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School is in session. Apollo Safety announces college/university division

John V. Carvalho, President & CEO, Apollo Safety
John V. Carvalho, President & CEO, Apollo Safety

FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS…

Apollo Safety, Inc. a veteran-owned, Fall River, Mass.-based company specializing in safety products and services, recently announced the formation of a special division to serve universities and colleges. The new division will feature extensive offerings for educational and institutional facilities as it pertains to gas detection equipment, maintenance and monitoring.

“Apollo Safety has a very long history with several colleges in the northeast region having set up gas detection systems at schools like Harvard, Yale and BU,” said John V. Carvalho III, president of president of Apollo Safety, Inc. “As more and more colleges and universities increase their focus on safety and security, the demand for our services has grown significantly. The new division will help us better serve existing customers and market to universities and colleges who need better gas detection systems.”

Apollo Safety’s offerings include a wide variety of portable and stationary gas detection systems suitable for large universities, including name brands like Industrial Scientific, RAE Systems, RKI, and GMI. These systems are available for purchase or rental at weekly or monthly rates. Rental equipment is certified to NIST standards and is guaranteed for the entire rental period.

In addition, Apollo Safety also provides on-site installation and training and 24/7 service. All Apollo Safety technicians are factory-trained and certified. In addition, Apollo offers its own training program, with five levels of certification.

“It’s not a criticism but most university or college facility managers or their staffs do not have the level of expertise that our technicians do. They also probably do not have the budget to hire a full-time person with that expertise either,” said Carvalho. “Our maintenance and monitoring services provides the best of both worlds in that schools can receive 24/7/365 service at a fraction of the cost of hiring additional staff.”

Apollo Safety provides service in a “state of the art” in-house service center, as well as offering on-site support with factory-trained technicians for both portable and stationary gas detection systems. Apollo uses only factory-original parts for repairs and repairs are made exactly to client requirements. Apollo guarantees a 10-day turnaround time with pre-approval, though 66 percent of all repairs are completed in five days or less. Free software upgrades included with all repairs.

For more information on Apollo Safety products and services, please call 800-813-5408 or visit www.apollosafetyproducts.net

About Apollo Safety

Apollo Safety has been serving the safety industry since 1995. Apollo Safety specializes in gas detection products and services for portable and stationary systems. That includes gas detector sales and support for most major brands of gas detection device manufacturers. Apollo Safety also provides service in a “state of the art” in-house service center, as well as offering on-site support with factory-trained technicians for both portable and stationary gas detection systems.

Veteran-owned, Apollo Safety, Inc. is trusted by facilities managers, building owners, landlords, universities, hotels, institutions, and government operations. Apollo Safety is a member of the National Safety Council, Massachusetts Safety Council, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Association (RIAFC) and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM).

Apollo Safety’s corporate headquarters is located at 57 Walnut Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. For more information on Apollo Safety products and services, please call 800-813-5408 or visit www.apollosafetyproducts.net.

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Emerson Bearing forms wastewater treatment division

Mike Quinn of Emerson Bearing Boston
Mike Quinn of Emerson Bearing Boston

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS…

Emerson Bearing, a Boston based bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout the world, recently launched a new division to supply bearings and related products to the wastewater treatment industry.

“When you talk about wastewater treatment plants, in many cases, you are talking about facilities that are built, operated and maintained with taxpayer dollars. So keeping these plants running smoothly and efficiently depends greatly on using the right parts and timely replacement of those parts,” said Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing, Inc. “With this new division, we can provide the support to wastewater treatment facilities they need to make the best selection of ball bearings to keep things running smoothly.”

To keep pumps, drives and valves in a water treatment plant working efficiently 24/7 requires bearings and chains of the highest standard. Emerson Bearing’s offerings include chrome, stainless steel and engineered thermoplastic components. Worldwide sourcing provides products at several price points.

In addition to standard products, related and specialty products to improve efficiency for bearing replacement at wastewater treatment plants are available. For example, Emerson Bearing sells the Craft Split Roller pillow block, which allows for rapid replacement, reducing downtime and costs.

As part of the new division, wastewater treatment customers have access to industry specialists for recommendations on the right bearing. Emerson Bearing Marketing Specialist Mike Quinn is responsible for the Wastewater Treatment division. He can be reached by e-mail at mquinn@emersonbearing.com or by calling  1.800.225.4587.

The Emerson Bearing Difference 
In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Emerson Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Emerson Bearing has a staff of 22 and a 23,000 square foot facility to provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Emerson Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with more than three million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S. Emerson Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@emersonbearing.com or visit www.emersonbearing.com.

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Keeping the line moving. SelecTech puts automotive division in drive

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SelecTech, Inc.’s new automotive division recently installed flooring at Continental Automotive Group’s Seguin, TX location.

AVON, MA…

SelecTech, Inc., a leader in the manufacture of innovative flooring products from recycled materials, recently started an automotive division for automobile manufacturers clients. Based out of the company’s corporate headquarters in Avon, Mass., the new division will feature customer service and marketing representatives specifically dedicated to serving automotive customers.

“In manufacturing, particularly the automotive industry, production is everything. Any down time for floor installation or replacement costs tens of thousands of dollars. Our flooring employs a breakthrough interlocking technology that makes replacement and installation a breeze, with no messy adhesives or disruptive downtime,” said Thomas Ricciardelli, president of SelecTech, Inc. “With our new division, we not only provide a product that virtually eliminates down time but we can coordinate installation schedules to avoid any disruption.”

In addition to ease of installation, SelecTech floor products are made from 70 percent recycled materials and are 100 percent recyclable.

“The automotive industry has gone to great lengths to explore new technologies to lessen its carbon footprint,” said Ricciardelli. “For manufacturers looking for ways to show their commitment to a greener way of doing things, recyclable flooring is certainly a step in the right direction.”

Another benefit to its automotive division includes SelecTech’s anti-static flooring products, specifically its FreeStyle ESD products. This type of flooring is typically used by industries that utilize electronics and sensitive data like electronics manufacturing, communications, aerospace, biotech and healthcare. As manufacturers rely more and more on computer technology, anti-static flooring can provide a safeguard for sensitive data.

The Continental Automotive Group is one automotive manufacturer benefiting from SelecTech flooring products. Currently, SelecTech flooring products are used at its Seguin, Texas plant.

To learn more about SelecTech’s automotive division and other SelecTech products, visit http://www.selectechinc.com.

About SelecTech, Inc.

SelecTech, Inc. was founded in 1993 with the mission of creating valuable products from scrap plastics. The company has become a leader in the manufacture of flooring products from recycled materials and uses one million pounds of recycled materials annually. Their products are made with up to 100 percent recycled content, are 100 percent recyclable and installed without adhesives making them some of the “greenest” and most cost-effective flooring products available. The unique interlock system on SelecTech’s flooring products enable them to be installed at a much lower cost, without a lot of costly downtime, which provides significant value to customers.

Using state-of-the-art technology and innovative product design, SelecTech created the top performing Place N’ Go residential flooring products, which are available at Home Depot. They are also the creators of the renowned commercial and industrial FreeStyle, FreeStyle ESD and StaticStop ESD flooring lines.

SelecTech is a vendor partner of Health Care Institute, an International Facility Management Association (IFMA) alliance partner. The company is headquartered at 33 Wales Avenue, Suite F in Avon, MA. For more information about SelecTech, visit http://www.selectechinc.com.

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Network better with a coach. FocalPoint Business Coach Greg DeSimone to be featured speaker at February 25 speed networking event for B2B professionals at Comfort Inn in Randolph, MA.

Greg DeSimone of FocalPoint Coaching will be the featured speaker at My Pinnacle Network’s Speed Networking event on Feb. 25 at the Comfort Inn in Randolph, MA.

RANDOLPH, MA…

FocalPoint Coaching’s Greg DeSimone has been added as the featured speaker at My Pinnacle Network’s “Speed Networking” event Tuesday, February 25, 5:30 p.m. at The Comfort Inn, 1374 North Main Street (Route 28), Randolph, MA 02368.  DeSimone will be speaking on networking techniques and fine-tuning your elevator pitch.

“While there may be born networkers, it is a skill you can learn. In addition to his success as a business coach for small and family-owned businesses, Greg is a connector and can provide Speed Networking attendees some invaluable networking tips they can employ that night and in their future networking efforts,” said Steve Dubin, founder of My Pinnacle Network.

A former CPA with more than 18 years of financial and management experience, DeSimone is a Brian Tracey certified business coach with more than 250 hours of study to obtain certification. DeSimone takes a personal and proactive coaching model to work with clients on improving their business in the areas of time, team, money and exit strategies.

In addition to hearing DeSimone, Speed Networking attendees will have the opportunity to meet at least 25 business owners and executives via one minute introductions and then head to the reception area and bar to pursue lengthier conversations with those who you share common ground.

Admission is $19.95. First come, first served; 50 people maximum.  Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.

To attend the Speed Networking event, please formally RSVP at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e8ufyzim04e996ba&oseq=&c=&ch=  or contact Steven V. Dubin at  SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061. 

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Next big thing for business social media: “Alignable” presents to S. Shore Ad Club

Learn about “the next big thing” for business marketing. Alignable, connecting businesses and their customers, a new social media platform founded by seasoned E-trepenuers, will outline how South Shore businesses can leverage the powerful and free technology.

The South Shore Ad Club is hosting a SSAC Marketing Roundtable featuring “Alignable” on Wednesday, March 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the training room of ACTSmart, 70 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 1225, Pembroke, MA 02359. The entire business community is invited to attend.
This new technology allows local businesses to share promotions and news with ease.

Informal networking will occur from 11:30 – noon. Lunch will be included. Cost of the event is $24 for members of the South Shore Ad Club and $39 for non-members.

About The South Shore Ad Club

The South Shore Ad Club is a non-profit organization committed to the personal and professional development of communications professionals located south of Boston. It is the club’s mission to improve, strengthen and advance career goals through learning and networking opportunities; and to serve as a resource for local and Boston-area businesses requiring marketing, advertising, public relations and/or communications services.

To RSVP, visit www.SouthShoreAdClub.com.

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Lapels Dry Cleaning to unveil GreenEarth® Cleaning solution at new Needham, Mass. location

HANOVER, MA, KANSAS CITY, MO and NEEDHAM, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, recently announced its newest location in Needham, Mass, will use GreenEarth Cleaning Solution.

GreenEarth represents the dry cleaning industry’s only non-toxic cleaning alternative. GreenEarth silicone’s unique, non-aggressive cleaning solution enables it to penetrate fabrics and remove soils without chemically interfering with the textile fibers themselves, helping to maintain their “like-new” look and feel.

“Our new relationship with GreenEarth is a game-changer,” said Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning. “We have taken great lengths to making sure our dry cleaning stores minimize impact to the environment. That stems from the paint we use on the walls to recycling hangers. Utilizing GreenEarth at our new Needham, Mass. store makes us a 100 percent non-toxic operation.”

Based in Kansas City, Missouri, GreenEarth Cleaning, LLC is the world’s largest branded solution provider for environmentally friendly dry cleaning.  Their patented dry cleaning technology is licensed by more than 1,700 dry cleaners in 44 countries worldwide.

While Lapels in Needham represents the first Lapels Dry Cleaning location to utilize GreenEarth, Dubois sees a growing relationship as other Lapels owners get word of the superior cleaning capabilities and environmental benefits.

“A large part of why most of our franchise owners chose Lapels is our commitment to environmentally friendlier methods of running a dry cleaning operation,” said Dubois. “I envision it being only a matter of time before all our 50+ locations come on board.”

“We are pleased to welcome Lapels to the GreenEarth family,” said Tim Maxwell, president of GreenEarth Cleaning.  “They are a first class operation and we look forward to a productive partnership.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience for the past dozen years.  Using the latest technology in equipment and cleaning solution, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners to be able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes. At Lapels you can see, feel and smell the difference.

Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and alteration services.

Lapels offers it’s customers Automatic Rewards earning them credit towards free dry cleaning for every dollar they spend, Loyalty Programs, a VIP Program which eliminates the need to wait in line and the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm.

For complete information on Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Chandler), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe, Delhi, Rayville, Winnsboro), Massachusetts (Abington, Bedford, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Franklin, Hanover, Marshfield, Natick, Needham, Newtonville, Norton, Quincy, Walpole, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick, Freehold and Verona), Ohio (Liberty Township), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), Rhode Island (Lincoln); South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, Forest Village); Texas (Austin, Brownsville). Additional locations are coming soon to New Albany MS, Cedar Park, TX, Bee Cave, TX, Hingham, MA and Allston, MA.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as Entrepreneur’s “Top 50 New Franchises,” identifying Lapels Dry Cleaning as one of today’s top franchise opportunities. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s Web site, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

About GreenEarthCleaning

GreenEarth Cleaning, LLC is the world’s largest branded solution provider for environmentally friendly dry cleaning.  Their patented dry cleaning technology is licensed by more than 1,700 dry cleaners in 44 countries worldwide.  The name GreenEarth, the GreenEarth logo, the slogans “Improving the fabric of life”, “You’ve never worn anything like it” and “It’s Good for Everybody” are registered service marks of GreenEarth Cleaning, LLC.  For more information, visit www.greenearthcleaning.com.

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Viamark franchisees get some satisfaction. Viamark Advertising, an ad agency franchise company, tops Franchise Business Review’s Top 50 for franchise satisfaction

Viamark Advertising Co-Founder Glenn Anderson
Viamark Advertising Co-Founder Glenn Anderson

PLYMOUTH, MA…

A happy franchisee is the best sales agent for a franchisor. That’s why franchisors go to great lengths to put systems and programs in place for their franchisee to succeed. The unfair reality is those efforts don’t always guarantee a satisfied franchisee. That’s why Viamark Advertising, an ad agency franchise company, is basking in its recent selection of Franchise Business Review’s Top 50 for franchisee satisfaction.

The top 50 ranking is based on a survey of nearly 26,000 franchisees, representing more than 350 brands and 78,000 franchise units/locations across North America over an 18-month period. Viamark ranked in the Top 50 for Franchises with Under 50 locations and fifth overall for the Advertising & Sales category. Franchise Business Review issued the survey in the fourth quarter of 2013.

“We have invested a lot of time and energy in creating a franchise opportunity that gives advertising, media, marketing and other professionals the tools to successfully run their own ad agency, so this ranking is particularly gratifying,” said Glenn Anderson, co-founder of Viamark Advertising. “Our goal is to continue this level of franchisee satisfaction as we add franchise locations in the future.”

Earlier this month, Viamark Advertising added a new franchise location in Wilmington, Delaware, bringing the grand total of franchised offices to 12 locations in five states. The company’s headquarters are in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Viamark Advertising handles more than 175 accounts from Florida to Massachusetts and specializes in strategic media buying, and creative services, including radio, television, print, outdoor, and digital. Some of Viamark’s core industries include automotive, healthcare, pharmaceutical, education, restaurant, retail and real estate.

“This is different from most other franchise opportunities in that you do have to have experience and knowledge of the advertising industry,” said Mark Storie, the other co-founder of Viamark Advertising. “For the right individual who has that background and client relationships, however, we can provide the resources so they can avoid the pitfalls that a startup might face and allow them to build a book of business quickly. Together, we can bring success to our clients and our businesses faster than either of us can alone.”

For more information, visit viamark.com or viamarkfranchise.com.

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My Pinnacle Network announces February 25 speed networking event for B2B professionals at Comfort Inn in Randolph, MA.

Impatient about meeting new business connections?  Need new business now?  Join My Pinnacle Network for a “Speed Networking” event Tuesday, February 25, 5:30 p.m. at The Comfort Inn, 1374 North Main Street (Route 28), Randolph, MA 02368.Admission is $19.95. First come, first served; 50 people maximum.  Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.

Meet at least 25 business owners and executives via one minute introductions and then head to the reception area and bar to pursue lengthier conversations with those who you share common ground.

In addition to special events such as Speed Networking, My Pinnacle Network manages nine business-to-business groups located throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island including Bourne, Braintree (with 2 groups), Mansfield, Marshfield, Newton Plymouth, Providence, and Westborough.

To attend the Speed Networking event, please formally RSVP athttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e8ufyzim04e996ba&oseq=&c=&ch=  or contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061.

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Joy C. Wu joins Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C.

Joy C. Wu of Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C.
Joy C. Wu of Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C.

BOSTON, BRAINTREE AND QUINCY, MA…

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C., a dynamic full-service law firm with a team of attorneys advising individuals, businesses and families throughout Quincy, Braintree, the South Shore and metro Boston areas, recently hired Somerville resident Joy C. Wu as an Associate.

Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin and Taiwanese) and French as well as conversational in Spanish, Wu will assist Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro’s team of attorneys in taxation, business law, corporate law, estate planning, real estate and finance.

Wu received a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and French from Wellesley College. Wu remains active the Wellesley College Lawyers Network and helps connect law students to mentors.

“We welcome Joy to our team here at Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro,” said Paul Barbadoro, a partner at the Firm. He added, “We are especially delighted about expanding our services to the region’s Asian, Latino and French communities given her expansive language and legal skills.”

An active member of the Boston Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association and American Bar Association, Wu commented, “I look forward to working with a full service law firm that competes with Boston firms, but offers more personalized service.”

About the Firm

Founded in 1995, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. is a full-service law firm located in Quincy committed to providing every client with personal attention and superior legal service at reasonable rates.

The firm’s attorneys provide legal advice and counsel to individuals, businesses and families throughout Quincy, Braintree, the South Shore and metro Boston areas.  Led by five partners with a combined 100+ years of experience, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro’s 15 attorneys practice in the following areas: litigation, tax, trust and estate planning, real estate, zoning and land use, corporate law, finance, criminal defense, immigration law, election law, and divorce and family law.  Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro also offers a Speaker’s Bureau on topics of tax, estate planning, small business law and corporate law.

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. is headquartered at 300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 500 in Quincy, MA.  For more information, contact (781) 848-9610 or visit their website at http://www.bbb-lawfirm.com.

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