Don't let your tunnel idly blow off steam! Learn how to schedule it properly to enhance the overall productivity of your plant and reduce energy costs.
Join us for How to Efficiently Schedule a Tunnel Washer, presented by Doug Story, Diamond Chemical Company, on Thursday, June 22, at 2 p.m. ET.
Remember, ALM webinars are only an hour, and you can have as many people watch from your location as you want (but you only pay one registration fee and we still give every person 1 laundry/linen contact hour credit!)
Register now!
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Voting is now open for the next Board secretary and treasurer!
Wednesday, June 21.
All memberships receive a specified number of votes as defined in the bylaws. Those that allow multiple employees under the same membership will receive 5 votes total for the company. Please designate internally your voting representatives prior to casting votes.
Also, be sure to register for the virtual 2023 ALM Annual Member Meeting, to hear the results of the vote, as well as association announcements and news!
The ALM Annual Member Meeting is Wednesday, June 28, at 2 p.m. ET.
All ALM members are invited to attend, but we do request that you register in advance. There's no charge for attending the virtual meeting.
Vote/Register for the Meeting
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Can Clean and Soiled Textiles be transported in the same vehicle? Do textiles have to be covered when on a cart in the hospital? What is the proper airflow for my linen storage room? Is my soil sort team required to wear shoe coverings?
The answers to these types of questions come from a litany of sources, including standards and guidelines published by (but not limited to) AAMI, the CDC, and OSHA, as well as from recommended practices developed by organizations such as APIC and AORN. Additionally, some states may have regulations that are above and beyond the requirements of the above recognized bodies. Researching all the different standards, guidelines, and regulations to know which applies in every situation is an extensive job, but ALM has an online tool available to replace hours of research!
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 A laundry is a complex operation. One key challenge of that complexity is the risk of waste going overlooked. Operators must contend with many ways that their laundries can work at less than optimum efficiency. Consequently, it takes savvy and diligence to identify waste and take the appropriate steps to realize cost savings.
"There are millions of moving parts in a laundry, and you have to make sure all those parts are moving as efficiently as possible, and they’re all moving in the right direction," said Graham Skinner, RLLD, vice president of business and technical support, UNX-Christeyns.
Experts point to labor, linen replacement and utilities as some of the largest costs in a laundry and consequently, the chief areas where operators can cut waste and find savings. For operators, the search to cut costs and maximize efficiency is a challenging but crucial effort, one that requires a keen understanding of where waste can occur and an unwavering determination to find it and fix it.
Photo credit: istock.com/marchmeena29
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A huge thank you to TRSA for their advocacy efforts on reusable textiles and the recent Introduction of a bill in New York! TRSA has been pushing for legislation to address healthcare employee safety concerns raised during the height of the pandemic as well as reduce the amount of waste healthcare facilities are sending to landfills. Rarely does legislation get introduced in both chambers of the legislature, as it normally originates in one chamber.
Pictured are New York Legislative Conference attendees with Assembly Member Amanda Septimo (D-NY 84th) [center]. Photo courtesy of TRSA.
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“LAVATEC machines are built so the maintenance is simple and easy, and we keep track of each and every part. We also have a preventive maintenance policy in place to replace any sensitive parts prior to them breaking down,” said Vinny Samuel, president and co-owner of JVK Operations with Mike Connell.
When the need arises, Samuel says he and his staff are confident in LAVATEC’s abilities to resolve any issues and makes for a strong partnership.
“Commercial laundry businesses do not attract highly educated engineers or technical personnel. It is a struggle for every laundry with the issue of retaining knowledgeable employees because they are in such high demand. That’s why it is important that LAVATEC’s equipment is simple to maintain, and the training for our operators and technicians is helpful and fairly easy.”
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“We’re incredibly honored to be named one of the nation’s Best Managed Companies for a third consecutive year,” said Alex Heiman, President of Standard Textile. “This recognition reflects the collective efforts of every individual in our organization and reaffirms the ideals upon which Standard Textile was founded. After more than 80 years in business, we remain committed to helping build a better standard of life, whether through the innovations and services that support our customers or through the programs and donations that impact our communities. I’m so proud of our One Standard team.”
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George Courey Inc. proudly welcomed Frank Ricci as the newest addition to the team! With a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University, he brings a wealth of experience and a strong passion for customer care and sales leadership to his role as Associate Sales Director, Canada.
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LAVATEC recently announced Jim Shaw joined their executive team as Vice President and National Accounts Sales Manager.
Success has followed Shaw during his 40 years in the industry. In the last 10 years as the President of VEGA Systems USA, he expanded the equipment roster and was involved in the redesign and expansion of product lines to address market needs. This followed a 21-year run as Senior Vice President at Ellis Corporation USA, where he worked closely with the engineering, sales, parts and service departments to expand the product lines and sales support. He plans a similar mission at LAVATEC.
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