Senator aims to fill jobs, close communication gap

Hagan wants to link small companies with qualified workers

Jeff Frushtick has a pressing problem: He needs specialized machinists but can’t find any.

The president and CEO of Leonard Automatics Inc. in Denver, N.C., is poised to expand Leonard beyond its current 30 employees but is stuck in a hiring limbo because of a lack of qualified workers. He expressed his frustration at a workforce development roundtable discussion Friday in Matthews hosted by Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C.

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Lavatec Laundry Technology, Inc. employs Tom Washbrook

Lavatec Laundry Technology, Inc. employs Tom Washbrook. 

Lavatec Laundry Technology Inc. of  Beacon Falls, Connecticut continues to expand company resources with the addition of Tom Washbrook in the role of Vice President of Operations.

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Chicago Dryer Company hires Anderson

Chicago Dryer Company hires Anderson
as Regional Sales Director for the West

Chuck Anderson has been selected as Western Regional Sales Director, covering the western U.S. for Chicago Dryer Company. Anderson has been in the laundry industry for more than 23 years, most recently with the Ellis Corporation. Anderson will work with Chicago’s established distributor network to increase sales and provide additional customer support services.

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