Softrol Systems Inc. hired Zach Driggers as Manager of Product Engineering, according to a news release. Driggers brings over eight years of industry experience working in product design, process, and plant engineering roles. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Kennesaw State University. Driggers is a licensed Professional Engineer in the …
Aramark CEO John Zillmer announced the appointment of Kim Scott as President and CEO of Aramark Uniform Services (AUS), effective immediately. In her new role, Scott will become a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to Zillmer, and will oversee the company’s nearly 20,000 employees who serve approximately 400,000 customers providing uniform, …
In June of 2021 a new laundry facility, Evergreen Washing Co., Ltd., in the Chinese province of Zhejiang began operations. Located south of Shanghai in the urbanized archipelago of Zhoushan city’s High-tech Industrial Park, the facility processes linen services for the local hospitality market. With a footprint of over 2,800 square meters (30,000 square feet), …
UMF Corporation‘s Micrillon® microfiber, made in the USA, is setting a new standard as the first hospital-grade microfiber that can be converted into a wide range of long-lasting, reusable products, including: towels; cubicle curtains; socks; gloves; walk-off mats; reusable N95 rated face masks; and color-coded microfiber cleaning products. Leading manufacturers are using these high performance …
by Ken Tyler, CEO Tycorps International C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines is the first Florida Veterans Affairs (VA) steamless textile care processing facility. The $14,200,000 renovation has created one of the most automated facilities in the VA system. The VA Laundry System Inspection Team, VA Central Office, Washington DC recently certified that …
President Biden recently unveiled a comprehensive six-pronged national strategy, Path out of the Pandemic, to combat COVID-19. Vaccinating the Unvaccinated Further Protecting the Vaccinated Keeping Schools Safely Open Increasing Testing & Requiring Masking Protecting Our Economic Recovery Improving Care for those with COVID-19 The links above will take you to each page for details. Below …
Over the last couple of weeks, Pellerin Milnor has worked to return to full operations following the impact of Hurricane Ida. The company was fortunate that its facilities sustained minimal damage, allowing team members to return to full production this week. Unfortunately, a number of Milnor employees suffered significant damage to their homes. The company …
The Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) is beginning the nomination process for its 2022-2024 board of directors. The HLAC Board Application, available on HLAC’s website, are being accepted immediately with a deadline of Oct. 1, after which nominations will no longer be accepted. “If there’s any silver lining to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s from the …
A sure sign of Detroit’s continued rebirth and revitalization is evident only a couple of miles from downtown. Last year, Metropolitan Detroit Area Hospital Services completed construction of a gleaming new, state-of-the-art laundry facility down the street from Henry Ford Hospital on Elijah McCoy Drive. Fourteen years after first connecting on a tunnel washing system, …
Why spend more when you can spend less for equipment remanufactured to original specs or better? Tingue’s remanufactured American Hypro 141 and Super Sylon Flatwork Ironers are ready for delivery and installation. Flatwork Ironers Ready for Delivery: 6-Roll American Hypro 141: $98,600 + installation 8-Roll American Hypro 141: $112,965 + installation 8-Roll Super Sylon Flatwork …
