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October 23, 2009
TRSA Begins Search for New Chief Exec, Per ‘Blending’ Agreement

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) has begun an executive search, per the agreement that blended TRSA and the Uniform & Textile Service Association (UTSA).

“We are all indebted to (President and CEO) Roger Cocivera for his excellent work on behalf of the industry,” says TRSA Chairman Jeff Wright. “Through his efforts, the blending of the two associations went very smoothly, and virtually every former UTSA member has joined TRSA.”

August 4, 2009
Next Step in TRSA’s Reorganization: New Committee Structure

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Directors of the Textile Rental Services Association of America (TRSA) have launched a new committee structure, furthering the association’s reorganization with the Uniform & Textile Service Association (UTSA).

The new committee system has two divisions: Industry Committees and Board Committees. Industry Committees will be responsible for working on issues affecting textile service companies. Board Committees will focus on implementing bylaw directives and enhancing educational programming.

June 18, 2009
Clean '09 Opens for Business

NEW ORLEANS — Clean ’09, the premier event for the commercial laundering, drycleaning and textile maintenance and rental industry, opened Thursday morning, just before 10 a.m., featuring a little New Orleans fare — a roving jazz band and Mardi-Gras-costumed character who handed out beads to attendees.

June 18, 2009
TRSA 'Blending' with UTSA on Track, but More Work to Be Done, Officials Say

NEW ORLEANS — Members of the Textile Rental Services Association of America (TRSA) gathered here Wednesday afternoon for their first annual meeting since TRSA and the Uniform & Textile Service Association (UTSA) began to reorganize last year.

Outgoing TRSA Chairman of the Board Greg Jeltema, new Chairman Jeffrey Wright and President/CEO Roger Cocivera acknowledged that while much work on the “blending” has been completed, there is more yet to do.

Wright shared his goals for the coming year:

May 29, 2009
Clean Show Trumpets Return to New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — The Clean Show returns to New Orleans next month for its first visit since 2001, bringing the textile care industry together here for the fourth time since the event was born 32 years ago.

December 12, 2008
The ‘New’ New Orleans: Clean Show Attendees Will See Subtle Changes

NEW ORLEANS — I have visited New Orleans on several occasions, but this is the first time that I’ve seen Christmas decorations, or for that matter, Santa Claus marching in a jazz funeral. This is also the first time that I encountered weather here that wasn’t as warm as the Cajun cuisine.

September 26, 2008
TRSA, UTSA Boards Vote to Restructure Operations; TRSA Providing Member Services

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The boards of directors of the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) and the Uniform & Textile Service Association (UTSA) have voted unanimously to restructure the operations of their associations, TRSA and UTSA members learned via e-mail late Thursday afternoon.
 

September 22, 2008
Clean Show Expands Educational Program to Foster Worldwide Participation

NEW ORLEANS — Clean Show organizers are inviting other associations, including some international associations, to participate in the show’s educational program for the first time, in order to facilitate global involvement. Clean ’09 is slated for June 18-21 in New Orleans.

August 1, 2008
TRSA Reaches Out to Industry Execs Through CEO Summit

BOSTON — The speed at which the marketplace changes means that chief executives are facing a greater number of challenges than ever before.

Among these tests are economic, human resource, financial and succession issues that can threaten a company’s viability today and its very existence tomorrow.

CEOs in the textile services industry are required to exhibit both strong leadership skills and acumen for managing their companies’ increasingly complex and technical operations.

February 27, 2008
TRSA Summit Opens on Plant Safety, Data Integration

DALLAS – Safety was at the forefront of Tuesday's opening session of the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) Tech/Plant Summit, but attendees were also treated to a birth announcement of sorts.

The Val Verde auditorium at the Hilton DFW Lakes was filled to capacity when Roger Cocivera, TRSA president and CEO, welcomed attendees and announced the association’s plans to ramp up its efforts in promoting workplace safety.

April 5, 2007
TRSA, ARTA Ready to March on Washington

WASHINGTON — Members and staff of the Textile Rental Services Association of America (TRSA) and the American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) are prepping for their annual visit to our nation’s Capitol next month to meet with legislators and discuss issues of importance to our industry. They’ll meet May 7-8 at the Westin Embassy Row in Washington, and there’s no registration fee to attend.