Strategic acquisition reinforces HLSG’s national footprint and accumulates its commitment to delivering mission-critical linen services to healthcare facilities across the country.
Healthcare Linen Services Group (“HLSG”), a leading provider of outsourced linen laundry and management services to healthcare institutions and a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, today announced the achievement of its acquisition of Texas Textile Services (“TTS”), a provincial healthcare linen and laundry services provider headquartered in Houston, Texas.
The acquisition marks a significant milestone in HLSG’s ongoing national expansion strategy — bringing the company’s established active model into one of the largest and most vibrant healthcare markets in the United States.
Strengthening a National Platform Built for Healthcare
Texas Textile Services has built a strong standing across the Texas healthcare community, serving hospitals and medical facilities with a comprehensive suite of linen management, processing, and distribution services — including collection, laundering, sterilization support, and delivery.
Its long-tenured customer base consists of many of Texas’ leading healthcare providers, and its strategic operating footprint positions HLSG for continued growth in a large, flexible, and high-demand market.
“This partnership represents an important step in HLSG’s continued growth strategy,” said Joe LaPorta, CEO and President of Healthcare Linen Services Group. “Texas Textile Services is a highly balanced business with strong customer relationships, an experienced team, and a shared obligation to deliver vital services to healthcare providers. We are thrilled to welcome the Company to HLSG and look forward to building on their success.”
Part of a Broader Growth Momentum
The Texas Textile Services acquisition follows HLSG’s recently completed acquisition of Crescent Laundry, a well-regarded provider of healthcare laundry services based in Davenport, Iowa. That contract expanded HLSG’s service footprint into the Iowa market and added a high-quality managing facility to HLSG’s developing network, enhancing overall production capabilities and service elasticity across the Midwest.
Together, these two acquisitions reflect HLSG’s clear and deliberate commitment to building a nationwide platform of high-quality, reliable linen services for healthcare facilities — backed by the operational expertise and financial strength of The Sterling Group.
Why This Matters for Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare linen management is not a background function. It is a mission-critical component of patient care, infection control, and operational efficiency. Hospitals and medical facilities that partner with a consistent, accredited linen services provider benefit from:
- Consistent, high-quality linen availability that supports patient comfort and safety
- Rigorous laundering and sterilization protocols that reduce infection risk
- Streamlined distribution and inventory management that reduces operational burden
- Compliance with healthcare accreditation standards, including HLAC certification
- A trusted partner that understands the unique demands of healthcare environments
With the addition of Texas Textile Services, HLSG now serves healthcare organizations across an expanded footprint spanning the Midwest and Southcentral United States — with the scale, infrastructure, and expertise to support facilities of every size.
A Track Record of Growth and Excellence
HLSG’s expansion through the Texas Textile Services and Crescent Laundry acquisitions builds on a strong foundation of industry recognition and operational excellence. The company has been identified by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies for two consecutive years — a distinction that reflects both its growth trajectory and the strength of its team and service model.
Backed by The Sterling Group — a private equity firm with over $9 billion in assets under management and a 40-year track record of building leading industrial services companies — HLSG is uniquely positioned to continue expanding its national presence while maintaining the quality and reliability its healthcare clients depend on.
About Healthcare Linen Services Group
Healthcare Linen Services Group is a leading provider of linen services to healthcare facilities, specializing in delivering high-quality linens and unparalleled customer service. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, HLSG serves healthcare organizations across the Midwest and Southcentral market — supporting their critical operations and patient care. HLSG is a portfolio company of The Sterling Group.
For additional information, visit www.healthcarelinensg.com or call (888) 873-4740.
About The Sterling Group
Founded in 1982, The Sterling Group is a private equity and private credit investment firm that targets investments in basic manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services companies. Sterling has sponsored the buyout of 78 platform companies and numerous add-on acquisitions for a total transaction value of over $27 billion. Sterling currently has approximately $9.0 billion of assets under management.
For further information, visit www.sterling-group.com.
About Texas Textile Services
Texas Textile Services is a regional provider of healthcare linen and laundry services headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company serves hospitals and medical facilities across Texas with a comprehensive range of linen management, processing, and distribution services — including collection, laundering, sterilization support, and linen delivery.