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HCSC President & CEO to Retire; Board Names Successor

Posted October 4, 2024 at 1:28 pm
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The Board of Directors of Hospital Central Services Inc. (HCSC), and its affiliates, recently announced that Peter Castagna will retire at the end of the calendar year. Rami Nemeh, currently the vice president and COO of the Miller-Keystone Blood Center (MKBC) has been named president & CEO of HCSC and its affiliates including MKBC. Nemeh will begin his new role on Jan. 1, 2025.

HLS Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

Posted October 4, 2024 at 12:30 pm
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HLS Linen Services, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, recently marked its 50th anniversary in business. Since 1974, HLS has grown from a regional hospital laundry service processing 4 million lbs. per year to where the company is today, operating two facilities totaling 249,000 square feet and shipping nearly 75 million lbs. of laundry across Ontario and with more than 600 employees.

Alsco Adds Solar Power to Honolulu Mixed Laundry Plant

Posted October 4, 2024 at 12:13 pm
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Alsco Uniforms, Salt Lake City, and Hawaiʻi Unified Industries have successfully completed a rooftop solar installation at the Alsco Uniforms Honolulu plant. This new solar system will support Alsco Uniforms in delivering linen and uniform laundry services to Oahu while minimizing their environmental footprint through the use of sustainable energy.

Champion Infection Prevention: Participate in IIPW 2024

Posted October 4, 2024 at 11:42 am
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Hygienically Clean Certification is proud to sponsor the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) public service campaign, International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW). Established in 1986, International Infection Prevention Week aims to shine a light on infection prevention and will take place this Oct. 13-19.

Rentex: Dutch Laundry Gets a Lift from Robotics

Posted October 4, 2024 at 11:40 am
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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.

Henson to Ascend to VP at Venus Group after David Retires

Posted October 3, 2024 at 4:18 pm
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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.

Best-of-the-Best Returns to Marketing, Sales & Service Summit

Posted October 3, 2024 at 3:35 pm
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One of the highlights of previous Marketing, Sales & Service Summits was the “Best-of-the-Best” marketing idea contest, where attendees shared one of their most successful marketing strategies. This exciting event is returning for the 7th Annual Summit this Nov. 12 in Atlanta. Attendees are encouraged to submit a successful marketing idea their company has implemented.

California EPR Legislation Becomes Law with Industry Exclusion

Posted October 3, 2024 at 3:24 pm
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On Sept. 28, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law SB 707, The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, establishing the first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program in the U.S. for textiles. TRSA successfully lobbied for an amendment to this legislation that excludes the rental side of the linen, uniform and facility services industry.

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