Laundry and Drycleaning News
Stay up to date with the latest laundry and cleaning industry updates, we cover everything from technology, drycleaning, events to the environmental issues, management and industry trends.
A new era for on premise laundry dosing
Seko introduces LS100: A new era for on-premise laundry dosing SEKO introduces LS100: A new era for on-premise laundry dosing SEKO has brought the power of venturi-based dosing to laundry. They have introduced LS100, their latest laundry system with a unique feature – the unit [...]
Fife laundry firm’s revenue steams ahead
Fife laundry firm’s revenue steams ahead after reopening Perth factory Fishers is continuing its recovery from the pandemic despite “significant” cost increases. Scotland’s The Courier website reported that Fife commercial laundry business, Fishers, saw revenues increase by more than £17 million last year as [...]
First carbon neutral laundry to attain EN 14065 accreditation
Oxwash becomes first carbon neutral laundry to attain EN 14065 accreditation Oxwash, a pioneering leader in the laundry industry, is delighted to announce an extraordinary accomplishment. The organisation is now officially EN 14065 accredited (certified by Atlas) at its 20,000sqft flagship facility, known as Big [...]
SLS celebrate their 10 year anniversary
Salisbury based laundry business celebrates a decade SLS celebrate their 10 year anniversary as a commercial laundry The team at Salisbury Linen Services gather to celebrate 10 years in business Celebrating their 10 year anniversary as a commercial laundry, Salisbury Linen Services [...]
Scottish laundry evacuated
Scottish laundry evacuated after ‘hazardous’ spillage leaves five in hospital Scottish laundry evacuated after ‘hazardous’ spillage leaves five in hospital Five people were rushed to hospital in October after a “potentially hazardous” chemical spillage at Johnsons Hotel Linen in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, as reported on [...]
Infinite possibilities: expanding the laundry & linen recycling scheme
Infinite possibilities: TSA expands its laundry & linen recycling scheme TSA’s expanded Infinite Textiles recycling scheme aims to reduce carbon footprint of laundry industry The Textile Services Association (TSA) has launched the second phase of its Infinite Textiles scheme. This significantly expands the scope of the [...]
CanDo Laundry Services acquires Telford Laundry
CanDo Laundry Services acquires Telford Laundry CanDo Laundry Services acquires Telford Laundry Port Talbot based CanDo Laundry Services has confirmed the completion of the acquisition of Telford Laundry Ltd, marking a milestone in the growth of CanDo Laundry Services and ensuring job security for [...]
Care home laundering: can UK catch up with Europe?
Care home laundering: can UK catch up with Europe? TSA fact finding visit to Belgium underlines potential for improvements in care home sector TSA members and partners went on a fact finding mission to understand more about the European model for care home laundry processing [...]
TSA highlights successes of government lobbying efforts
TSA highlights successes of government lobbying efforts The association enters a new age of increased awareness David Stevens of the TSA addresses the cross party meeting As part of its mission to ensure the interests of its members and the industry are represented, the [...]
Laundryheap expands European footprint
Laundryheap expands European footprint with fourth acquisition in two years Laundryheap has announced its fourth acquisition in 20 months, with the company acquiring the digital assets of Paris-based offering Lavoir Moderne to expand its footprint in the French capital. Paris-based provider Lavoir Moderne fell [...]
Wellington College boost laundry with cutting-edge facility
Wellington College boost laundry capacity and efficiency with cutting-edge facility Wellington College boost laundry capacity and efficiency with cutting-edge facility The efficiency of the new laundry means that Wellington College have been able to expand their laundry services to other parts of the [...]
LADAs 2023: Announcing your finalists
Announcing your finalists There’s less than one month to go before the Laundry and Drycleaning Awards 2023 and we are delighted to announce the finalists. We’re delighted to share the full list of Laundry & Drycleaning Award (LADA) 2023 finalists in this issue. Just [...]
The TSA plans campaign to reduce NHS linen waste
The TSA plans campaign to reduce NHS linen waste The TSA plans campaign to reduce NHS linen waste The NHS loses over 80 per cent of its linen every year. It’s a massive drain on resources and very much against sustainability targets. Now the [...]
Wolf Laundry launches exclusive tech
Wolf Laundry launches exclusive tech to boost efficiency and results Commercial laundry expert Wolf has announced the launch of their end-to-end smart laundry solution. Barnsley-based Wolf Laundry brought serviceMaster, an end-to-end smart laundry solution, to the UK, in partnership with leading Swiss washing technology [...]
MAG to reach net zero by 2040
MAG Laundry Equipment sustainability strategy to reach net zero by 2040 Commercial laundry solution supplier, MAG Laundry Equipment , has committed to reaching net zero by 2040, a decade ahead of the UK government’s target. Dedicated to responsible energy and water consumption, MAG has [...]
Wetcleaning: The growth continues
Wetcleaning: the growth continues In this time of increasing environmental concerns the wetcleaning option continues to grow and impress. A process that was in its infancy 30 years ago is now mainstream, with traditional drycleaners complementing their existing operation with a wetcleaning offering and [...]
Mobotix: Every second counts
Every second counts How the latest thermal cameras are gamechangers which can alert us to fires before they cause substantial damage Company Profile: Mobotix We’ve told some extraordinary stories in recent years of laundries and the industry’s consumable suppliers rising ‘like phoenixes from the flames’ after [...]
Company update: Smart solutions
Smart solutions Saier is a leading international manufacturer of smart dosing technologies, microprocessor-controlled dosing pumps and intelligent sensors. Founded in 1928 as a specialty electronics store by Wilhelm Saier, Saier is now in its third generation as an ownermanaged family business. With nearly a century’s worth [...]
Finnish self-service opens its fourth launderette branch in Leeds
Finnish self-service opens its fourth launderette branch in Leeds Finnish self-service opens its fourth launderette branch in Leeds 24 Laundrette UK Ltd (trading as 24 Laundromat), has opened its fourth UK branch in Leeds’ Merrion Centre. Owned by Finnish parent company, 24 Pesula Oy, [...]
CleanEx 2024: Eight months to go!
Eight months to go! As the summer season is just about behind us, we start to turn our attention to the months ahead. CleanEx 2024 is on the horizon – just over seven months away – and it will creep up, so now is the time [...]
The Orders of St John Care Trust turns to Miele
The Orders of St John Care Trust turns to Miele to help streamline its laundry approach The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT), one of the UK’s leading not for- profit care providers, recently turned to commercial appliance provider Miele Professional to help [...]
About Pete Hosking & James Holmes
In Focus: About Pete Hosking & James Holmes With tons of industry knowledge and experience between them (Pete entered the industry in 1998 and James in 2003), they understood what customers needed and saw an opportunity in the marketplace. Wanting to do things their [...]
Fordham installed as new WCL Master
Fordham installed as new WCL Master In July, Senior Warden Simon Fordham was elected by the Court to become Master of the Worshipful Company of Launderers for the year 2023 to 2024. Court Assistant Charles Betteridge was elected Senior Warden and Andrew Doyle, Renter Warden. Deputy [...]
Miele Professional unveils new look experience centre
Miele Professional unveils shining new look for its experience centre Miele Professional has reopened its test wash facility experience centre, providing businesses a unique opportunity to test out its commercial machines before investing. Located in Miele’s headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire; the test wash facility has had [...]
Tan carefully at hotels, say TSA
Tan carefully at hotels, say TSA How keeping linen working longer helps the environment Changing how hotel guests apply sunless tanning treatments to avoid staining linen during visits can have significant positive environmental impacts, says the Textile Services Association (TSA). This is following on [...]
