Monarch Robe & Towel Taps Industry Icons to Lead Newly Expanded Hotel Division

Feb. 3, 2010 - PRLog -- Perth Amboy, NJ — February 3, 2010 — Monarch Robe & Towel Co., one of the leading suppliers of fine bathrobes and towels to the global hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Gene Faul as CEO of the company’s Hotel Division. In addition, Karen Faul has been appointed as president of the division. The announcement was made in conjunction with a planned expansion of the company’s burgeoning Hotel Division, which serves four- and five-star hotels and resorts around the world, as well as leading spas and cruise lines worldwide. The newly expanded Monarch Hotel Division will be headquartered in South Egremont, Massachusetts.

           “When we made the decision to increase our global presence in the hotel market, we knew that we needed the best the industry had to offer, so we sought out Gene and Karen, who are well known for their bathrobe and hotel linen expertise,” said Ashley Chadowitz, Monarch president. “Their extensive knowledge and connections, coupled with Monarch’s financial stability and resources, will create an ideal framework for our future growth in this sector.”

           The Fauls bring to Monarch a wealth of hospitality industry experience and apparel expertise. Gene began his successful career in the apparel industry with Catalina Swimwear, where he served as executive vice president, and Cole of California, which he led for three years. After two years as president of Robes of California, he founded Cypress Apparel Group with his wife, Karen, and built the company into a major supplier of bathrobes to the luxury hotel market.

           Karen Faul also began her career in the apparel industry at Cole of California, where she held the position of vice president of marketing for 17 years. Most recently, she served as president of Cypress Bathrobes, where she was instrumental in the design and quality control of their products.

“Karen and I are honored to be joining forces with the team at Monarch Robe & Towel Company.” said Gene Faul. “Their deep family values, customer-centric philosophy and commitment to quality mirrors our own, and provides an excellent foundation on which to build future opportunities and growth. We look forward to continuing our relationships in the hotel industry with their excellent product line and meticulous customer service network backing us up. It is truly the best of both worlds.”

For additional information, please contact Ashley Chadowitz at 732-442-0442 or visit www.monarchrobe.com.



Editor’s Note: Additional information and/or electronic images are available by contacting Ryan Marks at (407) 242-8548 or email: rmarks.marketing@gmail.com.

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About Monarch Robe & Towel Company

For over a quarter of a century, Monarch Robe & Towel Company has been a leading supplier of fine bathrobes, towels and slippers to the hospitality industry. Their extensive line of products combines exacting manufacturing standards with the highest quality materials, and features a wide range of styles and fabrications to complement any property environment. Monarch maintains manufacturing facilities on every major continent, and is the trusted supplier of four- and five-star properties around the world. With corporate headquarters in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Monarch’s 35,000 sq. ft. facility warehouses the industry’s largest inventory, as well as an in-house embroidery department. For more information, please visit www.monarchrobe.com.