Registration for the 2025 edition of The Clean Show is open. The exposition for laundering, dry cleaning, textile care services, supplies, and equipment will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from August 23 – 26, 2025. This event attracts a concentration of laundry and dry cleaning professionals, textile rental service …
ABS Laundry Business Solutions USA announced the appointment of Kristi Sanders as Vice President of Customer Success. In this pivotal role, Sanders will be responsible for driving customer satisfaction, retention, and growth through the leadership of ABS’s customer-focused teams. Bringing with her a wealth of experience in the industrial laundry industry, she has spent many …
TRSA announced in a recent press release that Douglas “Woody” Ostrow, president of CleanCare, Pittsburgh, will be honored with the TRSA Operator Lifetime Achievement Award at the 112th TRSA Annual Conference taking place May 13-15 at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas in Indian Wells, California. The award presentation will be held …
The Provision First Aid Line, a Wildman-owned brand, announced its rebrand to ProvisionPlus. This evolution reflects the brand’s growth beyond traditional first aid offerings to encompass a wider range of safety and related workplace solutions, along with a renewed focus on supporting its distributor network. “This isn’t just a name change; it’s a total refresh,” …
Crown Linen will be closing its processing center in Mexico, MO, on April 25, 2025, according to a company news release. The company has been operating since 1891, and at its current facility since 1904. Following a devastating fire in May 2024, which destroyed two of the eight buildings on its downtown Mexico campus, …
UNX-Christeyns, a commercial cleaning solutions company announced an evolution in its brand identity. Beginning in late April 2025, the company transitioned its brand identity from UNX-Christeyns to Christeyns, reinforcing its place as part of the global Christeyns family of companies while continuing to operate as an independent entity (Christeyns North America), dedicated to superior …
The inaugural ALM Elevate Conference, held from March 17-19, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, attracted 118 professionals, including 68 laundry operators, 43% of whom were decision-makers. This two-day event offered hands-on workshops, expert insights, and valuable networking opportunities, providing attendees with practical tools to enhance their operations and industry knowledge. “We are thrilled with the success …
Courtesy of TRSA Magazine Due to the growing need for the linen, uniform and facility services industry to have representation in Canada, TRSA recently organized a planning meeting in Ottawa to develop a strategic approach to advocacy and define industry issues. TRSA’s Canadian Legislative Team, The Wellington Group, helped facilitate the meeting with a select …
R.W. Martin, a provider of industrial laundry solutions, announced its exclusive partnership with TOLON as the authorized distributor of TOLON’s laundry equipment in the United States. Under this agreement, R.W. Martin will serve as the exclusive distributor of Tolon’s washer-extractors, dryers, and finishing equipment, according to a news release. Founded in 1937, TOLON has established …
By Steve Berg, Vice President, Encompass Group — How modern linens can enhance comfort, reduce costs, and improve operational ROI. In today’s senior living environment, margins are tight, staffing is stretched, and expectations around resident experience have never been higher. Yet many facilities still rely on outdated linen systems that drive up labor costs, …