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kathy bowry
TSA’s new training course puts microorganisms in the spotlight
UK
The Textile Services Association (TSA) has launched an innovative new training course focused on providing managers working in the healthcare, food care and pharmaceutical laundry sectors with a deeper understanding of microorganisms and harmful pathogens
Swedish and Danish associations score high in authorisation control project
SCANDINAVIA
Setting the highest standards for best practice, the Swedish Textile Services Association (Sveriges Tvätteriförbund)together with Danish colleagues Brancheforeningen for Vask og Tekstiludlejning (BVT), and especially recognising the input of Lasse Rafiq Hangaard, has run a two-year project with a focus on training and development of each country’s authorisation control.
OCS listed number 36 in the top 100 companies to work for in the UK
UK
In a study released by Sky News’ blog, OCS, which provides soft services and laundry services to British Airways, among other major clients, was listed as the 36th best company to work for in the UK and the only facilities management company to be listed in the top 100. The survey carried out by employee development platform Zensai, used feedback provided through Glassdoor to rank companies in order of the best to work for in the UK.
Christeyns celebrates its rich history as part of the Lost Mills of Bradford
Laundry chemicals and solutions provider specialist Christeyns has been working with 509 Arts to look back on the history of its Bradford headquarters and how this has shaped the company’s future. Christeyns purchased the Oil & Soaps Company, and its operations based in Victoria Mills on Rutland Street, in 1998. Oil & Soaps Ltd originally took over the mill in December 1981, but the building has been in existence since the 1800s, one of the many mills across the district at that time. In 1900 there were over 350 mills in Bradford.
Datamars launches its RFID Sorti-Cart system for textile management in retirement homes
INTERNATIONAL
Datamars, a global leader in RFID solutions for the textile and industrial laundry sector, has launched its latest innovation, the UHF Sorti-Cart, a custom RFID trolley designed to collect soiled textiles in retirement and nursing homes for the elderly. This patented solution addresses a critical issue in this sector: the loss and misplacement of residents’ personal garments during the laundry process.
PureStar acquires Southern Linen Services
USA
PureStar, Las Vegas, recently announced that it has acquired Southern Linen Services Inc, Long Beach, Mississippi. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. PureStar is the nation’s largest hospitality laundry provider, and has been acquiring businesses to swell its portfolio.
Dibella once again ups purchase of Cotton made in Africa raw fibre
Dibella is once again increasing the use of Cotton made in Africa cotton according to the mass balance system. In 2025, the company will purchase 825 tons of raw fibres. This corresponds to an increase of 10% compared with the previous year. Dibella has been implementing Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) cotton in its supply chain in accordance with the mass balance system since 2017, thereby supporting socially and ecologically sustainable cotton production in Africa. With this further increase, Dibella is fulfilling its corporate goal of “increasing the use of sustainable fibres”.
American Drycleaners named CINET’s UK champion 2024
UK
November 2024 saw the CINET Global Best Practices Awards running alongside Texcare 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany where the country champion for the UK in the Retail Textile Cleaning A (RTC-Sme) category was announced as the American Drycleaning Company. The evaluation was made by an independent international jury from 125 applications from 40 countries.
TSA’s David Stevens reflects on lessons learned covering sustainability and diversity, equality and inclusion
Trade associations protect, connect with, value and educate their members. Education in particular is a tool to both guide and challenge. The Textile Service Association’s (TSA) 2024 Autumn Conference put the challenges the laundry sector faces front and centre, with a particular focus on two areas: sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
MyWorkwear study reveals how often buildings cleaners cleanse and replace workwear
Personalised uniform, workwear and PPE supplier, MyWorkwear, has delved into the cleanliness of uniforms worn by UK professionals to determine how often they clean and replace items alongside their general opinions of their workwear. According to the study, almost three in 10 cleaners only replace their workwear once a year. Considering the findings, MyWorkwear is offering expert guidance on how often workwear should be washed and replaced.