Textile Rental Service Association
TRSA represents companies that supply, launder and maintain linens and uniforms.
Partnerships
Better together
Partnerships are the foundation that keeps industry members stronger, together.
Norchem is proud of the partnerships we have garnered and maintained throughout our decades of industry involvement and active contribution towards common initiatives and activism.
COMMITMENT
Norchem values the trade organizations and associations that support the betterment of our customer’s business climate. Moreover, industry partnerships aren’t something we only value, it's part of our identity. It’s a commitment to being better for the customers we serve, and the future environment they operate in.
SINCE OUR FOUNDING
We have partnered with various trade organizations and have regularly participated in and endorsed the industry events they host. From industry panel discussions, webinars, tradeshows, and conferences, our management team has dedicated its human and financial resources to help guide the industry towards a more sustainable future.
NORCHEM'S IMPACT
We have influenced industry-backed legislation to protect the integrity of our customer’s businesses, and we have been part of many industry initiatives challenging the members to improve sustainability across the board.
TRSA supports the linen, uniform and facility services industry by building and promoting a stronger, safer and more environmentally conscious community through advocacy, education, certification, research, benchmarking and information-sharing. Additionally, we strengthen and promote the industry by:
- Being the collective voice for the industry, advocating for fair regulatory and legislative policy
- Promoting a stronger, safer and more environmentally conscious community through advocacy, education, certification, research, benchmarking and information-sharing
- Sharing information and best practices at conferences, events and online
- Conducting research and benchmarking initiatives that helps our members improve productivity and customer service
- Disseminating articles, case studies, information and news
For more information, please visit https://www.trsa.org/.
Better Buildings
Better Buildings is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designed to improve the lives of the American people by driving leadership in energy innovation.
Better Buildings is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designed to improve the lives of the American people by driving leadership in energy innovation. Through Better Buildings, DOE partners with leaders in the public and private sectors to make the nation’s homes, commercial buildings and industrial plants more energy efficient by accelerating investment and sharing of successful best practices.
For more information, please visit https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/.
CSC Network
CSCNetwork is the best resource for any independently owned, and operated, linen or industrial laundry can access to compete more effectively.
CSCNetwork offers both purchasing power and advanced training to independently owned and operated industrial and linen launderers. We work with select vendors to obtain the best pricing, products and services our industry has to offer. We offer full service training and marketing support to help our members compete more effectively.
For more information, please visit https://networkcsc.com.
IAHTM
The International Association for Healthcare Textile Management is a nonprofit membership organization for healthcare laundry cooperatives.
The International Association for Healthcare Textile Management (IAHTM) is a nonprofit membership organization for healthcare laundry cooperatives that provides senior-level textile managers with resources and support to maximize their laundries' efficiencies and control costs without compromising quality or patient focus. IAHTM's mission is to support, advocate and promote the healthcare textile industry through education, exchange of effective practices and shared learning.
For more information, please visit https://www.iahtm.com/.
ISSA
Leading worldwide association for the cleaning industry through the strength of its global cleaning community to change the way the world views cleaning.
The leading trade association for the cleaning industry worldwide, ISSA has a membership that includes more than 9,300 distributor, manufacturer, manufacturer representative, building service contractor, in-house service provider, residential cleaning, and associated service members. ISSA helps its members and their employees make valuable contacts through the industry’s largest cleaning shows.
ISSA also helps increase members’ professionalism and success through its popular global website, www.issa.com, and by offering business tools, educational products, industry standards, publications, and legislative and regulatory services that specifically focus on the professional cleaning industry. It is through these initiatives that ISSA helps its members demonstrate the true value of clean to their varied constituents.
For more information, please visit https://www.issa.com/.
ITRA
A network of independent textile rental companies who promote informational exchange and education between members.
The Mission and Purpose of ITRA is to promote and develop independent textile rental operators by:
- Creating wider recognition of independent textile rental operators.
- Increasing the efficiency of independent textile rental operators through an interchange of technical ideas and operating methods.
- Engaging in those activities necessary and proper for the accomplishment of these objects consistent with public interest and the interest of this industry.
The term independent company is defined as "a privately-held business entity." As such, this association is dedicated to providing education and business solutions for our member companies and their personnel.
For more information, please visit https://www.itra.us/.
NorthEast Laundry Association
The association in the Northeast representing textile supply and rental service companies since 1911.
The Northeast Laundry Association (NELA) is THE association in the Northeast representing textile supply and rental service companies since 1911. NELA members launder and maintain reusable textile products such as uniforms, sheets, table linen, shop and bar towels, floor mats, mops, and other items to businesses in all industries. These industries include light, heavy, and hi-tech manufacturing; healthcare; hotels and restaurants; service, retail, construction and transportation industries; and institutions.
For more information, visit http://nelaundry.org/.
LaCleanTech Incubator
LACI brings people together to create an inclusive green economy. Empowering startups, convening partnerships, building community.
LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is the City of Los Angeles's official cleantech business incubator established to accelerate the commercialization of clean technology and job creation in the Los Angeles region. LACI's staff of entrepreneurs, market specialists, and researchers combined with its 60+ mentor/advisor network provide expert advice on a full range of issues facing early to growth stage companies, including CEO coaching, financial modeling, business development, IP, and more. The organization is run "by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs" and pursues public objectives by harnessing private methods and resources. In 2014, LACI was ranked by UBI Global as the Number 6 university-affiliated business incubator in the world out of 800+ incubators in 67 countries.
For more information, please visit https://laincubator.org/.
TCATA
Premier international trade association representing manufacturers and distributors of dry cleaning and laundry equipment and supplies.
The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) is an international trade association representing manufacturers and distributors of drycleaning and laundry equipment and supplies, as well as the related trades. It is the only trade association dedicated exclusively to the interests of the allied trades.
TCATA's mission is to represent and grow manufacturers and distributors serving the textile care industry.
For more information, please visit https://www.tcata.org/.
The Recycled Water User Network
A Network for businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations that use recycled water.
The Recycled Water User Network™ is a members-only network for businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations that use recycled water, including customers of water utilities and organizations that recycle water onsite. Using recycled water contributes to a safe, reliable, and locally controlled water supply, which is the foundation of healthy communities and a strong economy.
For more information, please visit https://watereuse.org/.
WTSA
Founded in 1911 to serve the needs and interests of Industrial Uniform and Linen Supply Textile Rental companies, along with those firms who are their suppliers.
The Western Textile Services Association was founded in 1911 to serve the needs and interests of both industrial and linen supply owners along with those firms who are suppliers to the laundry industry. Today, with a combined membership of 150 laundries and 80 suppliers, the Association provides programs and services in education and governmental relations, as well as critical and current information including:
- Annual Clinic and Hot-Topic Forum
- Annual Convention
- Networking
- Informative E-Newsletter
For more information, please visit http://www.wtsa.org/Default.aspx.
The Clean Show
Creates a platform that brings together all industry professionals to network, educate, and share the latest technologies in the industry.
The Clean Show is the premier event for the commercial laundering, drycleaning, and textile service industry. Thousands of people from around the world come to see the newest and most technologically advanced products the industry has to offer.
For more information, please visit https://the-clean-show.us.messefrankfurt.com/us/en.html.