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DLI launches video contest to promote drycleaning
16 December, 2013
The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) is offering a $5,000 cash prize for the video that best demonstrates or promotes the use of DLI member services.

Expo Detergo widens its international appeal
16 December, 2013
The organiser of Expo Detergo says that more than 150 companies have already booked space at the 17th laundry and drycleaning show, which will take place at Milan’s Fiera Milano from 3 to 6 October 2014.

Girbau UK publishes OPL good practice guide
16 December, 2013
Girbau UK, part of the Girbau Group, has published an A2-sized poster giving tips on best practice for those working in the on-premise laundry sector.

Town honours Hohenstein founder
16 December, 2013
Bönnigheim in Germany has paid tribute to the Hohenstein Institute’s founder Prof Dr-Ing Otto Mecheels by naming a road after him.

Maytag provides in-depth sales training
16 December, 2013
Fifteen salespeople from the USA, Canada and Australia recently completed an in-depth training course at the Maytag University factory commercial laundry sales school.

Alliance names Rowen as North America sales manager
02 December, 2013
Alliance Laundry Systems has appointed Kathryn Rowen as North American sales manager for Huebsch, Ipso and Cissell, with effect from this month (December).

TRSA marks double first for Clean Green programme
02 December, 2013
The Textile Rental Association (TRSA) has certified Swedish mat launderer H R Björkman in its Clean Green programme. This is not only the first certification outside North America it is also the first awarded to a mat launderer

Expo Detergo organiser promotes the show on video
02 December, 2013
The organiser of Expo Detergo is promoting the 2014 exhibition by posting a video that celebrates the role that fabrics play in people’s lives on its website.

Paragon recruits commercial director
02 December, 2013
Paragon, the independent commercial laundry group, has appointed Mike Hill as commercial director.

Miele launches MopStar washer range
02 December, 2013
Miele Professional has introduced the MopStar range of washer-extractors, which is specifically designed to handle mops and cleaning cloths.

Demand for hospitality linen increases
19 November, 2013
Companies providing bed and table linen to the hospitality sector say that demand for their services has risen this year and hotels are also seeking higher quality but price still remains a concern, Janet Taylor

Alliance plans further $46m expansion at Ripon plant
19 November, 2013
Alliance Laundry Systems is planning a US$46million expansion to add 106,000 square feet (9,848square metres) to its manufacturing and assembly plant in Ripon, Wisconsin. The announcement comes less than two months after completing a US$25million production capacity increase.

NewGen launches pre-tagged linen service in Middle East
19 November, 2013
NewGen International, the Middle East’s largest commercial laundry management service International has launched its Sleepeasy RFID-tagged Laundry Care Package to the region’s hotel, leisure and hospitality markets.

Electrolux dryer wins Swedish energy efficiency award
19 November, 2013
Electrolux Professional’s T4300LE Heat Pump Dryer has won an award from BeBo, the Swedish Energy Agency purchaser group for energy-efficient apartment buildings.

Maximising the efficiency of a steam-based system
19 November, 2013
Richard Neale explains how following best practice to optimise the use of the energy in flash steam and condensate can produce savings at minimal cost

Developing chemistry to suit changes in laundering
19 November, 2013
Tony Vince examines the way chemicals manufacturers have developed products and processes to cope with the changing demands of their laundry customers

Brilliant strengthens management team
19 November, 2013
Brilliant Laundry Group has appointed Fraser Borthwick as commercial director at its Cheltenham headquarters. His responsibilities will include encouraging the development of products and services and finding new ways to improve customer experience, retention and innovation.

A new generation provides consistent quality results
19 November, 2013
As customers demand a higher standard of garment care, so finishing equipment has developed to meet the challenge of more complex fabric requirements.Tony Vince reports

Keuda laundry celebrates 20 years of training
01 November, 2013
The educational laundry operated by the Keuda Group in Finland celebrated its 20th birthday last month. The group, which provides textile care qualifications as part of its vocational education and training courses, says the educational laundry is the only one of its kind in Finland.

December deadline for hazard communication training
01 November, 2013
The Textile Care Allied Trades Association has reminded members that they must comply with the training requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) by 1 December 2013.