As the laundry conduit for the world’s largest medical complex, the Texas Medical Center Hospital Laundry (TMCHL) Co-op Association in Houston is now busier than ever. Three years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic caused the hospitals to curtail services that led to a sharp decrease in patients and a steep drop in laundry volume. With the health crisis officially over and a new management team in place, the co-op has successfully turned the corner and is now achieving production levels above pre-pandemic levels.

Spartan Chemical Co. Inc., Maumee, OH, recently announced the promotions of Robert Gaustad and Rony Valle to the role of regional manager.

Alan Gordon, 79, a senior vice president with Gurtler Industries Inc., South Holland, IL, recently passed away. He joined Gurtler in January 1999 and retired last year, according to a news release.  

Gurtler Industries Inc., South Holland, IL, recently announced the addition of Amir Amini to its staff. Amini will be the company’s manager of market development in the New England area, according to a news release.

Gurtler Industries Inc., South Holland, IL, recently announced the promotion of Bill Mitchell to vice president of field operations. Mitchell has 32 years of experience in the laundry industry, according to a news release.

One year ago, Gurtler Industries Inc. launched Gurtler Logistics, a fully owned and operated division of the company, dedicated to providing product-delivery services to its customers. Over the last few years, the industry has experienced increased challenges with delivery services due to the availability of appropriate trucks and drivers. To meet these challenges, Gurtler invested in its own fleet of semi-tractor/trailers and bulk tankers and hired its own staff of fully qualified drivers.

In February’s Textile Services magazine, we’ll offer an overview of three companies’ efforts to conserve water. Common goals include ensuring compliance with local regulators, while lowering utility costs and promoting sustainability.

TRSA supplier partner member UNX-Christeyns recently announced a comprehensive plan for a new corporate campus in Greenville, NC, that is expected to be completed in 2023.

So you thought getting through COVID-19 was bad? And the follow-on (continuing) crises of inflation and supply-chain/labor shortages? Well, buckle your seat belts laundry operators, because the EPA and state environmental officials are now in the process of targeting a textile chemical additive called PFAS. Their actions potentially could saddle you with extremely high wastewater-disposal costs.

TRSA supplier partner Gurtler Industries Inc., South Holland, IL, recently released a short video that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the company, according to a news release.