News From The Wöhler Company Wöhler Receives Award For Its Support Of Employees In Volunteer Firefighting/Rescue
The Wöhler company of Bad Wünnenberg, Germany, recently received an award for its commitment, the Promotional Award of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) (honorary office in fire and rescue services) by Ralf Jäger, home secretary of NRW. “The jury selected 10 employers who have liberally enabled and supported their employees in joining firefighting and rescue operations or taking part in exercises and training courses for a number of years,” said the company. “They make this voluntary commitment possible, which contributes to the wellbeing of our society as a whole,” Jäger said in presenting the award. Wöhler has been supporting the voluntary fire service for over 80 years. The family business has 233 employees. Nine of these serve in the voluntary fire service, one in the technical relief service, THW, and two in the rescue service DLRG. The chief of the voluntary fire service in Bad Wünnenberg, Martin Liebing, has been in the company for almost 25 years. “Those who serve voluntarily in such unpredictable fields as firefighting and rescue work have my greatest respect and it is immensely important for me to support this,” Managing Director Dr. Katrin Wöhler said. All members of these named voluntary services are released from their normal work for operations, exercises and training courses. Not only are facilities provided for training courses, but also materials and machines for necessary servicing and repair work.
Wöhler Brush Tech Now Using More Social Media Platforms
Wöhler Brush is now active on various social media platforms: News and information is no longer only posted on the company website, but also on Facebook, Google+ and YouTube. “Thanks to the possibility of interlinking all online channels, customers can be informed both more quickly and more precisely of the latest trends and innovations from Wöhler. Photos and videos can be easily incorporated, too,” said the company. “Greater customer proximity means advantages to both sides. This quick and easy exchange makes the basis for Wöhler in offering a customized, sustainable solution.” “Our expertise in brushmaking is found in all of our machines. Our clients can rely on us taking their demands and wishes seriously, and doing everything possible to develop a future-proof machine, which fulfills all their requirements,” Wöhler Marketing Manager Sascha Glaser said. Interested visitors can simply subscribe to the Wöhler News using the hashtag #wohlerbrushtech on Facebook. Visit Wöhler Brush Tech on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wohlerbrushtech; and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCioDIvWrjYYNJjfLlxrNQCw.
Joy Smith Is New Sales Manager For Greenwood Mop & Broom
The ownership and management of Greenwood Mop & Broom, Inc., have hired Joy Smith as national sales manager. Smith has a background in the cleaning industry with emphasis in foodservice, jan/san and hospitality, specializing in distributor sales and marketing. She has served in numerous sales and marketing capacities within the cleaning industry for over 20 years. Smith can be contacted at JoySmith@greenwoodmopandbroom.com.
The 2017 International Home + Housewares Show Opens March 18
Pictured is NRW Home Secretary Ralf Jäger (left) presenting the award to Wöhler Managing Director Dr. Katrin Wöhler. Also shown is Martin Liebling, chief of the voluntary fire service in Bad Wünnenberg.
Dr. Katrin Wöhler was presented personally with the award, together with Martin Liebing. “It was an appreciative event in a small but festive setting and it was clearly a matter of importance for the home secretary,” she said. “This award means for us, as employer, that our natural view of social responsibility has been both highlighted and honored. This is an incentive for us to continue in this way.” Congratulations came also from the Town Mayor Christoph Rüther, who accompanied the duo to Düsseldorf. BBM MAGAZINE | January/February 2017
The 2017 International Home + Housewares Show begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 18 and closes at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21. The show will host more than 2,200 exhibitors from around the world, including 400 new companies exhibiting for the first time. The show will feature a special emphasis on the smart home and connected products with the new IHA Smart Home Pavilion, educational seminars and exhibitor Smart Home signage. Also new this year is the Excellence in Booth Design Award honoring exhibitors for booth presentation. The Discover Design Expo will feature nearly 200 companies and brands from all show categories, along with Design Debut, which allows 11 new-to-the-show exhibitors whose product demonstrates high-design and innovation, to experience the show without having to create an entire display. Visit www.housewares.org for more information. PG 49