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Shortage of labour, natural and man-made disasters as well as negative post-Brexit attitudes in Europe are all factors to be dealt with in 2023. But it is not all bad news on the linen trail
Christmas comes but once a year…
Howard Bradley reminisces on Christmases gone by, including one that sent him nuts
A cautionary Christmas tale: save Neville the Napkin
UK
They’re the lowliest item on the festive table, hardly noticed among the crackers, Champagne, and three-bird roasts of festive banquets all over the UK. They are used to mop up spilt food, blow runny noses and even shine the odd muddy shoe but forward-thinking hoteliers and their laundries are looking after the humble napkin like never before this Christmas.
BC SoftWear expands with new UK spa partnerships
UK
Spa textiles supplier, BC SoftWear, has expanded its reach with a string of new partnerships at high-end UK spa developments. BC SoftWear has now added Yorkshire Spa Retreat, Laceby Manor, Manor House Alsager, The Lowry and Breedon Priory to its growing list of spa partners.
Christeyns acquires Gannon Chemicals as it builds its Irish business
IRELAND/UK
Christeyns UK, international laundry and hygiene specialist, has today completed the acquisition of Gannon Chemicals based in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland. Already a key player in the Irish marketplace, this acquisition provides a firm footing to further build Christeyns’ Irish business and forms part of the firm’s strategic plans to become market leader in their fields of operation.
A Worshipful Dickensian carol service
UK
The Worshipful Company of Launderers celebrated Christmas with a service of carols and readings from Charles’ Dickens’ works by actor Timothy West. More than 100 Launderers and their guests attended a Christmas supper at WCL’s headquarters at Glaziers Hall after the service at historic Southwark Cathedral on London’s South Bank.
Athens to host Clean Expo in February
GREECE
CLEAN EXPO for the cleaning and hygiene industry in Greece will take place 10-12 February 2023 at the Peristeri Exhibition Center in Athens. The event will showcase the latest developments and market leading products, services, and solutions for professional cleaning, disinfection, hygiene and environmental sanitation.
Latest super spring covering from Maxi-Press‐ optimises ironing performance
INTERNATIONAL
MAXI‐PRESS has optimised its spring covering for industrial ironers to the latest technical standard with its newest model MP‐X‐Spring Pro. It is an in‐house development by the spare parts specialist and is characterised above all by the selection of 100% stainless steel to make the springs which are therefore completely rust‐free, even over long operating cycles.
JLA applies digital driver safety training across its fleet
UK
JLA, supplier of commercial laundry, catering, heating and fire safety equipment, has teamed up with Applied Driving to deliver advanced digital driver training. The partnership forms the basis of JLA’s mission to prioritise fleet safety across its national 400-vehicle operation. An initial trial has led to increased road safety diligence and awareness, with the training focused on areas including in acceleration, braking and cornering
Feelgood factor permeates Swedish TSA event
SWEDEN
Popular, festive, crowded are words that are often used to describe successful events, writes Daniel Karrholt of the Swedish Textile Services Association (Sveriges Tvätteriförbund). “Just being in the Ballroom at the Scandic Triangeln hotel in the centre of Malmö again was good, a favourite venue that always delivers.