ITU AbsorbTech has broken ground on a new 50,000-square-foot processing facility in McCalla, Alabama. The Wisconsin-based company is expanding its environmentally friendly solutions to manufacturers and printing operations across the Southeast. “Today marks an important step forward for ITU AbsorbTech,” said Craig Bald, president and CEO. “We’re excited to break ground on this new facility …
George Courey Inc., a North American supplier of reusable textiles for the healthcare, hospitality, and institutional sectors, announced the appointment of Hugues Charbonneau as Vice-President, Operations. Charbonneau joins George Courey Inc. with extensive leadership and operational experience in the textile industry. Most recently he served as President of YKK Canada’s division where he led strategic …
The Association for Linen Management (ALM) and TRSA have launched Linen360, an educational initiative created to improve how healthcare facilities train staff on the proper use of healthcare textiles. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to patient safety, operational efficiency and sustainability through better linen management practices. At the center of the program is the Linen360 …
Christeyns North America announced the addition of Walter Lopez as Director of Commercial Laundry Operations. He joins Christeyns with extensive experience in commercial laundry operations, plant management and customer-focused service leadership. Lopez brings a unique perspective shaped by firsthand operational experience, having led large-scale commercial laundry facilities as both a General Manager and Plant Manager while …
At the Annual Business Meeting held during TRSA’s 113th Annual Conference & CEO Summit, members elected new officers and directors to the association’s Board of Directors. TRSA announced the appointments in a recent news release. P.J. Dempsey, President of Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, was elected the 69th TRSA Board Chair, succeeding Randy Bartsch, Executive Chair …
Washing Systems (WSI) has been recognized as a 2026 Cincinnati Top Workplace, an honor awarded by Enquirer Media based solely on employee feedback. This distinction reflects the voices of WSI team members, with more than 100 employees participating in an independent, third-party survey that measures workplace culture, engagement, and organizational health. The results underscore …
TRSA, representing the linen, uniform, and facility services industry, announced updates to its Clean Green certification program that strengthen verification and reflect the latest technologies and sustainability best practices, according to a news release. The Clean Green program has provided a third-party verified framework for promoting and measuring environmental stewardship in the textile services industry. …
Standard Textile announced that it has been selected as a 2026 US Best Managed Company for the sixth consecutive year. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies, according to a news release. The 2026 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning …
ABS Laundry Business Solutions has appointed Robert Tye as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), further strengthening its global commercial leadership as the company continues to expand its international presence and customer base. Tye will join the ABS Management Team and lead the company’s global commercial strategy, sales organisation, and customer growth initiatives. Tye has worked within …
LAVATEC announced that Patrick Cox is the company’s new client relationship and retention manager. Cox, who previously served in a regional sales manager capacity, reports to LAVATEC president and managing partner Mark Thrasher. Based in New Orleans, he primarily interacts with chief engineers and maintenance supervisors of customers and supports owners of smaller laundry operations. …