Standard Textile Co. Inc., Cincinnati, announced its latest initiative in environmental sustainability on Earth Day 2024. In alignment with this year’s theme of “Planet vs. Plastics,” the company is eliminating poly bags from its U.S.-made products, marking a significant stride toward reducing plastic waste and preserving our planet.
Thermal Engineering of Arizona (TEA), Tucson, AZ, is celebrating 50 years of business since its founding by Richard O. Kaufmann in 1974.
As the first service van departed from the JENSEN USA factory in Panama City, FL, recently, it was not only on its way to fulfill a service call – it also fulfills JENSEN’s latest commitment to elevate the company’s service by introducing a stronger regional presence within key parts of North America, according to a news release.
UniFirst Corp., Wilmington, MA, recently partnered with HOLT Renewables to finalize three rooftop solar power systems at UniFirst industrial laundry facilities in Austin and San Antonio, TX, and Stockton, CA. Combined, the solar-power systems boast over 2,000 high-efficiency solar panels, promising substantial long-term benefits including clean energy, reduced emissions and significant lifetime utility savings.
Cody Davis recently stepped into a new role at Kemco Systems, Clearwater, FL, as a regional sales manager. Since 2015, Davis has worked at Kemco Systems as an application engineer responsible for generating custom equipment design, project proposals and much more. His comprehensive knowledge of Kemco’s target markets, paired with his substantial industry experience, will greatly benefit the Kemco sales team, according to a news release.
TRSA will distribute a fire safety survey to TRSA operator members this week. Modeled after the United Kingdom’s Textile Services Association’s (TSA-UK) 2023 Fire Safety Study, the objective of the survey is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of fire safety practices within commercial laundries.
TRSA’s presence at the April 21-24 NAFA Institute & Expo (I&E) reflected the value of the associations’ partnership to serve each other’s memberships. TRSA conducted its first-ever Fleet Safety Summit at this event staged by the fleet management group, which drew 2,100 to San Antonio, TX. Members of both groups shared networking opportunities and benefited from each other’s expertise as audience members of NAFA education sessions and visitors to NAFA suppliers’ exhibits.
The U.S. Senate recently passed H.J. Res. 98, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to nullify the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) joint-employer final rule, by a vote of 50-48.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently passed a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, which set legally-enforceable maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) compounds.
TRSA recently held a Legislative Conference in Albany, NY, in which 13 operator members visited their respective legislators, both assembly members and state senators.
