Cintas Corporation announced that its direct sale and rental distribution centers (DCs) located in its Chicago, Ill. facility have been awarded Gold level under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification system for zero waste. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE helps facilities define, pursue and achieve zero waste goals while becoming more …
TRSA has launched a website, me.trsa.org, for its new Middle East Chapter. The site introduces linen, uniform and facility services in the region to TRSA programs that enable them to access TRSA’s expansive knowledge base of industry trends and best practices to improve efficiencies and market growth. The Middle East endeavor is the association’s first …
By Ken Tyler There are unseen challenges when changing chemical suppliers in a laundry. So if you’re considering a switch – look before you leap. The primary focus regarding chemical suppliers is the service they provide to your laundry facility. In most cases, there is minimal difference between the actual chemicals being provided or processes …
As part of an organizational restructuring aimed at strengthening its sales presence in North America, LAVATEC has hired John Pabalan as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast. Based in Florida, he will report directly to Mark Thrasher, President and CEO. “The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged everyone involved in our industry, and it gave …
UMF Corporation announced the recipient of the company’s 11th annual Hygiene Specialist® Excellence Award, acknowledging the important contribution of environmental services (EVS) departments in healthcare facilities across the country. This year’s recipient is Hosea Jackson, a custodial services manager for Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Jackson, who works for the hospital through a contract with Sodexo, was recently promoted …
The Department of Defense, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), signed contracts with nine American businesses for the delivery of 73 million COVID-19 disposable isolation gowns at a cost of $335M, according to a recent news release. The contracts will support the replenishment of the HHS-managed Strategic National Stockpile and …
Unitex, a regional business with locations throughout the Northeast and a leader in the healthcare laundry industry, continues to grow with the acquisition of United Linen Service, located in Lawrence Massachusetts, according to a recent news release. United has long served the healthcare industry in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, providing exceptional laundry services to …
The ARTA Board of Directors has confirmed the selection of officers and directors for 2020-2021. The complete roster for ARTA’s 2020-2021 Board of Directors includes: President Gabriel Boardman of MIP, Montreal, Quebec; Past President Brendan O’Neill of London Hospital Linen Service, Inc., London, Ontario; 1st Vice President Jerry Martin of Prudential Overall Supply, San Diego; 2nd Vice President Duane Houvener of American Dawn, Compton, California; Secretary Steven …
Healthcare Line Services Group (St. Charles, IL) announced it is Great Place to Work® Certified, according to a news release. This certification demonstrates HLSG’s strong commitment to making the employee experience a priority. The certification also highlights employee satisfaction on their role within the company reinforcing HLSG as a place for employees to succeed in …
Whirlpool Corporation was named one of America’s Most JUST Companies for 2020, awarded by Forbes and JUST Capital, a nonprofit organization recognizing the top 100 out of 922 publicly-traded companies in the United States. JUST Capital surveyed 95,000 Americans on the nation’s priorities and what they felt corporations should do about it. This year, good …
