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Planning textile services business continuation following major disruptions such as natural catastrophes and equipment/supply failures will form some of the presentation highlights at the Textile Rental Services Association’s production summit and plant tours on 25-26 October at Harrah’s New Orleans.
As memories of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina linger in the city, New Orleans is a fitting backdrop for discussions featuring local officials and launderers offering firsthand testimony to the importance of anticipating the worst.
Among the summit sessions will be an exercise in which attendees will be divided into small groups, each presented with a hypothetical, industry-specific disaster scenario. Taking part will be will be Andrew Sachs of DCMC Partners. A trusted advisor to government and corporate executives, Sachs is an expert in identifying and prioritising recovery needs in the wake of disasters.
The program includes visits to Starr Textile Services, a linen supplier and drycleaner for hotels, and TLC Services, which serves largely food and beverage customers.
Following the plant tours on Wednesday, 26 October, summit attendees are invited to participate in TRSA’s Maintenance Management Institute (MMI), also at Harrah’s New Orleans, which concludes on Friday 28 October. Also on the MMI agenda is an optional tour of Pellerin Milnor. Details are available on the TRSA website.
