In Other News this Week
Additional recent headlines from consumer media of interest to linen, uniform and facility services operators and especially readers of Textile Services Weekly.
Alsco-Charlotte Earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification
10/23/2017
Alsco Inc.’s Charlotte, N.C. facility has earned the Hygienically Clean Healthcare designation, reflecting their commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site [...]
TRSA Internships – Helping You Hire Managers
10/20/2017
TRSA outlines preliminary results of an internship program aimed at helping companies attract management candidates.
TRSA Webinar: Risks of Home Healthcare Laundering
10/19/2017
TRSA continued its first-class educational curriculum for laundry professionals with an Oct. 18 webinar titled, “Hygiene of Domestic Laundering: Evaluating Risks and Opportunities.” The presentation took an in-depth look at the risks and opportunities surrounding low-temperature and/or home laundering of uniforms and scrubs. TRSA’s Women in Textile Services Committee presented the webinar.
Cintas Toronto DC Earns ‘Zero Waste’ Honors
10/19/2017
Cintas’ distribution center in Toronto is honored for diverting wastes from landfills/incineration.
Crown Health Care Staffs Up in South Carolina
10/19/2017
Crown Health Care, a regional operator based in Pensacola, FL, is recruiting employees in advance of the early-November opening of its new plant in Bishopville, SC.
Diamond Hires VP of Business Development
10/19/2017
TRSA associate member Diamond Chemical Co. Inc., East Rutherford, NJ, recently announced the addition of Mike Malartsik to its staff as vice president, business development, according to a news release.
TRSA Dinner Features Advocacy Focus
10/19/2017
A group of TRSA members – mainly from metro Philadelphia – attended a recent dinner sponsored by TRSA in the "City of Brotherly Love." The program included a discussion of hotly contested labor regulations.
APPI Energy Named Consultant of the Year
10/19/2017
APPI Energy, Salisbury, MD, recently announced that it has been selected as ABC (aggregator, broker and consultant) of the Year by The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA). This is TEPA’s third year presenting the award, which recognizes one company on its promise and innovation in areas such as contract negotiation, ethical business practices and customer service. The winner is selected by a vote of the association’s supplier membership, according to a news release.
UniFirst Returns to the Racetrack
10/19/2017
The No. 5 UniFirst Chevrolet SS returns to the NASCAR track for two races in October. UniFirst Corp., Wilmington, MA, is a primary sponsor for Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 5 car driven by Kasey Kahne for the 2017 season, according to a news release.