Sitting in E-Tech Inc.’s Clean booth in front of a 19-inch flat screen computer monitor with E-Tech reps Brian Schlicting and Larry Erickson—plus Paul Jewison of Textile Care Services—I got a glimpse of where the textile services industry is headed, and why it’s likely to emerge from the recession stronger than ever. In essence, despite the down economy, technology is continuing to fuel productivity gains that are enabling companies to do more for less money. 
 
Companies also are driving down costs by embracing ‘green’ concepts in terms of energy/water conservation, reduced sewer discharges and the use of ...