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Refrigi Wear Appoints Jim Dugan As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEAug 04, 2026•5 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

RefrigiWear

Jim Dugan
DahlonegaManufacturingE CommerceFashionRetail

Description

RefrigiWear has announced the appointment of Jim Dugan as CEO, effective immediately. Dugan brings over 25 years of executive leadership experience to the role and will lead RefrigiWear and its family of European brands.

Company Information

Company

RefrigiWear

Location

Dahlonega, Georgia, United States

About

Founded in 1954 by Myron Breakstone, RefrigiWear celebrates its 70th year as a pioneer in creating the toughest workwear for the toughest workers. With a long history rooted real-world experience, RefrigiWear understands the challenges of working in extreme cold, helping the company deliver high-quality insulated workwear that stands up to the coldest, dirtiest, harshest conditions imaginable. The RefrigiWear brand portfolio also includes: Avaska, best known for its European-style freezer gear and outerwear; Samco, recognized for its value-oriented selection of cooler- and freezerwear basics; and FlexiTog, a premium brand based in the UK and serving cold-chain customers across Europe. RefrigiWear is based in Dahlonega, GA.

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