American Laundry News - September 2015

BDT Capital Partners to acquire majority stake in Alliance Laundry Systems

RIPON, Wis. — Private equity firm BDT Capital Partners LLC has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Alliance Laundry Systems from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, according to Alliance. Completion of the deal is expected in the third quarter; additional terms were not disclosed.

“Our management team will hold a significant ownership stake following the transaction and is excited by the new partnership with BDT,” says Mike Schoeb, Alliance’s president and CEO.

“Our long-term capital will provide a solid foundation and long runway to continue to pursue exciting growth opportunities around the world,” says Chip Dunn, managing director at BDT.

Alliance Laundry Systems designs, manufactures and markets commercial laundry equipment under the brand names Speed Queen®, UniMac®, Huebsch® and IPSO®, among others.

Teachers’ Private Capital, the private equity group of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, acquired Alliance in January 2005. The group is expected to retain a minority interest in Alliance following the completion of the transaction, according to the company.

Missouri laundry provides meaningful employment to disabled residents

BY MATT POE, EDITOR

BRANSON, Mo. — Sheltered workshop Tantone Industries supports local businesses in this area while giving meaningful employment to adults with disabilities.

The business offers a variety of services, including recycling, shredding, mail courier deliveries, a thrift store and more. However, laundry duty is considered the coveted job among employees.

Tonya Moore has been at Tantone Industries for more than seven years, and she appreciates the opportunity the laundry side of the business provides for her.

Moore’s favorite part of working in the laundry? “Making sure the laundry gets done and the companies to have it back on time when they need it,” she says.

But for Moore, it isn’t just about getting the laundry done for the customers; it’s also about doing the job well. The most difficult part for her is folding the processed laundry just right.

“It needs to be put in the right

order and folded nicely in a bag,” she says.

And it’s important for the linens to be processed well, because the laundry serves a variety of businesses in the resort town, according to Tom Goodmanson, inter-

im general manager of Tantone Industries.

He says its laundry services resorts, hotels, area camps and some medical offices. The workshop also offers laundry service to the community for larger items

such as comforters, area rugs and sleeping bags.

Laundry industry reps fighting proposed CLEAN Act

A proposed bill called the CLEAN Act seeks to have local large-scale laundry facilities licensed by the City’s Department of Consumer Affairs.

BY MATT POE, EDITOR

NEW YORK CITY — Textile care association representatives and laundry operators have been meeting with New York City Council members in recent weeks in order to make proposed licensing legislation less onerous on the industry.

“We are having a constructive dialogue with [Council Member Ritchie Torres] and with other members of the Council to try to get to a common-sense outcome,” says David Potack, president, Unitex Textile Rental Services, which offers healthcare uniform and linen services throughout Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.

“The CLEAN Act has growing support within the City Council

and among consumers, businesses, residents, and workers in the city. We aren’t going to comment on internal deliberations about this

legislation, but we will confirm that the bill is moving forward,” a spokesperson for Torres says. “The CLEAN Act will create commonsense standards of cleanliness that all industrial laundries must follow.”

Torres (D-Bronx) introduced the bill, called the CLEAN Act, or Intro. 697, in February in response to allegations of unsanitary laundry practices within the city.

The legislation would require any commercial laundry that operates within New York’s five boroughs, or delivers to the five

Panel of Experts

High-tech textiles present challenges to laundries that can be overcome.

KEEPING BUSY Tantone Industries cleans

The Newspaper of Record for Laundry & Linen

Columnist at Large Eric Frederick continues to examine washroom chemistry in this issue.

Tantone Industries processes approximately 80,000 pounds of laundry a year. (Photos: Tantone Industries)

NYC legislation would require industrial laundry licensing, inspections

CHICAGO — When it comes to choosing the best textiles for their business, respondents to August’s American Laundry News Your Views survey are overwhelmingly looking for three things: price, quality and durability.

When asked what’s more important when choosing textile products, each answer (purchase price, quality [cost per use] and durability) was selected by 5.7% of respondents. However, nearly three-quarters of those who answered say that all three criteria are important.

Almost 45% of managers and operators who took the survey say that their business processes a mix of customer-owned goods and rental textiles. Slightly more than 35% of respondents process “virtually all customerowned goods,” while 20.6% handle “virtually all rental textiles.”

Choosing the textiles a laundry processes is an important part of the process, since almost 86% of respondents (or one of their staff members) play a role in the selection. Less than 15% don’t play a part in choosing textiles.

In making that choice, according to several managers who took the survey, it is important for laundries to keep their customers in mind, along with prices.

“[The selection] depends on the need of the customer and also trying to keep costs down,” a respondent writes.

Another writes, “We don’t purchase cheap or alternative goods. We use major brands and try to duplicate what the customer was using prior to our involvement … unless the linen selection had been an issue. Our philosophy is that linen should be invisible. There are other things for the customer to think about.”

Still, respondents want to be sure the initial price and costs associated with the selected textiles are reasonable in the long run.

“Cost per use is important in our selection,” writes a respondent. “This includes processing cost and replacement cost spread over the number of washings.”

One factor that has influenced textile purchases for some launderers is material prices. As one respondent puts it, “Price always impacts a laundry’s operation.”

“Aside from labor costs, textile purchasing costs are our second biggest cost driver,” adds another. “The spike in textile costs from five years ago had an adverse effect on our operating costs, but it has leveled off since then.”

Other ways those who took the survey noted that material prices have affected operations include a reduction in pounds processed and a lower profit margin—“It’s difficult to pass on these increases to the customer.”

However, another respondent isn’t seeing adverse effects from material prices. “Reductions in processing costs have offset any material price increases. Along with a longer service life of products, costs have also been flat over the past two years.”

The end result for one respondent is: “Everything we do is to get the most life out of our linens by proper washing, finishing and purchasing. We stick to our guns even if the price goes up.”

While the Your Views survey presents a snapshot of readers’ viewpoints at a particular moment, it should not be considered scientific. Due to rounding, percentages may not total 100%.

Subscribers to American Laundry News e-mails are invited to take the industry survey anonymously online each month. All managers and administrators of institutional/OPL, cooperative, commercial and industrial laundries are encouraged to participate, as a greater number of responses will help to better define operator opinions and identify industry trends.

Distributor Equipment International celebrates 50 years in business

SKOKIE, Ill. — Equipment International, a supplier of industrial washers, dryers and finishing equipment, is celebrating its 50th year in business in 2015. Founders Harold and Shirley Rodin started the company in the basement of their home.

The company reports that it will be moving for the fourth time since its inception in order to offer even more services to clients.

The family-owned company

sells, services, and supplies parts for industrial washers, dryers and finishing equipment for customers in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana.

Upon retirement, the Rodins passed the company to daughter Nancy and son-in-law Steve Zabrin, who have been running Equipment International for 23 years. The Zabrins’ son, Kyle, joined the company in 2004 and is being groomed to take over. ALN

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MEMBERSHIPS

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They have done everything they promised and more.”

– John Ambrose Magliocco, Arrow Linen, Garden City, NY

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Arrow Linen first purchased their three Milnor CBW® tunnels two decades ago to replace conventional washer-extractors in their original laundry located in Brooklyn, NY. Since then, Arrow’s business grew to warrant a second laundry. In 2013, Arrow expanded operations–and raised their roof 11 feet! Arrow could have chosen any manufacturer to equip their new washroom, but they knew that would get longevity, durability, and accountability with Milnor.

Arrow’s customers’ restaurant linen requires frequent color and soil change formulas, but the quality is not compromised. Corporate Engineer Frank Park boasted the tunnels “have increased our workload over 40% without increasing energy, water, or labor costs we experienced when we converted the conventional washers to CBW® tunnels over 20 years ago. The major improvements from the CBW® to PBW™ are far superior washing capability with only 50% water consumption.”

To find out how PulseFlow® can cut your water bill in half, contact an authorized Milnor distributor or call 504-712-7656.

left to right: Frank Park, John Ambrose Magliocco, Ron Hirsch, and John Anthony Magliocco

Houston, we have contact(s)

Part of me would like to think that you consider every issue of American Laundry News to be a keeper, but I’m a realist. That’s probably not the case.

But this September issue—containing our annual Distributors Directory—is one to keep.

In it, you will find detailed listings for hundreds of companies that furnish laundry/linen operations like yours with equipment, supplies and more.

The companies are listed alphabetically by city and state, then by company name. A map on page 14 will direct you to the page where your state’s listings begin.

If you’re reading this issue on your iPad or tablet, you can visit a distributor’s website directly or

The Director’s Chair BRUCE BEGGS

e-mail a contact right from the virtual page.

Distributor, if you weren’t aware that you could list your office(s) in our Distributors Directory for free (we solicit

We want it to go away.”

boroughs, to get a two-year laundry license from the DCA. The department would be responsible for setting cleanliness standards for laundries, along with conducting inspections.

“Through smart licensing and regulation, the CLEAN Act will create a level playing field in the industry while protecting public health. This vital legislation will benefit everyone who stays at New York City’s hotels, eats at its restaurants, and seeks care at its healthcare facilities,” a spokesperson for Torres says.

Kevin Schwalb, vice president of Government Relations, Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA), says that as introduced, the legislation presents several areas of concern.

“Once the legislation was introduced, we needed to get involved,” says Schwalb. “As it stands right now, we oppose the bill. We don’t want it changed, we want it gone.

He says the legislation includes hotel on-premises laundries (OPL) but excludes hospital OPLs. In addition, the licensing structure would be per truck operated by a laundry, not per business.

“The licensing is another cost [laundries] have to absorb, and this whole cleanliness standards, trying to get DCA [to] regulate the industry, that’s the interesting aspect,” says Schwalb. “DCA said [at the hearing], ‘We are in no position to do this. We can’t establish standards. This is out of our purview.’”

But Schwalb admits that the bill probably isn’t going to go away. He and other industry representatives have been in contact with Torres and other city council members, and testified at a June 18 hearing.

“We’ve been in contact with their office and they’ve said, ‘We’re not doing anything on it right now. We’ll work with you,’” says Schwalb. “We do not feel that it’s imminent, but we do feel it’s going to happen. Mr. Torres looked at us in the meeting and said, ‘I’m not going to not do this bill.’ This bill is going to get passed one way

information for the listings published here exclusively via e-mail now), you can address that immediately. E-mail your company’s name, address, phone number, and contact name to nfrerichs@ atmags.com to learn more.

Our Distributors Directory online at www.american laundrynews.com is the foundation for this print edition. List your office(s) now and you’ll be all set.

If your distributorship was listed in previous print editions but isn’t found in this one, it’s possible we were unable to verify your information. E-mail Editor Matt Poe (mpoe@atmags.com) and he’ll see about getting you back where you belong. ALN

or the other.”

Schwalb says that he is in the process of rewriting the bill to go after the “bad actors” in the industry and not penalize others.

“We recognize there may be some bad actors in our industry. If anything happens, it should happen to the bad actors,” he says. “You don’t need to kill a fly with a nuclear bomb, basically.”

Another concern about New York’s CLEAN Act that is driving cooperation between the industry and the city is that the legislation could have an impact across the country.

“Could it be adopted by other municipalities? It certainly could be,” says Potack. “That’s why if something does pass, it needs to be done in a way that is thoughtful and doesn’t penalize good actors that are already following the rules and simply just trade assessment of costs that either businesses have to pass on to customers or businesses just absorb if they don’t have the ability to pass it on to customers.

“It’s certainly worrisome that costs are going up in so many different areas, and this is just another added cost of doing business.” ALN

CHAPTER 6 (B):

Washroom formulas (continued)

This month, I will continue on the topic of wash formulas, writing specifically about reusable barrier surgical linen and incontinent pads. The new-generation surgical linen poses a special challenge for laundry managers.

It is lightweight and 100% polyester. It is often soiled with mineral oil or body fat from various surgical procedures. The wrappers often have autoclave tape still attached to them when they arrive in the laundry.

Reusable surgical linen and isolation gowns are best processed through a conventional washer-extractor rather than through a tunnel washer. This preference is based on the unique wash formula I have developed to process these items.

Determining the proper load size for the new barrier surgical linen is important. As such, I find it extremely helpful if the conventional washer has a window as part of its front door. It is also important to get good mechanical action while washing the surgical linen.

The difference between underloading the washer and overloading it can be as little as 5 pounds of product. Underloading will result in the linen floating on top of the water, with little mechanical action. Overloading will prevent the surgical linen from tumbling in the washer and, in extreme cases, may prevent water and chemicals from getting to the center of the load. As a general rule, the goods should be loaded to between 70% and 75% of the rated capacity of the washer.

The focus of washing this new polyester surgical linen is to remember that less is more. High amounts of alkalinity—measured in parts per million— will damage the linen and shorten its life. The No. 1 challenge is to effectively remove oils and body fats from the fabric without using a traditional surgical wash program. I have found that following this “less is more” philosophy has helped my laundry to fully embrace this new fabric and make its use cost-effective.

A two-minute rinse at the start of the formula helps remove loose soil and wet down the fabric. This is followed by a break with very little alkali and a reasonable amount of a solvent-based detergent; the latter helps remove the oils, fats and residual autoclave tape. This is followed by a series of rinses and an intermediate extract. (You should not use bleach or softener on this type of fabric. Softener will leave oily looking spots.) A final rinse utilizes a little bit of sour and a product designed to rejuvenate the barrier of the fabric.

Incontinent pads also are a special challenge. By the very nature of the product, the bioburden on the pads can be awfully high. The length of time it takes for the used pad to arrive in the laundry can also add to the challenge of effectively washing this product. Proper load size is again a critical element in washing, because effective mechanical action is a key to getting a clean, odor-free product.

An additional challenge with incontinent pads is the frequent placement of EEG/EKG stickers on the pads. The highly aggressive adhesive on the back of those patches will not come off during a normal processing cycle. I recommend the use of a solvent-based detergent to help remove the stickers from the pad during washing. As with the reusable surgical linen, no softener should be used on the pads, as doing so will greatly reduce a pad’s ability to absorb water. A high concentration of bleach (I recommend hydrogen peroxide) will help remove any odors from the pads.

Next month, I will finish up this section by analyzing barrier retreatment products.

Eric Frederick is director of laundry services for Carilion Laundry Service, Roanoke, Va., and a past president and manager of the year of the Association for Linen Management. You can reach him by e-mail at efrederick@carilion.com.

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Green Leaf Print

Tantone

approximately 80,000 pounds of laundry annually. That keeps employees moving, with a lot of sorting, washing, drying and folding.

“During the summertime here, we go from 8 o’clock in the morning to 9 o’clock at night. That’s Monday through Friday,” Goodmanson says. “We have a Saturday shift as well, 8 to 3.”

“It lets me keep on my feet at all times,” says Kameo Atkinson, who has worked at Tantone Industries for more than three years. “It keeps me busy.”

It keeps Goodmanson busy, as well. He started at Tantone Industries more than three years ago, working in building construction and maintenance. Then after six months, he was moved into a supervisor staff and truck driver position.

Earlier this summer, the general manager left the company. Based on Goodmanson’s background in warehouse management in Minnesota, Executive Director Max Lytle asked him to serve as the interim general manager.

“I manage 47 employees with disabilities, and seven staff supervisors,” says Goodmanson. “I manage all of the departments and the Thrift Store, and I coordinate the employees that are needed in each department, and the hours of operation.

“This is by far the most intricate job I have ever had. This is also the most spiritually rewarding job I could ever imagine.”

Goodmanson says the laundry does both pickup and delivery, which he also has to coordinate. Some of Tantone Industries’ smaller customers bring in their own laundry, drop it off and then come back to pick it up.

“We have two box trucks, and we also have a pickup truck that we had to get a custom topper for so that we could deliver laundry in it, as well,” he says.

RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB

At 50 cents per pound, the service is fast, convenient and saves Branson-area businesses money on labor hours. All laundry is folded and bagged, as noted by Moore.

And Tantone Industries uses equipment that makes its laundry operations efficient and easy, according to Goodmanson.

“We have three Maytag washers and dryers, commercials, obviously,” he says. “We have some folding tables. That’s our equipment.”

Tantone Industries used funds from a U.S.

Department of Agriculture grant to get its laundry service equipment up-to-date with Maytag Commercial Laundry single- and multi-load washers and dryers.

The equipment the workshop uses includes three Maytag Commercial Laundry Soft-Mount Washers, one Maytag Commercial Laundry Top-Load SingleLoad Washer and three Maytag Commercial Laundry Energy Advantage™ Multi-Load Dryers. Each has a capacity of 65 pounds, according to Goodmanson.

John Morris Equipment Co., the area’s Maytag Commercial Laundry distributor, helped the workshop choose the right equipment for its needs.

The chemicals, supplied and monitored by Ecolab, are fed directly into the machines, which feature pre-set buttons for towels, sheets, bedspreads, and food and beverage laundry. This means employees can wash a load of laundry with a simple press of a button.

All the employees who are trained to do laundry want to be stationed in the laundry room, says Goodmanson. He suspects the laundry is a coveted job in part because the equipment is easy to manage.

In the winter, which is this tourist town’s off-season, they have to take turns working the laundry shift because there is less work to go around.

LABOR OF LOVE

Not to be undersold, of course, is the fact that laundry duty provides ample opportunity for employees to enjoy one another’s company as they fold load after load, according to Goodmanson.

“It’s this social outlet that perhaps employees like best about laundry service and their jobs as a whole,” he says. “We provide employment for people who otherwise may not be able to find work. This organization enhances the lives of employees because it is more than a job. It’s also a social life. Our employees make friends here.”

Atkinson can testify to the friendly nature of the business. She had worked in laundries at hotels in the Branson area before coming to Tantone Industries, but they didn’t compare to her current job.

“I like doing laundry here better,” she says. “It’s a little bit bigger, so I’m not by myself most of the time.”

The laundry is vital to Tantone Industries keeping its doors open for employees and its customers, according to Goodmanson.

The laundry is the most profitable part of the workshop, he says. Through the recycling business, the workshop is able to employ a lot of people, but it loses a lot of money on recycle. He says that the laundry business

allows Tantone Industries to be able to employ all the people by doing recycling with the money that it makes.

“The laundry is very important to us, to keeping our doors open,” Goodmanson says.

He believes Tantone Industries is as good for employees as it is for area businesses. He says that the organization has been at work for more than 35 years in Branson and the Taney County area and is looking forward to serving the community for many more. ALN

Laundry duty is considered the coveted job by Tantone Industries employees.

Thomas Towler moves some of the Branson-area laundry that is processed at Tantone Industries.

Tantone Industries’ laundry serves Branson-area businesses and provides meaningful employment for disabled adults.

TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE.

Happy with the productivity, efficiency and flexibility of his first Girbau Industrial (GI)

system, Rick Rone of Laundry Plus maintains the decision to invest in a second identical system was a no-brainer. He likes the security they bring.

By adding a second GI tunnel system and moving equipment from two buildings into one, Rone enjoys streamlined production. The new plant – with its arsenal of high-performance equipment – opens the floodgates to new business, ensures backup in case of a mechanical failure, and allows Rone to launch a new linen rental program.

Since moving to the new plant and installing its second tunnel, another ironing line and additional open-pocket washers, Laundry Plus has boosted pounds of laundry per operator hour (PPOH) by 15-18 percent.

tunnel

Rick Rone

Laundry Plus, Bradenton, Florida

Tools f the Trade

New dryer developed to meet ISO 6330 standard

Applied Silver Inc. is launching SilvaClean®, described as a state-of-theart silver treatment for textiles.

SilvaClean® is a water-based ionic silver treatment that provides protection to laundered healthcare textiles, the company says. SilvaClean®—applied using the equipment shown—works on a wide range of fabric items by imparting lasting antimicrobial properties to the items each time they are laundered, protecting them in transport, storage and use, according to Applied Silver. These items include, but are not limited to, patient bedding, gowns, bath towels, healthcare scrubs and privacy curtains.

The company says that hospitals have invested significantly in reducing the potential of infection through products and processes designed to minimize risk from reusable devices, hands, water, air and hard surfaces. Until now, soft surfaces have been largely absent from standard hospital infection prevention programs. Studies show that reducing the level of bacterial contamination on textiles, especially those

InvoTech Systems has launched a new RFID Pool Towel Tracking System, which is a module of the InvoTech Linen System. The company says its Pool Towel Tracking System reduces lost-towel expenses.

The Pool Towel module, says InvoTech, automatically records the transaction when towels are issued to hotel guests, and the system interfaces with the hotel’s property management system to charge the guests when towels are not returned.

InvoTech provides Linen and Uniform Management Systems that integrate RFID technology designed to increase profitability for hotels, resorts and casino operators.

Moonsoft International Inc. reports it has added a scrubbing strip to the headband of its Microfiber Tube Mop in order to extend the life of the product.

When the company introduced its Microfiber Tube Mop to the jan-san and textile rental markets, the product was met with some resistance. However, after a time, the market began to appreciate it.

Then, Moonsoft received complaints that the headband was wearing. The company got damaged mops back and researched the problem, which it found wasn’t present in only the Microfiber Tube

Manufacturers:

in direct contact with the patient and healthcare worker, should be considered, the company shares.

SilvaClean® continually reduces the level of microbial contamination on textiles and is capable of reducing 99.9% of odor- and stain-causing bacteria, which provides a better patient and healthcare environment, Applied Silver says.

Applied Silver patented the process, which is installed at the laundry service provider. The use of SilvaClean® requires no additional training or change in linen inventory at the hospital level, according to the company. To ensure quality control, Applied Silver offers the SilvaSure™ field test kit to confirm the presence of silver on treated linens.

Applied Silver says that its process has been approved by, and registered with, the Environmental Protection Agency on both federal and state levels. www.silvaclean.com 888-939-4747

The company says that many properties are upgrading operations with its RFID Portable Handheld Reader with InvoTech Mobile Software. The company says the wireless Handheld Reader instantly reads, identifies and processes physical inventories of uniforms and linens in carts and on racks. The Reader also saves hours of labor by providing an accurate total article count for large linen storerooms in seconds, according to the company.

www.invotech.com 818-574-7795

Mop but string mops, too. When cleaning the floor, a janitor sometimes used the edge of the headband to give an extra scrub to loosen dirt, which is something the tube or string mops were not designed to do, the company says. Moonsoft discovered that if it added a scrubbing strip of material to the edge of the headband, it extended mop life. It also gave the janitor the ability to scrub stubborn debris.

www.moonsoftcorp.com 877-892-9360

The new Electrolux Professional LAB Dryer, distributed by Laundrylux, is specifically designed and developed to guarantee compliance with the ISO 6330 standard, says the company. Together with the Wascator reference washer, Electrolux claims it makes up an unbeatable duo: an integrated system for testing standards, fabrics and garments.

Designed to run 30,000 cycles,

the new LAB Dryer provides a reliable system featuring exhaust-air temperature control, precisely controlled cool-down periods and dedicated, factory-installed programs designed for ISO 6330.

Electrolux says this results in guaranteed compliance with standards, repeatable results, trouble-free operation and ease of use.

www.laundrylux.com 800-645-2205

Line of high-speed, soft-mount washers now offers 60-pound model

Continental Girbau Inc. (Continental) recently introduced the 60-pound-capacity E-Series Washer to its line of high-speed, soft-mount washers. The E-Series line now features 20-, 30-, 40-, 60-, 90-, 130- and 255-pound models.

According to Continental, high extract speeds allow E-Series Washers to remove more water

from each load—reducing dry time by up to 50%. In doing so, the company says they improve laundry productivity and cut water, natural gas and electricity usage.

The new 60-pound model replaces its 55-pound-capacity predecessor with several improvements. Continental says the new washer offers more productivity with a 14% increase in G-force; larger basket capacity; simplified installation and maintenance; and the same compact footprint. It also features Inteli Control, which the company says allows complete control of every conditional aspect of the wash process.

Additionally, a new SmartLoad feature automatically tells operators when the washer is loaded to 25%, 50% or 100% capacity, the company says.

www.continentalgirbau.com 800-256-1073

High-volume spreader-feeder optimizes capacity per operator hour

The JENSEN Jenfeed Express is a high-volume cornerless spreader-feeder developed for fast feeding of sheets, and most bath and thermal blankets for the healthcare sector, with special focus on optimizing capacity per operator hour in a small footprint, according to the company.

JENSEN says it introduced the cornerless feeding principle in 1994, and that it doubles the productivity per operator hour compared to clamp feeding. The company says the design creates a built-in buffer for multiple pieces, allowing new pieces to be fed into

the inlet stations while others are in a transfer position, reducing the machine cycle time.

The Jenfeed Express is available in a one-, two- or three-station design. www.jensen-group.com 850-271-5959

Headband scrubbing strip improves mop life and performance, company says

Technology poised to help control pool-towel losses through automatic transaction recording

Company launches silver-based antimicrobial treatment for healthcare textiles

Notice Anything?

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Does odor really matter? As more drycleaners position themselves as good environmental stewards, keeping chemical odors in the plant to a minimum can help them differentiate from their competition. And odor-free is a real plus if you’re working on ink for an extended period of time.

Now that’s worth noticing!

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SHEA review lists optimal infection-prevention strategies for processing of healthcare textiles

NEW YORK — Proper laundering and handling are important in achieving and maintaining the hygienically clean quality of healthcare fabrics and textiles delivered to the point of care, according to a new review that highlights evidence-based strategies to inhibit potentially serious contamination.

The review, based on findings and recommendations from peer-reviewed studies, as well as current standards and guidelines, is published online in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).

“We asked the question if current industrial laundry processes are sufficient to interrupt patient-to-patient transmission via clean healthcare textiles (HCT). The evidence we examined suggests this is indeed the case; we found no evidence of microbial carryover from one patient to the next for patient-care textiles when proper textile management and laundering specifications were used,” says Lynne Sehulster, Ph.D., an infectious disease epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and lead author of the review.

Outbreaks of infectious disease associated with laundered HCT are rare, according to the review: only 12 such outbreaks have been reported worldwide in the past four decades. For those outbreaks, analyses have identified the cause to be inadvertent exposure of clean HCTs to environmental contamination, including exposure to dust in storage areas or a process failure during laundering.

Current infection prevention strategies for laundering and handling HCT appear to be adequate in preventing healthcare-associated infections, provided that every step is taken to maintain the hygienic quality of HCTs prior to use, according to Sehulster.

She notes, however, that if an outbreak linked to HCT occurs, it is not enough to conduct microbial sampling of laundered textiles and declare the laundry process to be the source of the problem. Each of the distinct operations of the laundry-handling process needs to be evaluated in order to pinpoint the root of the problem.

“Our review was limited to clean HCT from laundries. We did not address contamination that occurs while

the HCT are in use. That’s a topic for future study,” says Sehulster.

Recommendations in the review on optimal infectionprevention strategies used during the laundering process of HCT include:

• Adherence to Standard Precautions (gown and gloves) and minimal textile agitation when handling contaminated laundry in isolation rooms are considered sufficient to prevent the dispersal of potentially infectious aerosols.

• Offsite laundries should carefully package or cover clean-textile bundles prior to transport to prevent inadvertent contamination from dust and dirt during loading and unloading.

• Laundered HCT must be stored in a manner to keep them dry and free from soil contamination.

• If alterations occur in water temperature, agitation, chemical type and concentration, and duration of laundering cycle, the addition of a disinfecting laundry chemical can compensate for the anticipated loss of antimicrobial effectiveness of the overall process.

• Laundry additives, such as hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid and acetic acid, can provide extra disinfection options for short wash cycles of HCT or for those laundry situations in which chlorine bleach is not indicated.

• Industrial laundering offers more control of the process and can be tailored to adequately disinfect HCT with more choices of detergent and laundry additives compared to home laundering.

• The importance of temperature, relative humidity and moisture control in storage areas is central to preventing microbial proliferation in and on materials that have some organic components.

As new technology and treatments (such as antimicrobial treatments of healthcare textiles) emerge, Sehulster recommends further research on the development of laundry processing in addition to current operations.

“Studies are needed to demonstrate an impact on healthcare-associated infection incidence and increased patient safety in a cost-effective manner,” she says. ALN

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July was a busy month for the Textile Rental Services Association’s (TRSA) Hygienically Clean Advisory Board, which oversees the association’s Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification process. Four textile services facilities were certified during the period.

Crothall Laundry Services in Belcamp, Md.; Hassler Textile Services, Connersville, Ind.; Metro Linen, McKinney, Texas; and United Linen Services-New England in Lawrence, Mass., all received Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification.

The added certifications bring the total number of facilities in compliance with the designation’s protocols for quality assurance (QA) to 56, TRSA notes. The first certification was awarded 2½ years ago.

Receiving the Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification hinges on laundries’ QA efforts to ensure best management practices (BMPs) are

documented and followed for the production of hygienically clean textiles, says TRSA. These practices encompass applicable infection control guidelines, including those established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as recommended practices from The Joint Commission (TJC [formerly JCAHO]) relevant to the handling and processing of healthcare textiles. Bacteriological testing verifies these practices’ effectiveness.

When TRSA inspects facilities seeking the designation, the association says it is looking for QA documentation and other evidence that BMPs in the following categories are implemented:

• Plant Facilities: including functional separation of soiled and clean areas, equipment maintenance and calibration

• Housekeeping: use, cleaning

and care of equipment; cleaning of carts, work surfaces and workstations; selection, measurement and proper use of cleaning supplies; cleaning schedule

an inspection to clear the initial thresholds of the Hygienically Clean certification, facilities must submit laundered textiles to an independent, TRSA-approved laboratory for bacteriological testing. The samples must pass testing on three consecutive rounds.

many of whom were drawn from TRSA’s membership due to their industry knowledge and expertise.

• Laundry Process: soiled-linen handling, washing and drying procedures, transportation, delivery

Microbial testing verifies processes achieve the necessary outcome of laundered product hygiene. In addition to passing

After qualifying, facilities must then pass regularly scheduled testing to maintain the certification. Protocols include the Replicate Organism Detection and Counting (RODAC) quarterly for total microbial content and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 62 semi-annually for specific microorganisms.

The Hygienically Clean Advisory Board consists of professionals encompassing the full spectrum of healthcare laundry, including commercial launderers, nurses, doctors, chemical manufacturers and research scientists,

“The [Hygienically Clean Certification] Program is technically sound and would be a good first step in assuring continued quality control in commercial laundries,” notes Kellogg J. Schwab, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, and director of JHU’s Water Institute.

Schwab was consulted to confirm the certification’s testing protocols are significant and appropriate, says TRSA.

Nearly 40 more laundry facilities are working to clear the initial thresholds of the Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification, according to the association, with 13 of them having passed the microbial testing requirements and awaiting inspection of their laundries.

Infections aren’t usually shared between patients when proper textile management and laundering techniques are used. (Image licensed by Ingram Publishing)

Textiles

PANEL OF EXPERTS

The ‘tech’ of textiles

erly handle the product; stacking issues; movement along the conveyor issues; packing; final product look; rewash; acquisition; productivity; and respecting the product.

Innovation is the culture at Standard Textile, and high-tech fabrics have been a large part of the customer service we have put forth to the marketplace. Our concept of high-tech fabrics that offer higherlevel performance and having the lowest cost per use is a fundamental principal.

From high-tech barrier fabrics for surgical procedures introduced in the ’80s to high-tech fabrics designed for better skin care and debuted recently, we have always worked to offer products that are designed for specific purposes, but understanding that they still have to function well in the laundries we serve.

Having been an operator for more than 30 years, my first thought regarding the challenges high-tech fabrics present has been “attitude.” In the past, I have had to check my attitude and open myself up to being receptive to the product being shared with me. It is so easy to quickly think about why a product won’t work and how it will inconvenience my facility.

The inconvenience could include the following: multiple formulas for washers and dryers; essential temperature controls for washing and drying; retraining employees; learning how to prop-

Quite frankly, I see similar consideration needs regarding operating traditional laundries using predominately steam, laundries using thermal oil or laundries that are considered steamless. In all cases, textiles are treated/handled differently.

A great example of the perceived inconvenience factor lies in the creation of synthetic barrier isolation gowns. While they definitely perform, from the laundry side, they are hard to fold, they are lightweight and can get sucked up between the dryer frame and basket, and you have to process them long enough to dry the synthetic knitted cuff yet not burn or damage the synthetic fabric.

Initially, they were viewed as a higher-cost inconvenience. Yet, they have become the new standard, and the laundries that have successfully managed this change have offered their customers better protection, more comfort, a green alternative to disposables and added revenue to their bottom line.

It comes down to the consideration of the “good” that various products do for our customers’ facilities and, eventually, the patient.

In the end, the laundries should have a “holistic” approach in the name of service to the customer. It might mean acquisition cost is higher, a change to current laundry process, and that the customer is

the beneficiary of the savings and the quality gain.

From a laundry standpoint, if we can present better products and save customers hundreds of thousands of dollars over time, I am doing it!

The laundry industry is constantly evolving, even more so today.

Laundries worldwide are facing ever-increasing pressure resulting from increasing energy and labor costs, hygienic guidelines and requirements, marketplace pricing pressures, as well as the everincreasing requirement to process the newer, “high-tech” textiles and the challenges they present.

Each capital equipment manufacturer’s designers are busy addressing each of these issues with the latest generations of tunnel washing “system” equipment. I will focus on some of the features and benefits offered to address the challenges of washing, extraction and drying these “high-tech” textiles that aid owner/operators in their processing of these fabrics.

Tunnel washers on the market today offer many upgraded technologies to provide an optimal wash environment and allow the chemical provider partner’s products to ensure optimal, hygienically

“‘High-tech’ seems to be the current buzzword when it comes to textiles, from healthcare facilities to industrial settings. What specific challenges do these ‘high-tech’ textiles present to the average laundry, and how can they best meet them?”

clean washing and rinsing results.

Tunnels can be programmed to control the mechanical action by providing varying speeds of the drum’s rotation and angle for proper bath penetration within the fibers of each fabric type.

The individual chambers of a tunnel washer can now be regulated to the actual batch weight and classification in that individual module, ensuring consistent, proper ratios of wash liquors, chemicals and steam to the real textile’s weight for that load, not the nominal loading weight for all batches. Even the perforation on drum walls within many machines has been improved to be gentler on these new textiles.

Equipment manufacturers today are all looking to minimize water usage in tunnel washers, while at the same time striving to ensure optimization of the rinsing process. Otherwise, the potential water savings realized can be detrimental to rinse quality while also causing potential problems in the finishing department.

The latest technologies of many modern tunnel washers provide for a gradual cool-down of select fabric to help minimize “thermal shock” before transferring goods from the final hot-wash-zone chamber to the first rinsing chamber within the tunnel.

Many machines also provide drainage of “free” wash liquors and residues at this same transition point so that only “absorbed” liquors and chemicals left in the fabric transfer to the rinse zone of the machine. Improvements have been made in multiple tunnels as

well as with more effective lintand hair-filtration systems.

Process optimization of today’s high-tech fabrics carries on to manufacturers’ extraction units as well, both presses and centrifuge models. Each strives to ensure safe extraction to all linen types by optimizing extraction times and providing varying pressing programs for each classification— from several light tamps to maximum time under full pressure, depending on the fabric type.

When wearable items with buttons, snaps and zippers, or other specialty fabrics, are involved, it may be determined that one of the many centrifuge-spinning extraction units available today may be best for the application.

Equipment manufacturers’ designers have also met the challenge to process today’s high-tech textiles in the latest generation of system dryers. All strive to optimize and balance the drying process between performance, efficiency and linen care.

To meet the linen care aspect of this goal, many dryers offer features to provide even airflow distribution throughout the width of the drum for optimal, even contact on each fabric type surface. Many dryers also can be equipped with an infrared system that monitors the surface temperature of a fabric to help eliminate over-drying that can cause damage and reduce the useful life of these fabrics.

Please be assured that many new machine technologies exist that assist in the streamlined and profitable processing of these materials and products.

Cecil B. Lee

Standard Textile, Cincinnati, Ohio

Equipment Manufacturing Kelly Outram Kannegiesser USA, Grand Prairie, Texas

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ew synthetic fabrics present problems in multiple ways.

Microfiber products and new athletic fabrics tend to hold oily stains tightly. New high-threadcount linens and stretchy fabrics hold soil mechanically within the fibers. Dyes applied to newer synthetic materials are more sensitive to heat, alkalinity and bleaches. Some fabrics can absolutely not use bleach.

The list goes on and on. New commercial cooking oils, sunscreens, skin care products and everything else may be improving, but they can present new problems for processing textiles they contact.

Of course, there isn’t a single solution to all these problems. Different materials, construction of the fabrics, new oils and lotions, etc., can be dealt with, but not in the same way. And, with efforts to reduce energy, lower temperatures compound these problems.

First, read the material label. If possible, contact the fabric manufacturer for its wash recommendations. Forward these recommendations to your chemical supplier and discuss solutions with its representative. Always try its recommendations first.

Second, if you still have problems, experiment with the detergent. Newer oils and fabrics respond well to specific surfactants. All detergents have different blends and ratios of surfactants. Some contain varying amounts, and different types, of solvents. Most companies have a wide variety of detergents for different applications. Send soiled samples of new fabrics to your chemical supplier’s lab for testing. Many times, a different detergent will make a huge difference.

Third, realize that changes in the wash formula will be needed. Some synthetics respond well to a high-alkali flush at the beginning of the load. Other goods need longer wash times at certain temperatures. More heat, if the material can tolerate it, increases chemical activity and helps remove oils and soil. Again, read the fabric manufacturer’s recommendations, but don’t be afraid of trying things outside their guidelines.

Many problems with stains and soiled areas can be minimized with proper pre-spotting. Try to keep stains from setting. Test your prespotting products on newer fabrics for compatibility and effectiveness. Again, consult with your chemical supplier for specific recommendations.

Lastly, with any goods, but especially those from healthcare operations, realize that as many fabrics restrict bleach and temperature,

As processing pertains to “hightech” linens, we are not overly involved in the various segments of the laundry industry that utilize those new materials. With our

specialty being hospitality linens and laundry, our challenges pertain more to the fact that most hotels are making an effort to upgrade their bedding and bath package.

As many hotels are going to California king-sized beds, that obviously necessitates the need for larger sheets as well as duvets and duvet covers. These larger items will no longer fit through a standard 120-inch-wide ironing line without folding. Most all flatwork ironer manufacturers market a 130-inch machine, or even a 138inch model, to accommodate these larger items.

As many hotels also progress to higher-thread-count linens, as well as potentially going to 100% cotton sheets and pillowcases, the complexity of providing a professional ironing service also increases.

The proper combination of speed and temperature is but one concern. Ironer tape marks and lines can become a challenge if the pads, pressures on the rolls, and movement of the tapes are not monitored and adjusted as necessary.

These concerns go hand in hand with the fact that as the threads are woven tighter and tighter, soil and

stains become more of a challenge to release and remove. The need for higher water temperatures, as well as more aggressive chemical formulations, comes into play. Since we process almost 100% customer-owned garments, we must always be diligent in our care of the linens and do everything within our power to enhance their life span.

One of my early mentors told me something that I have never forgotten: “Doing the perfect load of laundry is like growing the perfect rose—it happens rarely, but we must always strive for perfection.” ALN

sanitizing your goods properly is much more difficult.

ALABAMA

Wholesale Commercial E P O

Laundry Equipment Co SE

2950 Highway 77 Southside, AL 35907 B 256-312-4761 or 866-544-7228

O www.alaundryman.com

r Russ Arbuckle l thelaundryman@verizon.net

ALASKA

Automated Laundry E C P

Systems & Supply 5020 Fairbanks St. Anchorage, AK 99503 B 907-561-1752 or 800-478-1752

O www.autolaundrysystems.com r Kim Foust l sales@autolaundrysystems.com

ARIZONA

Pierce Machinery E

505 E. Boston Cir. Chandler, AZ 85225 B 480-732-1485

O www.piercemachinery.com

r Pat Pierce l plaundmach@aol.com

Sunshine Sales E P O 6064 N. 57th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301 B 623-937-0125 or 800-789-6412 O www.sunshinesalesaz.com

r Bob Ropp l bobropp@sunshinesalesaz.net

Astro Distributing E P O & Leasing 4329 E. Magnolia St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 B 602-267-7072 or 800-362-7876 O www.astrodistributing.com l admin@astrodistributing.com

C-PEC E P 3120 W. Weldon Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017 B 602-248-0808 or 877-835-5866 O www.cpec-laundry.com

r Dave Svancara l sales@cpec-laundry.com

Wardlaw Equipment E P

Consultants

Phoenix, AZ 85013

B 520-791-2804 or 877-927-3529 O www.wardlawequipment consultants.com r Kevin Wardlaw l wardequip@aol.com

C-PEC

E P 3202 S. Richey Ave. Tucson, AZ 85713 B 520-790-7377 or 877-835-5867 O www.cpec-laundry.com r Greg Svancara l greg@cpec-laundry.com

ARKANSAS

FabriClean Supply C O of Arkansas 6600 Allied Way Little Rock, AR 72209 B 501-565-5288 or 800-482-1283

O www.fabricleansupply.com l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

Justin Laundry Systems E P 5310 Baseline Rd. Little Rock, AR 72209 B 501-551-8600 or 888-403-9600 O www.justinlaundry.com r Mike Worthy l mworthy@justinlaundry.com

Central Laundry E P O Equipment P.O. Box 324 Ward, AR 72176 B 501-843-3194 or 800-467-3194 O www.centrallaundryequipment.com r Jeff Craig l ar@centrallaundryequipment.com

CALIFORNIA

Washex Machinery E P of California 101 E. Santa Anita Ave. Burbank, CA 91502 B 818-840-8900 or 800-397-8811 O www.washexcalifornia.com r Mark Sanders l washexcasales@aol.com

Western State Design E P 17000 Marquardt Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703 B 800-633-7153 O www.westernstatedesign.com l sales@westernstatedesign.com

ALC Drycleaning E P O & Laundry Systems 937 Lee Ln. Concord, CA 94518 B 510-815-2297 O www.cleaners-laundry.com r Lyman Caulk l lyman@cleaners-laundry.com

California Textiles T C P.O. Box 77306 Corona, CA 92877 B 951-272-1200 O www.catextiles.com r Lenore Law l catex1@att.net

Innovative Laundry Systems E P 1360 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94545 B 510-259-1494 or 877-777-3727 O www.innovativelaundry.com r Cheri Guffey l cguffey@innovativelaundry.com

Western State Design E P O 2331 Tripaldi Way Hayward, CA 94545 B 510-786-9271 or 800-633-7153 O www.westernstatedesign.com l info@westernstatedesign.com

United Fabricare Supply C O

P.O. Box 01796

Los Angeles, CA 90001

B 310-537-2096 or 800-540-9727

O www.unitedfabricaresupply.com l unitedfabricare@aol.com

Consolidated E T P International Corp.

2500 Hoover Ave., Ste. A National City, CA 91950 B 866-632-2298

O www.cicus.com r Chris Prunk l cprunk@cicus.com

Golden State E P Laundry Systems

1729 Coolidge Ave., Ste. B National City, CA 91950

B 619-477-8364 or 800-465-8300

O www.gsls4laundry.com l info@gsls4laundry.com

Pride Laundry Systems E P 8321 De Celis Pl. North Hills, CA 91343

B 818-920-2400 or 800-660-7743 O www.pridelaundry.com r Mark Goodman l mark@pridelaundry.com

Taylor Houseman E P O

162 Harbor Ct. Pittsburg, CA 94565

B 925-432-0323 or 800-464-6866

O www.taylorhousemanlaundry.com l sales@taylorhouseman.com

Golden State E P Laundry Systems

1984 E. Gladwick St. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220

B 310-223-2240 or 800-465-8300

O www.gsls4laundry.com r Mike Hurrell l info@gsls4laundry.com

Clenacorp C P O

1200 Industrial Rd., #3 San Carlos, CA 94070

B 650-591-1733

O www.clenacorp.com r Jeff Chaknova l sales@clenacorp.com

Pride Laundry Systems E P 7765 Arjons Dr., #A San Diego, CA 92126

B 858-271-5885

r John Pawoll l jpawoll@pridelaundry.com

PWS–The Laundry Co. E P O 7370 Opportunity Rd., Ste. I San Diego, CA 92111 B 858-560-6969 O www.pwslaundry.com

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

B 562-205-0140 or 866-950-2449

O www.cg-west.com

r Robert Speirs

l robert.speirs@ continentalgirbauwest.com

TheLaundryList.com E P O 4525 Sherman Oaks Ave. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 B 818-789-8045

O www.thelaundrylist.com

r Brian Cohen l sales@thelaundrylist.com

ACE Commercial E P O

Laundry Equipment

14404 Hoover St.. Westminster, CA 92683

B 714-897-4342

O www.acelaundry.com

r Andy Wray

COLORADO

Cowell Sales Co. E P

2220 Downing St. Denver, CO 80205

B 303-861-8826 or 800-861-8826

l cowellsales@aol.com

Katzson Brothers E C T P O 960 Vallejo St. Denver, CO 80204

B 303-893-3535 or 800-332-2417

O www.katzson.com

r Richard H. Right l sales@katzson.com

Laundry Specialists E P

3777 Quentin St. #103 Denver, CO 80239

B 303-928-7900 or 800-622-1060

O www.laundryspecialists.com l sales@laundryspecialists.com

Martin-Ray E P O

Laundry Systems 2050 W. 9th Ave. Denver, CO 80204 B 720-359-8000 or 800-279-6622

O www.martinray.com

r Bill Mann l bill@martinray.com

Clean Designs E P 2800 S. Oak St. Lakewood, CO 80227 B 303-969-8288 or 800-444-4580

O www.cleandesigns.com

r Tim Stoklosa l tim@cleandesigns.com

CONNECTICUT

Lavatec Laundry Technology E P 49 Lancaster Dr. Beacon Falls, CT 06403 B 203-632-8777 O www.lltusa.com r Mark Thrasher l m.thrasher@lavatec-laundry.com

Cromwell Textile T P.O. Box 1099

Cromwell, CT 06416

B 860-828-3946 or 800-996-3268

r Dave Gagnon l sales@cromtex.com

Mac-Gray E P O

266 Prestige Park Rd. East Hartford, CT 06108 B 413-527-4044 or 888-622-4729

Connecticut

06615

Automated E P O Laundry Systems 2849 Dawn Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32207 B 904-733-5500 or 800-518-9274

Walt Shay

l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

Laundry Pro of Florida E P O

3920 Holden Rd. Lakeland, FL 33811

B 863-701-7714 or 800-232-5736

O www.laundryproofflorida.com r Ron Jansen or Joel Edris l jedris@laundryproofflorida.com

Coin-O-Matic E P O 3950 N.W. 31st Ave. Miami, FL 33142 B 305-635-4141 or 800-642-9525 O www.coin-o-matic.com

Steiner-Atlantic Corp. E P O 290 N.E. 68th St. Miami, FL 33138 B 305-754-4551 or 800-333-8883

O www.steineratlantic.com r Ralph Tuccillo l info@steineratlantic.com

Worldwide Laundry E P 3325 N.W. 97th Ave. Miami, FL 33172 B 305-418-4030 or 877-953-9433

O www.worldwidelaundry.com r Marco Giancola l sales@worldwidelaundry.com

Florida Laundry Systems E P 5149 Northeast 12th Ave. Oakland Park, FL 33334 B 954-928-0950

O www.fllaundry.com r Ira Gottlieb l fllaundry@fllaundry.com

Dry Cleaners & C O

Laundry Supply 1924 N. Rio Grande Ave. Orlando, FL 32804 B 407-648-7083 or 800-486-9274

O www.getdrycleansupplies.com l info@getdrycleansupplies.com

Streamline Solutions O

P.O. Box 560775 Orlando, FL 32856 B 866-244-7700

O www.soiledlinenbags.com r Ross Sanders l rsanders@streamlinesolutionsusa.com

B&C Technologies E T P O

17740 Ashley Dr. Panama City Beach, FL 32405 B 850-249-2222

O www.bandctech.com r Al Adcock l sales@bandctech.com

Jensen USA E P O 99 Aberdeen Loop Panama City, FL 32405 B 850-271-5959 O www.jensen-group.com l norbert.gittard@jensen-group.com

Mesmen Inc. E P 4100 N. Powerline Rd., Ste. Y2 Pompano Beach, FL 33073 B 954-973-2714 or 800-637-6365

r Jon Menard l mesmen@earthlink.net

PSP Industrial E P

Laundry Equipment 2700 Gateway Dr. Pompano Beach, FL 33069 B 305-517-1421 or 800-517-1432 O www.pspindustrial.com l info@pspindustrial.com

G A Barber Inc. E P O 1103 Marsh Cove Ct. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 B 904-834-3313

O www.gabarber.com r Greg Barber l gregabarber@gmail.com

E P

8011 Monetary Dr., Ste. B-5 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 B 561-863-9696

O www.jbilaundryfolder.com r Jurgen Bischoff l jurgenb@bellsouth.net

FRONTEC P

1330 Main St. Unit 2 Sarasota, FL 34236 B 941-726-0808 O www.frontec.us r Peter Fredriksson l sales@frontec.us

PODAB E T P O 1330 Main St. Unit 2 Sarasota, FL 34236 B 941-726-0808 O www.podab.us r Peter Fredriksson l sales@podab.us

Hicks Laundry Equipment E P 4475 28th St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33714 B 727-522-0644 or 800-574-8738 O www.hickslaundry.com l parts@hickslaundry.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Florida

5030 NW 109th Ave., Ste. E&F Sunrise, FL 33351 B 954-306-3342 O www.fabricleansupply.com l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

Commercial Laundries E of West Florida 5122 W. Knox St. Tampa, FL 33634 B 813-886-1477 or 800-876-1477 O www.coinlaundryeq.com or www.clwf.net r Mike Albanese l mike@clwf.net

FabriClean Supply C O of Florida 6401 Badger Dr. Tampa, FL 33610 B 813-623-3553 or 800-282-2924 O www.fabricleansupply.com l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

Commercial Laundry E P Equipment Co. 1114 53rd Ct. South West Palm Beach, FL 33407 B 561-848-0054 or 800-638-1869

O www.commerciallaundryequip.com r Bob Hensel l bhensel@ commerciallaundryequip.com

GEORGIA

Atlantic Coast Textiles T

3132 Oakcliff Industrial St. Atlanta, GA 30340

B 770-458-0772 or 800-533-0228 O www.atlanticcoasttextiles.com r Warren Bearden III l sales@actextiles.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Atlanta 1200 2nd Ave. N. Birmingham, GA 35203 B 205-251-7272 or 800-626-8428 O www.fabricleansupply.com l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Atlanta 5330 Dividend Dr. Decatur, GA 30035 B 770-981-2800 or 800-688-3032 O www.fabricleansupply.com l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

Southern Automatic E P O Machinery Co. 133 N. 85 Pkwy.

Fayetteville, GA 30331 B 770-892-0098 or 800-969-7627 O www.southernautomatic.com r Marla Fletcher l sales@southernautomatic.com

Southeastern Laundry E P Equipment 1105 Shana Ct. Marietta, GA 30066 B 770-928-0080 or 800-522-9274 O www.selaundry.com r Joe Cole l joe@selaundry.com

Tingue, Brown & Co. T O 309 Dividend Dr. Peachtree City, GA 30269 B 770-486-0371 or 800-829-3864 O www.tingue.com r Ty Acton l tacton@tingue.com

TLC Tri-State E P 1800 Lake Park Dr., Ste. 201 Smyrna, GA 30080 B 678-564-1100 or 866-278-0106 O www.tlctristate.com r Janice Ayers l jayers@tlctristate.com

TLC Tri-State E P 912 Francis St. Waycross, GA 31503 B 912-338-9110 or 866-278-0106 O www.tlctristate.com r David Chadsey l dchadsey@tlctristate.com

HAWAII

Associate Chemical E C P O & Supplies 810 Gulick Ave. Honolulu, HI 96819 B 808-841-2423 r Clinton C.C. Lee l ccclee@aol.com

Happy Valley Service E P 2696 Kilihau Ste. S Honolulu, HI 96819 B 808-833-0800 O www.happyvalleyservice.com r Victor Flocco l victor@happyvalleyservice.com

Sadd Supplies P O 1359 Colburn St. Honolulu, HI 96817 B 808-841-3818 r Michael C. Sadd l saddsupplies@yahoo.com

WLSN Pacific E T C P O P.O. Box 1185 Kapaau, HI 96755 B 808-896-6454 O www.wlsnpac.com r Francis Wilson l info@wlsnpac.com

Happy Valley Service E P 42 Kaniela St. Wailuku, HI 96793 B 808-244-4677 O www.happyvalleyservice.com r Victor Flocco l victor@happyvalleyservice.com

IDAHO

Thompsons Inc. E P O 1707 Broadway Ave. Boise, ID 83705 B 208-344-5179 or 800-881-5179 O www.thompsonsinc.com r Scott K. Thompson l scott@thompsonsinc.com

ILLINOIS

Laundry Concepts E P 302 S. Stewart Ave.

Addison, IL 60101 B 630-628-4500 or 800-845-3903 O www.laundryconcepts.com

Great Lakes E P O Commercial Sales Bloomington, IL B 262-790-5885 or 800-236-5599 O www.greatlakeslaundry.com r Jason Dable l info@greatlakeslaundry.com

D&M Equipment Co. E P O 4822 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60639 B 773-889-5500 or 800-451-2676 O www.dandmequipment.com r Joe Frankian l info@dandmequipment.com

Midwest Laundries E P 431 W. Pershing Rd. Chicago, IL 60609 B 773-538-7892 O www.midwestlaundries.com r Lauren Schultz l lauren@midwestlaundries.com

Washburn Machinery E P 175 Gaylord St. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 B 847-364-9274 or 800-245-8425 O www.washburnmachinery.com r Jeff Fox l info@washburnmachinery.com

Haiges Machinery E P 11314 E. Main St. Huntley, IL 60142 B 847-669-3300 or 800-542-2828 O www.haigesmachinery.com r Jenni Losch l info@haigesmachinery.com

Soap Center/ E C P Hales Equipment 1607 Fulton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 B 815-965-8767 O www.halesequipment.com r Ben Hales l ben@halesequipment.com

Equipment Intl. Ltd. E P O 8237 N. Kimball Ave. Skokie, IL 60076 B 847-679-2211 or 800-364-0657 O www.equipment-international.com r Steve Zabrin l sales@equipment-international.com

Tingue, Brown & Co. T O 10024 Skokie Blvd., Ste. 315/317 Skokie, IL 60077 B 224-233-1030 O www.tingue.com r David Tingue l dtingue@tingue.com

American Hotel E T C P O Register Co. 100 S. Milwaukee Ave. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 B 800-323-5686 O www.americanhotel.com l orderdpt@americanhotel.com

INDIANA

Stanco Industries E 2626 Jefferds Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46803 B 260-420-2600 or 800-932-3769 O www.stancoind.com r Michael Stanley l stanco2626@aol.com

Cornerstone Equipment E & Rigging 2535 Burton Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46208 B 317-910-5738 or 877-773-1850

O www.cornerstonemachinery.com r Eric Trudo l eric@cornerstonemarchinery.com

Great Lakes E C P O

Commercial Sales 8481 Bash. St., Ste. 1800 Indianapolis, IN 46250 B 317-228-9545 or 800-577-7103

O www.greatlakeslaundry.com r Rick Sharp l info@greatlakeslaundry.com

Haiges Machinery E P 5754 W. 85th St. Indianapolis, IN 46278

B 317-876-8900 or 800-382-4253

O www.haigesmachinery.com r Bill Haiges l bill@haigesmachinery.com

J.P. Equipment E 4024 Millersville Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46205

B 317-546-7158 or 800-925-3236

O www.ineedjpequipment.com r Patrick Bowers l pbowers@ineedjpequipment.com

Laundry City Equipment E P O 2450 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46219

B 317-783-6175 or 800-622-4480

O www.superlaundry.com r Tony Corrice l tcorrice@laundrycity.com

Loomis Bros. E P Equipment Co. 5363 W. 86th St. Indianapolis, IN 46268

B 317-472-9979 or 800-783-6665 O www.loomisbros.com r Curtis McDowell l sales@loomisbros.com

O’Dell Equipment E P 133 Harrison Ave. Jeffersonville, IN 47130

B 812-283-0355 or 800-333-0355 O www.odellequipment.com r Craig O’Dell l craig@odellequipment.com

CKS Co. E P 6857 E. Watson Rd. Mooresville, IN 46158

B 317-831-7940 or 888-257-6044 O www.ckscompany.com r Richard Geiger l cks@ckscompany.com

Ultra Clean Sales E P O 419 E. Winona Ave. Warsaw, IN 46580 B 574-267-3254 or 800-523-8349 r Wade Frauhiger l ultracleanwarsaw@gmail.com

IOWA

Ross Chemical E C P O Systems

P.O. Box 523 Altoona, IA 50009

B 515-244-1788 or 800-870-2702

O www.rosschemicalsystems.com r Mike Ross l mike.rosschemicalsystems@ outlook.com

Century Laundry E 775 Kacena Rd. Hiawatha, IA 52233

B 319-364-1592 or 800-791-9321 O www.centurylaundry.com r Rod Malcolm l rmalcolm@centurylaundry.com

KANSAS

FabriClean Supply C O of Kansas

14400 W. 97th Terr. Lenexa, KS 66215

B 913-492-1743 or 800-832-0096

O www.fabricleansupply.com l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

Midwest Commercial E P O

Laundry Equipment

616 E. North St. Salina, KS 67402

B 785-827-9017

O www.mcle-inc.com

r Doug Hoeffner l doug@mcle-inc.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Kansas 1040 E. MacArthur Wichita, KS 67216

B 316-529-8555 or 888-432-0433

O www.fabricleansupply.com l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

KENTUCKY

O’Dell Equipment E P

P.O. Box 3366 Louisville, KY 40201

B 502-584-6100 or 800-333-0355

O www.odellequipment.com l sales@odellequipment.com

REM Co. E P O

P.O. Box 455

Versailles, KY 40383

B 800-292-5070

O www.remlaundry.com

r Mark Moore l mmoore@remlaundry.com

LOUISIANA

FabriClean Supply C O of Houston

8666 Kiowa Baton Rouge, LA 70815

B 225-237-3045 or 800-738-7380

O www.fabricleansupply.com l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

Jim Welsh Inc. E P 7517 Townsouth Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808

B 225-766-8905 or 800-348-8905

O www.jimwelshlaundryeqpt.com l welshinc@bellsouth.net

Ideal Chemical C O 3848 Industrial Cir. Bossier City, LA 71112

B 318-746-4358 or 800-231-6776

O www.idealchemical.com

r Sam Block Jr. l sblock@idealchem.com

Allyson Supply C O 247 Hord St. Harahan, LA 70123

B 504-734-1863

r Chris Eichhorn l chriseichhorn111075@yahoo.com

Ideal Chemical C O 5800 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B Harahan, LA 70123

B 504-733-3531 or 800-233-6776

O www.idealchemical.com

r Sam Block Jr. l sblock@idealchem.com

Pellerin Laundry E P

Machinery Sales Co.

731 Jackson St. P.O. Box 400 Kenner, LA 70062

B 504-467-9593 or 800-535-8754

O www.pellerinlaundry.com

r Scott McClure l sales@pellerinlaundry.com

Commercial & Coin E P O

Laundry Equipment Co. 226 Goldman St. Lafayette, LA 70501

B 337-234-4377 or 800-366-4168 O www.clecco.com

r Craig Dakauskas l sales@clecco.com

Pierce Commercial E P O

Laundry Distributors 22258 Marshall Rd. Mandeville, LA 70471

B 800-254-9274

O www.piercecommercial.com

Dixie Paper Co. C

148 Country Club Cir. Minden, LA 71058

B 318-371-1954 or 800-924-0348

O www.dixiepaperco.com l customerservice@dixiepaper.net

United Machinery Corp. E P 2530 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 B 504-486-5356 or 800-486-5356 r Chris Rodick l umcldyequi@aol.com

MAINE

Mac-Gray

5 Karen Dr., Ste. 11-12

Westbrook, ME 04092

B 603-859-4811 or 888-622-4729 O www.macgray.com r Thomas Heffernan l customercare@macgray.com

MARYLAND

Laundry Equipment Services E P 13015 Salem Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740

301-790-0606 or 800-866-6905

E P O

MASSACHUSETTS

O www.ncm1.com

r Bob Baker l ncmtextile@aol.com

Laundry Parts Market E P

301 Sykes Rd. Fall River, MA 02720 B 888-217-2717

O www.laundrypartsmarket.com l parts@laundrypartsmarket.com

ERC Wiping Products T 19 Bennett St. Lynn, MA 01905 B 781-593-4000 or 800-225-9473 O www.ercwipe.com r Valerie Sweeney l erc@ercwipe.com

M&R Machinery Corp. E P O 505 Lynn St. Malden, MA 02148 B 781-324-3395

r John G. Carozza l mrmachinerycorp@aol.com

The Clean Shoppe C P.O. Box 421 Mendon, MA 01756 B 508-400-1481

r Jim Tobin l JFTobin@gmail.com

Garment Machinery Co. E P 220-20 Reservoir St. Needham, MA 02494 B 781-559-4077 O www.garmentmachinery.com

Datamars O 250 West Cummings Park Woburn, MA 01801 B 781-281-2216

O www.datamars.com r Daryl Kuna l ussales@datamars.com

Mac-Gray E P O 61 Holton St. Woburn, MA 01801 B 888-622-4729

O www.macgray.com r Thomas Heffernan l customercare@macgray.com

WET-TECH, E C P O

The Ozone People 1102 Pleasant St.

Worcester, MA 01602-1232 B 508-831-4229 O www.wet-tech.com r Jack J. Reiff l jackreiff@wet-tech.com

MICHIGAN

Master Clean Equipment E P O 4040 Atlas Rd. Davison, MI 48423 B 248-212-5270

r David Galloway l davidngalloway@hotmail.com

P.B. Gast Allied E C P 1801 Howard St. Detroit, MI 48216

B 313-343-0445 O www.pbgast.com r Peter Gast l laundry@pbgast.com

Brookstone Laundry E P O Equipment 37894 Lakeville St. Harrison Twp, MI 48045 B 586-229-4994 or 855-200-9274 O www.brookstonefl.com r Scott Burgess l info@brookstonefl.com

Curtis Equipment Co. E P 1410 W. Main (P.O. Box 209) Lowell, MI 49331 B 616-897-9810 or 800-594-9004 O www.curtisequipmentco.com r John Curtis l john@curtisequipmentco.com

E&N Equipment Co. E P 30335 Stephenson Hwy. Madison Heights, MI 48071 B 248-866-5500

O www.enequipment.com r Stephen Casalou l info@enequipment.com

A&B Equipment Co. E P O 635 Wellington St. Saginaw, MI 48604 B 989-753-4764 or 800-369-4764 O www.ab-equipment.com r Scott Clark l sales@ab-equipment.com

Great Lakes Laundry E C P O Commercial Sales 27526 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48081

B 248-733-9420 or 888-492-0181 O www.greatlakeslaundry.com r Tom Meisner l info@greatlakeslaundry.com

Eagle Star Equipment E C P O 2329 Alger Dr. Troy, MI 48083

B 248-457-1140 or 800-482-3400 O www.eaglestarequipment.com l info@eaglestarequipment.com

Universal Laundry E P Machinery 38700 Webb Dr. Westland, MI 48185 B 734-727-0478 or 800-825-7787 O www.univlaundry.com r Mark Hubbard l mhubbard@univlaundry.com

Great Lakes Laundry E C P O

Commercial Sales 3455 Byron Center Ave. S.W. Wyoming, MI 49519 B 616-531-8810 or 800-821-8846 O www.greatlakeslaundry.com r Chris Jenkins l info@greatlakeslaundry.com

MINNESOTA

PROS Parts P T 1630 91st Ave. N.E., Ste. 107 Blaine, MN 55449

B 800-359-0628

O www.prosparts.com r Barry Victor l barryv@prosparts.com

Darling’s Sales & Service Co. E P 10007 Baltimore St. N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55449 B 763-786-1803

O www.darlingsales.com r Ralph or Brad Darling l bdar@darlingsales.com or rdar@darlingsales.com

E. Weinberg Supply Co. E C P 7434 W. 27th St. Minneapolis, MN 55426 B 952-920-0888 or 800-279-0888

O www.weinbergsupply.com l david@weinbergsupply.com

Ryco Conveyors E P O

27151 Aberdeen Ave. New Prague, MN 56071

B 952-758-4178

O www.rycoconveyors.com l ryco@ryco92.com

Bobco Systems E P O P.O. Box 216 Princeton, MN 55371 B 763-389-3625

O www.bobcosystems.com l tio@bobcosystems.com

BDS Laundry Systems E P O 2430 Enterprise Dr. St. Paul, MN 55120

B 651-688-8000 or 800-688-0020

O www.bdslaundry.com

r Karen Ganter l sales@bdslaundry.com

The Minnesota E T C P O Chemical Co. 2285 Hampden Ave. St. Paul, MN 55114

B 651-646-7521 or 800-328-5689

O www.minnesotachemical.com

r Michael F. Baker (ext. 205) l mfbaker@minnesotachemical.com

MISSISSIPPI

Delta Laundry Equipment E P 4201 Hwy. 82 East Greenwood, MS 38930

B 662-453-6768

O www.deltalaundry.com l info@deltalaundry.net

Dongieux E P

P.O. Box 9386 Jackson, MS 39286-9386 B 601-366-2636 or 800-844-3664

O www.dongieuxs.com

r John R. Schemmel l dongieuxs@bellsouth.net

Ideal Chemical C O 106 Ware St. Jackson, MS 39208

B 601-932-4920 or 800-824-0356

O www.idealchemical.com

r Sam Block Jr. l sblock@idealchem.com

Laundry South E P O System & Repair

2215 Hwy. 80 East Pearl, MS 39208

B 601-420-9414

O www.laundrysouth.com

r Robert Harris l robert@laundrysouth.com

MISSOURI

Commercial Coils P

213 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63005

B 636-532-1523 or 800-532-2645

O www.comcoil.com

r Patrick Jovanovic l patrick@comcoil.com

Loomis Bros. E P Equipment Co. 409 Biltmore Dr. Fenton, MO 63026

B 636-343-8888 or 800-783-6665

O www.loomisbros.com

r Carl Rees l sales@loomisbros.com

S Q S E P O

410 Silver Maple View Fenton, MO 63026

B 314-941-3120 or 888-443-7180

O www.sqslaundry.com

E P O

3737 N.E. Great Midwest Dr. Kansas City, MO 64161

B 816-454-9274 or 800-530-5726 O www.jetzservice.com l jetzkc@jetzservice.com

KeeWes E C P O Equipment Co. 3509 N. Kimball Dr. Kansas City, MO 64161 B 913-384-5200 or 800-383-9274 O www.keewes.com

r Richard Gaar l rgaar@keewes.com

Loomis Bros. E P Equipment Co. 4000 N.E. 33rd Terr., Ste. 5 Kansas City, MO 64117

B 816-452-4115 or 800-783-6665 O www.loomisbros.com r Ira Maxwell l sales@loomisbros.com

ZEP Sales & Service E C O 4102 W. Riverside St. Kansas City, MO 64150

B 636-293-9621 or 877-428-9937 O www.zep.com r Bill Hipkins l bill.hipkins@zep.com

Sav-A-Day E P

Laundry Machinery

55 Millwell Ct. Maryland Heights, MO 63043

B 314-291-1910 or 800-489-9274 O www.sav-a-day.com

r Jeff Seele l sales@sav-a-day.com

RJ Kool Co. E C P 234 W. 12th Ave. North Kansas City, MO 64116

B 816-474-9274 or 800-345-4551 O www.rjkool.com

r William Kimmel l bkimmel@rjkool.com

MidAmerica E C P Equipment & Supply Co.

1019 Liberty Industrial Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366 B 636-978-6345 or 866-440-2646 O www.midamericaequipment.com r Rick Sexton l sales@midamericaequipment.com

Phoenix Textile Corp. T 21 Commerce Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366

B 314-291-2151 or 800-325-1440

O www.phoenixtextile.com

r Michelle Harvey l mharvey@phoenixtextile.com

Centraz Industries C 4051 Bingham Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 B 314-752-7627 or 800-695-7627

O www.centraz.com

r Dennis Miller l centrazind@centraz.com

Komro Supply Co. C O 2600 S. 2nd St. St. Louis, MO 63118

DEEP CHEST IRONING!

Torsion Bar

•

•

Floating Chest

•

Drive

•

Without Torsion Bar

• Difficult to maintain proper roll down across the width of the ironer; there is no assurance the ironer can provide consistent uniform drying and the flatwork’s smooth travel without making daily adjustments.

Non-Floating Chest

• Does not self-center and adjust for variations; the ironer roll tends to ride up out of the chest, loses contact under pressure and shortens the life of the pads

Drive

• Progressive speed differential: speed synchronization is difficult, stretching and distorting goods while leaving ironer tape and ribbon markings, causing excess slippage.

• All rolls run at equal speed (direct controllable speed) For a full comparison and to view Braun’s unique features and functionality, go to www.gabraun.com/ironer-solutions

B 314-772-4360 or 800-264-6535

O www.komrosupply.com

r Gary Thuro l gary@komrosupply.com

John Morris Equipment E P & Supply Co. 2023 S. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65804 B 417-881-1215 or 800-725-5055

O www.johnmorrisequipment.com l tara@johnmorrisequipment.com

KeeWes E C P O Equipment Co. 4629 E. Loren St. Springfield, MO 65802 B 417-862-8464

O www.keewes.com r Brad Harris l bharris@keewes.com

MONTANA

Altimus Distributing E C P O 21 8th St. West Billings, MT 59102 B 406-259-9816 or 800-999-9816

O www.altimusdistributing.com

r Kevin Graf l altimusd@aol.com

Commercial Laundry Sales E P

341 Gallatin Park Rd. Bozeman, MT 59715

B 406-587-5148 or 800-982-4362

r Mike Acuff

NEBRASKA

A.A. Horwath & Sons E P 1002 S. 13th St. Omaha, NE 68108 B 402-342-1299 O www.aahorwath.com r Jim Horwath l info@aahorwath.com

JETZ Midwest E P 5720 F St. Omaha, NE 68117

B 402-339-2565 or 800-228-9445

O www.jetzservice.com r Mike Lyman l jetzmw@jetzservice.com

J.H. Stuckey Distributing E P O 8814 J St. Omaha, NE 68127

B 402-342-8455 or 800-405-8455

O www.stuckeydistributing.com r John Stuckey l info@stuckeydistributing.com

NEVADA

AJ Industries West E P 3095 E. Patrick Ln., Ste. 5 Las Vegas, NV 89120 B 702-547-0444

O www.ajindustrieswest.com r Mary Dramise l mdramise@aol.com

Brady Industries C 7055 Lindell Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89118

B 702-876-3990 or 800-293-4698

O www.bradyindustries.com l marketing@bradyindustries.com

FJG Equipment E P 3981 Argent Star Ct. Las Vegas, NV 89147 B 702-256-7050

r Frank Giancola l fgianc1839@aol.com

Reliable Commercial E P O Laundry 3180 S. Paurade Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89119 B 702-281-1507 or 800-776-7197

O www.reliablecl.com

r Wayne Hoppal l reliablecl@infowest.com

Laundry Systems of Nevada E P 1217 Gator Way Sparks, NV 89431 B 775-322-5481 O www.laundrysystemsofnevada.com r Kyle Morris l laundrysysnv@sbcglobal.net

NEW HAMPSHIRE

AWOIS AquaWing E Ozone Injection System

45 Priscilla Ln. Auburn, NH 03032 B 888-296-4777 O www.aquawingozone.com l info@aquawingozone.com

Daniels Equipment Co. E P 45 Priscilla Ln. Auburn, NH 03032 B 603-641-9487 or 800-258-3570 O www.danielsequipment.com r Lisa Mahan l sales@decequip.com

Yankee Equipment E P O Systems

P.O. Box 630 Barrington, NH 03825 B 603-868-6691 or 800-239-9265 O www.yankeeequipment.com r Ted Ristaino l info@yankeeequipment.com

NEW JERSEY

Equipment Marketers E P

100 Melrose Ave. Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 B 856-428-3355 or 800-233-1376 O www.equipmentmarketers.net l sales@equipmentmarketers.net

AJ Conveyor and E P O Laundry Systems 735 Willow St. Cranford, NJ 07016 B 908-789-9990 O www.aj-clsystems.com r Anthony Bevilaque l anthony@aj-clsystems.com

GMC Co. E P 81 Farnworth Close Freehold, NJ 07728 B 732-866-1616 O www.gmclaundryconsulting.com r Bob Garry l ragbagten@aol.com

R&R Steam E 20275 West County Line Rd. Jackson, NJ 08527 B 718-983-5767 O www.rrsteam.com r Robert Rosofsky l robert@rrsteam.com

Super Laundry Equipment E P 1500 W. Blancke St. Linden, NJ 07036

B 908-862-2200 or 800-992-7269

O www.superlaundry.com

r Dick Luca l dluca@superlaundry.com

Edgeco America E T

P.O. Box 338 Little Ferry, NJ 07643

B 201-945-5660

O www.edgecoamerica.com l edgecoamerica@msn.com

Imesa USA E O

P.O. Box 2329 Livingston, NJ 07039

B 973-535-8305 or 877-873-8451

O www.imesa.com r Stuart Ilkowitz

l imesausa@aol.com

Star Linen & Supply T 1501 Lancer Dr. Moorestown, NJ 08057

B 856-231-0700 or 800-782-7999

O www.starlinen.com r Joe Haughey l starinfo@starlinen.com

Tingue, Brown & Co. T O 535 N. Midland Ave. Saddle Brook, NJ 07663

B 201-796-5456 or 800-829-1335 O www.tinguebrownco.com r Dan Koebel l dkoebel@tingue.com

Fowler Equipment Co. E P 565 Rahway Ave. Union, NJ 07083 B 908-686-3400 or 800-334-1824 O www.fowlercompanies.com r Susan Gaspar l sgaspar@fowlercompanies.com

Cutting Systems E 50 Walnut Dr. Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 B 201-214-7765 r Paul Gerling l paulg@cslgroup.us

NEW MEXICO

Katzson Brothers E T C P O 8500 Los Volcanes Rd. NW, Unit H Albuquerque, NM 87121 B 505-884-8513 or 888-884-8513 O www.katzson.com

Martin-Ray E P O Laundry Systems 2525 Madison N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87110 B 505-883-7277 or 800-279-6622 O www.martinray.com r Bill Mann l bill@martinray.com

Western Equipment Co. E 909 Virginia St. N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87108 B 505-891-4030 or 800-906-1400 O www.westequip.com r Tony Byrne l equipcowestern@comcast.net

Ultra Clean Laundry E P Equipment P.O. Box 614 Cloudcroft, NM 88317-0614 B 888-267-5553 O www.ultracleanlaundry.com l info@ultracleanlaundry.com

NEW YORK

Innovative Chemical Systems C First Prize Industrial Park 76 Exchange St. Albany, NY 12205 B 518-292-0383 or 800-777-1728 O www.icschemicals.com r Robert J. Strong l rstrong@icschemicals.com

HK Laundry Equipment E P O 530 Main St. Armonk, NY 10504 B 914-273-5757 or 800-229-4572 O www.hklaundry.com r Karl Hinrichs l leads@hklaundry.com

Graham Laundry E P Machinery Co. 1710 Pacific St. Brooklyn, NY 11213 B 718-493-5285 O www.grahamlaundrymachinery.com r Homayoun Harsini l info@grahamlaundrymachinery.com

Cleaner’s Supply O 1059 Powers Rd. Conklin, NY 13748 B 607-775-7905 or 800-568-7768 O www.cleanersupply.com

r Kathleen Kelleher l customerservice@cleanersupply.com

Mac-Gray E P O 27 Corporate Cir. East Syracuse, NY 13057 B 888-622-4729 O www.macgray.com r Thomas Heffernan l customercare@macgray.com

Direct Machinery Sales Corp. E P 50 Commerce Pl. Hicksville, NY 11801 B 800-572-5573 O www.directmachinery.com r Eleonor Alcantara l ealcantara@directmachinery.com

Hercules Corp. E P 550 W. John St. Hicksville, NY 11801 B 516-281-8754 or 800-526-5760 O www.hercnet.com r Barry Heller l barry.heller@hercnet.com

Laundrylux E P 461 Doughty Blvd. Inwood, NY 11096 B 516-371-4400 or 800-645-2205 O www.laundrylux.com l sales@laundrylux.com

Hercules Machinery E P 21 Alabama Ave. Island Park, NY 11558 B 516-889-0088 O www.herculesmachinery.net r Joe Carlucci l joepres21@aol.comt

Gold Coin E P O Laundry Equipment 91-26 143rd St. Jamaica, NY 11435 B 718-658-2646 or 888-658-2646 O www.goldcoinlaundry.com r David Hoffman l online@goldencoinlaundry.com

Metropolitan Laundry E P Machinery Sales 127-19 101st Ave. Jamaica, NY 11419 B 718-441-4000

O www.metropolitanmachinery.com r Marc Katzman l info@metropolitanmachinery.com

Trevil America E O P.O. Box 127 Mamaroneck, NY 10543 B 973-535-8305 or 877-873-8451 O www.trevil.com r Stuart Ilkowitz l trevilamerica@aol.com

Sani Wash E C P 58-90 55th St. Maspeth, NY 11378 B 718-729-1700 or 800-288-7264 O www.saniwash.com l info@saniwash.com

Wascomat Distributors E 20 Sintsink Dr. East Port Washington, NY 11050 B 516-304-5930 O www.wascomatdistributors.com r Jim Colletti l jcolletti@wascomatdistributors.com

Gauch Distributing E P O 474 N. Greenbush Rd. Rensselaer, NY 12144 B 518-283-8302 O www.gauchdist.com r Ben Gauch l info@gauchdist.com

Empire Laundry Machinery E P 860 Linden Ave. Rochester, NY 14625-2718

B 585-218-9810 or 800-359-6262 O www.empirelaundryny.com r Gerry Hendershot l gerry@empirelaundryny.com

Statewide Machinery E P O 60 Pixley Industrial Pkwy. Rochester, NY 14624 B 585-426-3870 or 800-527-2219 O www.statewidemachinery.com r Tony Longo l tlongo@statewidemachinery.com

K & D Laundry Equipment E P O 201 Maple Ave. Sarasota Springs, NY 12866 B 518-587-3559

O www.kanddlaundry.com r Don Barnes don@kanddlaundry.com

A-1 Flatwork Ironer T O Specialists

47 Oakley Pl. Staten Island, NY 10306 B 718-980-0682

r Steve Brusca l stevenjbuddy@aol.com

Latest Products Corp. O P.O. Box 190 Syosset, NY 11791 B 516-367-4708 or 800-288-3547 O www.latestprod.com l info@latestprod.com

D.J. Giancola Exports E P 4317 E. Genesee St. (P.O. Box 4) Syracuse, NY 13214 B 315-446-1002 O www.djgexports.com r Charles Giancola l sales@djgexports.com

Super Laundry E P Equipment Corp. 234 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbury, NY 11797 B 516-678-4404 or 888-678-9274 O www.superlaundry.com r Michael Mastorides l sales@superlaundry.com

NORTH CAROLINA

Highland Equipment Co. E 788 Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 B 828-274-7343

O www.highlandequipment.com r Barry Carter l carter@highlandequipment.com

B&G Lieberman Co. E C P O 2420 Distribution St. Charlotte, NC 28203 B 704-376-0717 or 800-438-0346 O www.bglieberman.com r Larry Lieberman l bgl@bglieberman.com

Consolidated Laundry E O Equipment

714F Montana Dr. Charlotte, NC 28216

B 704-395-1234 or 888-253-5004

O www.consolidatedlaundry.com r Billy Kincaid l bkincaid@consolidatedlaundry.com

Gardner Machinery Corp. E P 700 N. Summit Ave. Charlotte, NC 28216

B 704-372-3890

O www.gardnermachinery.com r Tim McClure l gmc@gardnermachinery.com

T & L Equipment Sales E P 1001-A N. Church St. Charlotte, NC 28206

B 704-372-8615 or 800-423-7937 O www.washcycle.com

r Lamar Thomas

l lthomas@washcycle.com

Fuller Supply Co. C O

P.O. Box 1261

Concord, NC 28026

B 704-782-0214 or 800-323-3699

r Tom Little or Alex Bethune l fullersupply@vnet.net

TLC Tri-State E P

5257 Pit Road South Concord, NC 28027

B 704-454-7220 or 800-634-7429

O www.tlctristate.com

r David Chadsey l dchadsey@tlctristate.com

AAdvantage Laundry E P O Systems

101 High Hope Lane

Garner, NC 27529

B 919-615-2834 or 800-880-2138

O www.aadvantagelaundry.com

r Jason Napier l jnapier@aadvantagelaundry.com

Talley Machinery Corp. E P

7009 Cessna Dr.

Greensboro, NC 27409

B 336-664-0012 or 800-222-9954

O www.talleymachinery.com

r Randy Vansparrentak l rvansparrentak@talleyparts.com

Hulon McCraw Inc. T C P O

5222 Brevard Rd.

Horse Shoe, NC 28742

B 828-891-8871 or 800-962-5631

O www.mccraws.com l info@mccraws.com

TLC Tri-State E P

1031 E. Mountain St., Bldg. 315 Kernersville, NC 27284

B 336-992-5218 or 866-885-5218

O www.tlctristate.com

r Kevin Lawson l kevin@tlctristate.com

Consolidated Laundry E O Equipment

530 Maywood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603

B 919-832-4624 or 800-227-6149

O www.consolidatedlaundry.com

r Billy Kincaid l bkincaid@consolidatedlaundry.com

Rocky Mount Cord Co. T 381 N. Grace St. Rocky Mount, NC 27804

B 252-977-9130 or 800-342-9130

O www.rmcord.com

r Andy Barker (ext. 124) l abarker@rmcord.com

N.S. Farrington & Co. C P O

2355 Farrington Point Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27107

B 336-788-7705 or 800-722-0374

O www.nsfarrington.com

r John Erskine l info@nsfarrington.com

OHIO

Advantage Equipment E C P

1660 Scenic Way Akron, OH 44310

B 330-475-8220 or 888-676-5079

O www.advantageequipment.net

r Scott Vlahos

l svlahos@advantageequipment.net

Belenky Inc.

1601 Frederick Blvd. Akron, OH 44320

B 330-867-3333 or 800-235-3659

B 330-633-6241 or 800-328-6000 O www.m-lsupply.com l info@m-lsupply.com

Calsco Inc. E T C P O 1114 Ferris Rd. Amelia, OH 45102 B 513-753-9750 or 800-443-3573 O www.candwcorp.com r Matt Wright or Bob Folchi l m.wright@candwcorp.com

C&W Equipment E T C P O 1114 Ferris Rd. Amelia, OH 45102

B 513-753-9750 or 800-443-3573 O www.candwcorp.com r

Matt Wright or Bob Folchi l m.wright@candwcorp.com

Lakeside Laundry E Equipment Co. 26851 Richmond Rd. Bedford Heights, OH 44146

B 216-475-2040 or 800-628-2588 O www.lakesidelaundry.com l sales@lakesidelaundry.com

Cincinnati Laundry E P O Equipment 2648 Spring Grove Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45214

513-542-5000 or 877-542-3300

E P

O www.belenkyinc.com

r Robert Minster (ext. 207)

l info@belenkyinc.com

The M&L Supply Co. E C P O 987 E. Tallmadge Ave. Akron, OH 44310

l info@teeterproducts.com

R.W. Martin & Sons E P

310 Park Ave.

Kent, OH 44240

B 330-673-8712 or 800-635-4363

O www.rwmartin.com

r Kevin Martin l info@rwmartin.com

Bonneau Dye, Div. of C O T

Kingscote Chemicals

3334 South Tech Blvd.

Miamisburg, Ohio 45342

B 937-886-9100 or 800-394-0678

O www.bonneaudyes.com

r Tim Muldoon l sales@kingscotechemicals.com

Moore Services E C P

29500 Aurora Rd., Ste. 4

Solon, OH 44139

B 440-498-0200 or 800-941-MORE

O www.mooreservices.info

r Jerry Moore l mooreservices@aol.com

Great Lakes

Commercial Sales

417 Helke Rd. Vandalia, OH 45377

r Marty Jackson l marty@eliteequipment.com

FabriClean Supply E P O of Oklahoma 201 N. Ann Arbor Oklahoma City, OK 73127

B 405-232-9289 or 800-654-4117

O www.fabricleansupply.com l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

AAdvantage Laundry E P O Systems 7626 E. 46th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74145 B 918-627-2138 or 800-880-2138 O www.aadvantagelaundry.com r Daniel Kramer l dkramer@aadvantagelaundry.com

OREGON

True Color Fabric Dyeing T 2305C Ashland St., #281 Ashland, OR 97520 B 541-488-5911

r Don Whisenhunt l info@washingtonautomated.com

Western State Design E P 6722 N.E. Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97218

B 503-222-4288 or 800-633-7153 O www.westernstatedesign.com r Jim Wright (ext. 103) l jwright@westernstatedesign.com

Peterson Equipment Co. E P 151 N. Front St. Woodburn, OR 97071 B 503-981-4032 O www.peterson-equipment.com r Russell Peterson l russell@peterson-eq.com

PENNSYLVANIA

E C P O

B 937-435-4382 or 888-877-4382

O www.greatlakeslaundry.com

r Mike Enz l info@greatlakeslaundry.com

OKLAHOMA

KeeWes E C P O

Equipment Co.

713 S. 8th Broken Arrow, OK 74012 B 918-251-0800

O www.keewes.com r Jay Lankford l jlankford@keewes.com

Arrow Machinery Co. E P 1121 N. Martin Luther King Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73117 B 405-424-4318 or 800-835-9274

O www.arrowmachinery.org l arrowmachinery@arrowmachinery.org

Elite Equipment Co. E P O 4400 S.W. 134th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73173 B 405-692-4800 or 800-335-3600

O www.eliteequipment.com

O www.fabricdyeing.com r Sherry Smilo l info@fabricdyeing.com

Arent Machinery Co. E P O 15815 S.E. 135th Ave. Clackamas, OR 97015 B 503-657-3000 or 800-547-2527 O www.arentmachinery.com r Jay-Dee Arent l jaydee.arent@arentmachinery.com

Absolute Laundry E P Systems Co. 4800 S.W. Meadows Dr., Ste. 300 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 B 503-534-3544 or 877-461-4523 O www.absolutelaundry.com r Lisa White l sales@absolutelaundry.com

Northwest Laundry Supply E P O 6722 N.E. Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97218 B 503-282-1455 or 877-242-2057 O www.northwestlaundrysupply.com l chadj@northwestlaundry.com

Washington Automated E P 7236 S.W. Durham Rd., Ste. 700 Portland, OR 97224

B 503-570-3350 or 800-422-0380 O www.washingtonautomated.com

MedSystems International T 155 State St. Baden, PA 15005 B 412-367-7222 O www.msitextiles.com r John Edmondson l sales@msitextiles.com

Olek Belts

P O 443 Mill Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020 B 215-638-4550 or 800-869-2683 O www.olekbelts.com r Denise Crooks l olekbelts@aol.com

Butler Staple Co. E P O 241 North Rd. Butler, PA 16001 B 724-287-6980 or 800-821-8842 O www.butlerstaple.com r Ray Eilenfeldt l info@butlerstaple.com

PAC Industries E P O 950 River Rd. Croydon, PA 19021 B 215-638-1000 or 800-972-2292 O www.pacindustries.com l sales@pacindustries.com

M.C.H. Equipment E P 421-A Philmont Ave. Feasterville, PA 19053 B 215-355-3778 or 800-399-5237 O www.mchequipment.com l info@mchequipment.com

PAC Industries E P

5341 Jaycee Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17112 B 717-657-0407 or 800-692-6214 O www.pacindustries.com r Joseph Leo l sales@pacindustries.com

AC Power Co. E P O 77 Steamwhistle Dr. Ivyland, PA 18974 B 215-364-3430 or 800-362-1900 O www.acpowerco.com r George Gibbs l info@acpowerco.com

CILS E P 36 N. 16th St. Lebanon, PA 17042 B 717-274-2693 or 888-820-2457 O www.cils-inc.com r Tony Mohl or John Noss l info@cils-inc.com

Alco Washer Center E P O 1243 W. State St. New Castle, PA 16101 B 724-658-8808 O www.alcowasher.com r Francis DeJulia l alco.washer@verizon.net

Frankford Machinery E P O 4500 Torresdale Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19124 B 215-289-3434 O www.frankfordonline.com r Nick Kashkashian Jr. l info@frankfordonline.com

Pittsburgh Laundry Systems E 7500 Washington Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218 B 412-351-4500 O www.pittsburghlaundrysystems.com r Sonny Rogalla l sonny@pittsburghlaundry.com

Sea Isle Corp. T 5447 Guarino Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 B 800-722-0429 O www.seaislecorp.com r Bill Halpern l seaisleco@aol.com

Super Laundry Equipment E P 1201A Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 B 412-697-9201 or 877-404-7278 O www.superlaundry.com r Bob Guyer l bob@superlaundrypa.com

Central Pennsylvania E P Laundry Equipment 231 Rear E. Main St. Shiremanstown, PA 17011 B 717-761-3617 or 800-242-5520 O www.centralpalaundry.com r Andy Courtney l cple1@verizon.net

RHODE ISLAND

Norton Supply Co. E C O 65 Bath St. Providence, RI 02908 B 401-454-8380 or 800-869-7664 O www.nortonsupply.com r Bill Mark l sales@nortonsupply.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

Texchine Inc. E P 207 Beaufort St. Chapin, SC 29036

B 803-345-5171 or 800-768-8205 O www.texchine.com r Michelle McAlister l sales@texchine.com

East Coast Water Systems E P 520 Folly Rd., PMB 325, Ste. P Charleston, SC 29412

B 843-225-6252 or 1-866-513-7170 O www.eastcoastwatersystems.com r JR Gardner l jr@ecwsinc.com

Central Equipment Co. E P O P.O. Box 288 Columbia, SC 29202-0288 B 803-779-2390 or 800-766-0926 O www.centralequip.com l sales@centralequip.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Carolina 1200 1st Street South Ext. Columbia, SC 29209 B 803-776-7988 or 800-272-0540 O www.fabricleansupply.com l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

SOUTH DAKOTA

Richard-Ewing E C P O Equipment Co. 27121 S. Parklane Dr.

Sioux Falls, SD 57106

B 605-368-2528 or 800-658-3368

O www.richard-ewingequipment.com

r Al Christianson

l al@richard-ewingequipment.com

TENNESSEE

FabriClean Supply C O of Houston

2089 Main St. Buda, TX 78610

B 512-295-5550 or 888-301-4555 O www.fabricleansupply.com

terrys@fabricleansupply.com

FabriClean Supply

C O of Tennessee

4123 Appalachian Way Knoxville, TN 37918

B 865-689-1221 or 800-888-2234

O www.fabricleansupply.com

l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

Cates Equipment Co.

1846 Vanderhorn Dr. Memphis, TN 38134

B 901-387-0023 or 800-489-0023

E P

O www.catesequipment.com

r Don Terrell l info@catesequipment.com

Ideal Chemical

4025 Air Park St. Memphis, TN 38118

B 901-363-7720 or 800-232-6776

Gulf Coast Paper Co. C O 1101 S. Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78467

B 361-852-5252 O www.gulfcoastpaper.com

Atlas International E P O 2663 Freewood Dr. Dallas, TX 75220 B 214-350-1234 or 800-727-9274

www.atlaslaundry.com

Uli Mandelbaum

sales@atlaslaundry.com

Ed Brown Distributors E P 2705 Hawes Ave. Dallas, TX 75235 B 214-352-9494 or 800-929-5520

C O

O www.idealchemical.com

r Sam Block Jr. l sblock@idealchem.com

Larry & Mike’s

Laundry Services

6376 Winchester Rd. Memphis, TN 38115

B 901-546-8151 or 866-328-5173

E P

O www.lmlaundryservices.com

r Mike Leake l laundryservices@comcast.net

Allied Boiler & Supply E P O

419 S. Front St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 B 615-890-5385 or 800-858-0484

O www.alliedboiler.com

r D.J. Baughman l dj@alliedboiler.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Tennessee

741 Massman Dr. Nashville, TN 37210

B 615-254-5192 or 800-622-3479

O www.fabricleansupply.com l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

Star Distributing E T C P O

3729 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37209

B 615-298-5547 or 800-897-7570

O www.stardistributing.com

r Craig Gilbert l craig@stardistributing.com

Williams Sales E P 221 Shady Grove Rd. Nashville, TN 37214

B 615-885-2310 or 800-535-3733

r Dan Williams l williamssales@aol.com

TEXAS

www.edbrowndistributors.com

Ed Blair

ed@edbrowndistributors.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Dallas 8301 Ambassador Row Dallas, TX 75247 B 214-826-4161 or 800-442-7021

7024 Alameda Ave. El Paso, TX 79915 B 915-781-7060

Kellie Blumberg

Commercial

E C P O Equipment Co.

15551 Wright Brothers Addison, TX 75001

B 972-991-9274 or 800-899-9379 O www.washerdryer1.com r Joe Thorn l joe@commercialequipmentco.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Oklahoma

3412 W. Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, TX 79106

B 806-374-2851 or 800-648-9665 O www.fabricleansupply.com l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

RAMCO Laundry

E T P O Machinery 301 E. Stephens, Ste. 100 Arlington, TX 76018

B 817-640-5100 or 800-878-5578

A. McMillan

Pro-Tech E T C P O

Laundry Systems 10641 Harwin Dr., Ste. 506 Houston, TX 77036 B 713-797-9000 O www.protechlaundry.com r Kerry Huynh l info@protechlaundry.com

Rainbow Water Purification E O 12002 Cassadra Lane Houston, TX 77064 B 281-874-9736 O www.rwptexas.com r Giovanni Sr. Varela l geo@rwptexas.com

Scott Equipment E P 5612 Mitchelldale Houston, TX 77092

B 713-686-7268 or 800-321-7268 O www.scott-equipment.com l sales@scott-equipment.com

Best Wash E P O 15012 Eddie Dr. Humble, TX 77396 B 281-441-2465 or 800-456-2378 O www.bestwashinc.com r James West l sales@bestwashinc.com

Brim Laundry Machinery Co. E P 302 Nichols Dr. Hutchins, Texas 75141

B 214-630-4517 or 800-527-5886 O www.brimldry.com l website@brimldry.com

Intex Distributing Co. C 411 Tradesmens Park Dr. Hutto, TX 78634 B 512-474-6075 or 800-322-7131 O www.intexdistco.com r Gerald Henke l intex123@swbell.net

Mustang Enterprises E 1238 W. Laurel San Antonio, TX 78201 B 210-734-3644 or 866-734-3644 O www.mustangenterprises.com r Steven Dubinski l info@mustangenterprises.com

Rosenberg Supply T C P O 1608 N. Flores San Antonio, TX 78212 B 210-736-1873 or 800-777-1873

r Reuben Briseno l rosenbergsupply@hotmail.com

Dixie Paper Co. C 3010 Hwy. 31 E. Tyler, TX 75713-0729 B 903-597-4000 or 800-556-5002 O www.dixiepaper.net l paige@dixiepaper.net

UTAH

Mendenhall Equipment Co. E P 880 W. 100 North North Salt Lake, UT 84054 B 801-298-1133 or 800-537-0438 O www.mendenhallequip.com r Dana Jeppson

l office@mendenhallequip.com

Reliable Equipment P O & Engineering 4245 Airport Rd. Ogden, UT 84405-3301

B 801-622-7000 or 800-366-4415 O www.reliableequipment.com r Bill Blumel l wblumel@xevision.com

Reliable Commercial E P O Laundry

243 N. Bluff St. St. George, UT 84770

B 435-652-1330 or 800-776-7197 O www.reliablecl.com r Wayne Hoppal l reliablecl@infowest.com

Brody Chemical C 6125 W. Double Eagle Cir. Salt Lake City, UT 84118

B 801-963-2436 or 800-488-2436 O www.brodychemical.com l richard@brodychemical.com

Evans Commercial E P Laundry Sales

3463 W. 1987 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104

B 801-972-6580 or 800-433-6859

O www.evanslaundryequipment.com r Kam Gray l kam@evanslaundry.com

Katzson Brothers E T C P O 3493 W. 1500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104

B 801-322-5757 or 877-534-4565 O www.katzson.com

VERMONT

Big Bill Work Wear T O 294 Crawford Rd. Newport, VT 05855 B 800-992-6338 O www.bigbill.com l usa@bigbill.com

Foley Distributing C P O 280 Seward Rd. (P.O. Box 99) Rutland, VT 05702

B 802-773-3738 or 800-950-3738

O www.foleydistributing.com l info@foleydistributing.com

VIRGINIA

Consolidated Laundry E O Equipment

209 Research Dr., Ste. 102 Chesapeake, VA 23320

B 757-547-5350 or 800-227-6149 O www.consolidatedlaundry.com r Kevin Kimber l k.kimber@consolidatedlaundry.com

Valley Washers E P O 18 W. Johnson St. Harrisonburg, VA 22803

B 540-434-8086 or 800-433-0506 O www.valleywashers.com r Gene Nemo l nemo@valleywashers.com

Caldwell & Gregory E 129 Broad St. Rd. Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 B 804-784-6100

O www.caldwellandgregory.com

Commercial Laundry E P Equipment Co.

2507 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Richmond, VA 23234

B 804-231-9668 or 800-543-3499

O www.commlaundry.com

r Tom Brittle l commerciallaundry@comcast.net

FabriClean Supply C O of Mid Atlantic 4311 November Ave. Richmond, VA 23231

B 804-232-6703 or 800-446-3006

O www.fabricleansupply.com

l terrys@fabricleansupply.com

Richclean C O

2810 Ackley Ave. Richmond, VA 23228

B 804-262-7433 or 800-237-5825

O www.richclean.com

r Barry Gilman l supplies@richclean.com

Virginia Dry Cleaning E P O

& Laundry Equipment

2617 Egee Dr. Richmond, VA 23237

B 804-271-4401 or 800-767-1946

O www.vadrycleaning.com

r Chip Fletcher l chip@vadrycleaning.com

ValueLinen Resource T

P.O. Box 65460

Virginia Beach, VA 23467

B 757-471-2071

O www.valuelinen.com

r Sam Nolder l snolder@valuelinen.com

WASHINGTON

Washington Automated E P

5801 23rd Dr. West, Ste. 103 Everett, WA 98203

B 425-743-7388 or 800-422-0380

O www.washingtonautomated.com r Andy Jacoby l andy.jacoby@washington automated.com

Dynamic Sales & Service E P O 12910 N.E. 125th Way, Bldg. B-3 Kirkland, WA 98034

B 425-823-4300 or 800-595-0253

O www.dynamicss.com

r Daniel Danhof l sales@dynamicss.com

CESCO E P O

20830 International Blvd. Seattle, WA 98198

B 206-824-9055 or 844-442-3726

O www.cescoequipment.com r Rich Boyd l rich@cescoequipment.com

Lind Industries E P 9615 Stone Ave. North Seattle, WA 98103

B 206-517-5463 or 866-517-5463

O www.lindindustries.com r Neil Lind l sales@lindindustries.com

Northwest Laundry Supply E P O 6446 S. 144th St. Seattle, WA 98168

B 206-242-5500

O www.northwestlaundrysupply.com r Chad Jergensen l chadj@northwestlaundry.com

Northwest Laundry Supply E O 624 N. Fancher Rd. Spokane, WA 99212

B 509-487-4800 or 800-487-4814

O www.northwestlaundrysupply.com r Craig Moore l craigm@northwestlaundry.com

Western State Design E O 14241 N.E. Woodinville Duvall Rd. Woodinville, WA 98072

B 425-483-5642 or 800-633-7153 O www.westernstatedesign.com

r Rick Hall (ext. 102) l rhall@westernstatedesign.com

WEST VIRGINIA

Char-Ann Equipment Co. E P 2505 Elizabeth Pike Mineral Wells, WV 26150 B 304-489-9355 or 800-679-9350

r Ed Boice l charann@wirefire.com

WISCONSIN

Great Lakes E C P O

Commercial Sales 12705 Robin Ln. Brookfield, WI 53005 B 262-790-5885 or 800-236-5599 O www.greatlakeslaundry.com r Jason Dable l info@greatlakeslaundry.com

Herb Fitzgerald Co. E O 13150 W. Glendale Ave. Butler, WI 53007-0465 B 262-783-5808 or 800-686-3489 O www.herbfitzgerald.com r Jim Fitzgerald l jim@herbfitzgerald.com

Wausau Chemical C 13137 W. Glendale Ave. Butler, WI 53007 B 262-783-4500 or 800-236-2200 O www.wausauchemical.com l info@wausauchemical.com Belson Co. E 730 Lambeau Green Bay, WI 54303 B 920-499-1451 or 800-242-6324

O www.belsonprolaundry.com r Jake Paider l laundry@belsonco.com

Commercial Laundry Sales E P 1130 Elizabeth St. Green Bay, WI 54302 B 920-437-0947 O www.claundrysales.com l sales@claundrysales.com

The Minnesota E C P O Chemical Co. N57W13250 Carmen Ave. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 B 262-781-8630 or 800-328-5689 O www.minnesotachemical.com r Dan Baker l dabaker@minnesotachemical.com

Badger Laundry Machinery E P 3680 S. 60th St. Milwaukee, WI 53220 B 414-321-3636 O www.badgerlaundrymachinery.com r Jim H. Brown l badgerlaundry@msn.com

Haiges Machinery E P 131 E. Wisconsin Ave. Pewaukee, WI 53072 B 262-523-4105 or 800-236-1144 O www.haigesmachinery.com r John Kubczcak l info@haigesmachinery.com

Wausau Chemical C 2001 N. River Dr. Wausau, WI 54403 B 715-842-2285 or 800-950-6656 O www.wausauchemical.com l info@wausauchemical.com

PUERTO RICO

Montequin Distributors E

Calle 13 S.O. #903

Caparra, PR 00921

B 787-781-6390 O www.montequin.com r Felix Montequin l office@montequin.com

Manuel Gomez E Esteves Inc.

P.O. Box 11380

San Juan, PR 00922-1380 B 787-251-4560 r Freddie De Jesus l mpereyo@coqui.net

Universal Equipment E Sales & Service Corp.

P.O. Box 194048

San Juan, PR 00919-4048 B 787-724-2448

O www.universalequipmentpr.com r Eng. Pablo Hernandez l pablo_uess@hotmail.com

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For over 50 years U.N.X. INCORPORATED has been involved in the development of

not only solve quality problems that exist at the moment, but also provide long term benefits to the customer and the environment in which we live.

Continental names Darling’s Sales & Service Co. OPL Distributor of Year

OSHKOSH, Wis. — Continental Girbau Inc. recently recognized Darling’s Sales & Service Co., in Blaine, Minn., as its 2014 On-Premises Laundry Distributor of the Year, according to a company press release.

Darling’s Sales & Service Co. has received 10 On-Premises Laundry Distributor of the Year Awards since partnering with Continental.

“They were one of the first in the industry to partner with Continental in 1995,” says Joel Jorgensen, vice president of sales and customer services for Continental. “It’s been a fantastic business partnership based on trust, honesty and good will. Darling’s has always provided unrivaled personal service and attention to detail.”

In addition to celebrating the award, this year marks the 50th anniversary for Darling’s Sales & Service Co.

Founder Ralph Darling says, “I started the business by doing service work out of my garage. I decided at a young age that I would start my own business and I never gave up on that dream. Over the years, the business grew and grew.”

Family-owned and -operated by Darling, his wife Nancy, and his son Brad, the company is committed to providing quality equipment and excellent service to customers, according to Darling.

“In the early years, I had to beg for a line of equipment to sell,” says Darling. “There were so many distributors in our

area back then. Now there are only four. I feel that we sell the best equipment there is.”

Tingue, Brown & Co. launches Tingue Canada division in Ontario

SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Laundry product supplier Tingue, Brown & Co. has launched Tingue Canada in Orillia, Ontario.

Tingue Canada offers shipping within 24 hours on a full line of laundry textiles and supplies from stock, including flatwork ironer pads, covers, belts, aprons and guide tapes, and a wide range of cleaning, waxing and lubricating products.

The new division eliminates the delays associated with clearing customs and other costs incurred when shipping internationally, according to the company.

“We understand that when laundries need products and supplies for their flatwork ironers, folders and feeders, they usually need them right away in order to keep their plants running efficiently,” says Ty Acton, vice president. “Now that we’re operating, stocking and shipping from within Canada, we’re in a position to deliver much faster than in previous years.”

Now, orders from Ontario are to arrive within 24 to 48 hours from receipt while orders from as far as British Columbia are to arrive within three to four days, saving up to several weeks in transit while also allowing the timely delivery of guaranteed, overnight shipments, the company says.

Tingue Canada is staffed by Toronto resident Patrick Robertson, sales representative, and supported by five additional sales representatives serving Canadian laundry operators.

ARCO/Murray completes build-out for HandCraft Linen Services

RICHMOND, Va. — ARCO/Murray reports it recently completed a 56,000-square-foot laundry build-out for HandCraft Linen Services. The facility serves the local and regional healthcare market here.

The project scope of work included architectural and engineering design, permitting, building modifications, electrical distribution, process piping, and final equipment con-

ARCO/Murray’s Brett Garrett was project manager and Elliot Mata served as project executive.

Online voters select Cintas & Carhartt Tough Crew Contest winner

BARDSTOWN, Ky. — Thousands of online votes have been tallied, and the winner of the 2015 Cintas & Carhartt

nections, says ARCO/Murray, a design/build firm headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Downers Grove, Ill. The project also included a 10,000-square-foot mezzanine and 8,500-square-foot office, according to the company. Equipment was furnished by Kannegiesser, E-Tech, Metalprogetti and Peak Logix.

(From left) Brad and Ralph Darling of Darling’s Sales & Service Co., Girbau Industrial National Sales Manager Seth Willer, and Joe Wies of Darling’s. (Photo: Continental Girbau Inc.)

A 10,000-square-foot mezzanine was added to HandCraft Linen Services’ Richmond, Va., facility. (Photo: ARCO/Murray)

Charles Miles and his team won the Cintas & Carhartt Tough Crew Contest and earned $2,500 credit for Carhartt gear. (Photo: Business Wire)

Tough Crew Contest is Charles Miles and his construction crew. Miles will receive $2,500 in credit to outfit his local team in Carhartt.

In his entry, Miles described his crew as hard workers who build whiskey warehouses throughout Kentucky for some well-known brands.

The Cintas & Carhartt Tough Crew Contest, which launched in 2014, encourages individuals to share how their crews “Outwork Them All®” and explain why they rely on Carhartt, a brand designed for hardworking people, to help them get the job done, the companies say.

“This year, we took a slightly different approach and recognized hard-working crews throughout the U.S. and Canada,” says John Rudy, senior marketing and strategy manager for Cintas Corp. “We gathered some great stories from dedicated, diligent groups of men and women working in all types of industries, and we look forward to launching the contest again in the fall.”

Falvey Linen Supply plans Massachusetts expansion

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Falvey Linen Supply Inc. plans to open a new facility here, according to a City of Springfield press release.

Falvey Linen Supply, founded in 1929, is based in Cranston, R.I., with facilities in the Hartford area as well as Eastern Massachusetts. The company says it plans to invest $7 million in a new 240,000-squarefoot building on 17 acres of land, including renovations and new laundry equipment, at

100 Brookdale Dr., Springfield.

The city expects the investment to create more than 100 new jobs.

Falvey is currently doing due diligence procedures on the project, including permitting activities, building design and water and sewer.

In addition, the company is seeking incentives through the state’s Economic Development Incentive Program, which would require participation of a local tax increment financing agreement, to help assist with the significant investment.

TRSA European tour prompts Calif. laundry to upgrade facilities

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Magic Laundry Services has launched a $4 million upgrade of its Montebello, Calif., facilities to increase capacity and efficiency, the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) reports.

Magic sought ideas for business improvement during a June tour of laundries in the London area organized by TRSA. There, outsourcing of hotel work is the norm.

Upon returning home, Magic decided to replace 8-year-old tunnel washers with two new jumbo models with automatic loading and discharge systems. The transformation will allow Magic to serve more California high-end hotels as they seek water savings by outsourcing linen supply instead of laundering on their premises.

“It’s easier to bring automation to rental: it’s one basic and systematic system,” says Harry Kertenian, Magic’s owner. ALN

September

3 Association for Linen Management Webinar: Managing Textile Replacement Costs Info: 859-624-0177

9-11 Textile Rental Services Association Annual Conference Isle of Palms, S.C. Info: 877-770-9274

17 Association for Linen Management Webinar: Avoiding Mistakes in OSHA Compliance Info: 859-624-0177

17-19 Ellis Corp. Washer-Extractor Maintenance Seminar Itasca, Ill. Info: 630-250-4848

20-23 Association for the Healthcare Environment

EXCHANGE 2015 Conference Grapevine, Texas Info: 312-422-3860

24-25 Wisconsin Association of Textile Services

Fall Conference and Golf Outing Greenfield, Wis. Info: 414-529-4702

30- Universal Unilink Oct. 2 Business Development Conference 2015 Isle of Palms, S.C. Info: 888-830-7872

October

24-28 International Association for Healthcare Textile Management Annual Member Meeting and Education Conference Clearwater Beach, Fla. Info: 208-964-2923

28 Association for Linen Management Webinar: Managing a Textile Services Contract Info: 859-624-0177 ALN

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EDRO Corp. www.edrodynawash.com

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Pellerin Milnor Corp.

P.O. Box 400, Kenner, LA 70063 504-467-9591, Fax: 504-468-3094 www.milnor.com

IAAS Worldwide www.iaasworldwide.com 22 Jensen www.jensen-group.com 27

J.P. Equipment www.ineedjpequipment.com 28

Kannegiesser USA www.kannegiesser.com 13

LaundryCareers.com www.laundrycareers.com 28

Lavatec Laundry Technology www.lavatec-laundry.com 32

Parker Boiler www.parkerboiler.com 27

Pellerin Milnor www.milnor.com 3

PSP Industrial www.pspindustrial.com 22

Royal Basket Trucks www.royal-basket.com 6

Stanco Industries www.stancoind.com 28

UniMac www.unimac.com 11

U.N.X. Inc. www.unxinc.com 25