TRSA Draws 500+ for Facilitated Virtual Market Sector Information-Sharing; Launches Market Business Recovery Task Forces

03/30/2020

As the effects of the COVID-19 virus empties restaurants and hotels, healthcare and other Critical Infrastructure operations such as food and agriculture, energy, water and wastewater, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, public works and essential functions struggle to maintain or meet demands. TRSA, the association for linen, uniform and facility services identified a need for these varied market sectors to share information on best practices and swiftly launched a series of market-specific teleconferences pertaining to COVID-19 response and operations.

TRSA Gets Laundry Services Listed by DHS

03/30/2020

In the most recent advisory released by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), laundry services has been added as part of the essential critical infrastructure. Laundry services was not included on the original list; however, TRSA reached out to CISA, the White House and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to get the industry added. The linen, uniform and facility services industry is one of very few industries to get added to the list.

SanMar Joins Coalition to Manufacture Face Masks

03/27/2020

TRSA associate member SanMar Corp., Issaquah, WA, is part of a coalition of U.S. apparel companies working with the White House to build a supply chain to produce millions of much-needed face masks. These masks will be distributed by the federal government to support hospitals, healthcare workers and others battling the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Fudge Retires from Thermopatch

03/27/2020

After 31 years and various sales positions within the organization, Thermopatch, Syracuse, NY, announced that its VP of Sales & Marketing Bob Fudge retired on March 27.

Hygienically Clean: Additional Reassurances in Supplying Essential Businesses

03/27/2020

Long before COVID-19 became a pandemic, Hygienically Clean-certified facilities serving acute and nonacute healthcare, food processing and food service organizations were properly trained to meet the safety needs of customers, employees and the public. In recent weeks as the pandemic has spread, Hygienically Clean has continued to provide up-to-date resources that inform and help properly educate employees and customers.

TRSA Board Recognizes Contributions of Industry Suppliers/Vendors

03/27/2020

During a March 25 Board of Directors teleconference, in addition to sharing insight into operational challenges and the association’s efforts to ensure essential services continue, TRSA officers and directors recognized the efforts of TRSA associate members, the industry’s suppliers and vendors.

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