Ellis Corporation, a national leader in industrial water management technology solutions and industrial laundry machinery, has named Tom Haffner as Vice President of Sales. Haffner is a seasoned sales executive specializing in driving growth and building strategic partnerships in the industrial sector. “Tom brings a proven ability to achieve business growth with our current expansion, …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Laundry equipment planning, acquisition and inspections are critical to every laundry. Each facility should establish protocols for production, performance and quality expectations. Inspections should be conducted by the laundry manager or chief engineer as soon as new equipment is installed. They should also take place on a routine …
UniFirst Corporation, a North American provider customizing business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, announced the grand opening of its advanced uniform service and processing facility in Syracuse (Liverpool), New York. This investment highlights UniFirst’s ongoing commitment to serving the Syracuse market, where it has been a trusted partner for …
Alsco Uniforms announced the opening of their new state-of-the-art laundry processing facility in Surrey, British Columbia, which relocated earlier this year from their downtown Vancouver facility, according to a news release. This new plant is designed to produce hygienically clean uniforms, linens, floor mats, mops, and first aid and restroom supplies to better serve their …
Alsco Uniforms and Hawaiʻi Unified Industries have successfully completed a rooftop solar installation at the Alsco Uniforms Honolulu plant. This new solar system will support Alsco Uniforms in delivering linen and uniform laundry services to Oahu while minimizing their environmental footprint through the use of sustainable energy. “Our business of laundering reusable linen and uniforms …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) formally honored Cintas Corporation’s Rental Division in Hattiesburg, Mississippi as a VPP Star-certified location, according to a news release. OSHA created the VPP Star program to recognize stand-out worksites with comprehensive, successful safety and health management systems. Companies that have earned a VPP Star designation have achieved injury …
Vic, Spain — Girbau, a total textile care solutions company, has appointed Diego Hervás as its new President. Hervás takes on this role with the aim of supporting Girbau’s planned growth, contributing his strategic vision and results-oriented approach, in line with the company’s values and legacy, according to a news release. “Girbau is an extraordinary …
Frankfurt am Main, Germany — The focus of Texcare International 2024 (6-9 November), will be on the major challenges facing the textile care industry, including automation, energy saving, circular models and textile hygiene. Texcare Forum The program will be launched on Wednesday, 6 November at 12.00 noon with the opening of the fair by the …
Vestis, a provider of uniforms and workplace supplies, announced an agreement to sell its 39% equity stake in Aramark Uniform Services Japan Corporation (“AUSJ”) to majority owner Mitsui & Co., Ltd. for approximately $37 million. The Company will use the proceeds from the transaction toward debt repayment. AUSJ, a uniform rental services provider in Japan, …
Sea-lion recently announced the successful shipment of its first tunnel washer to India. In partnership with its dealer, PROMAC TECHNOLOGIES, Sea-lion is further expanding its global reach and bringing innovative laundry solutions to new markets. Known for its reliability, efficiency, durability and cutting-edge technology, Sea-lion’s “Laundry Dragon” tunnel washer will play a vital role in …