Unitex, a regional business with locations throughout the Northeast and a leader in the healthcare laundry industry, continues to grow with the acquisition of United Linen Service, located in Lawrence Massachusetts, according to a recent news release. United has long served the healthcare industry in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, providing exceptional laundry services to …
The ARTA Board of Directors has confirmed the selection of officers and directors for 2020-2021. The complete roster for ARTA’s 2020-2021 Board of Directors includes: President Gabriel Boardman of MIP, Montreal, Quebec; Past President Brendan O’Neill of London Hospital Linen Service, Inc., London, Ontario; 1st Vice President Jerry Martin of Prudential Overall Supply, San Diego; 2nd Vice President Duane Houvener of American Dawn, Compton, California; Secretary Steven …
Whirlpool Corporation was named one of America’s Most JUST Companies for 2020, awarded by Forbes and JUST Capital, a nonprofit organization recognizing the top 100 out of 922 publicly-traded companies in the United States. JUST Capital surveyed 95,000 Americans on the nation’s priorities and what they felt corporations should do about it. This year, good …
Emerald Textiles, a healthcare linen provider serving the West Coast market, has had its San Diego, Calif., plant certified Hygienically Clean for Healthcare. This is the second of Emerald Textiles’ locations to achieve the certification, since its Turlock, Calif. plant earned the Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification in 2019, according to a news release. Achieving this …
Prudential Overall Supply, a reusable image work apparel and related textiles company, announced that it has been nominated for consideration for the Top Family-Owned Business Award. Prudential is one of five Orange County family-owned businesses that were selected by the Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) for award consideration, according to a news release. The nomination …
A leading provider of Commercial Laundry Textiles has developed a new line of 70% Isopropyl Alcohol pre-soaked wipes to help satiate global demand, according to a news release. Isopropyl alcohol is the most common and widely used disinfectant for various medical and specialized industries. Medical institutions, pharmaceutics, hospitals, clean rooms, and electronics manufacturers use it …
EDRO Corporation, manufacturer of battleship-quality laundry equipment, announced the launch of a new sister website – www.getdynozone.com. The new site introduces EDRO’s groundbreaking DDC400 DynOzone Disinfecting Cabinet with exclusive PowerCell ozone technology. It also carries information about its successful, tried-and-tested DynOzone Disinfecting & Sanitizing Laundry System and shows why ozone is not only environmentally friendly …
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released an analysis on the economic and human struggle of the hotel industry six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, with millions of employees still furloughed or laid off and travel demand lagging far behind normal levels. Key findings of the report include: Four out of 10 hotel employees …
By Scott Paton The term “Artificial Intelligence,” or “AI,” may conjure up space-age concepts explored in the science fiction novels or futuristic film thrillers. But in the very real and present realm of the Laundry Industry, AI, automation and robotics have arrived. The future is here. And the landscape of professional laundering is on the …
Miele USA, a subsidiary of a global leader in state-of-the-art professional-grade appliances, announced the North American launch of its newest and most versatile laundry system to date. Miele Little Giants washers and dryers offer short cycle wash programs (25-minute Express wash cycle), high temperature disinfection (up to 200°F) and high spin extraction (G-Force up to 704Gs), …
