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Disinfecting robot demonstrated
Disinfecting robot demonstrated to help UK find safe way back from lockdown Disinfecting robot demonstrated to help UK find safe way back from lockdown. A robot capable of rapidly disinfecting large areas has been demonstrated by a world-first solutions business to help the UK navigate a [...]
Electrolux Professional unveils myPROXL
Electrolux Professional unveils myPROXL Electrolux Professional has unveiled its latest laundry solution for small business with high laundry load demands up to 12kg, the myPROXL range of washers and dryers. Specifically designed for small businesses that require greater laundry capacity, such as holiday and [...]
Scrubbing up well
Scrubbing up well With the pandemic in full force at Laundry & Cleaning Today we looked at ways to help. With no sewing ability between us, we decided the best solution would be to provide NHS quality fabric to a local charity that had [...]
TSA update: 20 May 2020
TSA update: 20 May 2020 The TSA has been working extremely hard to represent the industry and keep members updated throughout the COVID-19 crisis. This update is just a highlight from David Stevens’ CEO, TSA about some of the work they’ve been doing. TSA members receive [...]
The social distancing solution to laundry
ARMH create laundry solution to social distancing Lancashire-based ARMH Ltd has created an innovative and simple solution to overcoming social distancing in a move to help get laundries back to business as soon as possible. Standing at the front of an ironer is probably [...]
Date set for Texcare International
Texcare International will now take place in November 2021 Texcare International will be postponed and will take place in Frankfurt am Main from 27 November to 1 December 2021. Due to the economic situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel restrictions which [...]
Christeyns UK support Mental Health Awareness Week
Christeyns UK support Mental Health Awareness Week Mental Health Awareness Week is an opportunity for all of us to raise awareness of mental health issues and advocate against social stigma.This year’s theme is Kindness and it’s an opportunity for organisations of all types to add [...]
Ask the expert: Webinar
Ask the Expert: Live Free Webinar: Monday 18 May @11am - YouTube channel ‘Marsh Project Solutions’ Andy Marsh, our regular contributor to our Ask the Expert section, is going live with a webinar titled ‘Creating a Better Laundry’ on YouTube this Monday 18 May [...]
The latest TSA Open Letter
TSA Open Letter: 12 May 2020 Textile Services Association’s open letter to the Government on COVID-19 outbreak and the response to the textile care hospitality industry.12 May.For the attention ofThe Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the ExchequerThe Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, Secretary of [...]
Sussex cleaning company makes moves to fight Coronavirus
Sussex cleaning company makes moves to fight Coronavirus Companies across Europe are turning to British manufacturer, Bio Productions, during the Coronavirus crisis as the pandemic continues to affect global supply and demand. In March, sales records were shattered as COVID-19 spread around the world. “Business boomed [...]
Central Laundry acquired by Elis
Central Laundry acquired by Elis Central Laundry acquired by Elis Elis, an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions across Europe and Latin America, is continuing its expansion strategy in its key markets with the closing of the acquisition of 100 per cent [...]
HJ Weir innovate to support business recovery
HJ Weir innovate to support business recovery plans COVID-19 has undoubtedly had an impact on the industry and Chepstow-based manufacturing business HJ Weir paused production operations at the end of March. This left only a core workforce in operation to service existing deadline driven projects, provide [...]
Electrolux continue online training
Electrolux Professional continue online training programme this week Electrolux Professional continue online training programme this week Following from the success of video-conferencing training sessions launched in April, Electrolux Professional is running more sessions this week. On Wednesday 13 May there are two hour-long sessions starting [...]
TSA Update: 6 May 2020
TSA Update: 6 May 2020 The TSA has been working extremely hard to represent the industry and keep members updated throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Here is just some of the useful information from David Stevens CEO, TSA about the work they have been doing. Keep an [...]
School creates PPE for the NHS
CLEAN and Youth Hostel Association support school to create PPE for the NHS CLEAN and Youth Hostel Association support school to create PPE for the NHS CLEAN’s Yeovil laundry has partnered with Youth Hostel Association (YHA) to donate 6,500 pieces of linen to St. [...]
Christeyns share COVID-19 thinking
Christeyns share COVID-19 thinking In light of the situation that we all find ourselves in, sanitation is at the top of everyone’s agenda. For laundry practices large and small, this is about laundering methods and procedures but also about keeping staff and customers safe [...]
PPE to be zero rated for VAT
PPE to be zero rated for VAT PPE to be zero rated for VATFrom 1 May 2020 - PPE purchased by care homes, businesses, charities and individuals to protect against COVID-19 will be free from VAT for a three-month period.A zero-rate of VAT will apply [...]
Furloughed driver goes the extra mile
Furloughed driver goes the extra mile 'Massive shout out to Paul Woodward who is one of our Chester HGV drivers who is currently on Furlough.' Johnsons Hotel Linens have given praise to one of their Chester HGV drivers who is currently out of work. [...]
Travelling Scholarships: Cancelled
2020 Travelling Scholarships: Cancelled 2020 Travelling Scholarships: Cancelled The Worshipful Company of Launderers has announced that the 2020 Travelling Scholarships programme to Frankfurt in June is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will start in the autumn for candidates to participate in the [...]
Oxwash gets £1.4m investment
Oxwash’s space-age laundry service gets £1.4m investment Oxwash, the space-age laundry and drycleaning startup overhauling the traditional laundry service, has announced a £1.4m investment from TrueSight Ventures, Biz Stone (co-founder of Twitter), Paul Forster (founder of Indeed.com), Founders Factory and other angel investors. Oxwash’s [...]
Electrolux introduces new pricing initiative
Electrolux Professional introduces new pricing initiative with partners to support key sectors Electrolux Professional UK & Ireland has introduced a new pricing initiative in conjunction with its Authorised Partner Network to support the NHS and other key sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company [...]
TSA Update – 29 April 2020
Update from the TSA – 29 April 2020 The TSA has been working extremely hard to represent the industry and keep members updated throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Here is just some of the useful information they have shared and the work they have been [...]
Chancellor announces new loans for small businesses
Chancellor announces new loans for small businesses Small businesses will be eligible for ‘bounce back loans’ worth up to 25 per cent of the company’s turnover, up to a maximum loan of £50,000. The government will pay the interest on the loan for the first 12 [...]
Girbau Group acquires its Chinese joint venture GSLT
Girbau Group acquires its Chinese joint venture GSLT The Girbau Group has announced its acquisition of the entire share capital of its Chinese joint venture Girbau Shenguang Laundry Technology (GSLT). With this action, GSLT becomes a subsidiary which is 100 per cent controlled directly by the [...]
Recognition for healthcare laundry workers!
Give a shout out to the 4,000 healthcare laundry workers! Remember the key workers behind the key workers, says the TSA A really positive result to come out of the crisis is that some of the amazing essential workers are at last getting the [...]
