Archives - February, 2012 | Textile Rental Services Association of America

Sunlight Gets UK Certification

Posted Feb 29th 2012 at 7:10PM

Sunlight, the UK’s market leader in textile rental and laundering services, has become the first UK-based organization in its sector to obtain EN14065, the highest level of bio-contamination control certification in the EU. All of the company’s healthcare facilities have now been accredited with EN14065, which is independently assessed and awarded.

UniFirst Teams with Roadnet for Fleet Software

Posted Feb 29th 2012 at 7:07PM

UniFirst recently began using Roadnet Technologies software to manage thousands of its routes in the United States and Canada. Roadnet’s Vehicle Telematics software package is designed to help users route efficiently, keep accurate mileage records, and monitor idling times and voltage checks.

Swisher Hygiene Buys Savoy Linen Services

Posted Feb 29th 2012 at 7:02PM

Swisher Hygiene, Charlotte, NC, has acquired Savoy Linen Services Inc., a Stratford, CT, company that provides linen rental and laundry services primarily to F&B customers in the southern New England and greater New York City markets.

TRSA Clean Green Certification Sets Environmental Standard

Posted Feb 29th 2012 at 3:54PM

TRSA has launched its international initiative to lead the textile services industry to new heights in sustainability and environmental protection with the unveiling of the Clean Green certification program. It recognizes companies that meet TRSA requirements for achieving efficiencies in water and energy conservation and adopting best management practices for reusing, reclaiming and recycling resources.

TRSA Supports PA's U.S. Rep. Kelly

Posted Feb 28th 2012 at 12:02PM

TRSA co-sponsored an event with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) for Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) during the Feb. 27 Georgetown vs. Notre Dame men’s basketball game in Washington. “As a small business owner, Congressman Kelly understands the impact of regulation and uncertainty on investment for growth,” said TRSA President & CEO Joseph Ricci. “He was very helpful in securing a meeting with EPA Region 1 last summer that ultimately led to the development of a supply chain plan to minimize use of VOC-emitting solvents.”

TRSA Committee Agendas Posted - Get Engaged!

Posted Feb 24th 2012 at 3:26PM

Committee involvement builds leadership skills and fosters information sharing, while contributing to the growth of the textile services industry. Register today and bring a colleague!

G&K CEO Gets Temporary Medical Leave

Posted Feb 24th 2012 at 1:28PM

G&K CEO Douglas Milroy will take medical leave to receive treatment for an aortic aneurysm. He is expected to return to his duties full-time in four to six weeks.

Employees Power Up LOTW's Annual Safety Day

Posted Feb 24th 2012 at 12:46PM

Linens of the Week (LOTW) celebrated its Fourth Annual Safety Day on Feb. 22 at each of its nine locations on the East Coast, from Clifton, NJ, to Miami. This year’s program emphasized expanded employee participation,with a number of safety contests and competitions held throughout the day. Textile Services Weekly got an up-close view of the festivities at the company’s New Castle, DE, plant.

TRSA at Texcare: Home Away from Home

Posted Feb 24th 2012 at 12:06PM

TRSA will exhibit at the Texcare International trade show in Frankfurt in May to promote the association to prospective international members and establish a gathering place for current members from across the globe to join each other to peruse the 330,000 square feet of industry suppliers’ displays at the show.

DVD Guides Healthcare Soil Sort Training

Posted Feb 24th 2012 at 11:52AM

Now available from TRSA is an updated compliance training video for handling soiled healthcare textiles. Titled Precautions for Protection, this DVD enables laundry management to train route associates, soil sorters, loaders and other affected personnel to comply with Universal Precautions to prevent the spread of infections like H1N1, HIV, Hepatitis B, MRSA and Staph.