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Healthcare Linen Services Group Named to the Inc. 5000 list for the Third Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, August 11, 2026 – Healthcare Linen Services Group today announced it has been ranked No. 4,403 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved…
Read MoreHow Healthcare Facilities Can Prevent Linen Shortages
It never announces itself. It starts with a missing cart of towels on a Tuesday morning. A nurse making three laps of the floor looking for a clean gown before a procedure. A room turnover was delayed fifteen minutes because environmental services cannot find sheets. A charge nurse quietly pulling a blanket from another unit’s…
Read MoreInfection prevention and Linen Management – What Every Long-Term Care Facility Needs to Know
Most long-term care facility administrators have a detailed infection prevention program. Hand hygiene protocols. PPE policies. Isolation procedures. Surveillance systems. And then there are the linens. Sheets changed twice a week. Scrubs worn across multiple units. Gowns laundered by a vendor whose processing standards nobody has verified in two years. Soiled linen carts parked in…
Read MoreHealthcare Linen Services Group CEO Joseph LaPorta Recognized Among Commercial Laundry Industry’s Most Influential Leaders
St. Charles, IL – July 14, 2026 — Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG), a leading provider of healthcare linen management solutions, announce that Healthcare Linen Services Group President & CEO Joseph LaPorta has been recognized in Consult Clarity’s recent article, “50 Influential Leaders Shaping Commercial Laundry,” written by leadership expert Jonno White. The feature highlights…
Read MoreHLSG is Certified by Great Place To Work for Sixth Year in a Row
St. Charles, IL – June 22, 2026 – Healthcare Linen Services Group, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the sixth year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at HLSG. “Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted…
Read MoreHLSG, a Portfolio Company of The Sterling Group, Announces the Acquisition of Texas Textile Services
St. Charles, Illinois – May 5, 2026 – Healthcare Linen Services Group (“HLSG”), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group (“Sterling”), today announced the acquisition of Texas Textile Services (“TTS” or “the Company”). HLSG is a provider of mission-critical outsourced linen laundry and management services to healthcare institutions. Texas Textile Services, headquartered in Houston, Texas,…
Read MoreHealthcare Linen Services Group Expands into Iowa Market
St. Charles, IL – March 23, 2025 — Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG), a leading provider of healthcare linen management solutions, is excited to announce the acquisition of Crescent Laundry, a well-established healthcare laundry provider based in Davenport, Iowa. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in HLSG’s continued growth, expanding its service footprint into…
Read MoreHLSG Partners with The Sterling Group, Marking Next Phase of Growth
HLSG is Aligned for 2026: Driving Growth, Performance and Excellence
St. Charles, IL – March 4, 2026 — Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG), a leading provider of healthcare linen management solutions, convened its leadership team last week in St. Charles for its 2026 annual meeting, outlining strategic priorities designed to drive performance and long-term growth. The meeting centered on key business initiatives including market expansion,…
Read MoreTop Laundry Mistakes That Put Long-Term Care Facilities at Risk
Long-term care (LTC) facilities rely on linen and laundry services every single day — for resident comfort, hygiene, infection control, and regulatory compliance. Linen isn’t just soft sheets and towels tucked neatly on the bed; it’s a core operational function tied directly to resident safety and quality of care. Clean, reliable linen helps prevent infections,…
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