TCATA’s 2015 Annual Management and Educational Conference will be held from July 29 – August 1 in Napa Valley, California and rooms at the Silverado Resort are filling up quickly. Conference Chair Michael Leeming of Parker Boiler Company and the conference committees have planned a strong program with noted speakers. Steve Kallenbach of American Dawn …
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – TRSA released results of its annual national safety survey, showing dramatic, across-the-board reductions in injuries and illness at commercial laundries. According to the Textile Services Industry Safety Report, which bases its questions on U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standards, safety improvement at commercial laundries exceeds the overall private manufacturing industry. …
A report recently released by New York City Council Member Ritchie Torres and CLEAN NYC claims that improper laundering practices have occurred in Gotham City which led to unsafe and unhealthy conditions in area restaurants, hotels and hospitals. The report, “Irresponsible Industrial Laundries: A Major Public Health Threat” was cited as an impetus for a …
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. ─ Whirlpool Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire American Dryer Corporation (ADC), a privately held company. The planned acquisition gives Whirlpool Corporation’s commercial laundry business a platform to reach new markets and channels, while building on a strong foundation of industry-leading innovation, quality, and service. “The acquisition of ADC by …
A report just released by New York City Councilman Ritchie Torres will make you think twice before pulling those crisp sheets up to your face in a New York hotel, wiping your mouth with that folded white napkin in a restaurant or using hospital linens. The report, Irresponsible Industrial Laundries: A Major Public Health Threat, …
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 17, 2015 – Two national surveys completed by TRSA have found the majority of both businesses and consumers prefer that employees wear uniforms. The primary reasons for this preference, according to the survey are related to image, trust and identification. Surveying both textile service decision makers and consumers nationally, TRSA found 82 …
SAGINAW, Mich. — In its 46-year history, Michigan Premier Laundry (MPL) has processed approximately 400 million pounds of healthcare linen. MPL is the only centrally located, large-scale healthcare laundry on Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The laundry serves15 hospitals and 75 clinical off-site facilities by processing scrubs, towels, sheets, pillowcases and patient gowns. Currently MPL handles approximately 16 …
By Rich Fitzmorris What’s In Your Water is part three of my series – How Do I Keep My Linens Looking White? In my previous article, I discussed that water is the most significant factor in cleaning textiles. So let’s explore what constitutes ‘good’ water. There are six ways to know if the water in …
By Mike Diedling Manager, Applications Engineering Dept., Pellerin Milnor Corporation Has your laundry increased in the amount of goods it processes yearly? Are you looking to purchase new equipment to handle the extra poundage? If you’re like any other Laundry Manger, you may be wondering if it is time to add a tunnel to your …
SYRACUSE, NY — Braun has announced the availability of their new Science Stands The Test Of Time® Conventional Washroom Technology publication. The purpose of the publication is to educate the industry on the science behind and evolution of conventional washroom technology and equipment. This publication examines various conventional washroom solutions that are employed for manual, …
