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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Enric Saavedra named Girbau North America Liaison
OSHKOSH, Wis., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Enric Saavedra was recently named Girbau Global Laundry Solutions' (Girbau) international key account director – making him the main point of contact between Girbau and Girbau North America (GNA). Acting as a liaison, Saavedra facilitates communication and collaboration between the companies, ensuring information flows effectively and that both companies understand each other's needs and goals, according to GNA President Mike Floyd. "Enric's not only qualified to do this job, he's been a longtime supporter of GNA and the business we do here," said Floyd. "He's worked our 'Clean' shows, interfaced with our distributors, met with our customers and understands our markets. He's truly committed to growing North American sales." Saavedra, who joined Girbau in 2009, served as business development manager for 11 years before becoming APAC regional business leader in 2020. In his new role, he focuses on global accounts, of which GNA is the largest. "Girbau's commitment to the North American market is a top priority," said Saavedra. "We expect our collaboration to expand distribution and lead us into developing new, high-quality laundry solutions with speed and precision." he said. As an EVI Industries Inc. (EVI) company, GNA is stronger than it's ever been, according to Vice President of Sales Joel Jorgensen. "Enric will help us to develop new products for specific niche markets and fill gaps in offerings and capabilities to grow overall sales," he said. GNA is well-positioned for the future, Jorgensen added. "During a time when many other manufacturers are going direct, GNA and EVI believe in the value of distributors and the support they provide to end users," he said. "We are closer to the market now more than ever because we are in distribution along with our independent and EVI distributors across North America." To learn more about GNA's products, services or career opportunities, visit or call 800-256-1073. Media ContactTari AlbrightDirector of Marketing Communicationstalbright@ About Girbau North America – an EVI Industries Inc. Strategic Laundry Solutions CompanyGirbau North America, in Oshkosh, Wis., is a comprehensive strategic laundry solutions company serving the vended, commercial and industrial laundry and textile care markets throughout North America. Services under the GNA umbrella include customer marketing via Girbau Creative Services (GCS); financing through CustomSelect; and distribution through partner distributors and Continental Girbau West (CG West), which serves Arizona, New Mexico and Southern California. GNA also provides product warehousing for quick availability, parts for most brands, technical service assistance, customer care and the industry's most comprehensive offering of commercial laundry solutions to customers throughout North America. GNA brands include: • Continental Girbau® • Girbau Industrial® • Poseidon Textile Care Systems® • Express Laundry Centers® • Sports Laundry Systems® • OnePress® About EVI Industries through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a value-added distributor and a provider of advisory and technical services. Through its vast sales organization, the EVI provides customers with planning, designing, and consulting services related to their commercial laundry operations. EVI sells and/or leases its customers commercial laundry equipment, specializing in washing, drying, finishing, material handling, water heating, power generation, and water reuse applications. In support of the suite of products it offers, EVI sells related parts and accessories. Additionally, through EVI's robust network of commercial laundry technicians, it provides its customers with installation, maintenance and repair services. EVI's customers include retail, commercial, industrial, institutional and government customers. Purchases made by customers range from parts and accessories to single or multiple units of equipment, to large complex systems as well as the purchase of EVI's installation, maintenance, and repair services. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Girbau North America Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
GMA Network
17-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
NU clinches rare fifth straight crown in UAAP men's volleyball
The UAAP men's volleyball crown remains in Jhocson Street. National University won its fifth straight title after sweeping Far Eastern University, 25-16, 28-26, 25-23, in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball finals on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena. In the third set, the Tamaraws had a chance to extend the match as they led 17-14, with Dryx Saavedra leading the offense for the Morayta crew. Leo Ordiales and Greg Ancheta eventually tied the set at 17 before Saavedra and Luis Miguel put FEU in front. Buds Buddin's attack, followed by an FEU error, evened the set at 19 before Miguel put the Tamaraws in front as they continued their bid to extend the match. Eventually, the likes of Buddin and Peng Taguibolos stepped up for NU as errors marred FEU's late attempt, helping the Bulldogs to their cause. Ordiales had 13 points from 10 attacks and three blocks, while Taguibolos and Buddin chipped in 10 and nine points, respectively. Leo Aringo, who was named Most Valuable Player of the Finals series, had nine points to go with 10 excellent receptions and four digs. He also had 8.7 points, 11.3 receptions and 4.3 digs in the finals series. The win spoiled Saavedra's 24 point eruption for the Tamaraws. While FEU led in attacks with 43 against 39, errors did not help their attempt as they had 78 against NU's 65. FEU took Game 1 before NU won the next two in the best-of-three series. This is NU's seventh overall title in men's volleyball, with their championship streak dating back to UAAP Season 80 in 2018. Aside from the men's title, NU also reigned in the women's and girls division this season. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Maid' Star Catalina Saavedra, Madre Board Malaga Buzz Project ‘A Decorous Woman' (EXCLUSIVE)
Chile's Catalina Saavedra, a Sundance Acting Special Jury Prize winner for 'The Maid,' and a Film Independent Spirit Award nominee for 'Rotting in the Sun,' is attached to star in Natalia Luque's 'A Decorous Woman' ('Señorita de Buena Presencia'), lead produced by Chile's Parina Films and one of the highest profile projects to be showcased at next week's 2025 Malaga Festival Fund & Co-Production Event (MAFF). In further news, 'A Decorous Woman,' set up at Parina Films, represented by Rodrigo Díaz, and France's Tomsa Films (France), headed by Thomas Lambert, has just been boarded by Madre Content. A Latinx company, Madre was launched in 2023 by distinguished Chilean filmmaker Francisca Alegría ('The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future') with offices in Chile, Uruguay and the U.S. More from Variety Spain's Latido Films Scoops Up Doc 'Almudena' Ahead of Malaga Film Fest Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) Latido Picks Up Gracia Querejeta's Malaga Competition Title 'The Good Luck' (EXCLUSIVE) Malaga Unveils 2025 Work in Progress Lineup Spotlighting Projects From Chile, Dominican Republic Madre will co-produce 'A Decorous Woman,' which has also tapped a grant from the Chilean Audiovisual Fund 2024 in its Feature Film Production category, securing 30% of its budget, Díaz told Variety. Breaking out after 'The Maid,' Saavedra also played next to Tilda Swinton in Julio Torres' SXSW 2023 debut 'Problemista,' produced by Emma Stone. She scored last year a Film Independent Spirit Award nomination for supporting performance in 'Rotting in the Sun,' directed by 'The Maid' helmer Sebastián Silva. In 'A Decorous Woman,' Saavedra will play Maria Marta, a 55-year-old hairdresser in Chile whose copes with her loneliness when her only daughter moves abroad. immersing herself in the gossip and stories told by her clients. After learning her daughter will not return to Chile, however, she is forced to stop fantasizing about others' lives and find comfort in unexpected places. 'Catalina is a magnificent artist. She has a quality of embodying the roles she plays with such commitment that you can feel how they live within her skin, transmitting the characters' emotions and experiences beyond the screen, connecting with the audience in a way that's not easy to achieve,' said Díaz. 'She is also a versatile actress who seamlessly navigates both drama and comedy – two genres central to the film and integral to Marta Maria's experience,' he added. 'A Decorous Woman' marks the feature debut of Columbia U and BAFTA Newcomers Program alum Luque, whose 2023 Chilean village abortion short 'So They Say' played Palm Springs Shortfest, as well as the Telluride Film Festival, Hamptons Film Festival and GuadaLAjara Film Festival, winning Jury Honors and Student Selects recognition at the Columbia Film Festival. It was also shortlisted for the BAFTA Yugo Student Awards and went on to score last year a CCAS Prize at the Cinélatino, Rencontres de Toulouse. 'The film explores intergenerational bonds among women and their influence during a pivotal moment in the protagonist's life,' Luque told Variety. 'Set in a hair salon – an epicenter of gossip and storytelling – it combines elements of drama and comedy to portray experiences that resonate intimately with women's perspectives.' 'The film is a journey to the heart of motherhood, where caring and nurturing are in the epicenter. The protagonist must confront the absence and rediscover herself as a woman,' added Díaz. At Mafiz, Málaga's industry forum, Díaz and Luque aim to meet with Spanish producers, international sales agents, distributors and film funds representatives. 'I am driven by films – and art in general – that explore the intimate universe of women. Natalia's debut feature is a film that depicts a complex character through a journey of self-discovery and self-recognition beyond society's expectations,' said Díaz. He added: 'The film is also an invitation for the audience to reflect on the 'decorous women' in our lives – our mothers, aunts, grandmothers and beyond who have seen their life experience repressed, with limited opportunities for development outside the roles they are expected to fulfil.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Oscars 2026: First Blind Predictions Including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, 'Wicked: For Good' and More What's Coming to Disney+ in March 2025
