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Publishing Publisher: TRSA Senior Editor: Jack Morgan
Director, Content Strategy and Communications: Jason Risley
Contributing Editors: Joseph Ricci, Ken Koepper, Kevin Schwalb
Editorial Board: Ian Bigelow, Simple Management Solutions Mark Carter, Up To Date Laundry,( emeritus) Paul Jewison, Textile Care Services Mark Kowalski, Envise Partners LLC Brock Pellerin, Pellerin Milnor Corp. Keith Ware, Laundry Operations Specialist David Watterson, M + A Matting( emeritus)
Design: Think Tank Creative
Advertising Sales Team: Carmella Cadusale( 330.323.7690 or ccadusale @ trsa. org) Chris Kennedy( 708.508.4434 or kennedy @ trsa. org)
To advertise: Call 703.519.0029 or visit www. trsa. org.
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Textile Services( ISSN-0195-0118) is published eleven times per year, for $ 360 per year for nonmembers, Volume # 109, Issue # 9 by TRSA, 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314. Periodicals Postage Paid at Alexandria, VA, and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Textile Services, 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314.
The official magazine of TRSA, Textile Services serves the interests of its readers— executives of the uniform and linen rental industries. Subscribers: Please send address changes to: Textile Services, 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314; telephone 703.519.0029 or fax 703.519.0026.
Subscriptions for textile rental members are included in annual dues. Subscription price for nonmembers is $ 95 a year( a complimentary subscription to the online Textile Services Weekly, is included). Associate Members get one free copy. Associate Members get multiple copy discounts. Articles appearing in this issue written by persons other than TRSA staff do not necessarily reflect the views or indicate the official positions of TRSA. Such articles are provided for the interest of readers. To obtain detailed information on the subject matter, readers are urged to contact professional experts. Back issues, when available: $ 10 each plus postage and handling( members). Nonmembers: $ 80 plus postage and handling. Photocopies of articles: Member: 25 ¢ per page, with a $ 2 minimum charge per order plus postage and handling. Nonmembers: $ 2 per page, with a $ 20 minimum charge plus postage and handling( pre-pay required).
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Inside This Issue …
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Sustainability: Conserving Creatively
Operators reflect on trends in sustainability and how it aligns with productivity and efficiency improvements
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20 Saving Water and Energy: How Low Can You Go?
Operators and a consultant weigh in on the steps they’ ve taken to conserve water and energy.
24 Is PFAS The Next Asbestos?
We examine insurance companies’ reluctance to cover claims involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances( PFAS).
28 Ace ImageWear: Houston Independent Built on First Names, Follow-Through and Focus
This industrial plant has leveraged RFID technology and teamwork to build a customer base.
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Sell Smarter with Enhanced Outreach Strategies A trio of sales consultants weigh in on social media tactics, inter-generational issues and value-added strategies.
38 Washer / Extractors: Heavy-Duty Machines Built for Maximum Throughput
TRSA supplier partners roll out their best washer / extractors for this month’ s Product Showcase.
Departments
2 TRSA News 6 TRSA Outreach 7 TRSA Resources 8 Leadership Voice 10 Canadian Policy Watch 40 Safety Focus
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Market Pulse Check 44 Measured Management 45 Global Spin Cycle 46 Corporate Briefs 47 Ad Index 48 TRSA Calendar
ON THE COVER: An employee at Alsco Uniforms’ recently opened plant in Vista, CA © Alsco Uniforms
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