By Charlotte A. Smith and Gregory Gicewicz The Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) requires that a laundry facility meet specific standards related to its handling of pharmaceutical waste to pass inspection. These wastes are highly regulated. The regulations can oftentimes be challenging to understand, even for the expert. Recently, HLAC and the American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) co-sponsored a …
Jensen’s New Perspectives for finishing. The greatest and most spectacular innovations can be seen in the centerpiece of each and every laundry – the finishing section. High customer expectations and fierce competition on prices call for greater flexibility and cost efficiency. With the new developments for the finishing section, it is not a case of …
It’s not unusual for sheets to spin in a hospital dryer. But recently at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, cash was also whirling around – to the tune of $9,100. When Steve Ledo, an employee in the hospital laundry noticed a door on one of the dryers slightly ajar, he approached the machine. …
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Penn Emblem would like to congratulate Senior Executive Administrative Assistant, Barbara O’Brien for 30 years of service to the company this year. O’Brien’s experience and expertise has been extremely valuable to Penn Emblem throughout the years. O’Brien was originally hired to work in the accounting department in 1986. She later moved to work with the …
The American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) is seeking nominations to fill two seats on its board of directors for 2018-2019. Once a slate of candidates is finalized, primary members of ARTA will receive a mailed ballot to vote on behalf of their company. If you or someone you know is interested in running for a seat …
SYRACUSE, NY. — G. A. Braun was recently awarded a U.S. Patent for its Industrial Washer Door Locking Mechanism and System that is used on its Advantage Tilting Side Loader® Washer/Extractor. This solution is a Class / Category 3 rated / monitored safety solution, which ensures that end users can’t operate the machine in an …
BEACON FALLS, CT – Keith Ware of Lavatec Laundry Technology was one of four panel members who spoke to a crowded room of people during a conference session at the Clean Show in Las Vegas. Titled “Tips and Lessons Learned for entering the Commercial Laundry Industry,” Ware offered practical advice and shared insights gleaned from …
Lavatec Laundry Technology Inc. was recently awarded Continental Girbau Inc.’s 2016 Business Partner of the Year award. The honor recognizes Lavatec’s superior business results while working in partnership with Continental and its customers. Lavatec President Mark Thrasher accepted the award at Clean ’17, in Las Vegas. “On behalf of Lavatec, we are honored to accept …
OSHKOSH, Wis.— Continental Girbau Inc. (Continental) employees recently contributed to a Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) project near the company’s headquarters, in Oshkosh, Wis. Two Continental teams donned hard hats and tool belts in an effort to build an ADA compliant twindominum to accommodate two special needs families, according to Christine Skupus, director of finance administration. …