A common concern with automation is that robots will replace people. The reality, at least at Rentex, a commercial laundry in Holland that Textile Services Weekly recently visited, is that robots make peoples’ jobs safer, easier and more efficient. Read on to learn more about Rentex and watch for an upcoming article in Textile Services magazine.
Venus Group Inc., Foothill Ranch, CA, recently announced that Errol David, vice president of operations, will retire at the end of 2024 after 40 years in the industry. Cecilia Henson will succeed him as the next vice president of operations for Venus Group.
Apparel, footwear and fiber industry groups and manufacturers of numerous other imported products are sounding a warning that a labor dispute could be a major disruption to U.S. port operations next month.
Tingue, Saddle Brook, NJ, recently announced the expansion of its marketing department with the addition of three new hires.
ProtoTitan, a North Carolina-based provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Leonard Automatics, Denver, NC, according to a news release.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it’s now accepting nominations for the 2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards from companies or institutions that have developed a new green chemistry process or product that helps protect human health and the environment.
Milliken & Co., Spartanburg, SC, recently announced that Allen Jacoby was promoted to EVP and president of its textile business, assuming full operational responsibility for the company’s textile product portfolio. Jacoby has served as the company’s chief strategy officer and SVP of corporate development and innovation since 2021.
Energenics Corp., Naples, FL, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, according to a news release.
Stephen “Shaya” Gold recently joined the team at KSE Suppliers as a sales representative, according to a news release from the supplier-partner company based in Hillburn, NY.
1Concier, Fort Lauderdale, FL, recently donated bed linens, towels and toiletries to Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs) across the U.S., including Orlando, FL; Atlantic City, NJ; Oklahoma City, OK; Allentown, PA; Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio, TX; Virginia Beach and Alexandria, VA; New York; and Maryland.
