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Naturally packed
Packaging machine manaufacturer hawo with its already long-established sustainable principles has pioneered a new totally organic, home compostable wrap system for textile care business under the brand name ORGANIXtex. Managing director Christian Wolf tells the story
Cherry Tree branches out with Kent acquisition
UK
Cherry Tree Machines has acquired Kent dryers and tunnel finishers from MD Machines, the Kendal-based manufacturer of the well-known dryers. Bob Mills, Cherry Tree chief executive commented: “Cherry Tree is a strong company in a growth period and we are expanding our range of industrial laundry machinery.
Virtual ‘Exchange’ event brings suppliers and TRSA members together
NORTH AMERICA TRSA, in consultation with its Supplier Partner Council, will host a live virtual Innovation Showcase & Exchange from…
Henkel launches DEI scholarship and internship schemes
NORTH AMERICA
Henkel, the company behind washing detergent brand Persil, among other famous global marques, has announced new scholarship and internship programs in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico aimed to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across Henkel businesses.
Long Beach healthcare laundry recertifies hygienically clean
NORTH AMERICA
Medico Professional Linen Service, a family-owned laundry providing healthcare linens and textiles in Southern California for more than 80 years, has had its Long Beach facility achieve recertification for Hygienically Clean Healthcare. The renewal of this certification reflects the continued commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.
Ketevong certified as TRSA accreditation director
NORTH AMERICA
TRSA recently hired Samlane Ketevong to lead its certification programs. Ketevong joins the association’s staff in the newly created role of senior director of certification and accreditation, leading TRSA’s family of certification programs, including Clean Green, Hygienically Clean and individual certification programs such as the Certified Professional Laundry Manager (CPLM), among others.
Backpackers guide to portable infection control in large spaces
UK & IRELAND
The new Taski BP15 sprayer from Diversey enables cleaning teams to disinfect large areas quickly, easily, and effectively to maintain the highest levels of protection against infections, says the company. The sprayer’s backpack design and portability make it ideal for disinfecting almost any location including hard-to-reach areas and other places where it is difficult to use traditional tools.
TRSA kicks off on-line HR and H&S summit with virtual pub crawl
NORTH AMERICA
Following on from 2020’s successful live virtual event for industry leaders who focus on the Human Resources, Health and Safety programs in their respective companies, TRSA is offering what it describes as “an enriching professional development experience” through the upcoming Human Resources, Health and Safety Summit, a two-day event set for 20-21April.
Textiles top disposables for sustainability says industry report
INTERNATIONAL
A groundbreaking and important new report by an impressive array of international textile care industry representatives succinctly puts the case for textiles over disposables. In effect, textiles are a far more sustainable option for the planet and have many other benefits over their disposable/single use counterparts.
All the news from an Ideal world
UK
The market may be quiet at the moment but exciting things have been happening behind the scenes at Ideal Manufacturing. A new website, recognition for the company’s R&D work, a Government sponsored grant for innovation and ISO re-certification were just some of the high points achieved while, along with the greater part of the professional textile care industry, the company and its staff endured lockdown and associated privations.