Gunderson Uniform & Linen to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Neenah Facility NEENAH, Wis. — Gunderson Uniform & Linen will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to celebrate the start of construction on its new linen and uniform processing facility in Neenah, Wisconsin. The project represents a significant investment in the company’s … Read more

Loop Linen Service Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Facility, Marking a $25.1 Million Investment in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Fourth-Generation Family Business Celebrates Nearly a Century of Growth With Historic Expansion AVONDALE, La., June 24, 2026 — Loop Linen Service, a fourth-generation, family-owned full-service textile rental company serving Louisiana and Mississippi since 1929, officially broke ground … Read more

Gorman Linen Announces Change in Leadership July 2026 – As of May 31, 2026, Gorman Linen has officially closed following the well-earned retirement of its owners. We congratulate them on this milestone and thank them for their contributions to the industry. Operations will continue under new ownership as Gorman and Company, LLC, led by the … Read more

George Courey Inc. Welcomes Hugues Charbonneau as Vice-President, Operations June 2026 – George Courey Inc., a leading North American supplier of reusable textiles for the healthcare and hospitality sectors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hugues Charbonneau as Vice-President, Operations, effective June 15, 2026. Hugues joins George Courey Inc. with extensive leadership and operational … Read more

WW Uniform Services Acquires Belmont Linen & Uniform Rental, Expanding Service Across Massachusetts WALLINGFORD, CT and SPRINGFIELD, MA — WW Uniform Services, a third-generation family-owned company headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, has acquired Belmont Linen & Uniform Rental, bringing together two respected organizations with deep roots in the uniform and textile services industry. The acquisition strengthens … Read more

                                          Milliken & Company and Venus Group Announce Collaboration on New Table Linen Fabric for Hospitality Industry New offering developed for value-focused programs provides domestic alternative to imported fabrics SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Milliken & Company … Read more

Penn Emblem Company Receives 2026 NAUMD Innovation Award for Glow-in-the-Dark Silicone Emblem Penn Emblem Company is proud to announce that it has received the prestigious 2026 NAUMD Innovation Award for its groundbreaking Glow-in-the-Dark Silicone emblem technology. The award-winning design, the Centurion FR Silicone on Glow-in-the-Dark, was recognized for pushing the boundaries of emblem manufacturing through a combination … Read more

Pinnacle Textile Welcomes Alex Duke We are excited to welcome Alex Duke to the Pinnacle Textile Sales Team. Alex brings more than 25 years of exceptional experience in the textile industry, with a strong track record of driving revenue growth, exceeding sales goals, and building lasting relationships across healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets. His expertise … Read more

Royal Basket Trucks, Inc. Acquires Leebaw Manufacturing Company Leebaw will continue to Operate as Canfield Cart Manufacturing, LLC Royal Basket Trucks, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of material handling solutions, announced today that it has acquired the manufacturing and distribution assets of Leebaw Manufacturing Company. The acquisition officially closed on May 1, 2026. Going forward, … Read more

 Laundry Below Deck: Ellis Equipment Aboard the USS North Carolina   Visitors touring the historic USS North Carolina (BB-55) expect to see massive naval guns, armored turrets and the engineering systems that powered one of the most formidable warships of World War II. Few expect to discover a fully equipped industrial laundry operation deep inside … Read more