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Makowski Joins Softrol Systems as Strategic Accounts Mgr
Softrol Systems announced that Kevin Makowski, a seasoned professional with 26 years of experience in the textile services industry, has joined its team as Strategic Accounts Manager. Makowski’s extensive background in technical sales and service ...
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Core Linen Partners with ALM For Industry Education
Core Linen Services, a provider of linen and laundry solutions, announced a new partnership with the Association for Linen Management (ALM) to enhance industry education and professional development opportunities for its team members and customers. ...
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Treat Customers Good, and Employees Better-Pt 2
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Last week in Part 1 we explored why we should treat employees just as good – or better – than customers. This week we’ll take a look at ...
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TCATA 2025 Scholarship Winners
The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) announced the recipients of its 2025 Educational Fund Scholarships, awarded annually to support the educational goals of employees and family members of TCATA member companies. This year’s Scholastic ...
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TRSA Commits $300K Yearly to Member Initiatives
The TRSA Board of Directors has voted to strengthen the association’s research capabilities and allocate $300,000 in annual funding from its reserves to support initiatives that enhance the member experience and advance the industry, ...
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Saavedra Named Girbau NA Liaison
Enric Saavedra was recently named Girbau Global Laundry Solutions’ (Girbau) international key account director – making him the main point of contact between Girbau and Girbau North America (GNA). Acting as a liaison, Saavedra ...
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Treat Customers Good, and Employees Better-Pt. 1
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant You may have heard that customers should come first. However, it’s also debatable that your employees should come first instead. They bring great value to your organization with skills ...
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Remembering Michael P. Dineen
Michael P. Dineen, 82, a retired Vice President of Pellerin Milnor Corporation, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. A graduate of Pius XI High School and the University of St. Thomas, Dineen dedicated over ...
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Prudential Overall Supply Celebrates 93rd Anniversary
Prudential Overall Supply, an industry leader in reusable image work apparel and related textiles, is celebrating its 93rd anniversary. Founded by John D Clark in 1932, Prudential has grown from a one-man operation to a ...
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Overcoming the Urge to Micromanage
By Kate Zabriskie — It starts innocently enough. You want to ensure everything runs smoothly, so you check in often. You spot mistakes, so you fix it yourself. Someone misses a minor detail, and you ...