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May 23, 2008
Removing Clutter, Reorganizing Often Reclaims Wasted Production Space (Part 2 of 3)

“My laundry isn't all that large. I am always looking for tips and advice to make the most of our production space. What general suggestions can you give me about how best to operate in cramped quarters?"

March 5, 2008
How to Identify Linen Abuse and Stop It (Part 1 of 5)

In order for my customers to be responsible for linens and garments, I suppose they need to be instructed or reminded about abuse. What steps can my operation take to train them and minimize these occurrences? Is it possible that we’re abusing the linen during processing and/or distribution?

February 15, 2008
Milliken & Co. to Host Annual Laundry Management Seminar in March

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Milliken & Co. invites laundry managers, executive housekeepers and other professionals who rent or process table linen to attend the company’s annual laundry management and quality training seminar here next month.

The March 30-April 3 seminar at Milliken’s headquarters will expose participants to the various aspects of the hospitality and commercial laundry industries and enhance their knowledge of laundering methods and equipment while exposing them to the company’s advanced research and testing facilities.

January 30, 2008
Greet the 2008 American Laundry News Panel of Experts (3rd in a Series)

In the third of a series, this year’s contributors to the American Laundry News Panel of Experts introduce themselves, describe their operations, identify challenges and list their accomplishments for 2007.

November 28, 2007
When Hotels Upgrade, Pressure's On to Process Carefully (Part 1)

My hotel has upgraded its guest-room linens and bedding package, as well as its restaurant linens. It’s made a sizable investment, so the pressure’s on to clean, handle and store these goods carefully for the longest useful life possible. What advice can you give me?

June 29, 2007
Reduce Rewash Through Proper Sorting, Formulas, Stain Treatment (Part 4 of 5)

What measures can a laundry manager take to reduce the percentage of stain rewash found in their operation? How can they differentiate stains from soils? What do you consider an acceptable reject/rewash rate to be?

January 1, 2007
Meet Our 2007 Panel of Experts (Part 2 of 3)

TEXTILES: Kevin Keyes is the Laundry Service Team (LST) leader for Milliken & Co.'s Napery Fabrics Business, Spartanburg, S.C. His team provides technical and marketing support to the textile rental industry. He's been with Milliken for 18 years, having served the first 11 in textile manufacturing.

I’m the Laundry Service Team (LST) leader for Milliken’s Napery Fabrics Business, and am responsible for our services in the eastern United States and Canada.