Additional recent headlines from consumer media of interest to linen, uniform and facility services operators, and especially readers of Textile Services Weekly.

February’s Textile Services magazine will include a feature article on a recently refurbished, highly automated healthcare plant, the HCSC Laundry in Camden, NJ.

Continental Linen Services (CLS) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil its 11,000-square-foot, $6 million expansion at its processing facility in Kalamazoo, MI, according to news reports.

Over 115 linen, uniform and facility services industry operators representing 55 companies from the U.S. and Canada gathered in Fort Worth, TX, for two days of networking, education and fun. The annual conference, dubbed “AlliantCon,” is a forum for operators to discuss new technologies, exchange ideas and strategies and learn other new ways that operators can grow and manage their businesses. 

Fleet Management Association members gathered in Washington Sept. 19-21 to discuss the emerging regulatory burdens of vehicle electrification and make their case that the federal government must accelerate plans to support electric-vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

TRSA supplier partner member Kemco Systems, Clearwater, FL, recently announced the award of a patent for its KLEENWATER™ system. The patented process employs the combination of Kemco’s ceramic membrane filtration system and specialized reverse-osmosis technology which conserves water and thermal energy, according to a news release.

Vitec Software Group AB recently acquired ABS Laundry Business Solutions (ABS), headquartered in Boxtel, the Netherlands. ABS reported sales of SEK (Swedish krona) 203 million ($19.3 million) for the 2021 financial year, according to a news release.

Doors open July 30 for The Clean Show 2022 in Atlanta. In just under two months, the industry will reunite for four days of networking, education and business development, according to a news release.

Alsco’s Houston South branch opened on June 12, 2021, amid lockdowns and economic distress. Despite these challenges, the Houston South team has exceeded expectations and has proudly built a reputation for quality service in the Houston area. The team celebrates its first year of success this June with a virtual plant tour open to all who are interested in a behind-the-scenes look at their operations.

Textile Services Weekly recently interviewed Andreas Holzer, managing director of Bardusch GmbH, Kusnacht, Germany, about trends in sustainability and how European operators are dealing with the aftermath of COVID-19. Holzer, whose company is a TRSA member, also serves as the elected chairman of the European Textile Services Association (ETSA). Excerpts of our discussion follow.