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Lightweight linen, heavy on efficiency
A new range of long-lasting, lighter and attractive linen put a German laundry on the road to better operational efficiency and forged a valuable supplier/operator partnership
Pride of the county
County Dry Cleaners is doing Letterkenney, County Donegal proud as it goes that extra mile to ensure its local hospital has clean scrubs and continues to serve its local community. Kathy Bowry reports
TRSA publishes EIU-based ‘Textile Services Market Analysis: United States, Canada’
USA/CANADA
Forecasts for linen, uniform and facility services growth in critical demand sectors in the wake of COVID-19 economic turmoil highlight Textile Service Market Analysis: United States and Canada. This report contains excerpts from the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU’s) recent TRSA-commissioned global study to guide the industry’s investment, expansion and strategic decision making worldwide.
Miele Professional pushes for longer guarantees for commercial laundry equipment
UK
Miele Professional is calling on the Government to extend its plan to introduce longer life guarantees for domestic appliances to include commercial laundry equipment as well. The Government initiative is designed to combat ‘planned obsolescense’ and wants manufacturers to extend the lifespan of electrical products to at least seven years and ensure parts are available so equipment can be repaired rather than replaced. The aim of the move is to encourage more sustainable consumption of products.
Report: America’s Best Cleaners Leadership Forum
USA
The sixth America’s Best Cleaners Leadership Forum wrapped up on 10 February and, according to the organisers, was the most forward-thinking Forum yet, bringing the leaders of the drycleaning industry together and solidifying their camaraderie before sending them off towards the future, strong and confident.
Reino renews Hygienically Clean Healthcare accreditation at two laundry sites
USA
Reino Linen Service, a second generation, family-owned and operated company serving the textile needs of hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout Ohio and Michigan, recently qualified for renewal of the Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification for their locations in Brownstown, Missouri, and Gibsonburg, Ohio. The renewals of this certification reflect their continued commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.
TRSA publishes job analysis report for laundry maintenance managers
NORTH AMERICA
In a continuing effort to professionalize the linen, uniform and facility services industry, TRSA recently conducted its second consultant-led job analysis focusing on the knowledge, tasks and skills necessary for maintenance managers. Similar to the previous job analysis for production managers that led to the Certified Professional Laundry Manager (CPLM) programme, the culmination of the maintenance manager job analysis will lead to the development and launch of a self-study certification – Certified Laundry Maintenance Manager (CLMM). Both job analysis reports are available in the TRSA store – www.trsa.org/store.
Girbau and HeiQ ‘viroblock’ textiles with new antiviral/anti microbial laundering process
INTERNATIONAL
Functional materials innovation leader HeiQ has partnered with Girbau to use HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 in the laundry process to add antiviral and antimicrobial effects to clothes and textiles. Girbau, manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive professional laundry solutions for the industrial, commercial and vended sectors, announces to offer HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03, an antiviral and antimicrobial textile technology, that can be applied to industrial laundry services for its clients across the healthcare, hospitality and food manufacturing sectors, where hygiene and safety are paramount.
New video award announced for TRSA October conference
NORTH AMERICA
Nominations are now open for the 2021 TRSA Annual Awards, to be presented in October at TRSA’s 108th Annual Conference, 19-22 October in Carlsbad, California. The contest is open to all operator and supplier partner members. TRSA’s industrywide recognition is a time-honoured tradition that shines a spotlight on the creativity, ingenuity and humanity of member organisations. Multiple companies and individuals may be honoured in the same award category and companies can win in more than one category. Submit entries for any of these awards now at trsa.org/membership/awards.
Carrington cements joint venture in Asia and announces growth in Europe
UK/ASIA/INTERNATIONAL
Carrington Textiles secures joint venture in Asia and announces growth in Europe
Carrington Textiles (now in its 130th year) and Sapphire Textile Mills have announced a joint venture in Pakistan under the name of Carrington Textiles International, with new textile dyeing and finishing operations that will provide up to 20 million metres a year of dyed and white fabric to its global customer base.