Lavatec Announces Addition of Shaw

(June, 2023) LAVATEC of Beacon Falls, CT announced that Jim Shaw has been added to the executive team as Vice President and National Accounts Sales Manager. Well known throughout the commercial laundry industry, he is based in Cincinnati and reports to President Mark Thrasher.

In the last 10 years as the President of VEGA Systems USA, Shaw expanded the equipment roster and was involved in the redesign and expansion of product lines to address market needs.

This followed a 21-year run as Senior Vice President at Ellis Corporation USA, where he worked closely with the engineering, sales, parts and service departments to expand the product lines and sales support. He plans a similar mission at LAVATEC.

“Mark Thrasher has successfully built LAVATEC Laundry Technology in the United States, and it is an organization with a great reputation,” said Shaw. “It is well established with solid equipment, automated technology, and a highly responsive support network. I appreciate being part of Lavatec.”