TRSA’s 2022 professional-development calendar has been published online and registrations will start opening for a range of events. Details can be found at www.trsa.org/events. Carefully crafted to appeal to senior executives as well as a broad range of plant management that includes general, maintenance, production, human resources, safety, marketing and sales, the professional-development events highlight TRSA’s commitment to strengthen, grow and promote the linen, uniform and facility services industry through the people who power it.

Brian Beere, owner of Single Source Plus, a hospitality launderer in Bellmawr, NJ, recently received a roughly $17,000 rebate check from his local utility, Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSEG), Newark, NJ, following his purchase of an energy-saving “insulation blanket” from an area supplier.

All laundry operators and supplier partners who are concerned about the impact of national policies on the linen, uniform and facility services industry should note that TRSA has planned a briefing at the association’s upcoming Legislative Conference to familiarize attendees with the ins and outs of DC policymaking.

More than 150 operator and supplier partner executives serving the healthcare market sector attended TRSA’s 11th Annual Healthcare Conference in Scottsdale, AZ. The two-day conference featured a full day of industry-specific education followed by a tour of Emerald Textiles’ 65,000-square-foot plant in nearby Phoenix.

Prospects are dubious for restaurant patrons to return to previous high levels of dining in versus carrying out. Dining in is likely to grow from current levels, however, as some defection to takeout subsides and the overall restaurant market grows. A leading consumer trend analyst who advises foodservice operators offered this forecast in a Nov. 1 webinar.

TRSA recently released the results of its annual national safety survey, which demonstrated the linen, uniform and facility services industry continuing to make dramatic progress toward achieving its goal of eliminating occupational injuries and illnesses in its facilities.

Unitex formally opened its second facility in Lawrence, MA, and 13th regionally. The grand opening celebration included remarks from Unitex President David Potack, local dignitaries, refreshments, a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony and a facility tour.

Penn Emblem Co., Trevose, PA, is celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary this year. October kicked off a month-long commemoration across three separate locations. Following the anniversary celebration in Philadelphia a few weeks ago, Penn Emblem honored its Mira Loma, CA, and Mexico facilities.

Ecolab Inc., St. Paul, MN, recently announced that Darrell R. Brown moved into the role of president and COO. Brown previously served as the company’s executive vice president and president, Global Industrial, according to a news release.

Cintas Corp. recently held a grand-opening ceremony to officially open its newest cleanroom facility in the Syracuse, NY, area.