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Specialized Furniture Carriers Elects Fierek as First VP
April 27,
2016 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Mark Fierek, general manager of Orion Air Ride, has been elected as first vice president of the Specialized Furniture Carriers by its board of directors.
The Specialized Furniture Carriers is a division of the American Home Furnishings Alliance with more than 30 member companies in North America. Fierek is an active participant of the board and it is his fourth year as a member of the Specialized Furniture Carriers.
“This is a fantastic and competitive industry,” Fierek said. “The creative designs, combination of materials and variety of unique sizes require specialized handling. In addition, you have transportation regulations, logistics technology and driver shortages that create challenges specialized carriers must overcome.”
Fierek’s term runs through 2018. Orion Air Ride provides logistics support for AFA Stores, Ethan Allen and Home Gallery among many other home furnishings brands.