July
2008
Departments

TRSA News
Textile Rental is shifting its Ad-Q Survey to August to give advertisers plenty of reader feedback in advance of fall budget planning.

Chairman’s Message
After years of discussion, TRSA is now moving forward with a training program for industry executives—the CEO Summit.
Gregory P. Jeltema

Commentary
What has TRSA done for you? Lately? The answers range from our best Tech/Plant Summit to date, to our Safety Initiative, a recent European tour and more.
Roger F. Cocivera

From the Editor
A Passion For Service: The Story of ARAMARK, looks at the strategic issues this company has faced since it started in the 1930s selling peanuts in paper cups from vending machines.
Jack Morgan

On the Environment
Report from the media: The latest on how major companies are jumping onto the green bandwagon driven by activist groups.
Bob Schaffer

News from Washington
Our founding fathers understood the importance of the people’s right to petition their government for changes in law and policies. This July 4, that’s something worth remembering.
Lawrence A. Fineran

HR Adviser
We offer an overview of OSHA reporting requirements for workplace injuries and illnesses.
Neil Soper

Corporate Briefs
Textile service and supplier news

June 2008
Features

JCAM Maximum Value; Nice Price!
This year’s Joint Committee Annual Meeting (JCAM) in Salt Lake City promises to deliver information you can act on to grow your business.—Jack Morgan

Enhancing Plant Safety Through Education/Training Materials
TRSA’s safety initiative has reached a milestone with its rollout of an online e-tool to help members comply with lockout/tagout regulations.—Charles Tomlinson

Zero Incidents—Desirable and Attainable
A Q&A session on accident prevention with the safety coordinator for Morgan Services’ Cleveland plant, which recently won an award for excellence in safety.—Ruth Davis

Having Faith
With a mission statement inspired by an Old Testament verse, Magic Linen proprietor Harry Kertenian focuses on service, safety and environmental conservation as his business grows.—George Ferencz

BioSmart™ Binds EPA-Registered Chlorine Bleach to Kill Germs
The introduction of a breakthrough antimicrobial fabric that kills germs that can cause cross-contamination in healthcare, food service and other workplace venues.—Ruth Davis

Microfiber—Value-Added Cleaning
Microfiber cloths clean better and are more cost-effective than conventional textiles. Rent or sell, microfiber stands as a win-win proposition for your customers.—Valerie Sweeney

Speed to Lead: Data-Sharing Technology
We look at the Productivity and Efficiency Management (PEM) software system that gathers production data from laundry machinery, thus helping operators improve tracking of plant operations.—Nick Nelson

Air Compressors: Improving Efficiency in the Laundry Process
Compressed air is critical for laundries, but before you buy a compressor, consider the various costs that may lie beyond the purchase price.—Jacqueline Gay

How to Grow in Any Economy
An economic slowdown isn’t the time to lie low—just the opposite! You must study your market and size up your unique assets. Then market aggressively to maximize growth.—William J. Lynott

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