TRSA News
Results from TRSA’s Ad-Q Survey of December’s Textile Rental features positive feedback on both advertising and editorial content.

Chairman’s Message
An economy in the doldrums needn't mean that textile service operators have to scale back their plans. In fact, recession fears represent an opportunity to show value. Gregory P. Jeltema

Commentary
TRSA announces a new educational program for CEOs. Roger F. Cocivera

From the Editor
Operators are pursuing creative responses to achieve growth in a time of change. Jack Morgan

On the Environment
We offer excerpts from the FTC’s recently revised rules on ‘green marketing,’ i.e., do’s and don’ts when a company is touting the environmental benefits of its products/services. Bob Schaffer

News from Washington
A June ‘fly-in’ is planned to give TRSA members an opportunity to educate Members of Congress on issues that are critical to textile service companies. Larry Fineran

HR Adviser
Closer attention to claims management and qualifying for a group rating saved one textile service company $100,000 in workers’ comp costs this year alone. Learn how you can save. Phillip M. Perry

Corporate Briefs
Textile service and supplier news

Independent Vision: Service Coast to Coast
Amid the growth of outpatient services, regional textile service companies have established a network designed to help them compete for large contracts.—George Ferencz

Driving 'Green' — Natural Gas for Route Trucks
When energy prices spiked in ’73, California Linen refitted its fleet to run on compressed natural gas. We offer an update on the pros and cons of CNG conversion.—D. Douglas Graham

Cutting-Edge Services
Finding creative ways to project a ‘clean’ image comes naturally to Topper Linen in Toronto. Free haircuts for staff provide a unique forum for discussing business issues. —Ruth Davis

Serving The Troops
This German linen plant showcases the latest in technology, including automated systems for processing bed linens. Located in a sparsely populated area, the community benefits from a large nearby U.S. military base.—George Ferencz

A 'Second Life' for Textiles
A Wisconsin operator looking to donate used textiles found a way to help the environment, while providing comfort to dogs and jobs to people with disabilities.—Ruth Davis

Denman Linen: Partnering for Growth
A healthcare operator combines OPL responsiveness with cutting-edge innovation as it rapidly expands its hospital and nursing home business from Quincy, IL, to St. Louis. —Jack Morgan

Out with the Mold, in with the New
Mesh laundry bags coated with PVC plastic allow for improved air flow and evaporation that reduces costly mold and mildew.—Scott Benjamin

OSHA's Final PPE Rule: Minor Changes & Marketing Opportunities
This new rule doesn’t mandate new types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees, but rather, who must pay for them.—Charles Tomlinson

Securing the Sale — Seller Financing for the Sale of a Business
We review options for facilitating the smooth transfer of a textile service business from one owner to another. —Ted Goldstock