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Betco Corporation Sets Sights on Expansion via Acquisition

by Katie Lee September 17, 2021

Bowling Green, Ohio — Family-owned specialty chemical and equipment manufacturer Betco® Corporation is actively seeking opportunities to diversify and acquire culturally aligned businesses. As a part of its growth strategy, its core objective will help it expand its existing products and capabilities, as well as integrate best practices from all companies to support continuous process improvement. In pursuit of entities with potential sale aspirations, Betco has enlisted the help of Pursant, an Illinois-based investment banking firm that provides buy-side and sell-side advisory, certified business valuation, business optimization, and talent support …

September 17, 2021

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BrandPoint Makes Inc. 5000 List and Grows Revenue 210% During Unprecedented Year

by Katie Lee September 3, 2021

Trooper, Pa. — BrandPoint Services, a leading provider of facility services to multi-site commercial clients across North America, has been included in the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies for the second consecutive year. This achievement comes only a couple months after it was named a Top Workplace by the Philadelphia Inquirer, in April 2021. BrandPoint ranked 2,090 out of the top 5,000 independent businesses in America over the last 12 months, with a revenue growth rate of 210%. “Building one of the fastest-growing companies in America …

September 3, 2021

energy management HVAC/R Industry Voices lighting vendors

Active Airflow

by Katie Lee September 2, 2021

— By Del Williams — How UVC light inactivates viruses and other airborne pathogens, thus improving indoor safety. With commercial facilities taking precautions against viruses as never before, an effective new tool in their arsenal is a new type of “germicidal” LED fixture. This specialized, enclosed LED fixture draws in air and irradiates it with ultraviolet light (UV), significantly improving indoor safety by providing continuous disinfection of airborne viruses as well as bacteria and germs. While traditional UV fixtures have been used for many years to clean surfaces, …

September 2, 2021

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MaintenX International Emphasizes HVAC Maintenance as U.S. Experiences Record Heat

by Katie Lee September 2, 2021

Tampa, Fla. — As record high temperatures sweep the United States, HVAC systems are being pushed to their limits in more places than ever before. If you live in a part of the country accustomed to more moderate summers, scorching temperatures and the stress of heavier-than-normal use can cause cooling systems to break down. The Pacific Northwest and Mountain West have experienced unprecedented temperatures, with highs in Portland, Ore., reaching a record 116 degrees in August. Heat advisories and even excessive heat warnings are also in effect across the South …

September 2, 2021

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U.S. Pave Expands Services to Austin, Texas

by Katie Lee August 27, 2021

Austin, Texas — The newest addition to U.S. Pave’s network is in Austin, Texas, providing area businesses with commercial asphalt and paving services. U.S. paves offers asphalt installation and repairs, parking lot repair and striping, seal coating and sidewalk repair. The professional team has access to a nationally reaching supply network, ensuring that customers get the best quality every time. The goal of the U.S. Pave network is to bring together the best paving contractors in the country and offer those looking for paving services a one-stop-shop for local and …

August 27, 2021

Industry Voices jan/san vendors

Commercial Cleaning Post-COVID

by Katie Lee August 26, 2021

— By Adam Povlitz — Best practices and applying lessons learned during COVID-19 to commercial cleaning. For a time, the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in an era of remorseless uncertainty, and every industry across the nation grappled with how to address the pandemic safely while making every effort to keep businesses afloat. This is especially true for retail and restaurants in our cities and neighborhoods. In the early days of the pandemic, closures caused widespread damage to our favorite shopping and dining spots. For retail outfits, operations shifted and relied …

August 26, 2021

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Kaivac Hires New Vice President of Marketing

by Katie Lee August 20, 2021

Hamilton, Ohio — Kaivac, developers of the No-Touch Cleaning® system and other smart cleaning machines, has appointed Keith Hartman to be the company’s vice president of marketing. He will be replacing long-time vice president of marketing, Tom Morrison, who is retiring at the end of this year. Hartman has a long history in the professional facility services industry, having spent 21 years working for Cintas. His many roles at Cintas included director of sales and operations, director of training and development, and senior marketing manager. “We are lucky to have …

August 20, 2021

Industry Voices kitchen exhaust/grease control roofing vendors

Slippery Slope

by Katie Lee August 19, 2021

— By Marian Nolletti — The dangers of rooftop grease. Any type of grease from animal fats or vegetable fats on a rooftop can reduce the roof system’s resistance to UV rays and heat. Plus, it can cause premature deterioration of your roof, as well as increase the risk of fires and slips and falls. If all of that isn’t bad enough, it can also void most roof warranties and violate environmental regulations. Grease will destroy any roof system if left sitting on it. Common defects from it include …

August 19, 2021

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Paytronix Order & Delivery Powers KC Hopps to Open Takeout-Only Sites

by Katie Lee August 13, 2021

Newton, Mass. — Paytronix Systems, Inc., an advanced digital guest experience platform, has partnered with Kansas City restaurant management group KC Hopps to leverage its Paytronix Order & Delivery to open two takeout-only establishments bearing the name Stroud’s Express. The new restaurants are located in Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Mission, Kan. When COVID-19 restrictions shut down indoor dining rooms, KC Hopps took advantage of Paytronix Order & Delivery to start a new brand, Stroud’s Express. An offshoot of the original Stroud’s, a Kansas City institution since 1933, the Express locations …

August 13, 2021

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Wendy’s and REEF to Develop 700 Delivery Kitchens by 2025

by Katie Lee August 12, 2021

Dublin, Ohio and Miami — The Wendy’s Company and REEF, the largest operator of mobility, logistics hubs and kitchens, have formed a new development commitment to open and operate 700 delivery kitchens over the next 5 years across the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. The commitment builds upon the successful test of eight delivery kitchens in Canada beginning in late 2020. Through this commitment, REEF will become the first Wendy’s® franchisee in the United Kingdom. Wendy’s and REEF expect to open approximately 50 delivery kitchens in 2021, with the …

August 12, 2021

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