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INWOOD, N.Y.– Industry veteran Howard Herman is celebrating his 40th year with Laundrylux, distributor of Wascomat and Electrolux Professional laundry equipment.

Herman started out in the warehouse and learned every aspect of the business on the path to becoming company president. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Coin Laundry Association.

“Howard has been a mentor to me and a guiding force at Laundrylux,” shares CEO Neal Milch. “Customers, distributors, and other industry players rely on his knowledge and constantly seek out his advice and guidance. He is quite possibly the most knowledgeable and competent person in his field today. He has tremendous dedication, drive, and a true commitment to the industry. We rely on his expertise and keen insight every day.”

To honor this special occasion, Milch threw a surprise party and the entire Laundrylux team celebrated in style at the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach, N.Y. Industry pioneer Bernard Milch, now retired from Laundrylux, and his wife Lusia were in attendance, as was Neal’s wife Lesley.

Herman’s wife of 45 years, Terry, and children Laurie and Harris, along with their spouses and Herman’s grandchildren, also took part in the festivities.

Party goers enjoyed cocktails and hors de oeuvres on the rooftop before retiring to a seaside banquet hall for dinner. Neal Milch made a heartfelt speech before longtime Laundrylux employee Dan Goldman emceed a roast.

“I can’t believe how fast 40 years has flown by,” says Herman. “I still love being in the laundry business, and I truly enjoy the work, the people, and the challenges we face everyday. I was extremely touched that the Milch family, my family, and all the Laundrylux employees were there to celebrate with me. It was a terrific surprise, and I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart.”

INWOOD, N.Y. — Laundrylux, distributor of Electrolux and Wascomat laundry equipment, has promoted Robert Hinojosa to regional business manager, coin, for its Northeast Territory.

“Robert is a great asset to our company,” says Laundrylux President Howard Herman. “He started out in Inside Sales about four years ago and has steadily taken on additional work and responsibilities. Robert served as an interim RBM for the West Coast over the past year and did a super job.”

Hinojosa was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, where his father and grandfather were partners in multiple coin stores. “Needless to say, I spent many weekends with my father keeping the stores clean and maintaining machines,” he says.

After college, Hinojosa’s grandfather, a long-time Wascomat distributor, asked him if he would like to work for his company selling Wascomat equipment. Hinojosa says the first-hand experience gave him great insight into the distribution business.

“Robert joined Laundrylux with the goal of becoming a regional (business manager), and he worked very hard to achieve that goal,” says Laundrylux COO John Sabino. “When this new opportunity arose, we knew the timing was right and (that) Robert was the man for the job. His knowledge of financing, new store development, and products has continued to grow, and we are confident he will be a great asset to the Wascomat and Electrolux coin distributors in the Northeast region.”