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Challenges ahead for employers
01 December, 2002
The Government's promises a thorough review of UK employment laws, but employers already face substantial challenges as laws already on the books are enforced says Robin Rhodes

It's so cold, it's hot
01 December, 2002

Mike Palin quits full time post after TSA strategy review
29 November, 2002
TSA technical director Mike Palin is leaving his full time post at the TSA at the end of November but will continue to advise the Association on matters related to his work on healthcare standards.

Clothescare's Anita saves a life with first aid skills
29 November, 2002
Anita Warren, manageress at Clothescare Dry Cleaners, Bushey used her first aid skills and saved a life, when the owner of a neighbouring metal polishing business severed his hand in an accident.

Fishers bids for bigger share of food garment sector
26 November, 2002
Fishers' Services, the Scottish specialist laundry service, is targeting a greater share of the food garment sector and has invested in two new cleanroom areas, one at Aberfeldy, the other at its Riggs Place plant in Cupar, Fyffe.

J&A wins "green" approval from BSI
26 November, 2002
J&A (International) the garment decoration specialist, has been accredited to to BS14001 for its environmental management.

Letter: What is the future for hospital laundries?
26 November, 2002
The demise of the hospital laundry is almost complete concludes Don Proud after talking to nurses at the Theatre Nurse Exhibition.

Getting tough on health and safety
25 November, 2002
Murray Simpson explains why the Government is setting challenging targets

Launderers trade secrets - controlling bleaching to avoid chemical damage
25 November, 2002
Bleaching must be properly controlled to be effective and to avoid chemical damage.

Drycleaners' trade secrets - dealing with localised surface felting
25 November, 2002

Ducker reaches DTI shortlist with Revolution machine
25 November, 2002
Ducker has been shortlisted by the DTI Teaching Company Scheme for the project to develop its Revolution roller towel machine.

Laundries' insurance costs could double
01 November, 2002
The UK laundry industry is facing increasing insurance problems with costs rising steeply this year, and in some cases businesses may find it hard to get any cover at all.

Letters: The Hospital Hygiene Debate - 1
01 November, 2002
" The powers that be have their heads in the sand". PA Liversedge writes about the "privitisation by stealth" that is going on within laundry provision to the NHS

Letters: The Hospital Hygiene Debate -2
01 November, 2002
Don Proud deplores declining standards in the NHS

Sue's silver celebrations
01 November, 2002
LCN's Sue Ledger celebrated 25 years service in textile care publishing on October 31.

Separating heating from the dryer
04 October, 2002
Electrolux Laundry Systems has developed and expanded its range of dryers for the OPL segment

Not all doom and gloom
04 October, 2002
LCN reports from the International Drycleaners' Congress convention in London, which featured a lively programme of speakers

Symphony's eco-friendly film targets textile care
04 October, 2002

Russell starts up in drycleaning
04 October, 2002

ICI and Linde boost CO2 cleaning power
04 October, 2002