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  • Lindstrom Begins Operations in Vietnam

    Lindstrom Begins Operations in Vietnam

    Lindström has opened a service centre in Southern Vietnam marking the start of its operations in the country. This represents a significant milestone as Lindström is the first company to introduce a workwear rental solution in the Vietnamese market, according to a news release. “Vietnam offers a unique and exciting opportunity for us, driven by

  • AIHA Launches Enhanced Heat Stress Mobile App

    AIHA Launches Enhanced Heat Stress Mobile App

    AIHA, the association for scientists and professionals dedicated to occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS)—announced the release of Heat Stress App 2.0, its next-generation mobile tool that now includes risk factors unique to indoor workers. This new version follows the launch of AIHA’s original heat stress app, which helped outdoor workers and their employers

  • Makowski Joins Softrol Systems as Strategic Accounts Mgr

    Makowski Joins Softrol Systems as Strategic Accounts Mgr

    Softrol Systems announced that Kevin Makowski, a seasoned professional with 26 years of experience in the textile services industry, has joined its team as Strategic Accounts Manager. Makowski’s extensive background in technical sales and service within commercial laundries, dry cleaning, uniform rental, and healthcare operations provides a deep understanding of the industry’s unique challenges and

  • Core Linen Partners with ALM For Industry Education

    Core Linen Partners with ALM For Industry Education

    Core Linen Services, a provider of linen and laundry solutions, announced a new partnership with the Association for Linen Management (ALM) to enhance industry education and professional development opportunities for its team members and customers. Through this partnership, Core Linen has expanded its ALM membership to include all employees at its owned facilities, as well

  • TCATA 2025 Scholarship Winners

    TCATA 2025 Scholarship Winners

    The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) announced the recipients of its 2025 Educational Fund Scholarships, awarded annually to support the educational goals of employees and family members of TCATA member companies. This year’s Scholastic Scholarship has been awarded to Eli Regan, son of Mary Castro-Regan, an employee at BPS Communications. Eli’s strong academic record,

  • Treat Customers Good, and Employees Better-Pt. 1

    Treat Customers Good, and Employees Better-Pt. 1

    By:  Ken Tyler,   Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant You may have heard that customers should come first. However, it’s also debatable that your employees should come first instead. They bring great value to your organization with skills and talent that can’t easily be replaced. Whether your employees are union or not, become familiar with Department of Labor Rules,

  • Remembering Michael P. Dineen

    Remembering Michael P. Dineen

    Michael P. Dineen, 82, a retired Vice President of Pellerin Milnor Corporation, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. A graduate of Pius XI High School and the University of St. Thomas, Dineen dedicated over 50 years of his professional career to the textile maintenance industry, including over 30 years to Pellerin Milnor Corporation. His

  • Prudential Overall Supply Celebrates 93rd Anniversary

    Prudential Overall Supply Celebrates 93rd Anniversary

    Prudential Overall Supply, an industry leader in reusable image work apparel and related textiles, is celebrating its 93rd anniversary. Founded by John D Clark in 1932, Prudential has grown from a one-man operation to a national brand serving customers throughout North America. “Our team looks forward, but never forgets that Prudential was founded during the

  • Barber Appointed President & CEO of Vestis

    Barber Appointed President & CEO of Vestis

    Vestis Corporation, a provider of uniforms and workplace supplies, announced the appointment of Jim Barber as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective June 2, 2025, according to a news release. Barber succeeds Phillip Holloman, who has been serving as Interim Executive Chairman, President and Chief