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November 10, 2010
Michigan Co-op Plant Becomes 1st ‘Steamless’ Healthcare Laundry in U.S. (Part 1 of 2)

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. —When Executive Director Duane Houvener and board members for the West Michigan Shared Hospital Laundry (WMSHL) clipped a ceremonial ribbon in late September, they “rededicated” the newly retrofitted plant, reportedly the first fully “steamless” large-scale healthcare laundry in North America.

February 11, 2008
Whirlpool Reports Record Fourth-Quarter Profits

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Whirlpool Corp. has announced that its fourth-quarter profit climbed 72%, aided by its Maytag acquisition, an improved product mix and the weak dollar. Whirlpool’s net earnings for all of 2007 rose 48%.

Whirlpool, which bought Maytag in 2006, reported fourth-quarter earnings after preferred dividends increased to $187 million, or $2.38 per share, compared to $109 million, or $1.37 per share, in the previous year. Quarterly revenue grew 7% to $5.33 billion from $5 billion a year earlier.

March 16, 2006
N.C. Grant Helps Halifax Linen Service Expand, Add Jobs

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. — Halifax Linen Service, which supplies companies in the Southeast with commercial linen and uniforms, will expand its facility here, create 81 jobs and invest $1.6 million in the area during the next three years.

It was made possible in part by an $81,000 state grant, says Gov. Michael Easley. Halifax's expansion project includes construction of a distribution center to better serve its customers. The expected average weekly wage of the new jobs is $544 plus benefits.