READING, PA - Elbeco, Inc. recently hired Max Guzman to head the company’s quality control operations. This year marks a century of manufacturing excellence for the maker of professional performance uniforms for police, tactical, fire, and emergency medical technicians.

Guzman, a 24-year veteran with extensive apparel manufacturing experience, will oversee garment quality for all domestic and overseas assembly operations. In addition to ensuring garments adhere to Elbeco’s stringent quality standards, Guzman will oversee compliance with Elbeco’s code of conduct regulations.

Early in his career, Guzman worked in sewing, cutting and pressing operations. More recently, he owned an apparel contracting company that manufactured uniform shirts in Abinto, Puerto Rico. In addition, Guzman worked as a consultant for Chick by Nicky Hilton, and ran I. Appel’s manufacturing operations in Mexico for four years.

“Max comes to Elbeco with extensive knowledge and expertise in manufacturing and overseas operations,” said David Lurio, president, Elbeco. “He is an excellent addition to our team of professionals working to produce the best quality merchandise for our customers.”

About Elbeco
Since 1907, Elbeco has manufactured professional performance uniforms for public safety workers including police, tactical, fire and emergency medical technicians, as well as for U.S. Postal Service employees. Over the years, Elbeco distinguished itself as a manufacturer of the finest quality uniform garments in the industry. Now celebrating 100 years in business, Elbeco continues that tradition by offering uniforms enhanced with advanced technology features that offer greater comfort, value and style for customers worldwide.