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State of the industries
30 December, 2011
Industry pays tributes to Theo Lagrange
15 December, 2011
Theo Lagrange, former president of the European trade association Cinet, died on 25 November 2011.
Launderers’ Company invites travel grant applications
15 December, 2011
The Worshipful Company of Launderers reminds those interested in its travel scholarship that the committee will review applications in mid-January, so submissions should be made as soon as possible.
Texcare Asia attracts record attendance
15 December, 2011
The organiser of Texcare Asia has reported that the 2011 show attracted record numbers of both exhibitors and visitors.
LTC plans textile seminar
15 December, 2011
The Laundry Technology Centre (LTC) will hold a one-day seminar on textile manufacturing, purchasing and processing on Tuesday 28 February 2012 at Bewley’s Hotel, Manchester Airport.
Improving your profit margins
13 December, 2011
Drycleaners can vary considerably in their approach to counter procedures. Too frequently, inspection on the counter may be confined to a cursory glance at the exterior and perhaps a check on the aftercare label, writes Roger Cawood.
TEXTURES
02 December, 2011
Richard Neale explains how to avoid unwanted changes in garment texture
A long-term opportunity
01 December, 2011
Keep the air flowing for productive drying
01 December, 2011
Ian Harris sets out some simple guidelines that will improve tumble drying efficiency
Technological advances drive cleaning options
01 December, 2011
Tony Vince reports on the wider choice of viable drycleaning systems now available
Expanding in the world market
01 December, 2011
The Lapauw company changed hands last year. In September 2011 the new owner Philippe D’heygere and his management team hosted a series of open house events to explain the company’s strategy for expansion and product development, Janet Taylor reports
A logical approach to laundry planning
01 December, 2011
WSP specialises in logistics for the laundry sector and can use its expertise to completely redesign a plant. Janet Taylor visited the Netherlands-based company and saw the results of one of its projects
Indian market offers good long term prospects
01 December, 2011
With one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and a rising middle class, India holds the promise of good opportunities for laundry and drycleaning suppliers But the basic infrastructure still needs developing, Kathleen Armstrong reports
Flatwork lines that deliver quality and energy savings
01 December, 2011
Tony Vince reports on the rising demand for energy-efficient flatwork ironers that provide the highest quality finishing
UK Government scraps January fuel duty rise
30 November, 2011
Chancellor George Osborne has scrapped the 3p per litre rise in fuel duty planned for January and reduced the August rise from 5p to 3p as part of a series of measures to lift the UK economy.
Jensen innovation on show at Texcare Asia
30 November, 2011
Jensen has reported great interest in the innovations that it introduced to the laundry market in China and the Asia Pacific on its stand at Texcare Asia 2011 (17 – 19 November, in Beijing).
Oeko-Tex looks to widen its scope
30 November, 2011
The heads of the Oeko-Tex test institutes agreed to widen the scope of its Standard 100 product certification to include checking for alkylphenol ethoxylates with effect from January 2012.
DLI teams up with NCA for five star brainstorming
30 November, 2011
The Drycleaning and Laundry Institute and the National Cleaners Association will present a joint “Five-Star Brainstorming” conference, to be held in Puerto Rico from 12 – 15 January 2012.
Study links perc to Parkinson's disease risk
16 November, 2011
An international study has not only linked trichloroethylene (TCE), an industrial chemical once widely used in drycleaning, to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease but also claims that exposure to perchloroethylene (perc) and carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), could lead to “a significant risk of developing the disease".
Research project helps tackle PPE challenges
16 November, 2011
A research project to develop innovative, comprehensive and cost-efficient procedures for renewing or refreshing the functional properties of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as part of the laundry process has been launched in Europe.
