The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its 2022 Business Awards, recognizing local businesses and individuals who have made unique contributions and achievements. Grill House has been named Northbrook Business of the Year in honor of its excellence in business practices and customer service. Saf-T-Gard received the award for Corporate Citizen of the Year in recognition of its outstanding support of the local community. Finally, Gail Eisenberg is honored as Chamber Volunteer of the Year for her above-and-beyond service as an ambassador for the organization.
Loren Rivkin, Saf-T-Gard President and Chielf Operating Officer
Updated 1/27/2021 3:20 PM
On January 21, 2021, it was announced that Loren Rivkin, the fourth generation of Saf-T-Gard International, Inc. family ownership, was promoted to Saf-T-Gard President and Chief Operating Officer. Since opening for business in 1936, Saf-T-Gard has enabled on-the-job safety, compliance and peace of mind for hundreds of thousands of workers and their families by delivering superior safety products and solutions that protect against work-related hazards and prevent serious injuries, and the company will continue to do so under Loren s direction.
Saf-T-Gard has grown significantly since its humble, two-person loft beginnings. Founded as the Latex Glove Company by Leo and Lillian Rivkin when the company began its operations in Chicago making waterproof, rubber-coated cotton gloves, Saf-T-Gard is now a celebrated manufacturer, distributor, importer, exporter and global supplier of personal p
Also named COO, Loren Rivkin carries on a fourth generation of family leadership.
Jan 28th, 2021
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Editor s Note: In an earlier version of this post, a typo identified Loren Rivkin as CFO instead of COO. We apologize for the error and any confusion it may have caused.
NORTHBROOK, IL On Jan. 21, it was announced that Loren Rivkin, the fourth generation of Saf-T-Gard International, Inc. family ownership, was promoted to Saf-T-Gard president and chief operating officer.
Loren RivkinSince opening for business in 1936, Saf-T-Gard has enabled on-the-job safety, compliance and peace of mind for hundreds of thousands of workers and their families by delivering superior safety products and solutions that protect against work-related hazards and prevent serious injuries, and the company will continue to do so under Loren’s direction.
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