Local Linen Supply Service ?Goes Deeper Green? with Help From Berkshire Gas

Adams, MA (PRWEB) February 6, 2011

David Desmarais, president of ALADCO Linen Services, is committed to making his business a leader in the ?green? movement in linen rental. The very nature of the linen rental business is green when compared to the alternatives of paper products or on premises laundry facilities. Taking an existing linen service company and driving the operations in a green manner is a win / win for everyone including local businesses that are enthusiastic to support the partnership. ALADCO is the first Hospitality linen Rental facility in the nation to make this commitment.

The move to being green involved investing in a new Pulse-Flow, continuous batch washing system that replaced multiple industrial washer/extractors. Gutting the heart of the business and retrofitting a nineteenth century building was no easy feat. The project took much of November and December to implement and to work out the kinks of a completely new laundry operation. At a cost of $ 700,000, Desmarais sees it as a ?great investment in the business and the community?.

ALADCO currently processes 600,000 pounds per month of linen products. The old process used about 2.5 gallons of water per pound or 1,500,000 gallons per month. Today, ALADCO is using 0.4 gallons of water per pound, a savings of 1,250,000 gallons of water per month. In addition to the reduction in water usage, the effect is compounded by a significant reduction in natural gas and electricity required to heat 84 % less water than the old system.

Customers of ALADCO appreciate the fact that one of their key suppliers has made these energy efficiency efforts. The industry has not created the equivalent of carbon credits or a market in ?greenness? but long-time customers of ALADCO appreciate the continuous improvements to its processes and its vision and commitment to a greener, sustainable environment.

John O?Neill, Director of Finance at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, an ALADCO partner since 1983 states, ?With a 600-bed retreat center that is often full of program guests, our organization requires quality linen service. ALADCO has provided us great service for many years, and their new environmentally friendly washing system aligns with our organizational values. We are very pleased that we have products available to us that are handled in such an environmentally sustainable method. We salute their choice to be a leader in green technology, and their commitment to the environment makes them an even better business partner for Kripalu.?

Berkshire Gas? Energy Efficiency Department worked with ALADCO every step of the way. After participating in Berkshire?s Commercial & Industrial Energy Audit Program, ALADCO developed a long-term plan to increase its energy efficiency. Working closely with ALADCO, Berkshire Gas committed $ 50,000 in energy saving incentives to this project. Michael Sommer, Manager of Energy Services at Berkshire commented: ?This is the type of energy efficiency project we are excited to be part of. The projected savings for this project of over 67,000 therms and nearly 1.7 million therms over the life of the equipment, are impressive, to say the least. To put this into perspective, the annual savings from this one project equates to the amount of natural gas needed to heat approximately 70 homes per year?.

Buy local ? Even though the installation required very specialized rigging and plumbing services, ALADCO was able to keep that work local as well employing Adams? own Atlantis Equipment Corporation and Adams Plumbing and Heating.

No sitting still - Not satisfied that the new equipment and process is enough, ALADCO recently introduced three new options; a lint?free microfiber wiping towel, microfiber mop system and the Environap, an environmentally friendly, smaller napkin that is designed as a cost effective alternative to paper napkins. The program shows that a quality cloth napkin can be rented for the same cost that many restaurants spend on disposable paper napkins. The cloth approach heightens the dining experience and removes an entire stream of trash from the table to the landfill.

About ALADCO

The production and main distribution center of ALADCO Linen Services is in Adams, MA. A second distribution center was added in Holyoke, MA as a result of the acquisition of Highland Laundry in 2008. ALADCO provides Star Quality linen services throughout Western Massachusetts, Southern Vermont, Northeastern New York and Northwestern Connecticut., as well as service all along the route 91 corridor. ALADCO provides table and kitchen linens, bed linens, uniforms, entrance mats and dust control to restaurants, hotels, motels, hospital, medical service providers and schools and colleges. ALADCO provides continuous employment to over seventy people and is a partner in numerous charitable organizations, as well as a member of local Chambers of Commerce. ALADCO is also a member of the Greater Springfield Visitors Bureau and Friends of Tanglewood.

Contact:

David Desmarais

David(at)aladcoservices(dot)com

82 Commercial Street

Adams, MA 01220 USA

http://www.aladcoservices.com

800-698-0505

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The Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner Reinvigorates Their Guest Rooms, Goes 100% Non-smoking, and Invites Your Four-legged Friends

McLean, Virginia (PRWEB) April 26, 2011

The Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner hotel, located in McLean, Virginia, has just completed a guestroom renovation that has transformed their northern Virginia hotel in to a more functional and contemporary property that is geared ideally for the modern day traveler. The technology-focused upgrades in the guestrooms were designed to accommodate the growing use of multi-media devices among travelers. Some of the new enhancements include:

????Oversized work desk with multi-use movable side table which gives the traveler over 75% more work space, and is perfect for use as a dining table
????Unique, luxury ?secretary? night stand that has a convenient, laptop-sized pull-out tray allowing for additional table-top space, as well the perfect rest place for laptop computers, iPads, tablets, and other media devices
????State-of-the-art Apple iHome docking stations for all models of iPods and with high-definition sound system

These new guestroom finishes and technologies have been in place for a few weeks, but are already making a difference in their guest satisfaction scores. These upgrades have been very well-received by their guests, in fact, a recent guest, Faith Hickey comments, ?the pull-out trays in the nightstands are awesome and perfect for keeping a laptop next to the bed. Otherwise you would have to put it on the floor and worry about stepping on it or clear off the entire night stand.?

Along with this significant guest room renovation, the Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner has also transitioned to now be a completely non- smoking northern Virginia hotel.

And lastly, even though the Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner has been a pet-friendly hotel in northern Virginia for quite some time, pet enthusiast travelers will be happy to know that the hotel has recently enhanced their pet policy. Now at the Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner, when a guest checks in with a pet, their pet is also treated like a guest and receives a small gift bag amenity designed specifically for them. The Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner is the only one of many hotels in McLean, Virginia that has designated guest rooms for guests with pets, all of which are located on the first floor making it easy for the pets to go outdoors to use the facilities. In addition, the hotel has partnered with Dogtopia, a northern Virginia dog daycare and boarding service, to provide additional services for their four-legged guests.

At a recent manager-hosted reception at the hotel, guests were asked their opinion of the hotel?s new features and the renovation. Long-time frequent guest, Matt Leach, replied, ?The new additions are great!? As a hotel that prides itself on unparalleled customer service, the Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner has proven itself to be one of the top hotels in northern Virginia, which is clearly evidenced by their TripAdvisor ratings.

About WashDCHotels.com

Based in Bethesda, MD, WashDCHotels.com is a DC destination and tourismsite for the B. F. Saul Company Hotel Division, a subset of a larger, private real estate firm, B. F. Saul Company. Within the Hotel Division the company represents a collection of full service, select service, and extended stay hotels located in MD, VA, MI and FL. WashDChotels.com serves both business and leisure guests seeking first class DC hotel accommodations, Washington, D.C. area meeting facilities, and banquet venues. The company also operates two IACC Certified Northern Virginia Executive Conference & Training Centers. To learn more about the B. F. Saul Company Hotel Division go to http://www.bfsaulhotels.com.

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Wilmington Animal Healthcare, in Wilmington, North Carolina, goes with the "Ultimate K9 Grass" in Their New Upgraded, Expanded Facility

Wilmington, North Carolina (PRWEB) April 30, 2011

Going green is healthy for Wilmington Animal Healthcare.

Dr. Jeff and Stacy Ward decided they were going to make a change and improvements to their K9 friend's outdoor play area and K9 dog run. Providing a low maintenance synthetic grass surface by the "Ultimate K9 Grass". The new "Ultimate K9 Grass" means no more muddy paws and a safe and healthy environment for the K9 friends that visit and stay in their new expanded boarding facility. Going green with the "Ultimate K9 Grass" was no question for both Dr. Jeff and Stacy Ward.

The vision for Dr. Jeff and Stacy Ward at Wilmington Animal Healthcare is the same today as it was when they opened their doors, offering full service veterinary medical care. The professional and courteous staff at Wilmington Animal Healthcare seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients.

Dr. Jeff and Stacy Ward are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for their clients. Wilmington Animal Healthcare strives for excellence in veterinary care to the Wilmington, North Carolina, and surrounding areas. That was the primary reason Dr. Jeff and Stacy Ward selected the premium "Ultimate K9 Grass" for their new addition and expansion is to provide the very best for the clients and K9 friends. Visit: http://www.wilmingtonanimalhealthcare.vetsuite.com.

"Ultimate K9 Grass" is a product developed by its parent company Advanced Recreation Solutions of Mooresville, North Carolina. Visit: http://www.advancedrecreationsolutions.com.

"Ultimate K9 Grass" is all about "going green" with the environment by providing the safest K9 surface in the industry. "Ultimate K9 Grass" has one of the highest permeability independently tested products on the market. That is why today the "Ultimate K9 Grass" is the industry standard which other companies can only attempt to match. http://www.ultimatek9grass.com

With the limits of natural surfaces, maintenance and high traffic of our K9 friends, the "Ultimate K9 Grass" was the perfect solution to providing natural beauty and surface for the dog at play. With no more dead spots, it is green three hundred and sixty-five days a year.

The "Ultimate K9 Grass" requires literally no maintenance, saves on our precious limited and expensive water, and prevents the application of harmful chemicals. Dr. Jeff and Stacy Ward, their staff and pet owners love the new "Ultimate K9 Grass". You can apply the "Ultimate K9 Grass" surface in kennels, pet hospitals and even residential applications, also the "Ultimate K9 Grass" can be installed indoors or out.

Going green with Wilmington Animal Healthcare, Advanced Recreation Solution were very pleased to be a part of the newest improvement made. Wilmington Animal Healthcare is accredited with AAHA, The American Animal Hospital Association. Wilmington Animal Hospital is on the leading edge in the Veterinary Hospital industry.

Wilmington Animal Healthcare is located at 6801 Gordon Road, Wilmington, NC 28411. You can contact them at 910-791-7101.

In recent years more and more veterinary hospitals, kennels, pet hotels, and pet day spas have converted over to the "Ultimate K9 Grass" surface, because of the many benefits. It is safe, it is healthy, it is clean, and it's protecting our environment, saves on our precious water, with little or no maintenance.... not forgetting our K9 pets love it

It truly is "going green". The "Ultimate K9 Grass" team was very pleased that Dr. Jeff and Stacy Ward selected "Ultimate K9 Grass".

Advanced Recreation Solutions is the industry leader in the "Ultimate K9 Grass", playground grasses, http://www.tigerplaygrass.com, sportfields grasses, http://www.tigersportfields.com, and putting greens to residential and commercial grass surface, http://www.masterputtinggreens.com. Advanced Recreation Solutions comes with over thirty years of synthetic grass surface knowledge and experience. http://www.ars-nolimits.com

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