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US Linen and Uniform reaffirmed Clean Green
NORTH AMERICA US Linen and Uniform, the Richland, Washington-based laundry whose six plants service south eastern Washington state and the Portland,…
Sustained perfume release from Christeyns’ upgraded softener
UK
Christeyns has revamped its high-tech fabric softener Bisoft Perla with a new perfume and improved formula, says the company. Releasing a fresh citrus and bergamot aroma and easy to dose, Bisoft Perla is aimed at all types of laundries.
Polytex/Renwear cement partnership to provide automated hygienic workwear management in UK
UK/ISRAEL
Israeli workwear management technology company Polytex has signed an agreement with a British company Renwear for distribution of its automated workwear solution. The recent agreement, says Polytex, will give it access to a huge yet untapped market. The London-based company Renwear focuses on providing workwear rental and laundry services across many industries throughout Britain. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a renewed focus on the importance of hygiene in the workplace.
Maxi-Press membrane protects patients and carers from higher germ loads
INTERNATIONAL
The new Anti-Bact membrane from Maxi-Press contributes to a significant reduction of germs in laundry for hospitals and care facilities, says the company, so both patients and staff are significantly better protected against germ contamination. In addition to testing by the German Hohenstein Institute, Maxi-Press said that its customers confirm the advantages of the membranes. A new, specially developed production line has been built to produce the membrane.
TRSA: Covid-19 Year II starts with staff shortages but recovery is under way
NORTH AMERICA The North American textile services association, TRSA, recently held a series of five virtual regional ‘Town Halls’ which…
Diary date: GLC/WCL invites LCN readers to monthly conference
UK
You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting produced jointly between the Guild of Cleaners and Launderers and the Worshipful Company of Launderers with two speakers and their “Views on the Current Textile Care Market”. Featuring Colin Paterson, from Total Fabric Solutions on Sorting and Classifying, and two speakers – one each from Ecolab and Christeyns – (speakers to be announced) on laundry processing and coronavirus infection.
The industry, the virus and the vaccine
Ken Cupitt of the Guild of Cleaners and Launderers gives his personal take on the extreme situation experienced by all sectors of the industry. He stresses his views are his own and not necessarily those of the Guild. This report is an edited version of the full text which can be found in the ‘News’ section at www.laundryandcleaningnews.com
TSA CEO’s Easter update speaks of regeneration and hope
UK
David Stevens, CEO of the Textile Services Association (TSA) , has a positive message for TSA members at Easter, saying: “I have used the ‘green shoots of recovery’ phrase four times in my introductions and I have been wrong every time, so I am not going to mention it. However, the industry is now talking about bouncing back, our customers are generally more optimistic and we have the furlough scheme to support us through the summer so I do believe we have some justification to look forward with some optimism.
“It still won’t be easy, the bounce back will be regional, aged debt is going to become a real issue as we find out who has survived and managing cash flow will probably be the biggest challenge.”
Case study: Eton College tutored in water savings by Christeyns UK
UK
Laundry chemical and engineering specialist Christeyns UK has helped the famous Eton College public school, in the shadow of historic Windsor Castle, meet its environmental goals with a new water filtering system.
TRSA: The view from The Hill
USA
TRSA held its Hill Day on 25 March 25 to close its 11th Annual Legislative Conference. The meetings were a resounding success, according to TRSA, with a total of 96 linen, uniform and facility services industry executives taking part in 110 meetings with members of Congress and key staff members. TRSA staff joined members on the calls, the majority of which took place via Zoom video conference.