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MARCH, 2010
 
INDUSTRY NEWS
ARTA to Host Green Summit in Quebec City
General Linen Supply Plans to Cease Operations After 110 Years
Maytag, Whirlpool Name J.H. Stuckey Distributing New Distributor
TRSA Names Ricci President
 
KEN TYLER
Maintenance 101
 
PLANT OPERATIONS
Opportunity Rises From the Ashes of Disaster at Tapco Products Co.
 
WIRE SURVEYS
Survey: After Washability, Cost Per Use Most Important in Making Textile Choices
FEBRUARY, 2010
 
INDUSTRY NEWS
In Memoriam: Nathan Belkin, Founder of ARTA
Mission Linen Supply Signs Contract with Two Lancaster, Calif., Facilities
HLAC Announces 2010 Board of Directors
Bermil Industries Names HK Laundry Equipment Exclusive Dealer Serving NY, CT
Survey: Cleaning Professionals Cut Back in Response to Economic Climate
Whirlpool Earnings More Than Double in Fourth-Quarter 2009
General Linen Service Donates Patient Gowns to Victims of Earthquake in Haiti
Illinois Task Force Urges Water Conservation for Chicago Area
DEL Ozone Integrates NESC’s OPL Division
 
KEN TYLER
The Critical Elements of Leadership
 
ERIC FREDERICK
What Does It Cost to Produce a Surgical Pack?
 
PANEL OF EXPERTS
Danger Is Lurking Around Every Corner (Part 3 of 3)
Danger Is Lurking Around Every Corner (Part 2 of 3)
Danger Is Lurking Around Every Corner (Part 1 of 3)
 
PLANT OPERATIONS
Distribution, Delivery Tools Are Aplenty (Part 2 of 2)
 
WIRE SURVEYS
Survey: Being Unreliable Is Quickest Way to Get on Manager’s Nerves
JANUARY, 2010
 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Cintas Donates Garments to Haitian Earthquake Victims
Whirlpool Is First Manufacturer to Get Certified With New NSF Allergen Protocol
Washex Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, Factory Auction Cancelled
N.C. Healthcare Laundry to Open This Summer
Angelica Offers $4.1 Million for Bankrupt West Coast Linen
Washex Auction Slated for Jan. 22-23
Maple Springs Laundry to Expand, Add 68 Jobs in North Carolina
 
KEN TYLER
Think, Then Think Again
 
ERIC FREDERICK
Can You Feel the Winds of Change?
 
PANEL OF EXPERTS
2010 Panel of Experts Stands Ready to Serve (Part 3 of 3)
2010 Panel of Experts Stands Ready to Serve (Part 2 of 3)
2010 Panel of Experts Stands Ready to Serve (Part 1 of 3)
 
PLANT OPERATIONS
Distribution, Delivery Tools Are Aplenty (Part 1 of 2)
Opinion: ‘Democratizing’ Data Helps Fleets Improve Competitiveness
Wiregrass Center — Laundry With a Conscience
From The Editor’s Desk: Watch Out for Scam Artists
Do You Know Where Your Textiles Are Tonight?
 
WIRE SURVEYS
Survey: Adding/Replacing Equipment, Building on Quality Staff Are Top Priorities for 2010
DECEMBER, 2009
 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Mount Vernon Mills Purchases Burlington Chemical Co. Facility
Selling Power Names UniFirst a ‘Best Company to Sell For’
Space No Longer Issue for G.A. Braun in High-Tech Manufacturing Facility
Cintas Agrees to Settle Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Living-Wage Violations
Maxi-Press Names Talley Exclusive N.A. Distributor of Extractor Membranes
Study Shows Superiority of Reusable Medical Textiles over Single-Use Disposables
Texas Constable Seizes Washex Property, Plans Auction in Next 45 Days
In Memoriam: Lou Kobus, A.L. Wilson Field Rep
ASHES Elects Nemetz 2010 President, Adds Two Board Representatives
 
KEN TYLER
Things We Should Know, But Often Forget
 
ERIC FREDERICK
New Gown Policy Gains Traction in Pandemic Panic
 
PANEL OF EXPERTS
Pressure to Produce Demands Balancing Act (Part 2 of 2)
Pressure to Produce Demands Balancing Act (Part 1 of 2)
 
PLANT OPERATIONS
Screener Retrofit Boosts Wastewater-Recycling Capacity
 
SHOW, CONFERENCE
China’s Fledgling Professional Textile Care Industry Perfect Draw for Texcare Asia
 
WIRE SURVEYS
Survey: 44% of Operators Say 2009 Throughput Better Than Expected
 
MAILBAG
Know Your Scores: Measure Quality from Laundry to OR
Mailbag: Reader Disputes Claim of ‘Oldest Operating’ Service
NOVEMBER, 2009
 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Riegel Joins with JostCo Hospitality Purchasing for Canadian Expansion
IPSO Adds SAMCO to Its Distributor Base
OSHA Provides Workplace H1N1 Precaution, Protection Info
Lodging Industry Grows Again in 2008, but Anticipates Streak’s End
Alliance Laundry Holdings’ 3rd Quarter 2009 Meets Expectations
EPA Seeks Comment on Updated Industrial Wipes Risk Analysis
Superior Uniform Group Acquires Blade Sportswear
Cintas Founder Farmer Retires as Chairman of the Board
In Memoriam: Edward S. Kirejczyk Jr., EDRO Corp. Chairman of the Board
Superior Uniform Group Reports 29% Increase in Third-Quarter Net Earnings
Whirlpool Reports Third-Quarter Drop, Raises Profit Outlook for Year
 
KEN TYLER
Bad Times Provide Time to Reflect
 
ERIC FREDERICK
Don’t Get Too Comfy: Change Has Way of Forcing Itself on You
 
PLANT OPERATIONS
Plant Construction: New Vs. Retrofit (Part 6)
Plant Construction: New Vs. Retrofit (Part 5)
Plant Construction: New Vs. Retrofit (Part 4)
Plant Construction: New Vs. Retrofit (Part 3)
Consider Carts when Building New or Retrofitting Plants
Plant Construction: New Vs. Retrofit (Part 2)
Plant Construction: New Vs. Retrofit (Part 1)
 
WIRE SURVEYS
Survey: Much to be Thankful For, Even If There Are Some Turkeys Out There
OCTOBER, 2009
 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Survey: Laundry Still Most-Outsourced Department
Fulton Wins $1.5 Million Grant for Expansion
TRSA Begins Search for New Chief Exec, Per ‘Blending’ Agreement
Newsweek Honors Procter & Gamble for Sustainability Efforts
Calderon Textiles Acquires A.B. Cameron Inc.
Laundry Cart Manufacturer Introduces Plastic-Recycling Program
UNITE HERE Rejoins AFL-CIO
 
KEN TYLER
Leadership and Discipline
 
ERIC FREDERICK
Scrub Rental: Look at Costs, Storage
 
PANEL OF EXPERTS
Quick ID, Treatment Vital to Remove Difficult Stains (Part 2 of 2)
Quick ID, Treatment Vital to Remove Difficult Stains (Part 1 of 2)
 
PLANT OPERATIONS
Houstonian Hotel Merges Separate OPL Operations
 
SHOW, CONFERENCE
Texcare Exhibitors Eye Extending Brands in Rapidly Growing China Marketplace
Busy in Beijing: First Day at Texcare Asia
Annual New York Show Primed to Recharge Industry
As China Thrives, So Does Laundry Sophistication
 
WIRE SURVEYS
Survey: Many Things in Laundry Industry Can Cause a Fright
 
MAILBAG
Mailbag: Scrub Locker System Offers Benefits
Mailbag: Reader Challenges ‘Self-Managed Team’ Definition
SEPTEMBER, 2009
 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Nominations for HLAC Board of Directors Opens Tomorrow
Washex Closes Plant, Lays Off Remaining Employees
Laundry Managers, Distributor Sentenced for Roles in Scheme
Ed Brown Distributors Wins Huebsch Distributor of the Year
Electrolux Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Inc. Magazine Names Faultless Laundry Co. to Fastest-Growing List
Texas Laundry Wins Speed Queen Award
CLEC Wins Awards for Promoting Green Solutions
Inc. Magazine Names World Emblem to Fastest-Growing Company List
Ecolab R&D Facilities Earn LEED-EB Gold Certification
Whirlpool Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Ecolab Named Among ‘Best Places to Work’ for Fourth Consecutive Year
ARAMARK Uniform Services to Expand Fleet with Hybrid Vehicles
 
KEN TYLER
Mirror, Mirror: Appearance Affects Influence
 
ERIC FREDERICK
Linen Managers Strive For Quality, Controlling Costs
 
PLANT OPERATIONS
HLAC-Accredited Plants Number 75 and Rising (Part 2 of 2)
HLAC-Accredited Plants Number 75 and Rising (Part 1 of 2)
 
WIRE SURVEYS
Survey Examines Industry Demographics, Unusual Occurrences
AUGUST, 2009
 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Cintas to Pay Approx. $24 Million to Settle Class-Action Lawsuit
Riddle & Associates Contracts with Clean Through 2015
UniMac Displays Humorous New Uses for Old Dryers
Bermil Appoints Electrolux Dealers for North America
Lavatec Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Gets OK to Borrow up to $1M to Maintain Operation
Alliance Reports Net Loss for Second-Quarter 2009
Workers United Files Complaint Against Aramark over Dues
Maytag Team Volunteers at New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity
Next Step in TRSA’s Reorganization: New Committee Structure
 
KEN TYLER
Where Has Leadership Gone?
 
ERIC FREDERICK
Will Clean Show Find Revolutionize Laundry Industry?
 
PLANT OPERATIONS
Renovating San Fran Hotel’s OPL Not Without Challenges, Contractor Says
 
SHOW, CONFERENCE
ASHES, IEHA, TRSA Prepare for Annual Conferences, Meeting
Colmac Celebrates 50 Yrs. in Business, Receives DOE’s Top Energy Award
Super Laundry Expands Distribution for Guardian
New Orleans Clean Show About Quality, Not Quantity
 
WIRE SURVEYS
Survey: Most Operators Transport Goods by Truck or Van, but Service-Area Sizes Vary
 
MAILBAG
Mailbag: Exec Committee Pleased with Clean ’09, Seeks Input for 2011

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