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The EPA announced a change to their process for labeling hard surface cleaning disinfectants. For laundries, management now must periodically check the EPA “K-List” to ensure the product they use for cleaning conveyor belts, sorting tables and other hard surfaces remains an EPA-approved, hospital-grade disinfectant.

More than 125 members gathered to relax, learn and network at the Chateau Laurier.

"Great topics. Interesting speakers. Relevant sessions. Great food and venue." These phrases sum up the comments from the 125-plus attendees at ARTA's 2018 Education Conference in Ottawa, Ontario, July 25-27.

Attendees can still access presentations via the Whova app, but ARTA will soon have presentations posted in the member section of its website.

A slideshow of the event pictures is also available!

Continental recently welcomed new team members Kylie McArthur (left), Grant Meerdink (center), and Shannon Rose (right).

Starco Chemical, a division of Diamond Chemical Company, Inc. and supplier of specialty chemical products, announced the promotion of Thomas Strnad to Vice President of Sales, Starco Chemical.

B&C Technologies is pleased to announce the grand opening of their recently remodeled 70,000 square-foot facility in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Colmac Industries Inc. was recently recognized as a proud employer of United States Veterans through the Washington State YesVets Program.

Continental Girbau West (CG West) will hold an on-premise laundry (OPL) service school, from 9 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Oct. 18. The free service school, which is open to Southern California OPL operators and maintenance personnel, will also offer a one-day parts special for registered attendees. Space is limited. To register, click Learn More. For more information, please call (866) 950-2449.