Alsco Uniforms provides uniforms, linens, and facility services to businesses throughout Southern California and around the world. At their recent Managers Meeting in San Diego, they announced a donation of $50,000 to Father Joe’s Villages. This contribution will help Father Joe’s Villages provide services and support for people experiencing homelessness in the San Diego area. …
Vestis Corporation, a provider of uniforms and workplace supplies, announced the appointments of Rod Wedemeier as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Wendy Zacchio as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Digital Officer, according to a news release. Wedemeier is an accomplished human resources executive with over 25 years …
ABS Laundry Business Solutions has appointed Simon Edwards as Sales Manager for the UK & Nordic region, strengthening its commercial presence across one of Europe’s most dynamic laundry markets, according to a news release. Edwards brings over 30 years of experience in the industrial laundry sector, combining technical know-how with a consistent record of new-business …
ImageFIRST®, a national provider of linen, laundry and facility services specializing in the healthcare industry, announced the winners of its 5th Annual HeroesFIRST Contest. ImageFIRST serves medical facilities nationwide and hospitality customers in select markets. Each year, ImageFIRST Service Team members recognize exceptional Healthcare Heroes who go above and beyond to positively impact the lives …
Sea-lion America has announced a new partnership with Machinex to strengthen its midwest U.S. presence in the commercial and industrial laundry markets. A global manufacturer of high-performance laundry equipment, Sea-lion operates multiple sales and service offices throughout the world. Machinex, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been designing, supplying, and servicing laundry and dry-cleaning equipment since …
Hurricane Season is here – now what? In Part 1 we reviewed common meteorological terminology from the National Hurricane Center. We also explored the different hurricane catagories and what can be expected from each. Today we’ll review what to do prior, during and after a hurricane strikes. See part one here. Be prepared There are …
By Steve Berg, Vice President, Encompass Group Infection prevention is central to healthcare, and healthcare textiles (HCTs) play a quiet but critical role. A fomite is any inanimate object that, when exposed to infectious agents, can serve as a vehicle for transmission. Textiles fall into this category, which has led to recurring questions about their …
Although hurricane season runs from June through November, August through October have traditionally seen peak hurricane activity. So now is the time to get prepared at home and at your place of business. Strong winds, storm surge flooding, inland flooding, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, uprooted trees, downed power lines and power outages are just a few …
Consolidated Laundry Machinery (CLM) reps enjoyed connecting with clients and attendees at this year’s Clean Show. One of the highlights at the CLM booth was the ConsoliDry 2.0 controller. Booth visitors were given demonstrations that showed how the ConsoliDry 2.0 controller helps businesses run smoothly by making machines faster, safer and easier to monitor. Visitors saw …
By Ken Tyler, Consultant There is a lot of talk about hygienically clean in our industry – as well there should be. It is imperative that textiles in a hospital setting are hygienically clean to ensure patient safety. But what is the science behind testing for hygienically clean textiles? From 1979-1981, I had the pleasure …