by Nancy Jenkins. ARTA Executive Director Two Studies Pass Peer-Review: The Safety of Reusable Textiles and the Economic Impact of Cleanroom Textiles A literature review on the safety of reusable textiles over the past 50 years and a study on the economic impact of reusable cleanroom textiles are the latest peer-reviewed placements. Two ARTA papers …
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 …
Kevin McLaren, Director of Research and Development for Gurtler Industries recently presented a teleclass offered through Webber Training entitled “Hospital Laundry and C.difficile Spore Inactivation,” according to a recent news release. Webber Training presents an international lecture series on infection prevention and control topics. Its objective is to share the latest and best information on …
Five stars was the overall rating from nearly 120 suppliers and operators who recently attended the 2020 Green Education Conference put on by the American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA), Feb. 26-28, at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. In 2010, ARTA held its first Green Conference. This year’s conference revisited the issue of sustainability …
By Nancy Jenkins Sustainability, going Green, carbon impacts, and net zero are terms sprinkled liberally throughout media reports from the mainstream to the niche. But does this reporting reflect corporate marketing strategy or suggest evidence of actual changes in the ways organizations conduct business? ARTA has dedicated its 2020 Green Education Conference to the issue …
Join ARTA at the Gaylord Palms Resort for education and networking during it’s 2020 Education Conference, February 26-28 in Kissimmee Florida. The ARTA Board of Directors has decided to focus on sustainability as it relates to marketing and operations for the textile services industry. One of the conference’s keynote speakers is Ben Mead, managing …
ARTA invites you to save the dates for its 8th Education Conference set for Feb. 26-28, 2020, at the Gaylord Palm Resort in Kissimmee (a block down the road from Orlando). The conference is open to members and nonmembers and will feature tabletop exhibits, plant tour, and 1.5 days of packed education. MIP will be …
ARTA is pleased to announce that its study on the effectiveness of per acetic acid (PAA) to kill Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores is now available for download from the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC). The ARTA study — “The efficacy of a simulated tunnel washer process on removal and destruction of Clostridioides difficile …
The American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) held its fifth Breakfast at Clean at the 2019 Clean Show. ARTA’s Breakfast at Clean drew 100 members and non-members for a meal, networking, association update and award presentation. ARTA President Brendan O’Neill presented the awards, as follows: 2019 Nate Belkin Award— Greg Gurtler and Gurtler Industries. Greg Gurtler provided steady leadership for …
ARTA is hosting Breakfast at Clean 2019 on Friday, June 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in Room 340-341 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. EVERYONE in the industry is invited: ARTA members and nonmembers. Tickets for members are $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Nonmembers pay $35; $40 at the door. …
