Enric Saavedra Takes the Helm as Liaison for Girbau North America Expansion

Enric Saavedra Appointed as Girbau North America Liaison

Enric Saavedra has recently taken on the role of international key account director at Girbau Global Laundry Solutions, marking a significant step in his professional journey. This position establishes him as the primary contact for Girbau North America (GNA), where he will foster communication and cooperation between both entities, ensuring they effectively address each other's needs.

According to GNA President Mike Floyd, Saavedra's extensive experience working with the company uniquely qualifies him for this role. With a background rooted in supporting GNA’s initiatives and a comprehensive understanding of the market, he is poised to champion North American sales growth. "Enric's not only qualified to do this job, he's been a longtime supporter of GNA and the business we do here," stated Floyd.

Saavedra joined Girbau in 2009 and has cultivated a strong career within the company. After spending 11 years as a business development manager, he transitioned to become the APAC regional business leader in 2020. In his current capacity, he is focusing on global accounts, with GNA being the largest among them. This multifaceted experience has given him valuable insights and a strategic vision for Girbau's growth in the North American market.

In his own words, Saavedra emphasized the significance of maintaining a close relationship with GNA, stating, "Girbau's commitment to the North American market is a top priority. We expect our collaboration to expand distribution and lead us into developing new, high-quality laundry solutions with speed and precision."

As part of the broader EVI Industries Inc. (EVI) family, GNA is more robust than ever. Vice President of Sales Joel Jorgensen remarked on Saavedra’s new role, highlighting its potential impact on product development. He indicated that Saavedra’s leadership would aid in creating items tailored for niche markets and filling existing gaps in product offerings, thereby stimulating increased sales.

Jorgensen further pointed out that GNA is firmly aligned for the future, emphasizing the importance of distributors in a marketplace where many manufacturers choose to sell directly. "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."

As the industry adapts to changing dynamics, GNA remains committed to its distributor relationships which provide vital support to end users. Saavedra’s appointment is seen as a strategic advantage, allowing for greater synergy between market demands and product offerings.

For those interested in exploring GNA’s extensive range of laundry solutions and services, more information is readily available on their website, gnalaundry.com, or by calling 800-256-1073.

About Girbau North America

Girbau North America, located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a comprehensive solutions provider for the laundry industry, serving vended, commercial, and industrial sectors throughout North America. Under the GNA banner, services include customer marketing via Girbau Creative Services, financing through CustomSelect, and distribution through a network of partner distributors. Additionally, GNA offers product warehousing for timely availability, technical service assistance, and an extensive variety of commercial laundry solutions.

About EVI Industries Inc.

EVI serves its customers through a network dedicated to distributing and providing comprehensive advisory and technical services, ensuring operational excellence in commercial laundry management. By offering a complete suite of equipment, planning, and maintenance services, EVI supports diverse customer needs across the retail, commercial, industrial, and government sectors.