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  • Cintas-UniFirst Proposed Merger Update

    Cintas-UniFirst Proposed Merger Update

    Uniform Bright Launches Independent Expert Review of Antitrust Review Considerations.  Review will evaluate localized route-market competition considerations and compile materials for potential submission through established FTC/DOJ public processes if the proposal advances. RIVERSIDE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 10, 2026 / Uniform Bright, an independent consulting firm specializing in uniform and textile rental market structure and service-performance

  • PureStar Acquires Emerald Textiles

    PureStar Acquires Emerald Textiles

    PureStar, a national hospitality laundry services provider in the United States, recently announced its acquisition of Emerald Textiles, a West Coast linen services provider to the healthcare industry. According to the news release, the combination of PureStar and Emerald creates one of the top commercial laundry services providers in the U.S. with a scaled, diversified

  • Cintas Recognized by Forbes

    Cintas Recognized by Forbes

    Cintas Corporation announced that it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Companies in 2026 in a recent news release. Headquartered in  Cincinnati, Cintas provides uniforms, products, and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best with offerings that include uniforms, mats, mops and towels.

  • Metro Laundry Svc Awarded Minority Supplier of the Year

    Metro Laundry Svc Awarded Minority Supplier of the Year

    Metro Laundry Service, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), has been named Supplier of the Year by MGM National Harbor at this year’s Procurement Night Out. This prestigious award recognizes Metro Laundry for its outstanding service, operational excellence, and commitment to consistently exceeding customer expectations. Through its longstanding partnership with MGM National Harbor, Metro Laundry Service

  • Ecotex Healthcare Linen Svc. Acquires Amarillo Facility

    Ecotex Healthcare Linen Svc. Acquires Amarillo Facility

    Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service, a provider of healthcare linen and laundry solutions, announced the acquisition of a new 32,000-square-foot healthcare laundry facility in Amarillo, Texas. This strategic expansion strengthens Ecotex’s ability to deliver high-quality, sustainable linen services to hospitals and healthcare providers throughout west Texas, according to a news release . “Our investment reflects our

  • 1Concier Announces Strategic Reorganization

    1Concier Announces Strategic Reorganization

    (Business Wire) – 1Concier announced the completion of a strategic business reorganization to increase operational efficiency, strengthen top-tier customer support and accelerate growth across the hospitality, healthcare, and commercial laundry industries, according to a news release. The company says the changes will streamline internal processes, enable faster decision-making, and significantly increase 1Concier’s investment in inventory

  • Sea-lion America Appoints Harco Co. Ltd. as Authorized Dealer

    Sea-lion America Appoints Harco Co. Ltd. as Authorized Dealer

    Sea-lion America, a leading provider of industrial and commercial laundry systems, announced the appointment of Harco Co. Ltd. as authorized dealer. Harco will represent Sea-lion’s full portfolio of washing, finishing and automation technologies across Ontario, Manitoba, and Atlantic Canada.  Harco Co. Ltd. brings decades of experience in the Canadian laundry industry, known for its strong

  • Metro Laundry Service Exceeding Expectations with LAVATEC Equipment – Pt 2

    Metro Laundry Service Exceeding Expectations with LAVATEC Equipment – Pt 2

      Last week we  saw how the Metro Laundry Service grew from a small, 1500-square foot rental property in metro D.C. to a 24,000 square-foot facility.  This week we’ll hear about the equipment that helped them grow. Fourteen years of Improved consistency, productivity, and efficiency with LAVATEC equipment Several key factors have helped MLS to

  • NOVO Health Svc to Break Ground on Louisville Facility

    NOVO Health Svc to Break Ground on Louisville Facility

      NOVO Health  services, a healthcare linen management company, announced plans to build a new healthcare linen processing facility in Louisville, Kentucky according to a news release. The new plant will create more than 150 jobs in the Louisville area and represents a significant investment in both the community and the region’s healthcare infrastructure.  Once

  • Hart, Wintz – Receive Don Pedder Lifetime Achievement Award

    Hart, Wintz – Receive Don Pedder Lifetime Achievement Award

    The International Association for Healthcare Textile Management (IAHTM) announced the recipients of the 2025 Don Pedder Lifetime Achievement Award: Phil Hart of Kannegiesser and John Wintz, retired from Standard Textile, according to a news release. Presented during the final night of the IAHTM’s 2025 Annual Education Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, the Don Pedder Lifetime