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Reuse and prosper
Textile care trade associations in the UK, Europe and USA are determined to convince their respective governments that reusable healthcare (and other) workwear and PPE is hygienically safe and could save millions of £, € and $
It will all come out in the wash
Two major suppliers of total wetcleaning solutions explain the benets of the system and discuss whether it is an alternative or a supplement to drycleaning
Jensen-Group achieves record revenue in first half of the year
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The Jensen-Group reported a substantial revenue of €206.7 million for the initial six months of 2023. This represents a noteworthy increase of 20.7% in comparison to the preceding year, a growth attributed primarily to a larger order backlog at the close of 2022.
The Orders of St John Care Trust puts its faith in Miele service
UK
The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT), one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit care providers, recently turned to commercial appliance provider Miele Professional to help reduce its downtime and costs associated with laundry machines. The partnership has resulted in savings of over 10 times what OSJCT projected, making more funds available for other investments that will benefit its residents.
Danish defence show to parade latest military fabrics
Global textile manufacturer of military fabrics, Carrington Textiles, and its main manufacturing facility in the UK, Pincroft, announced their debut at the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) Industry Days event, taking place 23-24 August in Denmark. After recently announcing the launch of ITS new stretch military ripstop fabric, Spartan HT Flex Lite, and strategically appointing a new Head of Defence and Security Fabrics, Carrington Textiles’ presence at the event represents the company’s commercial focus on building on its over 90 years of heritage of manufacturing military fabrics.
Fake tan develops into real costs for ruined linen and the environment, says TSA
UK
Tanning lotion can cause serious staining that cannot be removed. Changing how hotel guests apply sunless tanning treatments to avoid staining linen during visits can have significant positive environmental impacts, according to the Textile Services Association (TSA). A recent survey carried out by the TSA following media stories highlighting the financial impact on the hospitality industry caused by badly stained linen* showed that over half the linen purchased by laundries servicing the hospitality industry is lost, stolen or damaged every year. Indeed, 50% of rented linen products last less than four months, well below the two-year working life they could achieve if looked after correctly.
Experienced insider takes the helm at Dibella
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Dibella, long-established supplier to textiles rental services of long-lasting textiles used in the hotel industry, catering trade and healthcare, announced a year ago there would be a change of managing director. Now, with immediate effect, Carsten Ridder fills the position of co-managing director alongside Stefan Tenbusch. At the same time, previous managing director Ralf Hellmann (pictured on the left with Ridder, right) will take on an advisory role in the company.
Miele Professional unveils revamped test wash experience centre
UK
Miele Professional has announced the reopening of its Test Wash facility experience centre, providing businesses with the opportunity to try out its commercial laundry machines before investing. Located at Miele’s headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, the facility has had a complete redevelopment to enable a full working showroom to demonstrate the capabilities of the professional equipment across both lab, medical and dental and hospitality and care markets.
Tye tagged as new chief operations officer at Gotli Labs
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Gotli Labs AG Industrial laundry staff, machinery and energy performance tracking solution provider has announced the appointment of Robert Tye as chief operations officer (COO). Tye will take primary responsibility for developing operational performance with a strategic focus to deliver against its priorities of performance, purpose, and culture.
Band together to eliminate plastic wrapping
INTERNATIONAL
Jenton International, supplier of banding systems to laundry operations, has in the past 12 months received many enquiries about how to save or remove plastic completely on in laundries and also on more cost efficient machinery. Robert Cohen, Jenton International’s packaging sales manager, explained: “The machines and automation systems that we sell can make a huge impact on costs but also on the environment, reduction of CO2 emissions.