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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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