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.
Renzacci operations manager retires
Renzacci UK operations manager retires after 20 years Renzacci UK operations manager retires after 20 years The team at Renzacci UK would like to wish Vanessa King, operations manager at Renzacci UK, a well deserved, long and happy retirement. “Thank you Vanessa, most sincerely [...]
ABS … easy as 1,2,3
ABS … easy as 1,2,3 Jan Raycroft finds out about ABS’s software solutions for counting, tracking, tracing and general all round stock management for handling textile rental and laundry services. An ABS team of programmers at the development centre in Romania Tech pioneers still have a [...]
Peters’ Cleaners vow to help people clean up their acts
Peters' Cleaners vow to help people clean up their acts Peters' Cleaners vow to help people clean up their acts Peterborough based Peters’ Cleaners is asking 50 local musicians, artists and performers to put themselves forward for a freshen up of their stage wardrobe [...]
Linen supply: Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction One year ago, we highlighted a ‘Perfect Storm’ in what was increasingly becoming the Crazy World of Cotton. The pandemic, hideous supply chain knots, rocketing shipping container fees, labour disputes and import bans over human rights issues all added to the scenario. [...]
Fire at Clean factory in Ross-on-Wye
Fire at Clean factory in Ross-on-Wye Fire at Clean factory in Ross-on-Wye More than 50 firefighters tackled a large blaze at Clean’s industrial laundry in Herefordshire over the weekend. The cause of the fire is being investigated, according to the BBC local news website [...]
Electrolux Professional recognises top-performing distributors
Electrolux Professional recognises top-performing distributors following return of Partner awards Electrolux Professional has recognised the stand-out performance of a number of its foodservice, beverage and laundry distribution partners in its annual Partner awards. Returning after a two-year hiatus following the pandemic, the awards celebrate [...]
Christeyns eases driver shortage
Christeyns helps ease driver shortage and expands HGV fleet Christeyns helps ease driver shortage and expands HGV fleet Bradford-based hygiene chemical specialist Christeyns has added HGV driving qualifications to its apprenticeship scheme in order to provide a solution for the current driver shortage. Two [...]
Wolf Laundry named exclusive UK supplier
Wolf Laundry named exclusive UK supplier for Schulthess washing machines Commercial laundry and warewashing equipment supplier, Wolf Laundry, has announced it is exclusively supplying the new, award-winning, state-of-the-art Schulthess proLine W-Series of washing machines to the UK. Wolf Laundry, which is backed by leading Swiss washing [...]
Obituary: Len Hazell
Obituary: Len Hazell Obituary: Len Hazell We are sad to report the recent death of Len Hazell, formerly technical sales manager at James Armstrong & Co Ltd, Newbury. Jeremy Lowes writes: “Len joined Armstrong in 1982 and after a period on the shop floor [...]
Laundryheap acquires Laundrapp
Laundryheap acquires Laundrapp to secure position as market leader Laundryheap, the UK’s largest on-demand laundry and drycleaning service, has acquired competitor Laundrapp from Inc Retail. The deal, the terms of which remain undisclosed, follows a steady expansion of Laundryheap’s market footprint since it was founded in [...]
Laundryheap extends partnership
Laundryheap extends partnership with UnderTheDoormat On-demand laundry and drycleaning platform Laundryheap has announced an extension to their partnership with UnderTheDoormat, a luxury home accommodation service that provides modern living for guests seeking hotel-quality in the comfort of a home. The partnership moves Laundryheap from [...]
A sustainable future for laundry
Planning for a sustainable and viable future for hospitality and commercial laundries UKHospitality and TSA form collaborate partnership at Round Table The first Round Table summit between leading hospitality groups and commercial laundries ended in a series of pointers that will help plan for a [...]
Greener linen for hospitality and healthcare
Infinite Textiles: greener linen for hospitality and healthcare Commercial laundries’ recycling initiative will slash CO2 emissions and water consumption The TSA has teamed up with UKHospitality, WRAP and PCIAW to launch the Infinite Textiles scheme. The scheme will see commercial laundries partnering with their customers to [...]
Chain Reaction
Chain reaction Chain reaction A pandemic. A war that has thrown so much up into the air when it comes to predictions about all of life. Rocketing shipping container fees. Delays at ports. Vessels at ports that are so full they can’t dock. Air [...]
JACK FOWLER – FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
JACK FOWLER - FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS JACK FOWLER - FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS The funeral of Jack Fowler, founder of Laundry & Cleaning Today and Housekeeping Today will be taking place on 4 April at The Wellington Chapel, Easthampstead Park Crematorium at 12 noon. The celebration of [...]
Obituary: Jack Fowler 1936-2022
Obituary: Jack Fowler 1936-2022 Obituary: Jack Fowler 1936-2022 It is with a very heavy heart that we inform you of the death of Jack Fowler, founder of Laundry & Cleaning Today. Jack was born in Maidenhead in 1936, he lived with his grandparents and [...]
NHS uniform laundering guidance
NHS uniform laundering guidance Research highlights barriers preventing healthcare workers following NHS uniform laundering guidance A lack of adequate changing facilities at hospitals in England is preventing healthcare workers from safely washing their uniforms in accordance with NHS guidance, a new study has found. [...]
Johnsons Stalbridge support Ukrainian war effort
Johnsons Stalbridge support Ukrainian war effort Johnsons Stalbridge support Ukrainian war effort. Johnsons Stalbridge Linen Services shared on their social media pages how they got involved when they wanted to assist with the efforts to help support the people of Ukraine. Last week their [...]
Girbau UK creates new role
Girbau UK creates new role to lead OPL customer support Girbau UK creates new role to lead OPL customer support Girbau UK has appointed Tracy Britton to the new position of business development manager serving on-premise laundry (opl) customers in the hospitality, leisure and [...]
Navigating Supply Chains in Uncertain Times
Navigating Supply Chains in Uncertain Times Navigating Supply Chains in Uncertain Times Today’s supply chains are facing unprecedented challenges and risks, from economic and political uncertainty to conflict. Linen Connect understand how critical laundry supply chains are, and the consequences for your business of [...]
Travelling scholars visit Swiss Camplings laundry
Travelling scholars visit Swiss Camplings laundry Travelling scholars visit Swiss Camplings laundryGuy Turvill, chairman at Swiss Camplings laundry recently hosted the open day for the travelling scholars at their steam-free laundry in Great Yarmouth, organised by the Worshipful Company of Launderers.After the welcome introduction, the [...]
TSA urges laundries to join CCA scheme
TSA urges laundries to join CCA scheme, now If a commercial laundry isn’t registered for the Climate Change Agreement Scheme (CCA) then it’s missing out. TSA has lobbied government agencies to reopen the scheme – and they have agreed, but only until the end [...]
Obituary: John Gallagher
Obituary: John Gallagher Obituary: John Gallagher It is with great sadness that the Society of Hospital Linen Service and Laundry Managers must announce the passing of their president and friend to all, John Gallagher. Those who knew John well were aware that he had [...]
New Freemen of the Worshipful Company of Launderers
New Freemen of the Worshipful Company of Launderers New Freemen of the Worshipful Company of Launderers At a ceremony at Launderers' Hall in London in January Helen Domosthenou, German Chacartegui and Harry Fordham became Freemen of the Worshipful Company of Launderers. Having taken this [...]
95 jobs saved at Bates of London laundry
95 jobs saved at Bates of London laundry 95 jobs saved at Bates of London laundry Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group has completed the sale of the business and assets of Bates of London Limited, the long-established London laundry contractor, and saved all 95 [...]
