As gas and energy prices continue to rise, it’s no surprise that companies are looking for opportunities to save energy, reduce costs and maximize plant efficiency. Efficiency can come through a variety of methods, including revamping current equipment and replacing old, less-efficient machinery. 
 
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Bates Troy Healthcare Linen Service, a company that provides laundry services for seven hospitals and 12 nursing homes within a 90-mile radius of Binghamton, NY, recently completed a $4 million expansion. Bates Troy worked with manufacturer G.A. Braun Inc., Syracuse, NY, to expand the plant’s facilities and install state-of-the-art ...