October 12, 2026

 
 

Spotlight Industry Leaders: Awards Deadline Extended to Oct. 13

Due to strong interest and to encourage greater participation, the nomination deadline for the 2027 TRSA Industry Awards has been extended to Oct. 13. As of Oct. 9, TRSA has received more than 70 submissions across all the awards categories. ...

 

One Tag Doesn’t Fit All


Anyone can sell you an RFID tag. The challenge is choosing one that actually works for your operation. Positek RFID helps operators select the right tag for each application, delivering reliable tracking, fewer lost items and better inventory control from the start. Find the right tag for you at positekrfid.com.

 
 

Perseverance Pays Off for Division

When Division Laundry & Cleaners purchased a flood-damaged laundry facility in Muskogee, OK, in late 2023, some industry observers questioned whether the company was taking on more risk than reward. ...

 

Built for Hospitality Demands. Proven Daily.



“Overall, this has a direct impact on the bottom line since it helps reduce our utility costs and increase our pounds per operator hour (PPOH),” says Steven Young, COO of Metro Laundry Service. Supporting high-volume luxury hotel and F&B operations, LAVATEC equipment offers consistency, reliable uptime and measurable operating efficiency. 

 
 

Independent Operators Invited to Shape Industry's Future in CEO Discussion

TRSA will bring together leaders from single-plant, independently owned linen, uniform and facility services companies for the Independent Operators CEO Discussion on Nov. 12. This virtual conversation is part of TRSA's Independent Operator Network (ION), an initiative created to strengthen peer connections, information-sharing and collaboration among independent operators. ...

 

Operators: Complete the AI Customized Assessment by Oct. 15



Take the TRSA AI State-of-the-Industry Assessment by Oct. 15 and receive a free customized 90-Day AI Roadmap, a $100 discount code for the AI Virtual Education Series and the opportunity to contribute to industrywide AI benchmarking. Need your company link resent?

 
 

Clean Show: Housing Officially Opens for 2027 Event

Lodging for the next edition of The Clean Show officially opened, according to Messe Frankfurt, the trade fair, congress and event organizer that runs the biennial event. The Clean Show is scheduled for July 15-18, 2027, at The Las Vegas Convention Center. ...

Ricci Appears on Podcast to Discuss Industry Issues and Outlook

TRSA President & CEO Joseph Ricci and a pair of industry association executives recently shared their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the linen, uniform and facility services industry during a recent podcast. ...

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. ...

 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
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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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Women in Textile Services (WITS) Connections
October 22

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Canadian / Northeast US Summit
October 27-29

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36th Annual Production Management Institute (PMI)
November 2-5

 
 

CAREER CENTER

 
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Hotel Industrial Laundry Maintenance Technician



We are seeking an experienced Industrial Laundry Maintenance Technician to support the operation and maintenance of our high-volume commercial laundry facility. ...

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Plant Maintenance Technician



The Plant Maintenance Technician will perform preventative maintenance and repairs as scheduled or required in order to attain maximum productivity and functionality in plant operations. ...

 
 

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