William L. (Bill) North, longtime President and General Manager of Forenta, passed away on September 19, 2018. From humble beginnings in Pueblo, Colorado, Bill received an academic scholarship to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He graduated with honors and a BS in Civil Engineering in 1948. He began his textile care career as chief […]
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TCATA Mourns The Passing Of Two Icons Of The Association
The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) mourns the passing of J. “Morry” Friedlander and Lester Cohen, two members who contributed greatly to the Association and to the industry. TCATA only recently learned of the passing of J. “Morry” Friedlander on June 13, 2016 in Hamilton, Ohio. It would be fair to say that Morry […]
Robbie Lamont Freeman November 24, 1947 – March 5, 2017
After a brief illness, Robbie Lamont Freeman passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 surrounded by his family. Robbie was born November 24, 1947, in Sandersville, Georgia. As the son of a Methodist minister, he lived in various towns throughout South Georgia. After graduating from Georgia Southern College, Robbie served in the United States Army before […]



