ITU AbsorbTech Expands Regional Footprint Through Strategic Acquisition of Industrial Absorbent Solutions We are pleased to announce that ITU AbsorbTech, Inc., the leading provider of launderable, reusable oil absorbents under the SorbIts® brand, has acquired Industrial Absorbent Solutions (IAS), a respected service provider based in Lancaster, SC. This strategic acquisition strengthens ITU AbsorbTech’s presence in … Read more
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TRITEX SERVICES ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF JACKSON MAT AND TOWEL TRENTON, GA – Tritex Services, a trusted provider of uniforms, facility services, mats, towels, aprons, and healthcare linen since 1989, is proud to announce the acquisition of Jackson Mat and Towel of Calhoun, GA. The acquisition was finalized on February 21, 2025. This strategic acquisition marks … Read more
Fifth-Generation Tingue Joins Management Team Tingue, Brown & Co., the family-owned and managed supplier of after-market parts and supplies for the industrial laundry industry, proudly announces the addition of John Tingue to the management team of its Tingue division. John will serve as a Regional Sales Manager, overseeing Tingue’s business in the northern United States, … Read more
**Get Ready for the Polo Promotion!** CSC is excited to announce a new promotion aimed at boosting your sales and service teams. This promotion includes cash incentives, grand prizes, and an exclusive discount on top-performing polos from Workwear Outfitters! **Here are the details:** – Sign up by April 28th – Promotion runs from May 5th … Read more
FTC Rule Banning Non-Competes On April 23, 2024, the FTC voted to issue its Final Rule banning non-competes in most cases. The Final Rule defines a non-compete as a term that prohibits, penalizes, or functions to prevent workers from: (i) seeking or accepting work with an entity after the conclusion of the worker’s employment; or … Read more
When a National Competitor Comes Knocking: How to Prepare For and Take Advantage of Competitor Buyouts We’ve all seen it happen – a local competitor in your area is bought out by one of the national competitors, leaving your company as one of the last – or the last – locally-owned provider(s). The time right … Read more
CLS Member Spotlight Many companies have a story. Ours dates back to 1899. What started as Kalamazoo Laundry Company nearly 125 years ago has grown into the CLS of today. While our name and technology have changed, our underlying attention to quality and customer service has remained the same. In the beginning, we used horse-drawn … Read more
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF SELLING? by: Troy Harrison The sales profession is facing an entirely new type of competition. Whether it will be a game-changer is yet to be seen. The topic of the LinkedIn poll was, “Can salespeople be replaced by AI in five years?” My instinctive reaction was probably the same as … Read more
CSC Is Moving. Effective April 1, 2023 CSCNetwork | Note New Address We’re headed to a new office space, with a new mailing address after 4/1/23. That’s no April Fools Joke either. Please update your records with our new address CSCNetwork 377 Riverside Drive, Suite 101 Franklin TN 37064 Contact Jeff Landry jeff@networkcsc.com Executive … Read more
Salespeople: Longer Cycle? Multiple Buyers? By Steve Herzog Here’s an interesting question for sales professionals: What counts as a “big opportunity” in your world? Think of a specific prospect. If the answer you just came up with involved a single decision-maker and a sales cycle of less than, say, 12 weeks, congratulations. Your selling world … Read more