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Study: Conformity Stronger Message than Conservation When Promoting Towel Reuse

CHICAGO — People are more likely to reuse hotel towels if they...

Good People Are the Best Managers

CHICAGO — Recent studies have indicated that 43% of folks in the...

It’s Everywhere, but What Exactly Does That Buzzword ‘Green’ Mean? (Part 2 of 2)

“What ‘green’ laundry products are available for my...

It’s Everywhere, but What Exactly Does That Buzzword ‘Green’ Mean? (Part 1 of 2)

“What ‘green’ laundry products are available for my...

Besides Customers, Laundries Strive to Satisfy ‘Silent Partners’

CHICAGO — The goal of any laundry service, whether it’s an...

Speeding Up Stacking, Counting of Washcloths Presents Challenges

In August 2007, we almost doubled the number of pounds that we process...

Beach Buddies Prefers Personal Approach

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — David Sumner modestly describes his start-up...

Planning, Developing, and Executing a Successful Trade Show

CHICAGO — As a past member of the Clean Executive Committee and a...

Year-Round Budget Work Lowers Stress

My fellow managers at the hospital and I got that deer-in-the-...

Suds in Your Blood: True Experts Need to Come Forward During Recession

CHICAGO — “Suds in your blood” is an old saying that...

What's the Difference Between Powdered, Liquid Detergents? (2 of 2)

“This may seem like a silly question, but what’s the...

What's the Difference Between Powdered, Liquid Detergents? (1 of 2)

“This may seem like a silly question, but what’s the...

Compact Laundries Squeeze in Productivity

ITHACA, N.Y. — The on-premise laundry at Kendal at Ithaca, a...

Fear of Risk Can Hinder Managerial Effectiveness

One of the hardest things for a manager to do is manage risk —...

10 Things You Should Know and Understand about the Laundry Industry

CHICAGO — 1. No matter how much you would like to complicate the...

When Seeking Production Equipment, Should You Buy New or Used? (Part 4 of 4)

“I'm looking to acquire a piece of production equipment for...

When Seeking Production Equipment, Should You Buy New or Used? (Part 3 of 4)

“I'm looking to acquire a piece of production equipment for...

When Seeking Production Equipment, Should You Buy New or Used? (Part 2 of 4)

“I'm looking to acquire a piece of production equipment for...

When Seeking Production Equipment, Should You Buy New or Used? (Part 1 of 4)

“I'm looking to acquire a piece of production equipment for...

Consider Energy Management Planning to Reduce Costs, Improve Throughput

CHICAGO — Textile service companies and managers are under...

Cruise Ship Laundry Excels Despite Rough Seas, Language Barrier

I’ve just completed my third seven-day cruise in the last three...

18 Months After Fire, KC Linen Supplier Going Strong

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At Superior Linen Supply Co., the Kartsonis...

The ‘Elevator Speech’: Facilitating Communication with Senior Management

CHICAGO — OK, Mr. or Ms. Manager, you just stepped into an...

Removing Clutter, Reorganizing Often Reclaims Wasted Production Space (Part 3 of 3)

“My laundry isn't all that large. I am always looking for...