls and …

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Integrated Facilities Management Pioneer NEST Releases Inaugural Social Responsibility Report

by Katie Lee

Philadelphia — NEST, a pioneer of integrated facilities management, has released its inaugural Social Responsibility Report, highlighting the company’s environmental stewardship, social programming, diversity, equity, inclusion and ethics. The report revealed new impactful programs, including “Trees for ISPs,” where NEST plants a tree for select work completed through its network of 26,000 Independent Service Providers (ISPs). “We recognize that our work at NEST impacts thousands of companies, employees and the environment,” says Rob Almond, CEO of NEST. “We believe that true success means making a positive impact through every facet …

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Runit Systems Introduces Next-Level Features in its POS for Specialty Retailers

by Katie Lee

New York City — Runit Systems, a leading provider of innovative retail management systems, has released Sellit 6.0, its newest POS module, which includes features designed to revolutionize the retail experience. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, these features reinforce Runit’s commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions for the apparel, footwear, sporting goods and luxury retail sectors. The new module ensures uninterrupted sales operations even during internet outages. This safeguard empowers retailers to maintain seamless operations, granting access to critical functions like inventory management, customer receipt histories …

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Vestar and ASU Partner to Launch First-Ever ‘Cool Pavement Project’ at a Commercial Shopping Center

by Katie Lee

Phoenix — Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, has joined forces with Arizona State University’s (ASU) Southwest Integrated Field Laboratory (SW-IFL) to launch the first-ever ‘Cool Pavement Project’ at a commercial retail center. The partnership comes on the heels of this summer’s record-breaking heat and aims to help mitigate elevated temperatures in communities dense with impervious and solar-absorbing materials — known as the ‘Urban Heat Island Effect.’ As stewards of the communities it serves in, Vestar is invested in …

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The Power of Paint

by Katie Lee

— By Sean Gillespie — 5 important reasons you should repaint your commercial building. When it comes to building a solid, consistent image, many owners overlook the power of paint. A good paint job can have a direct impact on your marketing efforts by creating a sophisticated look and feel that makes your business more inviting to potential clients. There are lots of reasons that painting your commercial building is beneficial, so let’s dive into the details. First Impressions Matter A person’s first impression of something is influenced by surface …

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