ARTA is pleased to announce that its study on the effectiveness of peracetic acid (PAA) to kill Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores is now available for download from the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC). The ARTA study — “The efficacy of a simulated tunnel washer process on removal and destruction of Clostridioides difficile spores from healthcare textiles” — is now available “In Press,” which means it has been accepted for publication but has not yet been…

Attendees at a celebration at Wildman Business Group for a longtime chemical rep include: (l/r) Drew Scholl, president and CAO, Wildman; Jake Gurtler, VP, corporate accounts, Gurtler Industries Inc.; Caleb Gilmer, assistant VP, sales, Wildman; Josh Wildman, CEO, Wildman; Clinton Judd, assistant VP, operations, Wildman; Doug Oren, district manager, Gurtler; Greg Gurtler, president, Gurtler; Jeff Brewer, COO, Wildman; Nate Maier,…

The American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) presented the 2019 Nate Belkin Award at Clean in New Orleans on June 21. ARTA President Brendan O’Neill (far right) presented the award to Greg Gurtler and Gurtler Industries, South Holland, Illinois. The Nate Belkin Award for Excellence in Marketing Reusable Textiles recognizes the person and / or organization that has most effectively realized ARTA’s mission to create greater awareness and appreciation for reusable textiles. Greg…

AdvaCare 120 Sanitizer/Sour use patent claims rejected by US Patent Office In early 2014, Ecolab Inc.’s Textile Care Division filed a suit against Gurtler Industries, Inc. claiming that Gurtler had infringed on Ecolab’s Patent No. 6,262,013: “Sanitizing Laundry Sour” issued on July 21, 2001. In response to the suit, Gurtler contended that the patent was invalid, and asked the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) to open a reexamination of the patent claims. After a long and…

Gurtler Industries, Inc. a leading manufacturer of advanced detergents and specialty chemicals for the commercial and institutional laundry industry was recently recognized by Universal Unilink as their Supplier of the Year at their annual awards banquet held in Orlando, FL. The award is presented to the supplier that demonstrates exceptional support and commitment to Universal Unilink Members throughout the year. Jake Gurtler…