LaundryESP® - Exceeding EPA's Expectations
TRSA staff recently presented to the Environmental Protection Agency 10 years’ worth of environmental improvements fueled by the voluntary LaundryESP program.—Tony Wagner
Tech/Plant Summit 2009: Stay Sharp
The economic downturn poses not only challenges, but also opportunities for growth. Companies that participate in the March 3-5 Tech/Plant Summit in Phoenix will learn how to better manage the former and take advantage of the latter.—George Ferencz
Uprade and Save!
We look at the theory of process improvement and how it’s making a difference for a dust control plant in Wisconsin by reducing utility and other costs. The beauty of the program is that relatively minor upgrades can generate significant savings.—Ed Kwasnick
Energy Efficiency in Ironing
The finishing department is a major consumer of energy in any laundry. The good news is there are a number of steps operators can take to control these costs, from better maintenance to pursuing equipment options, such as the installation of thermal oil ironers.—Steve Culver
Utility Costs, the Economy and the Dollar
Two operators speak in their own words about steps they’ve taken to save natural gas and electricity in the building of a new plant and making improvements at an existing facility. These changes not only aid the bottom line, they are helping these companies market themselves as environmentally friendly businesses.—Al Jenneman
Resolve to Rebrand—‘Clean Green’ Sales Initiative
We offer a preview of next month’s Customer Service Conference in New Orleans. Various marketing and service experts will reflect on how companies can take advantage of the ‘green movement’ to promote reusable textiles.—Ruth Davis
Greener All the Time
Alsco Inc. is partnering with its chemical provider, WSI, to eliminate surfactants containing NPE in all of its U.S. plants. While the changeover has required a detailed outreach effort to plant managers, it’s also given Alsco an important leadership position as a ‘green’ operator.
—Jack Morgan |
