ARTA member Aramark recently named industry veteran Andrew Panos to lead sales and marketing of the uniform services business it plans to spin off as an independent public company by yearend. Panos previously spent 6 years as sales vp at G&K Services. arta1.com/arta-news/

Texcare France launched a new newsletter, The Texcare Thread. The newsletter strives to generate discussion on important industry issues and encourage engagement in advance of Texcare France's next show, November 25-27 in Paris.

ARTA members are invited to participate in one of our working committees. They are: the Education Conference Task Force, the Microfiber LCA, the Economic Impact, and the Cleanroom committees. arta1.com/about-us/arta-…

Join the the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) at noon Thursday June 15th to learn about HLAC's Certified Hygienic Testing program and a Q&A session. Register now! hlacnet.org/certified-ht/

Two U.S. Representatives have asked HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra to examine the feasibility and benefits of the increased use of reusable healthcare textiles in hospitals. Read the letter! arta1.com

New York State Assembly Member Amanda Septimo recently introduced legislation that would require healthcare facilities to maintain a 50% operating threshold of reusable PPE in their inventory. arta1.com

The EPA just announced its new process to prevent unsafe new PFAS from entering the market. Learn More! arta1.com/arta-news/

The uniform rental industry's organic revenue growth is projected to slow while prospects for linen rentals remain at near record levels according to Robert W. Baird's Q2 Survey. arta1.com/arta-news/

We're sad to share that ARTA founding member Howard Zins passed away July 15. A memorial service will be held at the Schrader Funeral Home in Ballwin, Missouri July 24 and the Interment at the Bethel Cemetery in Wildwood. arta1.com/arta-news/

ARTA's 2023 Speaker Series kicks off Sept. 13 with 'The State of Textiles' from George Courey CEO Jeff Courey. Don't miss Jeff's review of today’s global textile supply chain trends. Register Now! arta1.com/speakersseries/

ARTA announced that Nancy Jenkins is retiring as executive director. The board selected association management firm Craft, led by Jim Ritchie, to lead effective Aug. 1. arta1.com/arta-news/

Congrats to ARTA member Prudential Overall Supply. Prudential ranked #4 on the Selling Power 50 Best Companies to Sell For 2023 List! This year is the sixth consecutive year the company made the top 50 list.

A recent study concludes reusable PPE such as washable gowns is safe, secure, sustainable and lower cost than disposables. Read the study arta1.com/arta-news/

ARTA welcomes eight new members! Joining us are: Alsico High Tech, CIMA Color Solutions, CritiCore, Elis Cleanroom, Estatec, Infinite Laundry, NuMat Systems, and Unitex. arta1.com

ARTA member Aramark announced the board members of its spinoff, Aramark Uniform Services (AUS). Chairman of the AUS board will be former Cintas Corp. President and COO Phillip Holloman. The transaction should be completed by the end of September. arta1.com/arta-news/

CINET is hosting its annual general assembly meeting on Sept. 14 at Laundrex in Mumbai, India. See the full agenda. arta1.com/arta-news

Planning your fall and winter business travel? Check out our Calendar of Events for upcoming industry conferences and meetings worldwide. arta1.com/calendar-of-ev…

Register NOW for ARTA’s Sept. 20 Virtual Speakers Series presentation. ARTA board member Jeff Courey, president and CEO of George Courey, will review today’s global textile supply chain, trends, challenges, and opportunities. arta1.com/speakersseries/

CINTAS recently honored 10 EVS technicians from around the country as 2023 C.A.P.E. Award Winners. Congratulations to all. arta1.com/arta-news/

The U.K.’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has laid out a new plan to manage all kinds of wastes, including textiles. Meanwhile, British waste management firm MYGroup plans to build a textiles recycling center in in Hull, England. arta1.com/arta-news/