September 28, 2026

 
 

Final Call: Nominations Due Sept. 30 for Annual TRSA Industry Awards

TRSA members have until the last day of September to nominate for the 2027 Industry Awards, to be presented at the 17th Annual Legislative Conference & Industry Awards Dinner in Washington, DC, on Feb. 9-11. ...

 

Get More From RFID



The challenges commercial laundries face are bigger than a tag or reader can solve. Positek RFID brings technology and industry expertise together to address real operational challenges, helping reduce textile loss, automate labor, improve visibility and give operators greater control. Learn more today at positekrfid.com.

 
 

Managing Fleet Safety Risks - A Key Challenge for Operators

Commercial auto insurance remains one of the most difficult segments of the insurance market, driven by both claim frequency and severity. While conditions have eased somewhat in other insurance lines, commercial auto coverage continues to face pressure from escalating claim costs and the rise of so-called "nuclear verdicts," in which jury awards far exceed the actual economic damages involved. ...

 

Get a Sneak Peek for Industry-Specific AI Presentations



Operators: Take a peek at a sample 90-day AI roadmap customized for your company when you register for the full AI Webinar Series.



 
 

New AI Series Session Showcases Real-World Member Applications

As operators across the linen, uniform and facility services industry move from exploring artificial intelligence (AI) to putting it into practice, TRSA announced it is adding a final session to its AI Virtual Education Series titled "Highlighting Member Applications of AI." ...

 

Empower Your Team with TRSA’s On-Demand Supervisor Training


Top GMs know that people are their most important resource. TRSA's LevelUp Supervisor Training program is flexible for busy schedules, available on-demand and guarantees a 100% ROI. Imagine giving your plant leaders the keys to employee motivation, open communication, performance management and problem solving. This proven course provides a clear path to high-performance, plant-improving assignments and rewards success every step of the way. Only one more session left in 2026 - starting Oct. 13.

 
 

Healthcare Conference: Two Tours, One Look at the Future

In addition to two days of education, networking and industry insights, attendees of TRSA's 15th Annual Healthcare Conference this Oct. 14-15 in San Diego will have the opportunity to experience innovation firsthand through two unique facility tours. ...

 
 

PureStar Promotes Smith to HR Director

Craig Smith was promoted to human resources director for PureStar's North and South Regions. In his new role, Smith will support PureStar's workforce across all human resources functions. ...

In Other News this Week

Additional recent headlines from consumer media of interest to linen, uniform and facility services operators, and especially readers of Textile Services Weekly. ...

 

TEXTILE SERVICES MAGAZINE SPOTLIGHT - SEPTEMBER ISSUE

 

'Follow the Patient' - Meeting the Textile Needs of Today's Caregivers

Healthcare launderers are navigating a period of change and uncertainty as hospitals and outpatient-care centers work to improve patient outcomes under tight budgets and ongoing questions about hygiene and textile policies in the post-COVID-19 era. ...

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
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AI Virtual Education Series
September 29

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Independent Operators Connections – Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
September 30

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9th Annual Marketing, Sales & Service Summit
October 13

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15th Annual Healthcare Conference
October 14-15

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AI Virtual Education Series
October 20

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Rethinking Automation: Preparing Your Laundry for the Future
October 21

 
 

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