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Kathy Bowry
Free accredited infection prevention training from Miele Professional
Accredited by the Infection Prevention Society, Miele Professional’s free infection control training covers all key areas, including how to prevent the spread of infection, the most common types of infections encountered in care homes, and infection control in the laundry room.
Berry named engineering manager for Christeyns UK & Ireland operations
Bradford-based hygiene specialist, Christeyns, has appointed a new engineering manager for its UK & Ireland operations. Paul Berry replaces Peter Jackson who has moved to head commercial laundry at Christeyns’ sister operation, UNX Christeyns in the USA.
John Lewis launches new repair service with Timpson
A repair trial has launched in five John Lewis stores to prolong the life of customers’ favourite items. The new service includes mending, restoring, drycleaning and more. The partnership between John Lewis and the experts at Johnsons, a Timpson Group company, launched in stores in July for a period of 14 weeks.
Texcare 2024: The textile care industry – an early pioneer of the circular economy
With Texcare fast approaching, organiser Messe Frankfurt emphasises the value of a circular economy and posits that the textile care sector is well on the way to achieving this. Of course, circularity will be very much at the forefront of this year’s event with sustainability heading the agenda.
World Emblem acquires first responder emblem producer Hero’s Pride
World Emblem, the world’s largest emblem and patch manufacturer, has announced it has acquired the assets of Hero’s Pride, the leading producer of emblem products for first responders. The financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.
TRSA returns to Toronto for 5th Canadian Summit and plant tours
TRSA, the trade association for linen rental businesses in North America, is thrilled to announce its return to Canada for the 5th Canadian Summit and Plant Tours, scheduled for 29-30 October at the Intercontinental Toronto Center.
TSA gears up for lobbying offensive with key questions for the new Government
The Textile Services Association (TSA) says it has a series of key questions for the Labour government to answer and is to lobby the new influx of MPs. It will do this alongside UK Hospitality (UKH) and the Confederation for British Industry (CBI).
TSA/UKH: Hospitality and laundries agree sustainability targets and action points
The relationship between UKHospitality (UKH) and the Textile Services Association (TSA) is becoming ever closer, as the latest meeting between the two associations agreed a number of sustainability targets and action points, including the adoption of a carbon calculator for laundry.
Miele Professional donates commercial washing machine to support Barnardo’s upcycling project
UK Miele Professional is proud to announce its support for a textile upcycling project recently launched by children’s charity Barnardo’s. To help…
Tide Laundromat franchise opens in Dallas to great fanfare
Tide Services, a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble (P&G), has opened its first Tide Laundromat franchise in Dallas. This new location is only the fourth Tide Laundromat in existence, with the other three in Chicago, making it a significant milestone for the brand.