Departments

Calendar
A rundown of TRSA and industry events across the United States and worldwide.

TRSA News
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Chairman’s Message
The industry’s “Towel Aid” response to help birds and sea creatures caught up in the oil
spill in the Gulf of Mexico reaffirms our commitment to public service.—Jeffrey L. Wright

Commentary
Volunteering for committee service and participating in other TRSA activities
makes you part of an information-sharing network that can help you grow
your business.—Joseph Ricci

From the Editor
Kannegiesser President/CEO Martin Kannegiesser reflects on trends in laundry
machinery innovation and other issues facing the textile services industry. —Jack Morgan

News From Washington
Arizona’s recently passed immigration bill has rekindled passions over this
contentious issue. But will it spur action on Capitol Hill? Either way, operators can’t
risk anything less than full compliance.—Charlie Sewell

Corporate Briefs
Textile service and supplier news

Marketplace

Classifieds

Index to Advertisers

Flashback
We look at two Chicago-area entrepreneurs who experimented in the late ’70s with alcohol as an alternative fuel for automobiles. A Ford Pinto served as their test vehicle.

July 2010
Features

Value-Added Conferences
Two Great Events, One Great Location!
Get the lowdown on TRSA’s outstanding back-to-back programs, the colocated Healthcare and Tech/Plant conferences slated for Sept. 28-30 in fabulous Las Vegas!

Resource Conservation
See the Light!—Cash in on Plant Lighting Retrofits
Looking for an energy-saving technological upgrade with a fast ROI? You’ll find one in plant-lighting upgrades that meet these needs, while also improving visibility in your facility.—John Roche

Energy Management
Is Solar Power a Viable Alternative?
A primer on how laundries can harness the sun to generate electricity for their plants. We outline three investment options and offer input from a TRSA supplier who recently went solar.—Anita Blumenthal

Energy Management
Recession Fuels Decline in Natural Gas, Power Prices
Natural gas and utility prices generally have fallen from their highs of a few years ago. But price volatility is perhaps the only constant in the energy business. Act now and save for the future.—Bob Hedrich

Marketing
It’s Time for Safety
The administration is pushing tougher enforcement of OSHA safety rules. That spells opportunity for textile services companies to market safety-related products through route sales.—Adam Siegel

Plant Safety
OSHA Consultation Service—A Valuable Tool for Your Safety Toolbox
An Oklahoma company describes its work with OSHA consultants for improved safety and compliance. Shifting from an adversarial to a cooperative relationship benefits everyone.—Russell Holt

Strategic Education
EMI and ROI—A Common Link
TRSA’s Executive Management Institute offers industry leaders a forum for honing their skills in ways that deliver improved growth, staff morale, strategic focus, networking opportunities and more.—H. Kent Baker

Business Law
Succession Planning for the Family Business
We consider strategies associated with changes in the leadership of a family business. Issues include dealing with voting, vs. nonvoting shareholders, options for selling the business and more.—Ted Goldstock

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