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Schulthess acquires majority stake in GMP, Italy
INTERNATIONAL
Swiss laundry equipment manufacturer Schulthess acquired a majority holding in GMP SRL in Pieve di Soligo, Italy, as of 23 June. GMP is the leading manufacturer of ironing machines for flat linen in Europe. With this acquisition, Schulthess Maschinen AG is once again expanding its portfolio and strengthening its position as a washing technology expert in the international market.
Techtextil, Texprocess and Heimtextil report high visitor satisfaction
INTERNATIONAL
With a total of 117 participating nations, around 63,000 visitors and 2300 exhibitors, a brilliant re-launch of the trio of international textile fairs at the Frankfurt exhibition centre was achieved, claimed shows organiser Messe Frankfurt
PCIAW:UK’s biggest global professional clothing summit and awards yet
UK/INTERNATIONAL
Charles Ross, lecturer for the Royal College of Art is set to host the PCIAW global professional clothing, workwear and textiles networking event, this year featuring more than 30 international speakers.And LCN has two tickets worth £299 for the Awards to give away.
Sarah Lancaster installed as Master of Worshipful Company of Launderers
UK
On Monday, 20 June, the Worshipful Company of Launderers (WCL) elected its new Master for the year June 2022 – 2023. It is approximately 20 years since the Company had a female Master, Margaret Sheppard, so, with much enthusiasm and goodwill, Sarah Lancaster was elected as the second in its history.
Techtextil Frankfurt: Klopman focuses on ‘circular’ fabrics
INTERNATIONAL
Klopman is exhibiting at the Techtextil Frankfurt, the most important trade fair for textile manufacturing and industrial production of technical textiles for all sectors, currently taking place (21 to 24 June). Klopman, a leading European producer of technical fabrics for workwear, based in Italy, launched two new product lines upholding the principles of sustainability.
Laundry nerds hammer towel feeding with the power of THOR.
INTERNATIONAL
The self-styled ‘laundry nerds’ at Inwatec, inventors and manufacturers of state-of-the-art laundry technology, including robotics and advanced automation, have just completed the first installation of the company’s THOR.Towel system in France. The THOR.Towel feeder automatically prepares single towels, enabling operators to achieve better and faster feeding processes of towels to folding systems.
TRSA MMI event all set for October in Illinois
NORTH AMERICA
TRSA’s 29th annual Maintenance Management Institute (MMI) is back with a bang aft the Embassy Suites O’Hare Rosemount, Rosemount Illinois 12-14 October. The event has been totally revamped for 2022 with new speakers, new location, new date and an improved programme, says the TRSA.
Vintage clothing specialist Guilott-Mcinnis joins ABC
USA
Sarah Guilott-McInnis has joined America’s Best Cleaners (ABC) in the role of implementation specialist. A third-generation drycleaner owner, Guilott-McInnis has spent most of her life in a drycleaning shop. Her family has owned and operated AAA Drive In Cleaners in Lake Charles, Louisiana, for over 60 years. They have developed a strong presence in their community and have been recognised as the Best Cleaner in Lake Charles for more 20 years.
Improving sustainability in rental stocks
It is time to take stock of your rental textiles’ life expectancy and do everything you can to extend it, says Richard Neale of LTC Worldwide
The end of an era
At the recent TSA conference, laundry stalwart John Shonfeld of Tibard, announced his retirement from the textile care industry. Kathy Bowry finds out about his long career which spans more than 50 years