ImageFIRST, a national provider of linen and laundry services specializing in the healthcare industry, announced that it acquired Tennessee-based Allegiant Linen Services (“Allegiant”), according to a news release. This acquisition marks ImageFIRST’s first processing plant in the state. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “There is a huge opportunity in front of us by …
With the conclusion of the 2022 Clean Show in Atlanta, GA, Pellerin Milnor Corporation’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Rick Kelly, said visitor traffic in the Milnor booth met the company’s expectations. “It was pleasure to visit with many of our valued customers and our dealer network attendees during CLEAN. Our machinery lineup on …
The Meese/Dura-Cast booth was buzzing with excitement at the recent CLEAN Show 2022. Since these two powerhouse companies recently combined forces, customers now have more choices than ever to find the specific products they need. Whether sorting, storing, processing or delivering linens, Meese/Dura-Cast products can help customers find the right products. Show attendees had the chance to see some …
The growing concern over the increased spread of Monkeypox in the United States provides an opportunity to address best practices for hotel textile processing and handling. With a focus on protecting workers and providing a safe and comfortable environment for the travel public, the Association for Linen Management (ALM) and the American Hotel & Lodging …
Looking forward to the future of The Clean Show, the exposition’s schedule will shift back to the odd years in 2025, according to a news release. “Our goal in shifting Clean back to an odd-year cycle is to help restore balance to the international trade fair calendar as the industry recovers post-COVID,” said Greg Jira, …
By Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Things change every day but some things should always remain the same. Today, with so much that has changed in our work environment, financial climate and interpersonal communications, I think it’s time to get back to basics. Just something to think about. 1) Laundry cost bench marks are …
ImageFIRST® Healthcare Laundry Specialists launches their 2nd Annual HeroesFIRST Contest where ImageFIRST Associates recognize exceptional Healthcare Heroes who go above and beyond to enhance the patient experience and who align closely with ImageFIRST’s Values – Be Respectful, Be Safe, Be Honest, and most of all, Be Remarkable, according to a news release. ImageFIRST’s Service Team …
A 49-year-old man died from injuries attained while installing an industrial dryer at Unitex Textile Rental Services in Lawrence MA. Chris Durrant, an independent contractor working for Kannegiesser ETECH, was taken to Lawrence General Hospital in cardiac arrest and passed from his injuries. The incident is currently under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health …
The recent Clean Show was a success for family-owned global supplier of laundry textile and parts, Tingue. Connecting, reconnecting and sharing ideas with industry attendees was a high point at the convention for the Tingue staff who were grateful to be back at Clean. “It was wonderful to get back together with old friends …
Leaders from Emerald Textiles™ stand next to a similar LAVATEC tunnel washer they purchased prior to the recent Clean Show in Atlanta. From left to right is Emerald’s vice president of sales, Robert Hines and CEO Andy Kratky, with LAVATEC’s President Mark Thrasher, and western regional sales manager, Jim Slatcher. Installation of Emerald’s new LT100, …
