Dow Chemical Co. has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.70 per share. The dividend―$2.80 annualized with a yield 5.07%―is payable September 9 to Dow shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31. This marks the 444th consecutive dividend paid by Dow or its affiliates since 1912. About Dow Dow Chemical Co. is a global science- …
AFFLINK has appointed Dana Duckworth vice president of supply chain solutions. Prior to joining AFFLINK, Duckworth served as head gymnastics coach for The University of Alabama. She also worked as vice president of business solutions for MCM Technology and sits on the board of directors for the Tuscaloosa Safe Center. In her new position with AFFLINK, …
Aramark has reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of US$4.12 billion, an increase of 38% year-over-year. For the quarter, Aramark reported an operating income of $148 million, an increase of 99% compared to the prior year. Aramark’s largest segment, North America food and support services, reported sales of $2.48 billion, a 50% improvement over the same time last year, while the …
Medline Industries Inc. has opened a US$120 million distribution center in Montgomery, New York. The new 1.3 million-square-foot facility will handle the distribution of thousands of individual products and devices to health care providers. Medline anticipates $1 billion in annual orders will be handled from the Montgomery facility. The property—certified by U.S. Green Building Council Leadership …
Tennant Co. has reported fiscal-second-quarter sales of US$280.2 million, a rise of 4.4% on an organic basis from the previous year. The company posted a net income of $16.6 million ($0.90 per share), up from $9.8 million ($0.53 per share) a year earlier. Sales in the company’s Americas division climbed 6.7% compared to the previous year, while …
As monkeypox cases continue to mount due to the rising outbreak, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical for keeping cleaning professionals safe. In this ISSA Cleaning Industry Alert, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, senior director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, delivers clear information on how to ensure the …
Ecolab Inc. has appointed Gregory Lukasik senior vice president and market head for Southeast Asia. Lukasik joins Ecolab after spending more than 20 years with Lafarge and later with Boral, USG, and Knauf following several mergers and acquisitions. For the past 12 years, he’s served in leadership roles across the company’s divisions in Asia. A native …
Eric Zittle has been named the 2021 Vendor Representative of the Year by Capital Sanitary Supply Co. Inc. Zittle, a regional manager with Spartan Chemical Co. Inc., was chosen via a voting process by Capital Sanitary’s management and sales team. According to a press release, the award recipient is selected based on components such as …
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The state of emergency declared by cities and states and across the globe is bringing questions and concerns regarding monkeypox. In this special episode of BioTalk, a GBACtv production, learn from Patricia Olinger, the executive director of GBAC, along with Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, the senior director of GBAC, what you need to know as a …
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La propiedad insignia de Hyatt Hotels Corporation en la Ciudad de México mantiene su compromiso con la acreditación del Consejo Global para la Asesoría de Bioriesgos, GBAC STAR, que respalda sus procesos de limpieza, desinfección y prevención de infecciones en la industria de la hospitalidad. En Hyatt Regency Mexico City una de las prioridades es …