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Voting launches for ImageFIRST’s annual HeroesFIRST contest
USA
A total of $10,000 will be awarded to healthcare heroes for representing the best in patient experience as ImageFIRST® Healthcare Laundry Specialists launches nationwide voting for its second annual HeroesFIRST Contest – where ImageFIRST associates recognise exceptional Healthcare Heroes who go above and beyond to enhance the patient experience. Voting is open to the public 3-21 October at https://heroes.imagefirst.com.
Coloreel appoints Saman Khalilian as CFO
INTERNATIONAL/SWEDEN
As it grows into a company with international distribution, the embroidery technology company Coloreel has recruited Saman Khalilian as the new CFO.
Khalilian has extensive experience in finance and business development from tech and growth companies, and most recently came from the role of CFO for the Ambea Group’s healthcare company Klara.
Minchin leaves red sofa to headline at TSA October conference
UK
The Textile Services Association (TSA) has bagged popular BBC presenter Louise Minchin as keynote speaker for its Autumn Conference, taking place today, 5 October, at the Hilton St George’s Park, Burton upon Trent. Minchin is a well-known and respected broadcaster and journalist who has presented BBC Breakfast on BBC One for 20 years.
TSA urges Government action to guarantee future of laundry industry
UK
On the eve of the Textile Services Association (TSA) Autumn conference in Burton-on-Trent, 4-5 October, and while the Conservative Party holds its annual conference in Liverpool, the association reiterates its message to the Government that long term plans are required to prevent laundries missing out on essential support in the current energy crisis.
Girbau set to air its latest innovations at EXPODetergo
INTERNATIONAL
For the first time, the company will be showing off the EDD double dryer in public, a machine designed to save energy. The innovative, revolutionary GENIUS range of washing machines and the Sapphire portfolio of smart services will also be on display at Girbau’s interactive stand, says the company.
TSA initiative offers a fresh start to ex-offenders
UK
The Textile Services Association (TSA) has begun the relaunch of its ‘Giving People a Second Chance’ initiative. This aims to build relationships between the laundry industry and the prison service’s New Futures Network (NFN) to build skills and create job opportunities for ex-offenders.
Jim Kearns elected Chair of TRSA Board of Directors
USA
TRSA recently held its annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee, where its new board members for the upcoming year were announced. Jim Kearns, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Alsco Uniforms, was elected chair of TRSA’s Board of Directors during the Annual Membership Meeting on 15 September.
DMU survey on care homes laundry practices
Care home staff and managers are being asked to take part in a new study into how infection control with regards to laundry is managed in care home environments. The survey, carried out by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), aims to help care homes, nursing homes and sheltered housing spaces across the UK identify knowledge gaps, recognise best practice and support them to set the standard for care home laundry practices in the UK.
TRSA 109th annual conference hits the right note in Nashville
NORTH AMERICA
TRSA, the North America linen rental trade association, hosted a star-studded 109th Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, 13-15 September. Featuring keynote addresses from a well-known country singer, songwriter and actor and a former Major League pitcher, in addition to industry-specific education sessions for both operator members and supplier partners, the event was in tune with members and the current climate.
Elis publishes first-ever UK-based surgical textile life cycle analysis
UK
International multi-service provider Elis has published the results of a comprehensive Life Cycle Analysis into the environmental impact of standard and high-performance reusable surgical textiles in relation to disposable counterparts. The findings give weight to the industry’s argument that textiles are a far better use of resources than disposables and an important and welcome booster for textile care businesses.