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From product to service business
IMESA is keen for its mission statement ‘IMESA: From product to service business’ to be understood. The message is simply that the company, as well as supplying quality laundry equipment and solutions, is with you all the way
Economic factors put the pressure on
The German laundry and drycleaning sector is steadily developing these days, despite a serious period of stagnation, pretty much in common with other large EU economies. Eugene Gerden investigates
Girbau presents its latest innovations at Texcare 2024 in Frankfurt
Girbau, a leader in designing and delivering complete, sustainable, and innovative solutions for textile care, will showcase its latest innovations at Texcare International 2024 in Frankfurt, 6-9 November. The show is at the centre of the global laundry, drycleaning and textile service industry
Reducing the risks
Roger Cawood takes a look at cotton, linen and viscose rayon, common cellulosic fibres that can cause problems if the cleaner is not aware of their individual properties that can easily result in fabric damage, colour loss and finishing complaints
A special mission
It is 80 years this hyear since the D-Day landings which heralded the end of World War II, and the occasion sends Howard Bradley down memory lane as he recalls a very special restoration task
Decontamination of workwear
Concerns have been raised about heavy metals and dangerous fibres, both asbestos and glass in workwear. Richard Neale of LTC Worldwide says forward thinking rental garment operators are putting plans in place to address these
Great quality in cleaning wedding gowns
Wedding dress cleaning commands a significant premium over everyday garments. This is because it demands considerably more work and skill to produce a result that will delight the bride, say Roger Cawood and Richard Neale
A peek at Texcare 24
Texcare is always well-supplied with dry/wetcleaning developments and this year’s edition looks set to run true to type in that respect. If you are going to Frankfurt in November, here is just a small taster of what to look out for. Don’t miss our Show Guide to all exhibitors in the November issue of LCNi
Elis opens first UK laundry facility dedicated exclusively to care homes
International multi-service provider Elis has announced the opening of a brand-new laundry UK facility dedicated solely to the residential care sector
March of the machines
Jensen’s partnership with ‘laundry nerds’ Inwatec was the catalyst for revolutionary AI development for laundries – and successive developments are learning to be even more intelligent