Royal Basket Trucks, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of material handling solutions, announced that it has acquired the manufacturing and distribution assets of Leebaw Manufacturing Company in a news release. The acquisition officially closed on May 1, 2026. Going forward, the business will operate as Canfield Cart Manufacturing, LLC, under the leadership of Jeff Raymer and …
LAVATEC announced that Patrick Cox is the company’s new client relationship and retention manager. Cox, who previously served in a regional sales manager capacity, reports to LAVATEC president and managing partner Mark Thrasher. Based in New Orleans, he primarily interacts with chief engineers and maintenance supervisors of customers and supports owners of smaller laundry operations. …
Pellerin Milnor Corporation has announced a series of leadership changes within its sales team aimed at accelerating the company’s growth plans. These appointments follow the recent naming of Rick Kelly to Chief Operations Officer at the company, from his previous position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing Administration. Brock Pellerin steps into …
Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, a family-owned, supplier of uniform and restaurant linen services since 1959, announced the purchase of Capital Uniform Services of Poughkeepsie, New York, from founders Dan and Elizabeth Morris. Capital Uniform, founded in 1979, has spent nearly five decades earning the trust of Hudson Valley businesses – a reputation Dempsey …
The Association for Linen Management (ALM) announced a strategic partnership with the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP), bringing together operational expertise and value analysis leadership to better align how linen is evaluated, utilized, and managed across healthcare systems, according to a news release. Together, ALM and AHVAP will focus on advancing evidence-informed, operational …
JVK Operations Limited, now also doing business as Lighthouse Linen, and one of the largest independent commercial linen service providers in the U.S., announced that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization. The company’s emergence is facilitated by a control investment from Sundara Partners, LLC, a New York-based private investment firm, according to a …
Prudential Overall Supply a reusable image work apparel and related textiles supplier, is celebrating its 94th 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 Great Depression,” …
TRSA, the association for linen, uniform and facility services, will host a Silent Auction at its 2026 Annual Conference & CEO Summit, taking place May 12–14 at the Silverado Resort in Napa, California. All proceeds will benefit TRSA’s Foundation, the Textile Rental Education and Research Trust (TRERT), which funds scholarships and internships as well as …
Superior Health Linens, a division of Healthcare Linen Services Group in Cudahy, Wis., has reached a purchase agreement to replace their 20-year-old LAVATEC LP582 extraction press with a newer model. The machine is expected to be installed later this summer. “The LP582 has been a key contributor to our processing capabilities over the last 20 …
Christeyns North America celebrated the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art North American corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility at 311 Staton Road in Greenville, North Carolina. The milestone was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by local officials, business leaders, and community partners. This new facility represents a transformative step forward for the company, …