Alliance Laundry Systems (ALS) announced the launch of their charitable giving initiative, Alliance Laundry Cares, in a recent news release. Through Alliance Laundry Cares, the company will address the basic need for cleanliness, comfort and dignity for those most vulnerable in the global communities where their team members live and work. “Most of us give …
By Tracey Adcock, B&C Technologies In the past, dirty turnout gear was a sign of an experienced firefighter. Today we know that dirty gear is full of toxins and can be dangerous. Having soot and other surface dirt on the outside of the gear puts the firefighter at risk because dirty PPE is more likely …
ARTA makes the case for reusable textiles with new content on the benefits of reusables, safety aspects, case studies, and issues with disposables. This new content and data has been added to ARTA’s website to help make the case for reusable textiles. Specifically, the new content includes: Reusable Healthcare Textiles: An Affordable, Reliable, Safe, and …
Kemco Systems was honored to be recognized for its innovation and contributions to the laundry industry, by receiving the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) Clean Green Innovation Award, presented at the TRSA Legislative Conference, on March 30, according to a news release. The TRSA Clean Green Innovation Award recognizes companies or facilities that reduce their …
Looking to save on operating costs? EDRO’s DynaWash Ozone Systems will reduce hot water usage and shorten wash cycles while producing hypoallergenic odor-free laundry. DynOzone successfully processes laundry in hotels, shirt laundries, nursing homes, firehouses, prisons, commercial laundries and other on-premise laundries. See what else it can do for your laundry. For more information, …
At the closing dinner of the Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) 2022 Annual Educational & Management Conference, John Silverman, President of Tschopp Supply Company of Buffalo, NY, was installed as the incoming president of the Textile Care Allied Trades Association. He will serve a two-year term as president. He previously served on TCATA’s Board …
The Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) has named Kristen (Krissy) Thayer Executive Director, effective April 18. Thayer will replace longtime Executive Director Regina Baras, who has served in the role for 11 years and who is voluntarily stepping down. Thayer will be supported by Jessica McKenna, Deputy Director, in addition to other support staff provided by Nonprofit …
Healthcare Linen Services Group, a provider of healthcare laundry services in the Midwest and Central United States, announced a strategic growth investment from York Capital Management’s private equity group, according to a news release. Transaction terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1915, HLSG is an outsourced provider of mission-critical linen management solutions that partners with …
By Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant If you’re thinking about upgrading your facility, there are many things that you should consider prior to taking the leap. Of course, you want any upgrade or purchase to add to its value. One wrong move though, and that value-added could turn into a drain on your budget. …
Atlanta-based healthcare linen management company NOVO Health Services saved its regional healthcare system client 53% of its costs through a full conversion from disposable to reusable Level 2 isolation gowns in mid-2020. Karl Fillip, CEO Emeritus of NOVO, used the provider’s actual adjusted patient day (APD) data and expenses for disposable gowns for the first …
