Rays of Hope: Uniform/Linen Survey Shows 3Q Improvements

09/18/2020

A new survey of linen, uniform and facility services companies by Robert W. Baird & Co. shows the uniform rental industry bouncing back in the third quarter, following a dismal second quarter that reflected the brunt of a COVID-19-related downturn. The linen rental side also showed unexpected 3Q20 growth, despite the pandemic’s ongoing impact on hospitality businesses.

Spence Joins Diamond Chemical in VP Role

09/18/2020

Diamond Chemical Co. Inc., East Rutherford, NJ, recently announced the addition of Sam Spence as the company’s vice president of business development. He brings a wealth of experience in plant operations, sales, customer service and process improvement to the Diamond team, according to a news release.

Unitex Delivers Cheer to New Jersey Children’s Hospital

09/18/2020

While an in-person event was not allowed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the team at Unitex arranged a gift delivery and brief meet up with the child life department at the Hackensack Meridian Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital to bring cheer to some deserving families. From crafting kits and playing cards to electronics and puzzles, patients of all ages were recognized, according to a news release.

In Other News this Week

09/18/2020

Additional recent headlines from consumer media of interest to linen, uniform and facility services operators, and especially readers of Textile Services Weekly.

TRSA Holds ‘Oscar’ Competition with First-Ever Video Contest

09/11/2020

Beginning Sept. 14, the TRSA Marketing & Sales Committee, in conjunction with its November Virtual Marketing & Sales Summit, will host TRSA’s first-ever video contest! The contest is driven by TRSA operator (laundry) members – you submit your videos, and vote on the entries. Those attending the TRSA Marketing & Sales Summit will award the top prize on Nov. 18!

Chairman’s Charity Focuses on Service Members and Their Families

09/11/2020

It has been a time-honored tradition for TRSA membership to honor each chair who has completed the two-year term with enthusiastic support of a personally selected charity during the association’s Annual Conference. Since the pandemic forced cancellation of in-person events for the remainder of 2020, TRSA is pleased to provide its members with the opportunity to express their affection, support and appreciation for our outgoing Chair Jim Buik, president of Roscoe Co., Chicago, via a donation to his charity of choice.

Cintas Survey Shows Consumer Sentiment on COVID-19 Precautions

09/11/2020

A new online survey commissioned by Cintas Corp., Mason, OH, revealed Americans’ preferences for masks and frequent disinfection and sanitization in public facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults was conducted for Cintas by The Harris Poll, according to a news release.

Prudential Nominated for Top Family-Owned Business

09/11/2020

Prudential Overall Supply, Irvine, CA, recently was tapped as one of five Orange County, CA, businesses nominated for consideration as a Top Family-Owned Business in a competition sponsored by the Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ).

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