The American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) is seeking nominations to fill two seats on its board of directors for 2018-2019. Once a slate of candidates is finalized, primary members of ARTA will receive a mailed ballot to vote on behalf of their company. If you or someone you know is interested in running for a seat …
SYRACUSE, NY. — G. A. Braun was recently awarded a U.S. Patent for its Industrial Washer Door Locking Mechanism and System that is used on its Advantage Tilting Side Loader® Washer/Extractor. This solution is a Class / Category 3 rated / monitored safety solution, which ensures that end users can’t operate the machine in an …
BEACON FALLS, CT – Keith Ware of Lavatec Laundry Technology was one of four panel members who spoke to a crowded room of people during a conference session at the Clean Show in Las Vegas. Titled “Tips and Lessons Learned for entering the Commercial Laundry Industry,” Ware offered practical advice and shared insights gleaned from …
Lavatec Laundry Technology Inc. was recently awarded Continental Girbau Inc.’s 2016 Business Partner of the Year award. The honor recognizes Lavatec’s superior business results while working in partnership with Continental and its customers. Lavatec President Mark Thrasher accepted the award at Clean ’17, in Las Vegas. “On behalf of Lavatec, we are honored to accept …
OSHKOSH, Wis.— Continental Girbau Inc. (Continental) employees recently contributed to a Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) project near the company’s headquarters, in Oshkosh, Wis. Two Continental teams donned hard hats and tool belts in an effort to build an ADA compliant twindominum to accommodate two special needs families, according to Christine Skupus, director of finance administration. …
Heat-related illness can be a serious issue – even more so when the thermometer begins to rise. Since laundries can be hot and humid, especially in the summer, it is important to know the symptoms of and first aid for these conditions. In a previous article, Heat-Related Illness, we discussed heat stroke – the most …
JENSEN unveiled many ‘New Perspectives’ during the recent Clean Show. Part 1 of this article looked at Sorting and Handling. Today we’ll take a look at JENSEN’s New Perspectives for the Washroom. JENSEN revolutionized the market with the Senking Universal tunnel washer, a versatile tunnel washer that reuses energy and water internally. The combination of …
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Angelica Corporation, a healthcare linen and medical laundry services company, announced the completion of the sale of substantially all of its, and its subsidiaries’ assets as a going concern to KKR, according to a news release. Under KKR’s ownership, the business is moving forward with the Angelica name and will continue to …
NORTHFIELD, Ill.–Medline, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical products with patient-centered solutions, services and expertise across the continuum of care, announced a new distribution agreement with Applied Silver, the maker of SilvaClean®. Under the terms of the agreement, Medline will offer an antimicrobial laundry solution for the first time by selling the SilvaClean service …
Hydro Systems, an independent manufacturer of proportioning and dispensing systems, highlighted its new Dositec Electromagnetic System at the Clean™ Show in Las Vegas. The new multi-washer system complements Hydro Systems’ existing pneumatic offering and is designed for smaller laundries with washers below 125 pounds that may not have access to compressed air. “The Clean Show is …
