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Envoy Solutions expands into east coast region with acquisition of Daycon
August 30, 2021 – Envoy Solutions, a diversified distribution company, is excited to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Daycon Products Co. (Daycon), based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
https://www.envoysolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Media-Release_8_21.pdf

 

NW Synergy Becomes Envoy Solutions
March 31, 2021...NW Synergy (NWS) – a national leader in janitorial supply, foodservice disposables, packaging solutions and specialty products distribution – announced today that it is changing its corporate name to Envoy Solutions.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nw-synergy-becomes-envoy-solutions-301260010.html

 

Q&A With NW Synergy Addresses Acquisitions and COVID Challenges
February 18, 2021...Many in the industry watched as NW Synergy (NWS) made multiple announcements to close out 2020. The holding company, led by distribution and logistics leader FEMSA, added some big names to their growing portfolio of leaders in janitorial supply, packaging solutions and specialty distribution...To learn more about NWS and where the group plans to go from here, Sanitary Maintenance spoke with a few key players.
https://www.cleanlink.com/sm/article/QampA-With-NW-Synergy-Addresses-Acquisitions-And-COVID-Challenges---26711

 

NW Synergy Sets the Stage for a Bright Future
February 9, 2021...2020 was a momentous year for Mark Fisher, who was appointed as CEO of NW Synergy (NWS), the recently formed holding company that manages JanSan and facilities maintenance distributors North American, WAXIE Sanitary Supply, SWPlus and Southeastern Paper Group. He spoke with MDM about where the businesses have been and where they’re heading.
https://www.mdm.com/premium/leadership/nw-synergy-sets-the-stage-for-a-bright-future/?hss_channel=lcp-57284

 

NW Synergy Acquires Southeastern Paper Group
December 16, 2020...NW Synergy (NWS), the holding company led by distribution and logistics leader FEMSA and consisting of three regional leaders in the janitorial supply, packaging solutions and specialty distribution, today announced the acquisition of Southeastern Paper Group (SEPG).
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nw-synergy-acquires-southeastern-paper-group-301194547.html

 

FEMSA, North American and WAXIE Acquire SWPlus
December 8, 2020...NW Synergy, a joint venture of JanSan and facilities maintenance distributors, has added the Wichita, Kansas-based company to expand its footprint of product and service offerings.
https://www.mdm.com/news/operations/mergers-acquisitions/femsa-north-american-and-waxie-acquire-swplus/

 

NETWORK Names WAXIE Top Member
October 29, 2020...NETWORK® recently presented Waxie Sanitary Supply with its 2020 Member of the Year Award. Charles Wax, Waxie chairman, and David Wax, NETWORK’s board of directors’ immediate past chairman, received the award from Alan Tomblin, NETWORK president, as part of NETWORK’s annual trade show, which for the first time took place virtually earlier this week.
https://www.issa.com/media/news/network-names-waxie-top-member

 

WAXIE Sanitary Supply & Network Services Company Awarded National Contract
July 23, 2020...Network Services Company (NETWORK ®), a significant force in global distribution services, and WAXIE Sanitary Supply (WAXIE), the most trusted name in clean since 1945, are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract for Janitorial Supplies and Equipment by University of California, made available by OMNIA Partners, Public Sector.
https://www.waxie.com/press/University-of-California-OMNIA-Contract-2020.pdf

 

WAXIE, North American Partner With FEMSA
May 20, 2020...North American Corporation and WAXIE Sanitary Supply announced in a statement that their partnership with FEMSA, a global leader in production, retail and logistics, has become official.
https://www.cleanlink.com/news/article/Waxie-North-American-Partner-With-FEMSA--25573

 

WAXIE Facility Named Outstanding Building of the Year
April 18, 2019 ...Waxie Sanitary Supply’s inventory center in Salt Lake City, UT, has been named the recipient of The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award.
https://www.issa.com/news/news-details/all/waxie-facility-named-outstanding-building-of-the-year/

 

WAXIE VP Named NETWORK Chairman
April 18, 2019 ...Wax has been an active member of NETWORK’s board during the past 25 years, including serving as vice chairman and participating in numerous committees.
https://www.issa.com/news/news-details/all/waxie-vp-named-network-chairman/

 

David Wax Elected Chairman of NETWORK Services Company
April 11, 2019 ...Wax will lead the NETWORK Board of Directors and the NETWORK membership, aligning with strategic suppliers and key customers globally.
http://www.sandiegometro.com/2019/04/daily-business-report-april-11-2019/


Case Study: Electrostatic Disinfection
March 26, 2019 ...
WAXIE Sanitary Supply Northern California introduces Able Services San Francisco to a transformative disinfection solution by EvaClean™, resulting in enhanced services that are performed faster, safer, more effectively, and with far less labor.
https://facilityexecutive.com/2019/03/case-study-electrostatic-disinfection/

 

WAXIE Recognizes EnvirOx With New Vendor Of The Year Award
February 13, 2019 ...WAXIE Sanitary Supply, a family-owned distributor of sanitary maintenance supplies, announced that EnvirOx is the recipient of their New Vendor of the Year Award in their Las Vegas branch.
https://www.cleanlink.com/news/article/WAXIE-Recognizes-EnvirOx-With-New-Vendor-Of-The-Year-Award--23490

 
 

Councilmember Mark Kersey and Local Partners Announce New Hand Sanitizer Stations Around San Diego
October 16, 2018 ...“We don’t think it could happen to us or a loved one, but the threat of the flu is real, even for young, healthy people,” said Councilman Mark Kersey, whose brother Brad, passed away from the H1N1 flu-virus at the age of 38. “I’m thankful for WAXIE and GOJO’s partnership to help San Diegans fight the flu and turn my family’s tragedy into action.”
https://www.kusi.com/councilmember-mark-kersey-and-local-partners-announce-new-hand-sanitizer-stations-around-san-diego/

 
 

City, County to Roll Out Hand Sanitizer Stations to Fight Flu
October 10, 2018 ... San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, San Diego City Councilman Mark Kersey and San Diego County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten were among the officials gathered at the San Diego Central Library to announce the installation of hand sanitizer stations at all San Diego libraries and recreation centers. https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2018/10/10/city-county-to-roll-out-hand-sanitizer-stations-to-fight-flu/

 
 
SUU Opens Capitol Reef Field Station

March 11, 2018 ...In 1928, a Jewish immigrant from Russia by the name of Isaac Wachs, later changed to Wax, purchased the Loa Co-op store, at the time known as “Ikie’s Store,” and managed it from 1928-1940. Wax and his wife, Sadie, had four children; Harry (1906), Yetta (1908), Ida (1913), and Morris (1920). In 1945, after completing his military service, Harry bought the small company San Diego Janitor Supply and Chemical Company and was later joined in business by Morris...
http://ironcountytoday.com/news/suu-opens-capitol-reef-field-statio/

 
 
February 13, 20108 ...In 1928, a Jewish immigrant from Russia by the name of Isaac Wachs (later changed to Wax) purchased the Loa Co-op store – at the time known as Ikie’s Store – and managed it from 1928-40. Wax and his wife, Sadie, had four children: Harry, Yetta, Ida and Morris...

https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2018/02/13/prc-historic-road-creek-inn-now-open-as-the-capitol-reef-field-station/#.Ws00wMgh2Dc

 
 
February 13, 20108 ...In 1928, a Jewish immigrant from Russia by the name of Isaac Wachs (later changed to Wax) purchased the Loa Co-op store – at the time known as Ikie’s Store – and managed it from 1928-40. Wax and his wife, Sadie, had four children: Harry, Yetta, Ida and Morris...
https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2018/02/13/prc-historic-road-creek-inn-now-open-as-the-capitol-reef-field-station/#.Ws00wMgh2Dc
 
 
 
February 13, 2018 ...In 1928, a Jewish immigrant from Russia by the name of Isaac Wachs (later changed to Wax) purchased the Loa Co-op store – at the time known as Ikie’s Store – and managed it from 1928-40. Wax and his wife, Sadie, had four children: Harry, Yetta, Ida and Morris...

https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2018/02/13/prc-historic-road-creek-inn-now-open-as-the-capitol-reef-field-station/#.Ws00wMgh2Dc

 
 

September 6, 2017...A whole new system of cleaning campuses is being introduced in the Anaheim Union High School District, and the public will see the improvements. “We expect to see cleaner schools,” says AUHSD M&O Director Lance Bidnick. “The crews will be able to clean more efficiently, better, and with better products. Better sanitation at school sites will improve the school environment.”
http://www.oc-breeze.com/2017/09/06/108007_cleaner-campuses-are-coming-to-auhsd/

 
 
August 17, 2017 ...Through working with WAXIE Sanitary Supply, ABM learned about how a custom-built solution from Fresh Wave IAQ would be ideal for tackling this monumental odor challenge.
http://www.freshwaveiaq.com/pg/mass-transit-magazine-los-angeles-union-station-tackles-foul-restroom-odors-fresh-wave-iaq
 
 
 
November 8, 2015 ... “Loving” and “caring” are not terms you typically hear in the context of modern American business. But they are precisely how Jeff Roberts explains how WAXIE Sanitary Supply came to be considered a top workplace in San Diego...
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/nov/08/waxie-sanitary-supply-san-diego-top-workplaces/
 
 
 
WAXIE has come a long way from when the Wax brothers opened up a small storefront in the 1940s.
http://www.waxie.com/WAXIE-seven-decades-of-sanitary-solutions.pdf
 
 
 
Mar 9, 2012 ... Waxie Relocates Denver Operation. Tweet. WAXIE Sanitary Supply announces plans to move its Denver, Colorado location in March of 2012.
www.cleanlink.com/.../Waxie-Relocates-Denver-Operation--14067
 
 
 
Oct 26, 2011 ... Tweet. With great sadness our friend and trusted business associate, T. Max Evans passed away on September 7, 2011 from complications ...
www.cleanlink.com/news/.../Former-Waxie-Salesperson-Passes--13673

 
 
Sep 19, 2011 ... WAXIE Supports Customers During San Diego Power Outage. Tweet. An unprecedented power outage in San Diego county, the first of this ...
www.cleanlink.com/.../WAXIE-Supports-Customers-During-San-Diego- Power-Outage--13554?...waxie
 
 
 
May 20, 2011 ... WAXIE Sanitary Supply, San Diego, announces the promotion of Rick Jones to General Manager of WAXIE's Pacific Northwest branches, and ...
www.cleanlink.com/news/article.asp?id=13172
 
 
 
Apr 19, 2011 ... WAXIE Sanitary Supply moved its Pacific Northwest Inventory Center to Kent, Wash., in March of 2011. The new 53000 square foot facility will ...
www.cleanlink.com/news/article.asp?id=13072
 
 
 
Jun 25, 2010 ... Cleaning industry article about: waxie sanitary supply, five star sanitary products. For cleaning-industry distributors and cleaning professionals ...
www.cleanlink.com/.../WAXIE-Acquires-Five-Star-Sanitary-Products--12144
 
 
 
Mar 29, 2010 ... WAXIE Sanitary Supply announces its recent acquisition of Five Star Sanitary Products, based in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colo. “We are ...
www.cleanlink.com/.../WAXIE-Acquires-Five-Star-Sanitary-Products--11887
 
 
 
Apr 19, 2011 ... WAXIE Sanitary Supply moved its Pacific Northwest Inventory Center to Kent, Wash., in March of 2011. The new 53000 square foot facility will ...
www.cleanlink.com/news/article.asp?id=13072
 
 
 
Mar 18, 2011 ... When Eric Cohen joined San Diego-based WAXIE Sanitary Supply in 2000, he was tasked with a tall order as the jan/san distributor's new vice ...
www.cleanlink.com/sm/.../Slimming-Down-In-The-Warehouse--12923
 
 
 
Sep 17, 2010 ... For 10 months, WAXIE held the distinctive honor as the only jan/san distributor to have a LEED certified facility. Two thousand miles away in the ...
 
 
 
Feb 25, 2010 ... Tweet. WAXIE Sanitary Supply announced that the company's Inventory Center located in Salt Lake City has earned LEED® Silver Certification ...
www.cleanlink.com/news/article.asp?id=11804
 
 
 
Feb 5, 2010 ... Tweet. WAXIE Sanitary Supply, San Diego, Calif., announces the promotion of two key employees to Vice President effective January 13, 2010: ...
www.cleanlink.com/news/article.asp?id=11722
 
 

Oct 29, 2008 ... Tweet. Fred Kalbrosky joined WAXIE Sanitary Supply on July 14th, bringing 20 years of professional sales background, most of it in the ...
www.cleanlink.com/news/.../WAXIE-Hires-Fred-Kalbrosky--9986
 
 
 
Apr 2, 2008 ... Tweet. Waxie Sanitary Supply is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Asplund Supply, Inc. “We are excited about our new locations in ...
 
 
 
Mar 24, 2008 ... Tweet. WAXIE Sanitary Supply has promoted John Bielenberg to Vice President General Manager of the San Francisco division and Craig ...
www.cleanlink.com/.../WAXIE-Appoints-Two-Vice-Presidents--8516
 
 
 
Dec 1, 2007 ... Cleaning industry article about: waxie sanitary supply. For cleaning-industry distributors and cleaning professionals from Sanitary Maintenance ...
www.cleanlink.com/sm/article/WAXIE-Honored-by-SMUD--7971
 

 
Nov 23, 2007 ... WAXIE Sanitary Supply, a family owned distributor of sanitary supplies, announces receipt of a contract award from the State of Oregon for ...
www.cleanlink.com/news/.../Oregon-Selects-Waxie-as-Vendor--7868
 
 
 
Nov 21, 2007 ... WAXIE Sanitary Supply, a family-owned distributor of sanitary maintenance supplies, announces that John Horon has been promoted to ...
www.cleanlink.com/news/article.asp?id=7871&keywords=

 
 
Oct 23, 2007 ... Tweet. WAXIE Sanitary Supply's Northern California Division was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Sacramento Municipal Utility ...
www.cleanlink.com/.../WAXIE-Recognized-for-Contributions-to-LEED-- 7677
 
 
 
Jun 7, 2007 ... Dennis Flaherty of WAXIE Sanitary Supply, Las Vegas, NV • Dave Herren of Coastwide Laboratories, Wilsonville, OR • Craig Hodges of ...
www.cleanlink.com/news/article.asp?id=6895&keywords=
 
 
 
Feb 2, 2007 ... WAXIE Sanitary Supply announced its recent merger with Midwest Chemical & Supply, a leading distributor of janitorial supplies in the Denver, ...
www.cleanlink.com/news/article.asp?id=6106&keywords=

 
 
Oct 1, 2006 ... Lemus put her trademark persistence to work for Waxie, and within three years ... Before joining Waxie, she languished for nine years as a ...
www.cleanlink.com/sm/article/Sales-The-Winners--5369
 

 
Sep 1, 2006 ... Waxie Sanitary Supply, San Diego, recently purchased over 10 acres of land in Chandler, Ariz., on which the company will build a new regional ...
www.cleanlink.com/.../ISSA-Foundation-Names-Board-Offers-Scholarships-- 5245
 
 
 
Apr 21, 2006 ... WAXIE Sanitary Supply announced that the company has embarked on a new era of leadership. Charles Wax, the President of this family ...
www.cleanlink.com/.../WAXIE-Sanitary-Supply-Embarks-On-A-New-Era-of -Leadership--4417
 
 
 
Feb 27, 2006 ... Tweet. Waxie Sanitary Supply Company, San Diego, CA, was named "2005 North American Distributor Customer of the Year" by Kimberly ...
www.cleanlink.com/.../Waxie-Sanitary-Supply-Named-Distributor-Customer- of-the-Year--4103
 
 
 
Jul 11, 2005 ... Tweet. WAXIE Sanitary Supply, San Diego, is celebrating 60 years in business by making making charitable contributions to local organizations ...
www.cleanlink.com/news/article/Waxie-Celebrates-60-Years--3128
 
 
 
Oct 1, 2003 ... Just ask Charles Wax, president and owner of Waxie Sanitary Supply. ... Morris Wax founded Waxie Sanitary Supply in San Diego, and grew it ...
www.cleanlink.com/sm/article/Leadership--956
 
 
 
Aug 1, 2002 ... Waxie Unveils New Warehouse ... Charles Wax, president of Waxie, was the featured speaker at the evening ceremony, along with Jim Alexy, ...
www.cleanlink.com/sm/article/Face-of-the-Industry--667
 
 
 
Feb 1, 2002 ... When Waxie Sanitary Supply's distribution branch in Utah found out that the 2002 Winter Olympic Games were coming to Salt Lake City, they ...
www.cleanlink.com/sm/article/Newsworthy--608