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Excellence abounds at Milan’s best practice showcase
The standard for the Cinet Global Best Practices Awards 2022 was sky-high, making the jury’s job very difficult indeed
Energy efficiency: Urgent actions to address sky high costs
It is crunch time on the energy front, says Richard Neale of LTC Worldwide, but there are strategies laundries can follow to make things better
TSA urges Government to consider ‘big picture’ as laundry and hospitality industry work hand-in-hand
UK
Bold action needs to be taken to safeguard future economic recovery, says the Textile Services Association (TSA), which is lobbying hard to convince the Government that laundries are important suppliers to the hospitality industry and should be recognised as such.
Swedish TSA meets for autumn event in Malmö
SWEDEN
The Swedish Textile Services Association, Sveriges Tvätteriförbund, is on the cusp of its Autumn meeting which takes place in Malmö, Sweden on 17 November. According to Daniel Kärrholt, , CEO of Sveriges Tvätteriförbund, at least 150 textile care professionals will descend on the Hotel Scandic Triangen in the heart of the city to catch up and define the way forward for the industry.
Wolf lopes in to streamline care home laundry
UK
Wolf Laundry has stepped in to provide a West Yorkshire care home with Schulthess washer extractors to streamline the operation. Herncliffe Care Home, based in Keighley, West Yorkshire, provides dementia, residential and nursing care. Founded 30 years ago, the family-run care home has 115 beds spread over six care units, and 200 members of staff. It has established a great reputation which is testament to the excellent care provided by its professional team.
Girbau’s positive impact at EXPODetergo
INTERNATIONAL
Girbau, fresh from presenting its latest innovations at the EXPODetergo international trade show in Milan last month spoke about the ‘Positive Impact’ its solutions had on visitors to its stand. The ‘Positive Impact’ message underlined Girbau’s firm commitment to sustainability, working for people and the planet. Among the new products showcased was the efficient EDD double tumble dryer which appeared for the first time, as well as the innovative GENIUS series of washers and dryers aimed at the OPL sector, the Sapphire digital services platform and other solutions for the professional laundry industry.
Applications invited for Travelling Scholarships 2023
UK
The Worshipful Company of Launderers (WCL) is pleased to take applications for next year’s Travelling Scholarships. The visits to laundry operations will be in the United Kingdom and will take place over three days –7, 8, 9 February 2023.
Polish Laundry Foundation Forum to concentrate on energy savvy solutions
POLAND
November 14-16 are the dates for the 2nd Forum of the Polish Laundry Foundation, in Krynica, Poland. In 2021, 350 participants and 140 laundry companies from all over Poland took part. This year the Foundation estimates there will be around 300 participants.
EXPODetergo marked ‘reset’ of textile care sector, say organisers
ITALY/INTERNATIONAL
“Unanimous satisfaction with the event, which marked the restart of the sector and laid the foundations for meeting new challenges in the current economic context,” said the organisers of EXPODetergo which took place in Milan last month.
Biela and Fernandes named for top jobs at Jensen USA
USA
Tony Biela takes over as president of Jensen USA while Carlos Fernandes has been promoted to senior vice president of sales, effective from 1 January 2023.The changes come as current president Simon Nield takes a step back from his current role as president of Jensen USA for health reasons. He will continue to support Jensen’s management team as president emeritus.