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December 31, 2008
Don’t Let Tough Economic Times Sway You into Taking On Ill-Fitting Accounts (Part 1 of 2)

“With the economy in the shape that it’s in, we’re looking for new business anywhere we can find it. But aren’t there times when serving certain accounts doesn’t make sound business sense? Can you suggest some criteria that I can use to weigh the pros and cons of providing textile services to a new account, whatever and wherever it may be?”

June 25, 2008
When Seeking Production Equipment, Should You Buy New or Used? (Part 1 of 4)

“I'm looking to acquire a piece of production equipment for my laundry, but am undecided about whether to buy it new or used. What information should I consider as far as total cost vs. benefits are concerned? I want to make sure I'm comparing apples to apples."

May 28, 2008
Removing Clutter, Reorganizing Often Reclaims Wasted Production Space (Part 3 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?"

April 9, 2008
Failure to Keep Laundry Facility Clean Turns Customers Off, Threatens Quality (Part 2 of 4)

“Sometimes, we get so caught up in getting the work processed and to our customers that we don’t keep the laundry production areas as clean as they should be. What tasks should we be performing regularly to keep our facility clean? To what degree do we need to clean our equipment and how often?”

March 14, 2008
How to Identify Linen Abuse and Stop It (Part 5 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?

January 23, 2008
Greet the 2008 American Laundry News Panel of Experts (2nd in a Series)

In the second 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.

August 9, 2007
HHSC Consolidation Achieves Energy Savings

ABILENE, Texas – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) elected to consolidate 12 of the department’s laundries in the state into five large, regional wash rooms designed to provide clean laundry economically to their school and hospital customers for a number of years.

Tour Andover Controls (TAC), a world leader in energy solutions that offers comprehensive energy-related services from energy reduction to flexible financing solutions, has been overseeing the project.