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Worshipful Company extends a wider welcome at Christmas Lunch
19 December, 2007
The Master of the Worshipful Company of Launderers, Selwyn Burchhardt welcomed 70 Liveryman and guests to the Christmas lunch held at Launderers Hall on 10 December.

Dryclean USA announces quarterly results
19 December, 2007
Dryclean USA, a leading distributor of industrial laundry, drycleaning machines and steam boilers, has reported a 19.9% fall in reported revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2007 (the first quarter of fiscal 2008). Revenues for the period were $4,736,644 compared with $5,912,198 for the same period the previous year.

3M expands PPE range with acquisition of Aearo Technologies
19 December, 2007
3M, a leader in personal protective equipment whose brands include Scotchgard, Thinsulate and Scotch-Brite, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aearo Technologies Inc. for a total purchase price of $1.2billion. The deal will be financed through a combination of cash and other borrowings.

Geoff Bricher retires as NALI secretary
18 December, 2007
Geoffrey Bricher will retire as secretary of NALI, The National Association of the Launderette Industry, with effect from 1 January 2008.

Davis Service Group "pleased with progress"
14 December, 2007
Davis Service Group, the owner of Sunlight linen hire, said it expects full-year sales growth of at least 15%, with the second half benefiting further from organic growth and acquisitions.

Smarter ways to a quality finish
05 December, 2007
Tony Vince examines how manufacturers are responding to the demand for efficient ironing

STAINS
05 December, 2007
Richard Neale looks at how to tackle some of the most common stubborn stains

New Jersey proposes perc phase-out
05 December, 2007
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is proposing amendments to the rules controlling the use of perc that would lead to a complete ban on its use by 1 January 2021.

Management raises its stakes in Fishers Services
05 December, 2007
The management team at independent laundry and textile rental supplier Fishers Services has increased its share in the company from 30 to 80%. Under the new financial arrangements, the Bank of Scotland becomes the sole external finance provider to the group with a 19.99 % share, allowing the management team to obtain majority equity. The overall sale for the company stands at £40million, and means that in selling its stake CBPE has completed its investment term, having invested during the original MBO.

Energy award could be on the horizon for JohnsonDiversey
05 December, 2007
The Horizon Light & Bright laundry care range from JohnsonDiversey has reached the finals, in the product category, of the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2007. The winners will be announced at an event to be held in London this month.

Bright outlook still forecast
01 December, 2007
Despite a slowing of economic growth and rising water and energy costs, the laundry and drycleaning sector is still prospering. Kathleen Armstrong reports

Johnson Service Group decides not to pay dividend
30 November, 2007
The board of Johnson Service Group has decided that it is not appropriate to pay the previously declared dividend of 3 pence per share for the period ending 30 June 2007. The shares were to have gone ex dividend on 5 December 2007.

Defra advises on solvent directive enforcement
29 November, 2007
The Department of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG)) have published additional guidelines to local authorities on enforcing compliance with the Solvent Emissions Directive (SED). These will be included in a revised general guidance manual to be published in January 2008.

All Industries Conference heads for Leicester
29 November, 2007
The National All Industries Conference 2008 will take place at the Leicester Marriott Hotel on Saturday 15 March 2008.

Hospital laundry conference goes to Blackpool
29 November, 2007
The Society of Hospital Linen Services & Laundry Managers 2008 conference will take place at the Imperial Hotel in Blackpool on 23-25 April.

Expo Detergo elects new president and board
20 November, 2007
Gabrio Renzacci has been elected as president of Expo Detergo, taking over from Giovanni Salvati.

Alliance Laundry Systems appoints new president
15 November, 2007
Alliance Laundry Systems (ALS) has appointed Michael Schoeb as the company's president and chief operating officer,, with effect from 25 October 2007. He will lead a seasoned executive team and report to CEO Thomas F. L'Esperance.

Search is on for top workwear design
15 November, 2007
Textile services company Lindström is holding its fourth design competition. This is open to European universities teaching functional clothing design. The challenge is to design a corporate collection for the customer service and vehicle service staff of Toyota Auto Finland Oy dealers.

Record attendance for Launderers' annual service
15 November, 2007
The annual service and dinner of the Worshipful Company of Launderers took place on 5 November 2007. By permission of the Court, the location was changed this year from Southwark Cathedral to Bevis Marks Synagogue in the City of London. A record number of 186 Liverymen, Freemen and their guests attended the event.

Guild president receives Veterans badge
15 November, 2007
Former serviceman and the present national President of the Guild of Cleaners and Launderers and Master of the College of Fellows, Derek Harrison, was presented with the Veterans Badge by Barbara Keeley, MP for Worsley, on behalf of the Under Secretary of State for Defence.