Letters to TRSA
Readers respond to an article on methods for eliminating ‘superbugs’ from healthcare linens.

TRSA News
Last month’s Production Management Institute (PMI) provided immediate take-home value to a record number of students at the yearly educational program at Texas Woman’s University.

Chairman’s Message
The JCAM in Salt Lake City can help operators prepare for today’s industry challenges and opportunities.
Gregory P. Jeltema

Commentary
Unlike some institutions inside the Washington Beltway, TRSA treats you like a customer and runs your association like a business.
Roger F. Cocivera

From the Editor
We check in on a linen supply exec who overcame tremendous odds to achieve success, yet he continues to give back, even in retirement.
Jack Morgan

On the Environment
TRSA and UTSA are working with EPA to phase out the use of NPEs in laundry detergents.
Bob Schaffer

News from Washington
As the congressional and presidential campaigns rev up for the fall, attending this month’s DC Fly-In can deliver even greater ROI for your company and the industry.
Lawrence A. Fineran

HR Adviser
Textile service companies now have an opportunity to get industry-specific safety stats. You can help make this possibility a reality by returning a government survey, if your company received one.
Charles Tomlinson

Corporate Briefs
Textile service and supplier news

Marketplace
New products and services

JCAM: Priceless Value Without the Price
TRSA’s Joint Committee/Annual Meeting, Aug. 4-6 in Salt Lake City promises unmatched industry education/networking with 16 sessions on a host of issues, plus a plant tour and more.—George Ferencz

Safety Inspection Program— Reduce Risks; Boost Productivity
As part of TRSA’s Safety Initiative, a BottomLine $ervices partner offers a plant inspection program to help operators ensure full compliance with OSHA rules.—Victor J. Marchetti

Breakthrough FR Fabrics for Workwear
New flame-resistant textiles can withstand the rigors of industrial laundering with enhanced comfort and protection.—Jack Spoon

Outfitting America's Heroes
Apparel suppliers to the U.S. military are continuously improving the uniforms worn by our troops in harsh weather conditions and in flash-fire situations. Some of these features are crossing over into workwear.
—Sharon Birk and Allen Mortimer

Labels with Staying Power
Highly durable, mechanically bonded labels for healthcare uniforms and linens can withstand autoclaving and repeated laundering for an improved identification system.—Peter Corr

ARAMARK People— Solutions Delivered!
Learn from a “Most Admired Company.”—Ruth Davis

Full-Court Press: Small Vs. Large-Roll Ironers
An expert weighs the pros and cons of two leading ironer models
—Jack Morgan

New England Linen— Tech Ripple Effect
A new high-tech tunnel finisher opened the way for a series of plant improvements.—Jack Morgan

Steam, Oil, or Gas-Fired Ironer— Which Works Best for You?
A new high-tech tunnel finisher opened the way for a series of plant improvements.—Gerard O'Neill

The DataFusion™ Project Aims to Make Operators Better
The DataFusion information-exchange system is moving rapidly from drawing board to reality.—George Ferencz

Banking on a Tax Break
Legislation aimed at growing the economy is creating opportunities for companies.—Stanley S. Fishbein

Quality Quest— A Primer on Best Practices
Companies are adopting Toyota-style methods to control costs
—D. Douglas Graham

Advertise to Maximize Sales in Lean Times!
Sales sluggish? Now is the time to boost advertising and lock in a strong market position.—Robby Polk