By George Clarke, UMF Corporation The societal impact of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) in acute care hospitals in the U.S. has been estimated at $147 billion annually. Most recently, Candida auris made headlines as a threat, especially in nursing homes, which are often plagued by poor care and low staffing. More than 760 cases of the superbug …
ARTA invites you to save the dates for its 8th Education Conference set for Feb. 26-28, 2020, at the Gaylord Palm Resort in Kissimmee (a block down the road from Orlando). The conference is open to members and nonmembers and will feature tabletop exhibits, plant tour, and 1.5 days of packed education. MIP will be …
Monarch Brands, a provider of hospitality textiles has refused to raise prices for hospitality distributors and commercial laundries after the recent round of tariffs, according to a company news release. The recent round of tariffs include a 15% increase on all microfiber garments and cleaning products including wholesale microfiber cloths, wholesale microfiber flat mops, and …
The International Association for Healthcare Textile Management (IAHTM) has named Janice Larson and John Sealey “2019 Lifetime Achievement” recipients. Larson and Sealey received their awards at IAHTM’s annual meeting held recently in Scottsdale, AZ. Established in 2015, IAHTM’s Lifetime Achievement award recognizes an individual or individuals with for his or her career-long contributions to and …
B&C Technologies has announced its next service school scheduled for Tuesday, November 19 and Wednesday, November 20. The service school will be held at B&C’s Panama City Beach, Florida location – 17740 Ashley Drive, Suite 109. The two day school covers maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, etc. B&C will provide lunch both days, dinner the first night, …
Learn the benefits of Ellis Corporation’s UPTIME, Intelligent Machine Management System in this virtual demo. For more information, visit the company’s web site: Ellis Corporation
Michael Hans Dreher, former president & CEO of Kannegiesser USA passed away on October 8, 2019 due to pancreatic cancer. He was 72. Dreher was born on May 31st, 1947 in Koenigsbronn, Germany to Wilhelm and Gisela Dreher. He joined the German Air Force at the age of 18 and rose through the ranks to …
Kemco Systems announced its acquisition of Bob Johnson & Associates, a Texas-based water treatment technology and services company. The acquisition supplements Kemco’s water treatment services capabilities to the industrial markets while extending a strong wastewater technology portfolio to the clients of Bob Johnson & Associates. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Since 1969, …
Softrol Systems announced the launch of its new website. “Softrol.com now fully represents our advanced product offering and professional team,” says Director of Sales & Marketing, Dave Smith. “Our goal is to provide the industry with an easier way to browse information based on specific needs and to learn more about our many cost-saving solutions.” …
By: Kate Zabriskie The team’s exhausted. They’re burned-out, you are too. Can everyone recover? You and the team have been working at 150% for over a year. The company has been through three major transitions in as many months. Everyone is really on edge. Employees are on the verge of quitting. Even in the best …
