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Joint Venture Warrants a Long, Hard Look (Part 1 of 4)

April 1, 2006

Another institution in our area is proposing a joint venture on a new...

Joint Venture Warrants a Long, Hard Look (Part 2 of 4)

April 1, 2006

Another institution in our area is proposing a joint venture on a new...

Joint Venture Warrants a Long, Hard Look (Part 3 of 4)

April 1, 2006

Another institution in our area is proposing a joint venture on a new...

Joint Venture Warrants a Long, Hard Look (Part 4 of 4)

April 1, 2006

Another institution in our area is proposing a joint venture on a new...

Laundry Systems Require the Perfect Fit

Gerard O'Neill March 12, 2006

(Editor’s Note: American Laundry News asked laundry engineer and...

How Do You Rate as a Manager?

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD March 6, 2006

The auto industry just announced plant closings and layoffs. Textile...

Production Not Hard to Track, But What To Do With the Information? (Part 1 of 3)

March 1, 2006

“I’m looking at implementing some sort of system to track...

Production Not Hard to Track, But What To Do With the Information? (Part 2 of 3)

March 1, 2006

“I’m looking at implementing some sort of system to track...

Production Not Hard to Track, But What To Do With the Information? (Part 3 of 3)

March 1, 2006

“I’m looking at implementing some sort of system to track...

Barrier Re-treatment Somewhat Pricey but Worth Considering

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD February 5, 2006

I started using a washer-applied barrier re-treatment product in 1997....

What Challenges Lie Ahead in 2006? (Part 1 of 4)

February 1, 2006

What issue or issues most greatly affected your operation and, more...

What Challenges Lie Ahead in 2006? (Part 2 of 4)

February 1, 2006

What issue or issues most greatly affected your operation and, more...

What Challenges Lie Ahead in 2006? (Part 3 of 4)

February 1, 2006

What issue or issues most greatly affected your operation and, more...

What Challenges Lie Ahead in 2006? (Part 4 of 4)

February 1, 2006

What issue or issues most greatly affected your operation and, more...

No Easy Solution to Cut Linen Costs

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD January 5, 2006

During my time as a laundry consultant, I had the pleasure of working...

Magazine Announces 2006 Panel of Experts

January 1, 2006

American Laundry News has selected its Panel of Experts for 2006. The...

As Utility Costs Rise, You're Wise to Seek Energy-Saving Solutions

Bruce Beggs December 12, 2005

As laundry utility costs continue to rise, operators are wise to seek...

Portage, Ind., Home to Hilton´s Newest Centralized Laundry

Bruce Beggs December 5, 2005

PORTAGE, Ind. – Hilton Hotels Corp. has opened its third...

Mistakes Offer Chances to Learn

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD December 4, 2005

I’ve noticed over my 55 years that many of the lessons I learn in...

User-Friendly Equipment Eases Burdens on Finishing Department

Bruce Beggs November 15, 2005

The finishing process can have a significant impact on linen quality,...

Just How Do You Define Linen Rental?

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD November 5, 2005

I've noticed over the past several years that there isn't a...

Example Distracts From Gist of Message

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD October 4, 2005

August’s column (Industry Group Tackles Chore of Developing Best-...

Today's Laundry/Linen Manager Can't Rely on Experience Alone

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD September 4, 2005

Having discussed the need to create laundry industry standards last...

Industry Group Tackles Chore of Developing Best-Practice Standards

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD August 3, 2005

Thirty-three years ago, I applied for my first laundry job. I was fresh...

Summertime Heat Threatens Worker Morale, Productivity if Unchallenged

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD July 6, 2005

Every summer, the mercury rises and laundry employees must adapt to...