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Kannegiesser confirms withdrawal from Texcare
INTERNATIONAL
Kannegiesser has confirmed that it has withdrawn from Texcare International in November and pledges to present its new developments in a different way. Kannegiesser told LCNi: “Texcare is an excellent opportunity to meet customers from all over the world, talk to them about new developments and trends and demonstrate our systems live. Personal contact and exchange is very important, especially for the laundry industry.
CLMTexfinity out of Texcare and going local
INTERNATIONAL
After going through all the pros and cons, CLMTexfinity has decided not to participate in this year’s edition of Texcare. There is still a high reluctancy towards international travelling, and also the current situation with the Covid-19 virus and the new variations both in Germany and abroad is still very uncertain and delicate.
Let’s all rock up in Blackpool
UK
An industry celebration of the return to normal has been organised by the Worshipful Company of Launderers (WCL). The event is a weekend in Blackpool with a day’s visit to Lake Windermere. It is open to all – and do bring the children.
“From Friday 22 to Sunday 24 October why not treat yourself to three days of leisure to relax and forget your troubles in the popular British seaside holiday destination. There is a limited number of organised functions to keep it relaxed. It is going to be fun but interesting,” said WCL Master Ken Cupitt.
Big brands withdraw from Texcare International 2021
INTERNATIONAL
Two of the biggest names in laundry equipment and solutions, Jensen Group and Kannegiesser, have opted out of Texcare International 2021, and other exhibitors are reportedly withdrawing. As yet there is no official word from organiser Messe Frankfurt but a spokesperson has told LCNi: “It is true, that Kannegiesser and Jensen have cancelled their participation within the free cancellation deadline on 3 September. Currently [Messe Frankfurt] is discussing that fact with every single exhibitor personally. We still keep the deadline on 3 September and will communicate around that date.“
Rinnai N Series ‘hydrogen blend ready’ now
UK
Water heating unit and system manufacturer Rinnai has announced that, after an extensive testing and verification process, its current Sensei N Series range is ‘hydrogen ready’ now for the proposed initial supply of hydrogen blends fed through the existing gas infrastructure.
The Sensei N Series can by powered by a blend of up to 30% hydrogen, Rinnai UK is also in advanced development of units which can handle the complete hydrogen gas supply. The appliance is described as ‘out of the box’ design engineered and approved to be installed for use on natural gas. But the same unit is futureproofed – because following a conversion and re-commissioning process in the field it will then operate safely and efficiently solely using a hydrogen supply.
Opportunity knocks for Door to Door Cleaners
USA
At a celebratory event in California’s capital city on Wednesday, State Senator Ben Allen, pictured, honoured GreenEarth Affiliate, Door To Door Cleaners, as Small Business of the Year for the 26th Senate District. While typically serving the Beverly Hills, Brentwood, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Pacific Palisades, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood communities with an array of textile and garment care services, the family-owned and operated
business pivoted during the pandemic to sew facial coverings for frontline medical workers, producing more than 5,000 homemade masks in the first two months.
Jensen Group pulls out of Texcare International 2021
INTERNATIONAL Jensen Group, after a thorough analysis of the current situation, has decided not to participate in Texcare International, Frankfurt, in November. According to the company, the decision has been made because the situation regarding the spread of the Covid-19 virus and the new variants in Germany and especially abroad is still unpredictable.
Pannell takes over as Christeyns’ South East regional manager as Stone retires
UK Russ Pannell has been appointed to take over the role of Christeyns’ regional manager as Keith Stone, retires from the business to move to British Overseas Territory St Helena after 20 years’ service. Stone joined Bradford-based Christeyns in September 2001 and was a key member of the Southern team, working initially as an account manager, then deputy manager and latterly area manager for the South East.
Girbau UK appoints Waite for industrial sales manager post
UK Girbau UK has appointed Paul Waite as its industrial sales manager. In his new role Paul will support industrial laundry customers nationwide in making the best investment choices from the company’s full range of energy efficient, high-productivity laundry equipment including tunnel washing systems, large-capacity washer-extractors and tumble dryers, high-volume flatwork ironers, feeders, folders and conveyor systems.
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