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Statement from the TSA
Statement from the Textile Services Association (TSA) COVID-19: A story of two halves for the laundry industry There are 28,000 laundry operators who are currently supporting the UK economy. However, it is a story of two halves with the healthcare laundries currently working 24 [...]
Still going strong
Dry cleaning equipment: still going strong With the headline focus often on wetcleaning, it is important to remember the continuing advances in drycleaning equipment. Whether it be the use of perc or alternative solvents or technological advances, the drycleaning arena is keeping up with [...]
CleanEx 2020 postponed
Statement regarding CleanEx 2020 and Hospitality Expo 2020 Statement regarding CleanEx 2020 and Hospitality Expo 2020 We can now confirm that CleanEx and Hospitality Expo have been postponed until Sunday 25th and Monday 26th April 2021. We had considered holding the event later this [...]
Texcare postponed
Texcare official notice of postponement Texcare postponedThe following statement was released by Texcare International: In view of the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections in Europe and following intensive consultations with partners and exhibitors, Messe Frankfurt has decided to postpone Texcare International. We expect to hold the world’s [...]
Coronavirus statement from MEG Events
Statement from MEG Events regarding coronavirus Business as usual. We are monitoring closely the developments relating to the spread of coronavirus and noting the updates and advice given by the UK Government, the World Health Organisation and other UK public bodies. There are no [...]
The science in laundry
The importance of science in today's laundry industry In support of British Science Week, Liz Kildunne, technical manager at hygiene chemicals specialist Christeyns talks about the importance of science in today’s laundry industry. We may not instantly link laundry to science but the lab [...]
Swiss Laundry ready to roll
Swiss Laundry ready to roll Jean Anderson reports back from the official opening event of Swiss Laundry’s brand new facility just outside of Cambridge. Family and heritage are at the heart of Swiss Laundry. It began life in Cambridge in 1904 and has remained [...]
Samsung unveils home dry cleaning machine
Samsung unveils cabinet-sized home drycleaning machine Samsung is taking aim at the washing machine and dryer with a new home laundry system called the AirDresser, as reported by Sky News. Available now in the UK it is described as a bit like a domestic [...]
New strategic partnership to deliver ePOS solutions to the drycleaning sector
New strategic partnership to deliver ePOS solutions to the drycleaning sector Retail Merchant Services and SPOT Business Systems have entered into a strategic partnership that will provide SPOT POS customers with integrated card payment services, and RMS drycleaning customers with access to powerful ePOS [...]
Feeding Time
Feeders and folders The latest feeders and folders have innovations and features that improve production, provide a better quality output and save time and energy. Janice Raycroft reports. By ‘ironing out the pinch points and wrinkles’ technological advances are transforming modern laundries, cutting chunks [...]
Covid-19 announcement for CleanEx 2020
Notice to all exhibitors, sponsors and attendees of CleanEx 2020 & Hospitality Expo Update on the impact of Coronavirus on our event in April. It’s business as usual as we plan and prepare for the UK’s only exhibition dedicated to the laundry, drycleaning, hospitality and textile [...]
Freemen welcomed to the WCL
Freemen welcomed to the Worshipful Company of Launderers (WCL) The Worshipful Company of Launderers welcomed new freemen at an induction ceremony held in early February at Launderers Hall, Montague Close in London.From left to right: Rona Tait, managing director at TDS Commercial Laundry, Major Jack Strachan, [...]
Serge Joris, appointed President of Girbau Group
Serge Joris, appointed President of Girbau Group New appointment to bolster the company's management team and promote growth Joris has a solid professional career spanning over 25 years working internationally in important roles at companies in the technology and industry sectors. Mercè Girbau and [...]
Ask the expert: overtime
Ask the expert - How to manage staff hours during inconsistent laundry orders In this new regular feature for launderers and drycleaners we’ll be turning to industry specialist Andy Marsh for some expert guidance and sound, practical advice to help you to get the most out [...]
Inc & Co Group acquires Laundrapp
Inc & Co Group has announced today its acquisition of the operations of Laundrapp Inc & Co Group has announced today its acquisition of the operations of Laundrapp, the U.K.’s largest on-demand laundry service. Laundrapp provides a fast, efficient and premium laundry & dry [...]
Special feature: fires
Rise like a phoenix For owners and staff of laundries, drycleaners, chemical and equipment suppliers there is little more devastating than a fire causing not only thousands of pounds worth of damage, but the threat of lost livelihoods. While still in shock they must [...]
Maxi-Press expands down under
Maxi-Press expands down under Germany’s spare parts manufacturer continues to grow steadily and has recently started operations in Australia. In October 2019, Maxi-Press - one of the world market leaders for dewatering membranes - started a participation in the Australian company Cobro. Cobro, based [...]
Johnsons announce charity partnership
Johnsons announce new charity partnership Johnsons Hotel Linen have begun working in partnership with London-based children’s charity, the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust, to help employees with children, during times of financial crisis. Employees who seek help are typically experiencing financial difficulties as a result [...]
WashCo installation at The Dorchester
WashCo install laundry of the highest standard at The Dorchester Steeped in history, The Dorchester is one of the world’s most iconic hotels and prides itself on its exceptional levels of care and refinement. With 250 rooms and 49 suites to maintain and a [...]
Wet cleaning update – For the love of water
For the love of water It’s entirely clear that the world has – and quite rightly too – become more environmentally friendly. Whether it’s energy efficiency, less use of fossil fuels or pointless packaging, ‘going green’ is in vogue. But as business in general [...]
MP joins launch of Somerset wet cleaners
MP joins launch of Somerset’s first eco-friendly dry cleaners David Warburton MP attended the launch of Somerset's first environmentally-friendly wet cleaning system, at Somerton and Street Dry Cleaners in Somerset. The revolutionary new system was installed by Renzacci UK, supplier and distributor of commercial [...]
Applause for National Apprenticeship Week
Laundry specialist applauds benefits of National Apprenticeship Week Christeyns, who manufacture and supply detergents and supporting chemicals for the UK laundry sector, has been recruiting apprentices for the last six years and fully supports National Apprenticeship Week, now in its 13th year. “Apprenticeships are at the [...]
HJ Weir awarded ‘Made in Britain’ status
HJ Weir have been awarded ‘Made in Britain’ status, joining the list of firms proud to be manufacturing in the UK Chepstow-based HJ Weir are proud to announce that they have been recognised as a leading UK manufacturer of laundry equipment through being awarded [...]
CLEAN’s Ross-on-Wye laundry celebrates 15th anniversary
CLEAN’s Ross-on-Wye laundry celebrates 15th anniversary Linen laundry supplier CLEAN has celebrated 15 years at its Ross-on-Wye site.One of CLEAN’s seven well-invested laundry production facilities, the Ross-on-Wye site celebrated the business milestone with a party for the entire production and senior management team, including a cake [...]
Major fire at Johnsons in Exeter
Major fire at Johnsons in Exeter A major fire took hold in a building belonging to Johnsons Apparelmaster in Exeter on Saturday 25 January. The fire was widely reported in the news and no-one was injured but police had to close the road and [...]
