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Michael Klipper
CEO & President

Abraham Kirk
COO & Executive Vice President

Barbara Barnes
Technical Sales Director

Rick Domonkos
Regional Manager


Michael Klipper
CEO & President

Michael Klipper, Chief Executive Officer and President of Klipper Group, never had any intentions of being a detergent chemist. Accepted to Medical School and having an extensive chemistry background, Michael was introduced to the commercial laundry industry in 1980, and immediately embarked to utilize alternative chemical concepts to problem solve and address the needs of a new generation of laundry washing equipment in the United States, the counterflow tunnel washer (continuous batch washer). Unfamiliar with the foreign language spoken by the equipment manufacturer's chemical engineers, Michael communicated in "molecular structures" to understand the principles of the design. Quickly recognizing the need to "Americanize" the European process, he altered the recommended instructions of chemical and water usages, eventually becoming recognized as a proficient expert with an array of tunnel washer designs.

Knowing that the "Utopic" laundry operation did not exist, Michael took the laboratory to the Wash Aisle for practical application development of alternative products rather than try to research and develop in an "ivory tower". "Forgiving" chemical products were developed that enabled the laundry operator to set quality standards. Whether it was enzymes, ozone, or low temperature surfactant chemistry, Michael has been recognized as a developmental leader.

Today, the Klipper Group continues to be called upon by end users, manufacturers, and proprietors in diversified markets, seeking assistance to problem solve with an "Alternative" approach.

Over the years, Michael has been called upon by NAILM, TRSA, IAHTM, and IIL organizations, has been engaged by many private companies, and is known for his many contributions to trade publications. Michael co-authored the rewrite of Textile Laundry Technology along with Dr. Charles Riggs. This 400+ page text book is commonly referred to as "the bible" for the commercial and industrial laundry industries.  Additionally, Michael has served on many industry committees over the years.

Abraham Kirk
COO & Executive Vice President

The Klipper Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Abraham Kirk as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Abe comes to the Klipper Group with over 25 years senior level management experience. For the past seven years, Abe has served as president of Kirk Associates, a management consulting company providing clients with comprehensive services including business and merchandising strategies, market sourcing, product identification, cost containment analysis, strategic planning and corporate operational expertise. Prior to Kirk Associates, Abe held numerous executive level management positions and was an officer of several publicly traded companies in the retail sector.






Barbara Barnes
Technical Sales Director

Klipper Chemtrol Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Barnes as Technical Sales Director for it's nationwide laundry chemical and consulting operations. In this newly created position, Barbara will direct the Klipper Chemtrol field personnel, provide technical support and training, and design chemical application programs. Barbara comes to Klipper Chemtrol Corporation with over 22 years of chemical applications experience in all segments of the commercial laundry industry. This experience includes Performance Consultant, Marketing Management, Technical Service Management, Sales, and Research. Barbara is well known in the industry for her numerous technical publications, her many years involvement instructing at both TRSA/UTSA's PMI and NAILM's ALLC programs, and participation in TRSA committee activities. Barbara's technical concentrations have centered on the latest industry innovations including low temperature processing, enzyme applications, bacteriological aspects of laundering, and tunnel washers.

 
 

Rick Domonkos
Regional Manager

The Klipper Group has appointed Rick Domonkos as Regional Technical Service Manager.  His background includes special training in electronics and the handling of hazardous waste materials.  He is a skilled technician, engineer, troubleshooter, and trainer.  Rick specializes in the understanding of washroom chemistry, process engineering, chemical delivery systems, washer controllers, quality control, and the requirements of commercial industrial laundries.




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