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Talking Tariffs with CSC… Adding on to our last week update, things remain very fluid and unpredictable, we will continue to update on a weekly basis. Big Date August 1, full tariffs MAY be enforced! Friday is the deadline for countries to make a deal or face reciprocal tariffs. Some deals have been struck in … Read more

Supplier Spotlight: Spindle Originally Published in the 2025 Q3 CSCNetwork News Spindle’s journey began within the broader operations of its parent company, Dober, which initially served as a chemical supplier to the commercial laundry industry. Well before we began offering commercial laundry operations software, we were deeply involved in the industry, building many great relationships. … Read more

Member Spotlight: Model Linen Originally Published in the 2025 Q3 CSCNetwork News The Early Days Model Laundry and Dry Cleaning was established in 1916 in the railroad junction city of Ogden, Utah. In 1932, during the Great Depression, M.E. Toliver, a rancher and entrepreneur who owned several laundry businesses in Idaho, acquired Model Laundry and … Read more

A Report on the Frequency and Nature of Injury in the Textile Rental Industry Don Bock, ARM | Seabright Safety Solutions The purpose of this paper is to determine the most frequent injuries as well as the nature of those injuries experienced in the Textile Rental industry. As background, the industry has recently shown an … Read more

Talking Tariffs with CSC… Adding on to our last week update, things remain very fluid and unpredictable, we will continue to update on a weekly basis. News: New Tariffs have been applied to Japan and South Korea at a 25% rate. Deadline for Tariff negotiations have been extended from July 9th to August 1st, 2025. Besides … Read more

Talking Tariffs with CSC… The world of tariffs is ever-changing and a moving target. We will continue to provide the latest updates and opinions on significant impacts in our industry. The following is based on what we know today. Things are changing at a rapid pace, and we will do our best to update it … Read more

Pinnacle Textile Welcomes Gerald Badding as FR Business Development Manager June 4, 2025 – [King of Prussia , PA] — Pinnacle Textile is pleased to announce the hiring of Gerald Badding as its new FR Business Development Manager. Gerald brings over 20 years of proven experience in business development, account management, and product marketing, with a … Read more

Temporary Tariff-Related Surcharge Effective June 1 May 23, 2025 Dear CSC Partners, Thank you for your continued partnership and the trust you place in us to support your business. We’re writing to inform you of a temporary 8.5% surcharge that will be applied as a separate invoice starting June 1, 2025. Starting July 1, 2025, … Read more

William James Tingue February 25, 1940 to May 8, 2025 William James “Bill” Tingue died on May 8, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in New York City and raised in New Canaan, Connecticut, Bill was a graduate of the Choate School and Brown University. While at Brown, he co-founded the Brown Rugby Club … Read more

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