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Pincroft shoots from the hip with non-skin contact vector protection for military fabrics
UK/INTERNATIONAL
Pincroft, a commission textile dyer, printer and finisher with over 90 years of experience supplying armed forces and defence companies around the world, has announced the adoption of a precision spray technology that allows the application of many finishes for textiles, including permethrin for vector protection.
TRSA kicks off its North East meeting at New York Mets home ground
USA
TRSA recently hosted a Northeast Regional Meeting that included a stadium tour, meeting and baseball game at Citi Field, the home of Major League Baseball’s New York Mets. The programme, on 1 September, started with a tour of Citi Field followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium and lunch. Twenty-five members, including many next-generation leaders, attended the event to learn more about federal and state legislative and regulatory issues.
On the death of Queen Elizabeth II, ‘mother of the nation’
UK
We, at LCN, are deeply saddened by the news of the death of her Majesty the Queen. On behalf of everyone at LCN, we would like to send our deepest condolences to The Royal Family and express our gratitude for her lifetime of service to the nation.
Foundation milks the benefits of cows for India organic textile production
INTERNATIONAL/INDIA
The GoodTextiles Foundation, initiated by Dibella, has implemented a new support project in India: Each family of a small village community of organic farmers received a cow from the donations received. The herd of 50 animals helps with farming, gives milk, produces sufficient natural fertiliser and should soon provide higher crop yields and a better income.
ImageFIRST acquires Allegiant Linen Services in Tennessee
USA
National healthcare linen provider, ImageFIRST, expands its laundry service and processing capabilities in the Nashville area with its latest acquisition thereby adding its first processing plant in Tennessee to its portfolio. The announcement that it has acquired Tennessee-based Allegiant Linen Services marks ImageFIRST’s first processing plant in the state. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Onnera celebrates centenary this month
SPAIN/INTERNATIONAL
Onnera Laundry Barcelona (part of Mondragon Corporation), located in Sant Julià de Vilatorta – Osona is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It has organised a variety of events this year for the occasion, including a ceremony to be held 16 September at the Sant Julià de Vilatorta factory, with Onnera Group and Mondragon Corporation management in attendance, along with several authorities, a wide range of institutions, customers and partners.
BC Softwear paves the way for charity’s adventure playground
UK
BC Softwear is supporting the work of a charity which aims to offer positive experiences to people with special needs of all ages and abilities. Based close to BC Softwear headquarters in Maidenhead, the Thames Valley Adventure Playground (TVAP) is a charity offering adventurous, therapeutic and educational play activities for children and adults.
TSA calls on Truss: “Save our commercial laundries”
UK
Rising energy prices for laundries could cause massive problems for whole UK economy and the Texrtile Services Association (TSA) has lost no time in calling on new Prime Minister Liz Truss tostep in to save commercial laundries as the energy crisis reaches new heights.
Minchin abandons 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, 4-5 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.
CLA names 2023 members for Board of directors
USA
The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) announced 2023 board members who, together with the board of directors, will prioritise the organisation’s focus and lead the CLA in its commitment to advance an evolving self-service laundry industry and improve the customer experience. Five re-elected and one newly elected board members will work with active members who are comprised of store owner operators, manufacturers, distributors, and others conducting business or professional activities related to the self-service laundry industry.