By Hal Kanefsky, President, Monarch Brands In mid-March, the US was hit with a crisis never seen before. Social distancing was a new catchphrase and as citizens went into various degrees of self-quarantine, non-essential business closed. One thing that did not get slower was the level of cleaning throughout commercial, residential, and government buildings. As …
Cintas Corporation announced that it has donated 100,000 face masks to Matthew 25 Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, according to a press release. The face masks will be distributed to organizations on the front lines of COVID-19 prevention, containment and treatment. e recognize that organizations’ need for …
Three months after life-changing events impacted his business, Rick Taft is nearly ready to turn the switch on new, more efficient LAVATEC equipment at Textile Care Services, his commercial laundry operation on Salt Lake City’s south side. Impressed with the prior LAVATEC tunnel system that provided 30 years of reliable service, he expects a two-phased …
Lanier Bone joins the Softrol Sales Team in the position of Technical Sales – Material Handling. Bone’s history in our industry includes sales and design of garment sort, soil sort & monorail systems. He also spent over seven years gaining operational experience as a General Manager of both big and small sector healthcare laundries. More …
Presales open on June 23 to all Clean Show 2019 exhibitors. Sales will officially open to other interested companies in the Fall. For more information on the upcoming Clean Show go here.
Miele USA is donating a shipment of professional grade Little Giant washing machines to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia to help celebrate the re-opening of its popular ReStore retail location. The Little Giant washing machines will be available for significantly discounted prices at the Southwest City Center Habitat ReStore, located at 2318 Washington Avenue. After being …
Judd Lewis has joined R. W. Martin Company as Parts Department Manager. His primary objective is to increase R.W. Martin’s depth of customer support within its existing customer base, as well as grow the company’s presence both within and beyond the commercial laundry markets. Lewis has nearly 20 years of experience in industrial distribution, including …
Erik de Vuyst, LAVATEC’s Senior Field Service Engineer and a valued company employee since 1993, passed away on May 27 after a long illness. He would have turned 72 the next day. “Erik was a truly special man. He was kind, funny and such a joy to be around,” recalled Mark Thrasher, President of Lavatec …
One year ago, market-leader Meese launched their unique Silva-Trux line of proven antimicrobial carts, Poly-Trux. This technology, certified through extensive independent research, provides an extra layer of protection to Meese carts, according to a news release. Meese Silva-Trux are infused by an antimicrobial agent that protects carts from deterioration caused by mold and mildew and …
Braun Top Side Loader (TSL) Medicare washer/extractors are designed for laundries requiring a contamination free, clean room environment. Medicare TSLs feature gravity assist loading, neutron suspension and superior mechanical action like all Braun washer/extractors. All but the 200 lb. machine feature an automated outer door (exceptional ergonomic feature). In the contamination-free clean room environment, soiled …
