Industry Execs Gather in Chicago for Workshop, Networking

07/26/2024

TRSA recently held its annual Next-Generation Executives Workshop in Chicago featuring a high-energy session on personal branding, plus several networking opportunities and outings with other linen, uniform and facility services industry executives, including a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and rival Milwaukee Brewers at historic Wrigley Field.

NLRB Withdraws Joint-Employer Appeal

07/26/2024

On July 19, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) withdrew its appeal of a Texas District Court ruling that invalidated the agency’s new joint-employer rule. The rule was originally scheduled to go into effect on March 11.

Gain Valuable Healthcare Intel at Upcoming Conference

07/26/2024

TRSA recently announced the agenda for its 13th Annual Healthcare Conference, a premier event dedicated to exploring the latest innovations and trends in the healthcare services sector. This year’s conference, scheduled for Nov. 13-14 at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta, will feature a keynote address by Andrew Busch, a renowned economic futurist, who will provide valuable insights into the future economic landscape and its implications for the healthcare industry.

JENSEN-GROUP Acquires a Majority Stake in MAXI-PRESS

07/26/2024

JENSEN-GROUP recently announced the acquisition of 85% of the share capital of MAXI-PRESS Holding GmbH, Eichenzell, Germany, and its subsidiaries. This strategic move will help to develop JENSEN-GROUP’s offerings in consumables, spares and services, further solidifying its position in the global heavy-duty laundry market, according to a news release.

Vestis Adds New COO and SVP of Sales to Staff

07/26/2024

Vestis Corp., Atlanta, recently announced the addition of Bill Seward as the company’s COO, effective Sept. 1; and Peter Rego as senior vice president of sales, effective immediately. Reporting directly to CEO Kim Scott, both Seward and Rego will assume responsibility for key aspects of the company’s strategic plan to achieve high-quality growth, efficient operations, disciplined capital allocation and a performance-driven culture.

Marketing, Sales and Service Summit: Unleashing Innovation

07/26/2024

The 7th Annual TRSA Marketing, Sales and Service Summit, scheduled for Nov. 12 at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta, is poised to be an extraordinary event, featuring a keynote address by Tom Edwards, managing director of consulting at Ernst & Young LLP. Edwards will kick off the summit with his insightful presentation, “Unleashing Innovation: The AI Effect,” exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on various industries.

K-Bro Riverbend: Canada’s ‘Two-Touch’ Launderer

07/26/2024

Textile Services Weekly recently toured several plants near Vancouver, BC, Canada, including K-Bro Linen Systems Inc.’s newest laundry facility in Burnaby, which focuses on minimizing textile “touchpoints” through automation wherever possible as part of a drive to achieve the highest level of infection-prevention control (IPC), safety and efficiency.

Several TRSA Members Crack Top Sales List

07/19/2024

Four TRSA members recently made the Selling Power “60 Best Companies to Sell For” list for 2024. This is the 24th consecutive year the list has appeared in Selling Power magazine, which was founded in 1981.

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