All articles by kathy bowry
kathy bowry
Health and safety: No such thing as an accident waiting to happen
UK
Putting systems and strategies in place to ensure health and safety is enforced properly in the workplace is essential, as delegates at the recent Textile Services Association (TSA) Spring Conference (15-19 April) heard. Louise Adamson, at one time an employment lawyer, has been an ambassador for work safety for many years, determined to eradicate those work accidents that occur in ‘no-man’s land’ – that place where nobody will take responsibility and own it. She told her brother Michael’s story. It was harrowing.
TSA Spring Conference: ‘Magnify positives’
UK
The Textile Services Association (TSA) Autumn Conference, 15-16 April at Hilton St George’s Park, Burton Upon Trent, on day 2 saw delegates welcomed by Charlie Betteridge, TSA chair. The event follows the new format, introduced last year at the autumn conference which kicks off on day 1 (15 April) with a Supply Partner Meeting followed by specific industry workshops.
ABC urges affiliates to certify with Green Business Benchmark
USA
America’s Best Cleaners (ABC) is encouraging its affiliates to make a positive long-term change and become certified by the newly branded Green Business Benchmark, formerly Green Business Bureau (GBB). GBB’s recent rebranding signifies an opportunity for the organisation to align with customer needs, establish clarity, and support the future development of products. Green Business Benchmark’s mission is to deliver easy-to-use software that empowers organisations to accelerate their sustainability impact with the ultimate vision of making sustainability accessible to every organisation on the planet.
Correction: Xeros and Candiani Denim
INTERNATIONAL
Laundry and Cleaning News on 11 April published online an article with the headline’ Xeros and Candiani Denim weave sustainable partnership’. Xeros and Candiani Denim have not partnered, and the article has been taken down. We apologise for any misunderstanding and confusion that has occurred.
Sergeant on parade at TSA Spring Conference
UK
Today is the first day of the Textile Services Association (TSA) Spring Conference which takes place 15-16 April, Hilton St George’s Park, Burton Upon Trent. With speakers that include broadcasting legend and unexpected Strictly Come Dancing sensation John Sergeant, alook set to challenge the previous record-breaking turnout. Last year’s Autumn Conference attracted a record 160 delegates and, with what TSA describes as another formidable programme for the Spring edition: “We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back, and perhaps setting another record,” said David Stevens, CEO of the TSA.
Record-breaking attendance at ALM’s IMPACT conference
USA
The Association for Linen Management (ALM’s) 2024 IMPACT conference took place in Salt Lake City recently with record breaking attendance and sponsor support. The conference experience included enhancements to the rapid business exchange IMPACTful Connections and more educational and business development opportunities than ever before. Featured presenters at the conference included Troy Nix, whose presentation, the Cadence of Leadership, brought the group to attention and Derek Parra, Olympic medallist, who shared his humbling and inspiring Reflections in the Ice.
ACI strengthens science team
USA
The American Cleaning Institute, (ACI) the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, promoted Dr James Kim to senior vice president of science and regulatory affairs and welcomed Jessica Eason as manager of environmental and scientific affairs. ACI represents the $60 billion U.S. cleaning product supply chain. ACI members include the manufacturers and formulators of soaps, detergents, and general cleaning products used in household, commercial, industrial and institutional settings; companies that supply ingredients and finished packaging for these products; and chemical distributors.
Texcare 2024 to showcase developments in automated textile care
INTERNATIONAL
Automation is advancing apace in the textile-care sector. RFID systems, robotics and artificial intelligence are introducing greater transparency into the flow of goods, carrying out high-risk, heavy or monotonous work and improving quality control processes. In this way, these clever mechanisms are alleviating one of the most acute problems in the industry: staff shortage.
MIP UK to make CleanEx debut
UK
CleanEx 2024 – the only UK exhibition dedicated to the laundry, drycleaning and textile care industry – will open its doors at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, on Sunday, 28 April and Monday, 29 April. MIP UK will be exhibiting at CleanEx for the first time. MIP is a global supplier and engineering expert of textile solutions, serving the healthcare and hospitality industries for over 40 years.
Barker enters specialist hospitality commercial laundry market
UK
Dorset based Barker, the largest domestic laundry in the UK and a leading drycleaner, has entered the commercial laundry market, with a specialist offering to boutique hotels and airbnb across the Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole (BCP) region and the New Forest in Hampshire.