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Triple S Announces Executive Development Graduates

June 26, 2023

Triple S recently announced that a new cohort of distributor professionals received Awards of Executive Excellence. They successfully completed the requirements of the Triple S Executive Development Program, which is a hands-on educational program specifically designed for Member-owners, leaders, and emerging leaders of Triple S Member companies. “I want to thank and congratulate each of the…

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Triple S Announces Promotion

June 14, 2023

Triple S has announced that Gianna Moscillo has been promoted to Director of Supplier Development & Operations. Moscillo joined Triple S as an intern and has had many roles with the company, most recently as the RDC Member Services and Logistics Manager. “In her new role, Moscillo will continue to manage the daily operations of RDCs…

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Triple S Announces Annual Awards

June 8, 2023

Triple S has announced the winners of its annual awards presented during the 2023 Clean Team Exhibit & Conference, held at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, in Miramar Beach, FL. “It was a great evening to recognize and honor our high performing Members and Suppliers,” Triple S President Kevin Chow said. “Their achievements and…

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Management Promotions Take Place At AFFLINK

June 5, 2023

AFFLINK has appointed Michael Wilson to the positions of president and CEO, while Chip Shields is the company’s new chief financial officer and chief operating officer. Wilson succeeds Dennis Riffer, who has announced his retirement. “Michael and Chip have done a tremendous job helping grow the AFFLINK business,” Patrick Hagerty, executive vice president & chief commercial…

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DPA Presents Its Jan/San Distributor & Jan/San Supplier Of The Year Awards

June 1, 2023

The DPA Buying Group recently held its annual Jan/San Buying & Networking Conference at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Florida, April 24-26, 2023. During a luncheon, DPA announced its 2022 Jan/San award recipients. DPA’s 2022 Jan/San Distributor of the Year award was presented to The Janitors Supply Co. (Fort Wayne, IN). DPA’s 2022 Jan/San…

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DPA Presents Essity With Its Founders Award

June 1, 2023

The DPA Buying Group recently held its annual Jan/San Buying & Networking Conference at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Florida, on April 24-26, 2023. During an awards luncheon, DPA announced its 2022 Founders Award recipient. DPA’s 2022 Jan/San Founders Award was presented to Essity (Harrodsburg, KY). “DPA’s Founders Award recognizes a company that has…

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Triple S Adds 4 Members

May 10, 2023

Triple S has announced the addition of JC Nelson Supply Company, Fairfield, CA; Clean-O-Rama, Gorham, ME; ACTION Janitorial*Paper*Safety, Memphis, TN; and M.A.N.S. Distributors, Inc., Carrollton, TX to its family of distributor members. As members, all companies have the right to market the complete line of SSS® brand cleaning products and systems, and have access to the RDC Logistics…

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AFFLINK Celebrates 50th Anniversary

May 8, 2023

AFFLINK recently marked its 50th year of business. The company was launched in 1973 as a buying group network of independent jan/san distributors. Over the next five decades, AFFLINK has grown to provide products and services to a variety of industry sectors, including packaging, healthcare, hospitality, and government. The organization now boasts nearly 600 distributor-members across…

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AFFLINK President And CEO Announces Retirement

AFFLINK President And CEO Announces Retirement

April 19, 2023

Dennis Riffer, AFFLINK president and CEO, has announced his intention to retire. Riffer joined AFFLINK in 2003 following an extensive and successful career in cleaning industry distribution. He previously has served as general manager for Kimberly-Clark Corp., parent company of Kimberly-Clark Professional, and director of global accounts for Scott Paper. Riffer will stay on through…

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