Mt. Vernon, NY, December 2016—The holiday season is about giving back, spreading holiday cheer and bringing positivity and happiness to others. To that end, the team at Unitex wanted to help make the holidays a little brighter for kids and their families at three local hospitals in New Jersey and New York. In previous years,…
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At Unitex, our typical laundry facility processes over a million pounds of healthcare laundry per week. That’s a lot of linen! To meet our production demands day in, day out, and throughout the year, we require heavy-duty systems and a lot of natural resources. But with all those systems using all those resources, you may…
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The flu can be dangerous. In addition to missing work days, you are at risk of getting serious health conditions like asthma and diabetes. By taking extra steps in preventing catching the flu, you are able to avoid spending sick days in bed. There are some ways that you can avoid catching the flu,…
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The proper handling of soiled healthcare linen is a critical focus of the healthcare industry. Not only does patient safety depend upon it, but so does the safety of healthcare workers, environmental services personnel, and anyone visiting healthcare facilities. Yet some facilities still do not handle their soiled linen according to OSHA regulations and best…
DetailsThe holiday season is a time of the year most people look forward to celebrating. It is a time to make lasting memories with family and friends around delicious home-cooked meals and fun winter activities. However, for those who will be spending the holiday season in the hospital, it may not seem like such an…
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In the healthcare industry, sanitation is especially important. Employees in this field are forced to deal with many things that can be dangerous to them and pose threats. These things include dealing with sick patients who can sometimes be contagious, as well as a variety of medical waste materials. All of these things are seen…
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Mt. Vernon, NY, October 2016— David Potack, Senior Vice President of Unitex, was recently elected as the 63rd Chairman of the TRSA (Textile Rental Service Association). In this position, David will bring analytical and outreach skills that will help make a difference in the industry. David and other executives at Unitex have worked with TRSA…
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Mt. Vernon, NY, September 2016— Last month, Mayor Richard Thomas of Mount Vernon, visited Unitex’s headquarters (located in Mount Vernon) to meet with company executives to discuss important issues pertaining to the city. The team at Unitex, including Michael Potack, David Potack and Robert Potack, met with Mayor Thomas to discuss the revitalization of Mount…
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Recently David Potack appeared on WMBC-TV / Newton, NJ on the “Hometown” show to discuss the importance of properly handling and caring for linens in the medical industry and how Unitex is leading the way. The show typically features local heroes, political and government leaders, local community groups or programs that are making a positive…
DetailsUnitex Textile Rental Services is proud to announce that we are accredited with a TRSA certification as hygienically clean in the healthcare and hospitality sectors. The TRSA is a company which supports textile service companies and protects the market through facilitation information shared and conducting research in customer service and case studies. Nearly 90% of…
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