Business View Magazine | April 2020

161 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE APRIL 2020 healthcare as a stand-alone business.” Today, Medico Healthcare Linen Service is a division of the American Textile Maintenance Company, which also includes Republic Master Chefs, its F&B and hospitality division. It is also part of the MEDtegrity Medical Laundry Network, an alliance of independent linen supply companies that provide apparel and textile services to healthcare facilities across the U.S. The company has approximately 850 employees, 160 drivers, five processing facilities, and three depots where its route reps can pick up deliverable laundry. Its coverage area extends from the Mexico border to San Diego, then all the way north to Santa Barbara, and as far inland as Coachella, California. Medico Healthcare Linen Service is HLAC (Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council)- accredited, having met the criteria on safety, hygiene, and effectiveness in handling reusable medical textiles; possesses a Hygienically Clean Certification which guarantees that the textiles MEDI CO HEALTHCARE L INEN SERV I CE President of the American Textile Maintenance Company, Brad Shames & Director of Operations, Greg Shames