Jan 24, 2013 9:23 AM

RefrigiWear Inc and the World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO) announced that Raul Flores of Frez-N-Stor Inc is the winner of the WFLO Scholarship for the 49th WFLO Institute. This event is being held February 9–14, 2013 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta GA.

Through the years, Flores progressed at Frez-N-Stor as he received forklift certification and held various positions from checker to supervisor of every department until his promotion in 2011 to operations manager. He has been involved with the Safety Committee and handles human resources tasks for a staff of more than 80.

Flores will be recognized at the opening session of the WFLO Institute, and a dinner will be held in his honor. RefrigiWear also has invited him to its manufacturing plant in north Georgia for a tour and visit.

Founded in 1943, the WFLO is a foundation that is the primary source for education, technical information, research, and development in the global cold chain industry.

Established in 1954 and based in Dahlonega GA, RefrigiWear manufactures insulated industrial work wear, accessories, and personal protective equipment for use in subzero temperatures, inclement weather, and low-visibility environments.

Frez-N-Stor is a public refrigerated warehouse that has been in operation since the 1960s.