An explosion at a company next door to Faultless Linen in St. Louis, Missouri sent a 12-foot long section of a hot water storage tank through the roof of the linen company killing three employees and one person at the Loy-Lange Box Company where the explosion originated. Read the details here…

If you miss CLEAN Show 2017 in Las Vegas you will have to wait two years until the industry again gathers in these numbers to showcase the newest equipment and products.  The World Educational Congress for Laundering and Drycleaning debuted 40 years ago and continues to gather industry leaders every two years.  It’s not too late to register and ALM members take advantage of member discount for CLEAN Show registration until May 31st. 

ALM, known for exceptional educational programming for the textile care industry, brings programs on safety, research, contingency planning and a rapid fire session featuring remarkable people who have riveting thoughts about the Laundry & Linen Industry to CLEAN 2017.  Check out session details and schedules here.

Members should stop by the ALM sponsor booth #960 on the CLEAN Show exhibit floor for a chance to win a champagne ride on the High Rollers Ferris Wheel Tuesday night compliments of sponsor Laundry Design Group, take a lesson or two from the experts at the Black Jack training center on Wednesday and get a preview of ALM’s latest publications – CLLM Manual, Infection Prevention and the latest ‘fresh’ magazine.

Start the CLEAN Show off right by joining ALM members to recap highlights of 2017’s accomplishments, hear plans for next year, and cast your vote for the ALM Board of Directors. Can’t make it to Vegas – there’s still time to vote online before May 19th. The meeting convenes Sunday at 3:00 pm local time in the Capri Room at Caesar’s Palace where light snacks and beverages are provided.

Jacob Frushtick was recently appointed Vice President of Product Development, Engineering at Leonard Fabrication Design (LFD).  Jacob started with the Company in January of 2011 and most recently served as the Vice Present of LFD, where he has worked extensively in the fabrication and design of manufactured items for a multitude of companies.  Jacob has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has extensive experience in machinery construction, control systems, sheet metal fabrication, AutoCAD electrical schematic drafting, and production management. Jacob’s main focus is on improving products and manufacturing processes to ensure that Leonard remains a leader in providing state of the art technology. 

This change in Leonard Automatics positions the Company to take on the responsibilities associated with the forecasted growth anticipated in the years to come.

Leonard Automatics recently named Jason Miller as their Western Regional Sales Manager. Jason brings experience working with a leading uniform provider in the industrial laundry industry to Leonard.  As a Project Engineering Manager, Jason was responsible for multiple locations and specialized in the layout of new equipment, machine efficiency as well as the overall trouble shooting of equipment.  Jason’s experience also includes the management of maintenance and production teams, so he understands how a plant should be run efficiently.  Jason received a Mechanical Engineering degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Gurtler Industries, Inc. is excited to announce the addition of Wes Curtier.  Wes joined Gurtler in March of 2017 as Manager of Market Development and will be covering the area of northern California.  Wes brings with him thirty-five years experience in the laundry industry. 

Gurtler Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of advanced detergents and specialty chemicals for the commercial laundry industry. A privately held, family owned and operated business, Gurtler has grown into one of the largest specialists in the laundry chemical supply industry, offering a full line processing chemicals, injection systems and personalized service across the nation. 

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