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Melillo Announces New VP of Sales to Support Expansion Goals

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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SOMERSET, N.J., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Melillo Consulting, an IT solutions provider that helps organizations power their business through technology, has announced the appointment of Mike Armbrust as the new vice president of Sales, effective April 1, 2023. In his new role, Armbrust will be responsible for driving sales growth and expanding the company's market presence. The appointment comes following the promotion of the firm's previous VP of Sales, Joe Staiber, to the position of chief revenue officer.

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  • In his new role, Armbrust will be responsible for driving sales growth and expanding the company's market presence.
  • The appointment comes following the promotion of the firm's previous VP of Sales, Joe Staiber , to the position of chief revenue officer.
  • Armbrust joins Melillo with extensive experience in business development, IT sales strategy and business transformation.
  • "Mike's appointment as VP of Sales is a strategic move that reinforces Melillo's commitment to delivering exceptional results and accelerating growth through innovative sales strategies," said Scott Dunsire, Melillo CEO.

Armbrust Inc. Expands into 100% Nitrile Gloves

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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ELGIN, Texas, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical manufacturing company Armbrust American has begun production of 100% American-made nitrile gloves, the next product offering in its mission to become the premier source for USA-Made medical products.

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  • ELGIN, Texas, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical manufacturing company Armbrust American has begun production of 100% American-made nitrile gloves, the next product offering in its mission to become the premier source for USA-Made medical products.
  • This is a problem that Lloyd Armbrust feels can only be addressed by reshoring nitrile glove manufacturing.
  • Armbrust gloves are produced in Louisiana and include both FDA-cleared, chemo-rated gloves with a 510k and food grade industrial gloves.
  • Nitrile gloves are the perfect way to grow Armbrust American's offerings, as well as a way we can continue to raise the bar for American manufacturing.

Armbrust Inc. Acquires Time Magazine Invention of the Year, Breathe99 Mask Startup

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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ELGIN, Texas, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical manufacturing company Armbrust American has acquired award-winning reusable elastomeric mask startup Breathe99 and its assets, which is now available for purchase. The acquisition is the latest step in the manufacturing company's plans to expand its product offerings and operations across more sectors in the U.S., including the only FDA-Cleared, USA-made KN95 masks.

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  • American Medical Manufacturer to take over sales, production of Breathe99 products
    ELGIN, Texas, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical manufacturing company Armbrust American has acquired award-winning reusable elastomeric mask startup Breathe99 and its assets, which is now available for purchase.
  • "At Breathe99, our team's mission was to make high-quality protection accessible to all," said Breathe99 founder Max Bock-Aronson.
  • "I am excited that our long-lasting elastomeric mask has a new home with Armbrust, who will carry forward our vision of creating quality products here in America."
  • The Breathe99 Mask and filter packs are available now via Armbrust.com .

Armbrust American Donates 50,000 Masks for West Coast Wildfire Victims

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Friday, September 25, 2020
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --With an unprecedented number of wildfires blazing along the west coast, American manufacturing company Armbrust American has donated more than 50,000 of its FDA-registered surgical masks to victims in the affected areas.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --With an unprecedented number of wildfires blazing along the west coast, American manufacturing company Armbrust American has donated more than 50,000 of its FDA-registered surgical masks to victims in the affected areas.
  • Armbrust surgical masks have ASTM Level 2 certification, having passed extensive testing for breathability, fluid penetration, bacterial filtration, particle filtration, flammability, and sensitivity.
  • "The tragedy of the wildfires polluting air quality only highlights our mission to return strategic manufacturing back to the U.S.," said Armbrust American CEO and founder Lloyd Armbrust.
  • Victims of west coast wildfires in California, Oregon, and Washington can still request a supply of FDA-registered surgical masks via an online website available HERE .

Armbrust American Debuts New Surgical Mask Colors as Demand Rises

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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"People in the mask world thought I was crazy for making lab-tested surgical masks in cool colors instead of the usual 'medical blue' or aqua green, but it makes too much sense not to," said founder and CEO Lloyd Armbrust.

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  • "People in the mask world thought I was crazy for making lab-tested surgical masks in cool colors instead of the usual 'medical blue' or aqua green, but it makes too much sense not to," said founder and CEO Lloyd Armbrust.
  • The new mask color options are available for pre-order immediately , with delivery dates in the next two weeks.
  • Colors include "Creamsicle," "Coral," "Sea Foam," "American Denim," "Pretty In Pink," and "Charcoal."
  • "The advantage of American manufacturing is being able to understand the market and make changes to your products quickly.

Armbrust American Hiring Over 60 Workers to Manage Operational Growth

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Following enormous demand for surgical masksjust months after launching, Armbrust American continues its growth at a rapid pace and is hiring a large number of factory workers at its Austin-based facility to process orders from consumers and government contracts.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Following enormous demand for surgical masksjust months after launching, Armbrust American continues its growth at a rapid pace and is hiring a large number of factory workers at its Austin-based facility to process orders from consumers and government contracts.
  • Armbrust American saw 1.46 million orders a week after launching, and has since signed contracts to provide billions of masks to state governments, private businesses, and other essential workers.
  • It now has seven total lines running, with room to activate a total of 15 at its existing factory.
  • "Because so much manufacturing is outsourced to places like China, there is a shortage of working class jobs at a time when Americans need them the most," said Armbrust American founder and CEO Lloyd Armbrust.

Armbrust American Secures $3.8M Contract to Supply Texas Public Schools with Masks

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Armbrust American scored a big win in its mission to address PPE shortages with quality, American-made masks with the announcement that it has signed a contract to supply millions of masks to Texas's more than 320,000 public school teachers.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Armbrust American scored a big win in its mission to address PPE shortages with quality, American-made masks with the announcement that it has signed a contract to supply millions of masks to Texas's more than 320,000 public school teachers.
  • The lack of domestic manufacturing has forced essential organizations like public schools to rely on a global supply chain for PPE at much higher costs during a time of unprecedented demand.
  • "It's taken almost two months, but I'm happy to share that our masks have passed everything needed for ASTM Type-II certification with Bacterial and Particulate filtration at 99%," said Armbrust American founder and CEO Lloyd Armbrust.
  • "Our mission is to supply our fellow citizens with superior quality equipment, made right here in Texas.

Austin Startup Armbrust American Proves Domestic Manufacturing Viable After Incredible First Week

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In an incredible show of support for domestic manufacturing, Armbrust American has received over 1.46 Million orders since opening its Austin, Texas factory one week agoincluding 72,000 donations being delivered to US-based hospitals and businesses in need.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In an incredible show of support for domestic manufacturing, Armbrust American has received over 1.46 Million orders since opening its Austin, Texas factory one week agoincluding 72,000 donations being delivered to US-based hospitals and businesses in need.
  • Armbrust American's success proves consumers are willing to support such a transition.
  • While there are many challenges, Armbrust American's success proves consumers are willing to support domestic entrepreneurs in the process.
  • Founded in 2020 by Y-Combinator alumni Lloyd Armbrust, Armbrust American's mission is to bring strategic manufacturing back to the US.

Armbrust American Raises $5 Million, Opens Austin, TX Laboratory Capable of Producing 1.2 Million Surgical Masks a Day in Plan to Bring Strategic Manufacturing Back to the US

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Friday, May 22, 2020
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America is at the mercy of another country trying to make as much money as possible during this unprecedented crisis.

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  • America is at the mercy of another country trying to make as much money as possible during this unprecedented crisis.
  • From physicians to local police forces, American heroes on the front line are without the proper defenses that they need.
  • The factory is currently ramping to produce 1.2 million masks per day, and Armbrust American has plans to scale production to billions annually if needed.
  • Founded in 2020 by Y-Combinator alumni Lloyd Armbrust, Armbrust American's mission is to bring strategic manufacturing back to the US.

NAWBO National and 50+ Chapters Urge Congress to Include Organizational Non-Profits

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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WASHINGTON, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and all its chapters across the country continue to urge Congress to include organizational non-profits in the next stimulus package.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and all its chapters across the country continue to urge Congress to include organizational non-profits in the next stimulus package.
  • Non-profit member organizations, 501(c)(6) organizations, are left out of the most recent legislation, meaning numerous organizations like NAWBO will not receive any relief during this time of crisis.
  • "If the lawmakers don't include organizations like ours in the stimulus, it will set back women business owners decades," said Chair of the NAWBO National Board Jeanette Armbrust.
  • "Women business owners rely on resources provided by groups like NAWBO to receive continuing education, tools to scale their businesses, and networking opportunities.