SpaRetailer • April 1, 2021

The Promise of Borates

New approaches amid chlorine/bromine shortage.

American Laundry News • January 14, 2015

AC Linen, Brady Linen Merge to Create Major Hospitality Service Brand

Atlantic City Linen Supply and Brady Linen Services have merged to serve the hospitality markets on the East Coast and in the Las Vegas area. The merger follows AC Linen’s early 2014 acquisition of Royal Hospitality Services, an outsourced hospitality linen service based in the Boston area.

American Laundry News • January 12, 2015

Diligence, Training Crucial for Laundry/Linen Worker Safety (Conclusion)

American Laundry News sought the advice of professionals with knowledge of fire safety, chemical safety and ergonomics in laundry environments, and also spoke to some operators who serve the safety cause through their roles on the safety committee of the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA).

American Laundry News • January 12, 2015

Diligence, Training Crucial for Laundry/Linen Worker Safety (Part 1)

As 2015 begins, many laundry/linen managers are focused on the common goals of improving operational efficiency, decreasing costs and producing quality products. Of course, ensuring that employees stay safe and healthy is also a permanent fixture on the priority list.

American Laundry News • February 9, 2015

Survey: Many Laundry Operators Feel ‘Highly Secure’ in Current Positions

The laundry and linen industry has been a steady source of employment for most managers who took last month’s American Laundry News Your Views survey. In fact, more than 77% of respondents say they have been in their current position for more than a decade.

American Laundry News • February 20, 2015

OPLs: Future Success Depends on Increasing Efficiency, Cutting Costs (Part 1)

On-premises laundries (OPLs) have served their purposes well for many years, but as costs of textile care increase, and as businesses look to find ways to outsource various aspects of their operations, having an on-site laundry may start to lose its appeal for some.

American Laundry News • January 28, 2015

G.A. Braun Named NorthStar Mat’s 2014 Supplier of Year

G.A. Braun has been named the 2014 Supplier of the Year by NorthStar Mat Service, a company that supplies mats on a rental basis in the Detroit area. This is the first time NorthStar has presented the award.

American Laundry News • November 20, 2014

Judge Sides with Lavatec Laundry Technology, Prohibits Use of Trademark by Competitor

Following a Sept. 4 bench trial establishing Lavatec Laundry Technology Inc. (LLT) as the exclusive owner of the “Lavatec” trademark, a judge has ordered a preliminary injunction preventing the company formerly known as Lavatec Inc. from use of the “Lavatec” name or logo as part of its corporate name, trademark or domain name, as well as in the manufacture, sale, advertising or promotion of products.

American Laundry News • December 10, 2014

Wastewater Treatment: Changing Pollutants, Regulations Present Challenges (Conclusion)

American Laundry News spoke to industry professionals representing the chemicals sector and wastewater treatment equipment manufacturing, as well as an industrial laundry operator, to get their take on the interplay between wastewater treatment and the laundry’s other processes and environmental goals.

American Laundry News • December 10, 2014

Wastewater Treatment: Changing Pollutants, Regulations Present Challenges (Part 1)

While a laundry’s wash process results in clean, fresh linens, it also leaves behind dirty water, and what becomes of that water and the potential pollutants in it should be of importance not only to businesses, but their customers and the community at large.

American Laundry News • November 21, 2014

AmeriPride to Pay Fines as Part of EPA Settlement

AmeriPride will pay $75,000 as part of a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following the agency’s claims that the company “failed to seek air permits and control emissions between 1988 and 2013, when it installed new industrial washers and dryers” for laundering shop and print towels at its Worcester, Mass., and Hartford, Conn., facilities.

American Laundry News • November 3, 2014

Judge Upholds 2012 OSHA Citations Against UniFirst

NEW YORK — A judge has issued a ruling upholding all citations and penalties—totaling $186,000—against UniFirst Corp. for alleged worker hazards at its West Caldwell, N.J., location, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

American Laundry News • November 6, 2014

Niche Markets: Unique Environments, Special Equipment Considerations (Conclusion)

American Laundry News spoke to some manufacturers and distributors of laundry equipment designed to address the needs of these niche markets. They shared the requirements and considerations of less-than-common OPLs, such as those found in car washes, cruise ships, spas, salons, athletic facilities and party rental companies.

American Laundry News • November 4, 2014

Niche Markets: Unique Environments, Special Equipment Considerations (Part 1)

Textile care facilities come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from massive plants processing linens commercially to tiny rooms hidden away in the basements of buildings. For those businesses and institutions that prefer to keep their laundry processing in-house, such as in common environments like hotels and hospitals, a unique set of challenges greets their laundry operators every day.

American Laundry News • October 1, 2014

Le Méridien Indianapolis revamps laundry as part of renovations

INDIANAPOLIS — When the Le Méridien hotel opens here in downtown in December, it will boast not only a completely new look and renovated rooms, but a totally revamped laundry as well.

American Laundry News • August 13, 2014

Boiler Maintenance: Protecting the Heart of Laundry/Linen Operations (Conclusion)

CHICAGO — Everyone wants to avoid the unthinkable: a sudden boiler failure that wreaks havoc on operations. So how will operators know when is the best time to replace an old boiler?

American Laundry News • August 11, 2014

Boiler Maintenance: Protecting the Heart of Laundry/Linen Operations (Part 2)

CHICAGO — Keeping consistent watch on a boiler’s performance is not only smart, it also can have a positive impact on your daily operations and your business’ bottom line.

American Laundry News • August 6, 2014

Boiler Maintenance: Protecting the Heart of Laundry/Linen Operations (Part 1)

CHICAGO — “It’s very easy not to think about a boiler until something goes wrong.” This statement from Daniel Orr, general manager, National Combustion Co. (NATCO), is an unfortunate truth and a reminder to industry members that ignoring or overlooking this central piece of equipment can only have negative consequences for a laundry/linen plant.

American Laundry News • August 26, 2014

Laundry Closure to End Long-Standing Tradition

DAVIDSON, N.C. — When Davidson College students wrap up their studies in a little less than a year, they will also close the book on a unique chapter in the school’s history: “free” full-service laundry provided to all the students.

American Laundry News • September 3, 2014

Industrial Laundry Workers Highlight Link Between Physical, Financial Health

WASHINGTON — New research that examines the psychological factors driving physical health and financial health was carried out with the help of employees at industrial laundries in several states, according to the Association for Psychological Science.