INTERNATIONAL
At this year’s Texcare International in Frankfurt, SoCom presented itself as one of the pioneers in digitalisation and automation for the textile service industry. With modular applications such as the texRepair app and systems for wash plan and package management, the software company presented further innovations around its TIKOS software solution.
Socom’s focus was the expansion of paperless workflow. New modules and apps continue to optimise processes from goods receipt to internal processing stations to delivery, including fleet management. With the 2025 update, the new solutions texRepair – an app for iOS and Android – as well as the systems for wash plan and package management will be available, enabling additional revenue opportunities as well as significant time and cost savings.
SoCom’s solutions are based on complete integration and automation that meets the industry’s increasing demands. The aim is to increase transparency and efficiency in laundries, which is made possible by innovative interfaces to machines and other systems. Digitalisation plays a central role in this: not only does it open up new possibilities for increasing efficiency, but it is also already a necessary standard due to legal requirements, such as the introduction of electronic invoicing.
TIKOS’ modular design makes it possible to optimally support businesses of all sizes – from small and medium-sized companies to corporations. Thanks to a flexible licensing model and transparent pricing, SMEs can enter the world of digitalisation cost-effectively and benefit from the numerous automation functions.
Having had numerous discussions and made new international contacts, SoCom drew a positive conclusion from the fair. The growing demand for networked and digitally integrated systems for all business areas reflects the importance that laundries now attach to automation and digitalisation. The demand for comprehensive, IT-based solutions will continue to increase in the future, a development that SoCom is already meeting with its sophisticated products and flexibility, said the company.
According to SoCom: “Texcare 2024 made it clear that the industry must meet the challenges of the shortage of skilled workers with automation and digital transformation. The ability to analyse data in a targeted manner and to take action on this basis is becoming increasingly crucial for competitiveness. SoCom sees the future of the industry in technologies such as RFID and increased cooperation with machine manufacturers. SoCom is positioning itself here as a long-term partner to the textile service industry, supporting the industry on its journey towards a digitalised and future-proof future.”
