By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant When you need to replace your laundry systems, it’s time to get – back to the basics. Whether you are mixing and matching components and manufacturers, this is what you should know when replacing a piece of equipment or systems in your facility. Know your needs. Determine what you need in …
By Al Adcock, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at B&C Technologies — Efficiency improvements allow you to increase the productivity of your commercial laundry. Some of these suggestions are cost free while others require some investment. However, improving the efficiency of your commercial laundry provides many benefits above and beyond profitability. There are many …
By Kate Zabriskie — When people hear the word “innovation,” they often think of groundbreaking products, disruptive technologies, or revolutionary ideas. But not every improvement needs to reinvent the wheel. Small changes may seem insignificant at first, but their cumulative effect can be transformative: Improved Efficiency: Tiny adjustments to workflows can save hours of time …
By Al Adcock, VP of Sales and Marketing at B&C Technologies During the wash process, laundry chemicals are introduced to aid in the removal of stains, oils, and other contaminants found in the goods. Under normal circumstances, the chemicals used in the wash process are properly dosed and adequately rinsed. If not managed properly, the chemicals can cause damage to the goods and shorten their service …
By Al Adcock, VP of Sales and Marketing at B&C Technologies
What if I told you that you could save money, reduce energy consumption, and increase your commercial laundry’s efficiency?
By Steve Berg, Vice President, Encompass Group Infection prevention is central to healthcare, and healthcare textiles (HCTs) play a quiet but critical role. A fomite is any inanimate object that, when exposed to infectious agents, can serve as a vehicle for transmission. Textiles fall into this category, which has led to recurring questions about their …
By Ken Tyler, Consultant There is a lot of talk about hygienically clean in our industry – as well there should be. It is imperative that textiles in a hospital setting are hygienically clean to ensure patient safety. But what is the science behind testing for hygienically clean textiles? From 1979-1981, I had the pleasure …
By Cody Davis, Kemco Systems, Regional Sales Manager, Midwest Membranes are the essential element of any water recycling system as they serve as the filter for removing solids and chemicals. When choosing a membrane, the first consideration is what types of suspended solids will be filtered. Total dissolved solids (TDS) and total suspended solids …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Last week in Part 1 we explored why we should treat employees just as good – or better – than customers. This week we’ll take a look at specific actions you can take to make your employees feel respected. We’ll also explore the importance of your team’s mental …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant You may have heard that customers should come first. However, it’s also debatable that your employees should come first instead. They bring great value to your organization with skills and talent that can’t easily be replaced. Whether your employees are union or not, become familiar with Department of Labor Rules, …