Portage, Ind., Home to Hilton´s Newest Centralized Laundry

Bruce Beggs |

PORTAGE, Ind. – Hilton Hotels Corp. has opened its third centralized...

Mistakes Offer Chances to Learn

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

I’ve noticed over my 55 years that many of the lessons I learn in my...

User-Friendly Equipment Eases Burdens on Finishing Department

Bruce Beggs |

The finishing process can have a significant impact on linen quality, and...

Just How Do You Define Linen Rental?

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

I've noticed over the past several years that there isn't a consistent...

Example Distracts From Gist of Message

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

August’s column (Industry Group Tackles Chore of Developing Best-Practice...

Today's Laundry/Linen Manager Can't Rely on Experience Alone

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

Having discussed the need to create laundry industry standards last month...

Industry Group Tackles Chore of Developing Best-Practice Standards

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

Thirty-three years ago, I applied for my first laundry job. I was fresh...

Summertime Heat Threatens Worker Morale, Productivity if Unchallenged

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

Every summer, the mercury rises and laundry employees must adapt to hotter...

High-Tech Solutions Offer Means to Trump Management Issues

Bruce Beggs |

CLEVELAND – High-tech solutions may not be for every textile rental...

Solving the 'Case of the Sunrise Stain Stumper'

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

Several times a year, someone asks me about a poor-quality wash or stains...

Employing Immigrants Means Adapting to Cultural Differences

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

During my managerial career, I have had the opportunity to work with a...

Handling of Reusable Barrier Linen Requires Keen Eye for Detail

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

Having reviewed the advantages of a reusable barrier isolation gown...

Processing Reusables Well Can Boost Institutional Laundry's Standing

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

I have been in the healthcare laundry business for more than 32 years and...

Be Wary of Management Pitfalls as You Plan for Tomorrow

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

Well, we’re off to a good start in a glorious new year. I realize that...

How Long Should You Stay In a Job?

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

Over the past five years, I’ve had many discussions with fellow laundry...

Heat Recovery, Water Reuse Offer Options to 'Plug' Drain

Bruce Beggs |

To get the most of the precious water and heat energy that their plants...

Proper Sorting, Soil Familiarity Critical to Laundry's Success in Removing Stains (Part 3 of 3)

In your experience, what are or have been the most stubborn stains to...

Flow Rack, Touted for Productivity, Has Weaknesses

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

Of all the equipment that a manager can purchase for his laundry, I...

Proper Sorting, Soil Familiarity Critical to Laundry's Success in Removing Stains (Part 2 of 3)

In your experience, what are or have been the most stubborn stains to...

Proper Sorting, Soil Familiarity Critical to Laundry's Success in Removing Stains (Part 1 of 3)

In your experience, what are or have been the most stubborn stains to...

Effective Communication Could Be Key to Enhancing Operations

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

How important is your ability to communicate with your employees and...

Ensuring Inventory Accuracy is Stiffest Challenge Facing Today's Linen Managers (Part 1 of 3)

What aspects of inventorying and securing linen pose the biggest challenge...

Ensuring Inventory Accuracy is Stiffest Challenge Facing Today's Linen Managers (Part 3 of 3)

What aspects of inventorying and securing linen pose the biggest challenge...

Ensuring Inventory Accuracy is Stiffest Challenge Facing Today's Linen Managers (Part 2 of 3)

What aspects of inventorying and securing linen pose the biggest challenge...

Value of Large-Group Contract Still Depends on Manager

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

Has the advent of large purchasing groups diminished the laundry manager’s...

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