As previewed in recent webinar presentations to roughly 350 global linen, uniform and facility services executives worldwide, TRSA’s first-ever Global Textile Services Market Analysis is now available as a fully searchable, digital publication optimized for online devices. The nearly 150-page report is available at www.trsa.org/globalmarkets.
TRSA offices will remain closed on Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Columbus Day.
As a Textile Services Weekly reader, each Monday in October you’ll have the opportunity to evaluate operator members’ videos for their effectiveness in accomplishing their intended promotional purposes as described on their companies’ entry forms.
TRSA recently hosted a webinar in conjunction with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) to present the findings of its Global Textile Services Market Analysis. The two-hour presentation aired on Sept. 29 and was aired again separately with broadcasts for executives in both the Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets on Sept. 30. Roughly 350 global linen, uniform and facility services executives tuned into the series of broadcasts.
The Dec. 1-3 TRSA Virtual Healthcare Conference will host an executive panel discussion involving the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the response from the linen, uniform and facility services industry. Moderated by TRSA President & CEO Joseph Ricci, the panel will address specific industry challenges and opportunities such as new products and services.
Chris Healey recently joined the U.S. sales team at MIP Inc. as a sales consultant, according to a news release.
Cintas Corp., Mason, OH, recently won a pair of awards at this year’s 18th Annual American Business Awards®, also known as the Stevies, according to a news release.
Rentwear Inc., North Canton, OH, recently absorbed its sister company Saniserv Inc., which operated out of the same facility as Rentwear. The transaction took effect on Oct. 1, according to a news release.
Hospitality laundry operators have struggled since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March and slowed hotel bookings to a crawl. But many have seized the opportunity of a slowdown to prepare for a time when their prospects improve. Metro Laundry Service, a Washington, DC-area hotel launderer, recently collaborated with G.A. Braun Inc. on an upgrade of three sheet feeders aimed at doing just that.
TRSA recently embarked on a strategic change initiative focused on core deliverables that maximize member value and best leverage TRSA’s resources for 2020 and 2021. The association received feedback from a series of internal and external qualitative and quantitative research and interactive sessions with stakeholders.
