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52,000-square-foot( 4,830-square-meter) building is the third healthcare laundry in Southern California for LA-based American Textile Maintenance( ATM). The San Bernardino plant is expected to employ 120 people. ATM partnered closely with its equipment supplier, JENSEN USA, Panama City, FL, to install automated machinery and systems.
For over 50 years, American Dawn, Inc.( ADI) has served the industrial laundry industry, earning trust through consistency, quality, and strong partnerships. Today, we’ re building on that legacy with smarter solutions, better technologies, and a renewed commitment to customer success. As a fourth-generation, familyowned leader in commercial textiles, ADI serves healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and food service industries with quality linens and uniforms. Through forward-thinking products, RFID-enabled innovation, and a powerful distribution network, ADI helps customers operate more efficiently and scale with confidence. More than a textile provider, ADI is a true partner— delivering reliability, performance, and a smarter path forward.
800.821.2221 • www. americandawn. com
In Memoriam
Leonard Labonia, 70, passed away on Jan. 31, in Oak Ridge, NJ, due to complications from cancer. Labonia graduated from Union County College before starting his career in the commercial laundry business. He retired from White Plains Linen in 2023. Survivors include his wife, Emilie, two daughters, Dana and Alysse, and three grandchildren. A service was held in Sparta, NJ, on Feb. 5. All donations are asked to be directed to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Mark Hodson, 56, passed away on Feb. 5. He joined JP Equipment in August 2018 and was known for his craftsmanship and dedication as a painter and bodywork specialist. Hodson supported his teammates and played an important role in maintaining the high standards of JP Equipment.
Textile Services News
Medico Unveils New SoCal Plant Medico Healthcare Linen Service, Los Angeles, recently marked the grand opening of its new facility in San Bernardino, CA. An April 15 ribbon-cutting ceremony drew local leaders, executives from the parent company and plant staff. San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran and City Council Member Mario Flores attended the event and spoke briefly before Medico COO Greg Shames cut the ribbon to open the new plant. The
Cintas 2025 Best-Managed Award Cintas Corp., Cincinnati, was named to The Wall Street Journal’ s list of best-managed companies of 2025, marking its second consecutive year on the Management Top 250 list. Companies are examined in five main areas: customer satisfaction, employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility and financial strength.“ We are proud of this recognition and the way our corporate culture enables us to better serve our employee-partners, customers and shareholders,” said Todd Schneider, president and CEO.
Integrity Expands to New Orleans Integrity Laundry Services, Fort Walton Beach, FL, announced the opening of a new location in New Orleans. The new facility features increased capacity and advanced equipment, marking a significant expansion of the company’ s regional footprint and commitment to serving the growing demand in the hospitality industry.
NYC Health Upgrades Linen Management NYC Health + Hospitals, New York, and Sodexo recently completed a five-year project to upgrade linen management machines, installing 193 alEx Linen Centers across 11 hospitals to reduce excess linen use. The machines monitor inventory by weight, allow only authorized users, and automatically send restocking alerts when supplies are low. The new machines help systems operate more efficiently with a reported 55 % decrease in linen usage per visit in each hospital’ s emergency department during the project’ s first phase.
Textile Services Personnel
CORE Hires New CFO CORE Linen Services, Augusta, GA, recently announced that Dan Gatti recently joined the company as the new CFO. Gatti previously served as executive VP and CFO of Compass One Healthcare for 25 years and is a certified public accountant and chartered global management accountant, as well as a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Wildman Promotes Schau to VP of Finance Wildman Business Group, Warsaw, IN, recently announced the promotion of Craig Schau to vice president of finance. Schau joined the company in February 2023 and has played a key role in supporting profitable growth through strategic acquisitions. Schau is known for his positive cultural influence in the organization and brings a combination of approachability, challenge and excellence that aligns with Wildman’ s values and leadership philosophy.“ Craig’ s leadership has been instrumental
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