Prudential Overall Supply, Irvine, CA, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Founded by John D. Clark in 1932, Prudential has grown from a one-man operation to a national brand serving customers throughout North America, according to a news release.
Arriving soon at your home, office or plant: the April edition of Textile Services, which includes a cover article on one of the biggest hazards facing any commercial laundry: fire.
TRSA and Infinite Laundry have developed a social media campaign to promote awareness of the linen, uniform and facility services industry and the impact that the industry has on environmental sustainability through water conservation. For two weeks leading up to Earth Day on Friday, April 22, TRSA will post content on social media and utilize digital marketing outlets to create awareness among the public and the industry.
TRSA recently announced that Kevin Ames, founder of the Ames Leadership Institute, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Production Summit & Plant Tours, scheduled for May 18-19. Ames has traveled from Boston to Beijing, Melbourne to Mumbai, and has been around the globe as a speaker, coach and consultant.
Alliant Systems, Irving, TX, recently announced the sale of the company to Herrera Rodriguez Family Holdings (HRFH), a private Texas corporation owned by Mayron Herrera and Jhovanny Rodriguez. Alliant Systems will continue to operate under the same name as a wholly owned subsidiary of HRFH, which also operates an IT services company, Synetek Solutions, and a cloud-based VoIP service, GreenLink Networks, according to a news release.
A recent TRSA roundtable focused on issues of importance to linen, uniform and facility services companies serving the healthcare sector.
Positek RFID and Fujitsu Frontech North America recently announced that Jeff Markman will leave his role as president of Positek RFID, effective April 29. Over the past 21 years, Markman has guided Positek RFID’s growth and formed a solid team that will continue to serve the industry and its customers, according to a news release.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced the forthcoming publication of a joint temporary final rule to make available an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022. These visas will be set aside for U.S. employers seeking to employ additional workers on or after April 1 through Sept. 30.
Participating in a TRSA virtual roundtable benefited some 30 members April 6 as the F&B/Hospitality Committee prompted discussion of its highest priority issues for networking and information-sharing.
For 2022, free-to-member virtual roundtables are expanding to cover specific professional interests. Upcoming presentations include information on certifications and human resources.
