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The FDA is ending over-the-counter marketing of antiseptic soaps, hand sanitizers, and rubs that contain triclosan and 23 other active ingredients after years of debate. They now require products containing those ingredients to file new drug applications (NDAs); however, six of the most commonly used, including ethanol, propanol, povidone-iodine, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, and chloroxylenol (PCMX) are getting a pass...for now.

The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) mourns the passing of J. “Morry” Friedlander (left) and Lester Cohen (right), two members who contributed greatly to the Association and to the industry.

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Alternatives to the fibers we traditionally think of could affect the industry. The Coir Board is looking to encourage the creation of value-added coir products, possibly affecting the market in India.

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Encompass Group, LLC, announced its Evolution™ patient apparel designed to address the special needs of behavioral health patients has received a 2017 Innovative Technology designation from Vizient, Inc., the largest member-driven health care performance improvement company in the country.

Gurtler Industries, Inc. recently purchased Metro-Chem, Inc., a regional manufacturer and supplier of specialty laundry chemicals, and is located in Kearny, New Jersey. The Metro-Chem sales and service team will join with the Gurtler team.

On January 1, 2018, the JENSEN-GROUP acquired a participation of 30% in Inwatec ApS, a Danish company that manufactures high-end heavy-duty laundry products. This investment in laundry robotics and AI (Artificial Intelligence) confirms the Group’s vision to automate all processes in the laundry.

Laundrylux recently announced multiple staff hires and changes, effective January 1. 

Leonard Automatics is pleased to welcome Scott Graham to the Engineering Team as an Automation Engineer, whose duties will include designing equipment controls to help Leonard improve machine functionality as technology advances.