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Tax change threat to laundries and drycleaners
20 December, 2018
Leading Russian operators in the field of laundry and cleaning may bear serious losses in 2019, due to a recent decision of the state to raise property tax by almost 30% starting from next year, reports Eugene Gerden from Moscow.

Sustainable cotton is turning Britain’s clothes green
19 December, 2018
Changes in the fibre composition of clothing sold in the UK by retailer and brand signatories to the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan 2020 (SCAP 2020), and the purchasing of more sustainably-produced fibres (notably from the Better Cotton Initiative), are two of the main reasons for the improved footprint of UK clothing, WRAP’s (Waste and Resources Action Programme) latest clothing report concludes.

JSG reconfirms board changes
18 December, 2018
Johnson Service Group (JSG), the UK textile services provider, has confirmed that Peter Egan will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer on 1 January 2019. As announced on 5 December 2017, Peter succeeds Chris Sander who, having spent five years in the role of CEO, will step down from the Board on 31 December 2018.

Crown recertified Clean Green
18 December, 2018
The Textile Rental Association (TRSA) has recertified Crown Uniform & Linen Service of Brockton, Massachusetts, a fourth-generation family-owned textile service company serving customers throughout New England, as Clean Green, reflecting the company’s continued dedication to operational efficiency and sustainability.

Messe Frankfurt France acquires JET Expo Paris
17 December, 2018
Messe Frankfurt France, the French subsidiary of the German group Messe Frankfurt, is the new owner of JET Expo, the French trade show dedicated entirely to the Professional Textile Care sector. In a statement issued on 14 December, Messe Frankfurt France confirmed that the next edition of Jet Expo will take place 19 – 21 May 2019 at Parc des Expositions Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Hall 7.1.

RegeneX offers cleaning system trials to laundries
17 December, 2018
RegeneX, the linen recovery specialist, has officially launched its commercial textile cleaning system following a successful two-year pilot. The Bradford-based company has developed a gentle, multi-bath cleaning system that can lift tough stains, so that previously rejected items last longer and fulfil their lifetime usage potential.

Elis agrees acquisition of Curantex
14 December, 2018
Elis, an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions across Europe and Latin America, continues its expansion strategy in key markets with the signing of an agreement to acquire 100% of Curantex GmbH and Curantex GmbH & Co. KG (Curantex) in Germany.

Dr Philip Wright steps down as CEO of the TSA
13 December, 2018
After two and a half years, Philip Wright has decided to step down from the Textile Services Association, with the support of the TSA Board. He will formally finish work on 31 December 2018.

Free energy bill check for UKFT members
13 December, 2018
Members of the UK Fashion & Textile Association can benefit from a free energy bill check this winter.

CLEAN invests a further £200k in its Yeovil laundry
12 December, 2018
Leading linen and laundry service provider CLEAN has invested a further £200k to increase the efficiency of its Yeovil laundry, located on the Somerset town’s Lufton Trading Estate.

Elis leads industrial sector into open water market
11 December, 2018
Elis (formerly Berendsen) has been granted a licence to self-supply water and sewerage services. It is the first industrial organisation to be granted such an opportunity by regulator Ofwat.

Northwest Healthcare is recertified Clean Green
11 December, 2018
The Textile Rental Association (TRSA) has recertified Northwest Healthcare Linen, the Bellingham, Washington-based independent medical launderer, as Clean Green, reflecting the company’s continued dedication to operational efficiency and sustainability.

UKFT to take over management of Textiles Scotland
11 December, 2018
The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) will take over the management of Textiles Scotland (STLA) with effect from 1 January 2019, following a unanimous vote by STLA members and lengthy discussions between the two organisations.

Christmas book review – Sock Story
11 December, 2018
If you are a fan of Ideal Manufacturing’s quirky cartoon graphics you have a treat in store, writes Kathy Bowry. A highlight of this Christmas season is the chance to get your hands on a marvellous book illustrated by Eleanora Marton, creator of those Ideal images.

Hohenstein opens lab
10 December, 2018
With the opening of a textile testing laboratory in Gurugram, India, the testing service provider and research partner, Hohenstein, has again raised the bar for the textile industry. Just recently, in July 2018, the company opened a textile testing laboratory with a comprehensive service portfolio in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Starting in December 2018, Hohenstein India will also be able to offer its tailor-made services in one of the world’s textile hotspots.

Reusable textiles key to go green in the operating theatre
10 December, 2018
Surgical drapes and tapes are textile products used in operating theatres worldwide. They are taped to patients and equipment during surgical procedures to protect workers and patients from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate matter. Each year, millions of them are used in the UK alone, so it’s easy to see why ensuring these products are as sustainable as possible should be a priority for industry and customers.

VDMA welcomes Messe Frankfurt’s Clean Show deal
10 December, 2018
Elgar Straub, managing director of VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies, has applauded the extension of Texcare trade fairs to include the American Clean Show.

Clean Show sold to Messe Frankfurt
06 December, 2018
Messe Frankfurt, the international trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, recently finalised a deal with the Clean Show Executive Committee (CEC) to purchase the Clean Show, the largest trade fair for linen, uniform and facility services in the Western Hemisphere, according to a news report on the Textile Rental Services Association website. As part of the deal, TRSA, the association for the linen, uniform and facility services industry, and its four association partners will maintain their close involvement with the biennial Clean Show.

TRSA Healthcare Conference addresses market trends
06 December, 2018
Nearly 200 linen, uniform and facility services executives recently gathered outside Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Textile Rental Services Association’s 7th annual Healthcare Conference. The two-day event featured a wealth of education, networking and plant tours specifically designed for healthcare operators and associates.

Elis completes acquisition of Lavanderias Triton
05 December, 2018
Elis, the international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions across Europe and Latin America, continues its acquisition strategy in its key markets and has announced the closing of the acquisition of 100% of Lavanderias Triton in Spain.