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� SUBURBAN PROPANE COMMEMORATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Suburban Propane Partners , a nationwide distributor of propane , renewable propane , fuel oil , and related products and services , and an investor in lowcarbon fuel alternatives , commemorated Black History Month in conjunction with the American Red Cross , Faithful Central Bible Church , the Beverly Hills West ( CA ) Chapter of The Links , Inc ., and the City of Inglewood , California , by hosting a blood drive celebrating the life of Dr . Charles R . Drew , a renowned surgeon and pioneer in the field of blood transfusions .
� WESTMOR INDUSTRIES HIRES RYAN WATZKE
Westmor Industries hired Ryan Watzke as
Territory Manager in the Northwest Sales Region . In his new role , Watzke will serve the propane and petroleum industries , providing bobtail , refined fuel truck , and crane service truck expertise to customers .
Watzke ’ s education is in sales , marketing , and management . He comes to Westmor Industries with over 20 years of transportation industry experience , having owned and operated two different over-the-road trucking companies .
“ Ryan ’ s got a lot to bring to the table . He ’ s a great addition to our team who enjoys working with our customers ,” says Brady Griffith , Sales Manager
for the Northwest Region . “ His years in the transportation industry tie closely to the industries Westmor serves so it ’ s a natural fit . We ’ re excited to have him .”
Watzke currently resides in Minnesota with his family . He looks forward to building many new relationships with Westmor customers .
Headquartered in Morris , Minnesota , with satellite locations throughout the United States , Westmor Industries is a privately-owned company with more than 500 employees . The 51-year-old company supplies its customers with products used to store , transport and dispense petroleum , propane and other liquids and gases “ from Pipeline to Pump .” In addition , Westmor provides customers with aftermarket support including parts sales , product repair , infrastructure installation and in-field services .
� IMPLEMENTING AN HVAC PLAN
HVAC systems are crucial for maintaining the right temperature and humidity levels in plants and facilities . However , they can become problematic if not properly maintained . Goodway Technologies is sharing best practices for implementing proactive maintenance , which is essential for ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of HVAC systems . Despite time and cost constraints , facility managers can use various tools and products to make routine maintenance quick and easy .
Here are five tips to help optimize a facility ’ s HVAC maintenance plan .
• Use the right tools for each maintenance task . Using improper tools can cause more harm than good . For example , using a pressure washer to clean coils can damage delicate fins , leading to costly repairs . Instead , invest in a coil cleaning machine designed specifically for this purpose . Some tools even incorporate clean-in-place maintenance to minimize downtime . By using the right products , it can save time , money , and prevent damage .
• Provide proper training for employ-
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