U.S. EPA Grants Waivers for California’s ACT Regulation

04/07/2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued a decision that grants two requests for waivers of pre-emption regarding four California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations related to California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine-emission standards.

Home-Wash Critique Powers TRSA Webpage on Healthcare Garments

04/07/2023

TRSA has updated its 10-page white paper that portrays uniform rental as the superior risk-minimization option for healthcare wearers and their employers. Published initially in 2018, the updated Curbing the Infection Risk of Healthcare Garments factors pandemic-era research and consumer behavior into explaining why linen and uniform service laundering is more hygienic than home washing.

Members Sing Upbeat Tune of Sales, Customer and Employee Retention

04/07/2023

Maintaining profitable customers and increasing revenue from these accounts marked the 2022 performance of TRSA linen, uniform and facility services members. Their growth prospects looking forward in 2023 are brighter in the long run than the near term, following a first quarter when a solid majority of TRSA Business Pulse survey respondents’ revenue exceeded expectations.

TRSA Town Hall Partners with ACT Fleet Sustainability Expo

04/07/2023

To provide an advocacy update and an opportunity for information sharing and networking with linen, uniform and facility services colleagues across the state, TRSA will host a California Regional Town Hall on May 2. As added value for attendees, the Town Hall will be held in conjunction with the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo events in Anaheim, CA, from May 1-4. TRSA members who attend the Town Hall will gain admission to the exhibits.

Uniform Rental Chief Ascends to COO Role at Cintas

04/07/2023

Cintas Corp., Mason, OH, announced that Jim Rozakis, currently president and COO of the company’s Rental Division, will be promoted to Cintas EVP and COO, effective June 1. Michael L. Thompson, executive vice president (EVP) and chief administration officer (CAO), will retire on Aug. 31. Thompson will cease being an executive officer of the company as of May 31, according to a news release.

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