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May 16, 2011
ATF: Explosion at Best Textile Services was Arson

WARREN, Mich. — The May 4 explosion that leveled Best Textile Services was caused intentionally, and authorities are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible, says William Temple, assistant special agent in charge for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

The blast that occurred around 8:15 p.m., a few hours after the commercial laundry’s employees had left for the day, rattled homes and businesses up to several miles away.

April 14, 2008
Conn. AG Says Temporary Injunction to Shut Down Portion of G&K Services Plant

WATERBURY, Conn. — Connecticut’s attorney general and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) commissioner say they have won a temporary injunction against a G&K Services industrial laundry facility alleged to have illegally emitted toxic substances threatening public health.

G&K operates a facility at 15 Boyden St. in Waterbury, where it launders, among other things, soiled shop towels and print towels containing various solvents, oils and greases that contain volatile organic compounds (VOC).