Industry news
PACKAGE TARGETS UNTAPPED MARKET FOR WASH/DRY/ FOLD SERVICE
on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
HLAC advice
The Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council has issued a reminder that established cleaning and disinfection practices can play a critical role in reducing environmen- tal transmission and averting a medical crisis. The COVID-19 is a fragile organism that is susceptible to the antimicrobial action of the established laundering process, which occurs through a combination of mechan- ical, thermal and chemical factors, according to Dr. Carol McLay, Infection Preventionist. It is crucial for laundry operators to reach out to their health care customers to ensure they understand how each facility intends to han- dle linen from confi rmed COVID-19 patients, because there may be variation in policies between hospitals. HLAC President Linda McCurdy emphasizes all soiled laundry should be handled as if it is contaminated. It is imperative that laundry staff follow universal precautions, ensure proper personal protective equipment with eye protection and mucous membrane protection; enforce functional separation; and ensure that soiled textiles are properly bagged.
For more information, visit the HLAC website
www.hlacnet.org.
GIRBAU GROUP announces the nam- ing of Serge Joris as its new President.
Serge Joris
HLAC has elected Linda McCurdy as President of its Board of Directors. She is also President and CEO of K-Bro Linen Systems Inc.
COLMAC announc- es the appointment of Tom Murgatroyd as applications engineer.
Linda McCurdy Tom Murgatroyd
This non-franchise licensing opportunity is aimed precisely at busy young professionals for whom time-saving is an important factor in their lives. Coin stores and dry cleaners can zero in on this untapped market with a fully developed package of promotional items including brochures, busi- ness cards, a set of bags for in-house laundering, as well as attractive customer collection bags among other items. The complete campaign zeros in on hot-button items like gym clothes, sheets and towels, and offers free pick-up and delivery at home or offi ce. An important component of the package is its social media content and images. The campaign called Skip The Laundry was developed by Eric Tessier, a member of the generation being targeted. He has developed a total package, which is available for protected market areas for three years, plus option. For more informa- tion and to receive marketing samples, contact eric.busybee@
sasktel.net.
Canadian Scholarship for 2021 now available to applicants This scholarship to the DLI in
Laurel, MD, covers tuition, course materials and lunch for three weeks of training at the Drycleaning & Laundry Insti- tute. The award is worth more than $2,000. It is open to any Canadian over the age of 18 who has been working in a dry cleaning plant for at least a year. Previous winners have included men and women at the start of a career, experi- enced workers about to take their first management job, and older operators wanting to learn more about the newest solvents.
The applicant must be able
to speak English, must be able to attend three consecutive weeks, must provide his or her own transportation to the school, and pay for room and board. Weekend trips to Wash- ington and Baltimore are avail- able to the class. Course will cover all aspects of dry cleaning with an emphasis on hands-on learning in the DLI school plant. To apply for the scholar-
ship, the applicant must write an email stating why he or she would like to receive the Tom Kimmel Memorial Scholarship. Send it to marcia@fabricare
canada.com along with full contact information.
6 FABRICARE CANADA March/April 2020
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