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HAVE YOURSELVES A MERRY little CHRISTMAS
22 December, 2020
UK/INTERNATIONALWell, it is that time of year again, writes LCNi editor Kathy Bowry, and none of us 12 months ago could have forecast what a very different festive season it would be at the end of 2020. At the end of a difficult, if not disastrous year, for so many, we have to reflect, too, that the toll exacted by Covid-19 goes far deeper than just trying to keep businesses afloat. For those of you who have lost loved ones and will have empty spaces at the table this Christmas, my heart and sympathies are with you.

UKH predicts tiny green shoots of recovery pushing up in Spring
22 December, 2020
UKAccording to UK Hospitality's (UKH) chief executive Kate Nicholls, in a webinar organised by the Textile Services Association (TSA) last week, before Tier 4 was announced, hospitality – and hospitality laundries – must brace themselves for a slow recovery from the ravages of Covid-19 on the industry.

Hospitality laundry industry unites in fervent plea to Government for help
21 December, 2020

TSA chief battles on for the industry and praises membership
18 December, 2020
UKDavid Stevens, CEO of the Textile Services Association told his membership: “2020 has been an awful year for our sector, but I am so proud that the industry has continued to engage and support each other, in the adversity there has been a real coming together and my plea is that as we start to see some return of “normal” trading we continue working together so we can look forward to the future with real optimism.”

Long term surface protection against harmful bugs
18 December, 2020
UKLaundry surfaces are as much under pressure from Covid-19 contamination as anywhere else so Bioarmor-nano is pleased to announce that in addition to its UK laboratory certification of 99.9% efficacy against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA - Bioarmor-nano® has now been independently laboratory tested to be effective (on non-porous substrates) against phi6 - an enveloped virus with a similar structure to Coronavirus and Influenza A viruses. The testing was carried out to a modified version of ISO 21702.

Miele launches new professional detergents range
18 December, 2020
UKMiele Professional recently launched its new ProCare Tex washing detergent range. The new range, comprising a sole detergent, multipurpose detergent, bleaching agent, detergent for delicates and coloureds and a fabric softener, is available now and offers commercial laundries a comprehensive single-source solution.

TRSA holds New Year summit for women in linen rental
18 December, 2020
NORTH AMERICATRSA will begin its 2021 professional-development opportunities with a virtual roundtable event designed for women who hold mid-level and higher positions in the linen, uniform and facility services industry. Those participating in this free event will seize an opportunity to virtually network and create opportunities for future collaboration. Employees of TRSA operator members and supplier partners are encouraged to participate; there is also an opportunity for non-members to participate for just $35.

Gooding named CILT (UK) president for 2021
18 December, 2020
UK The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)) is pleased to announce that Steve Gooding FCILT, director, RAC Foundation, will become the new president of the Institute for 2021.

HEAT PUMP TUMBLE DRYERS
16 December, 2020
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FTCT: Support textile care workers' families financially affected by Covid-19
16 December, 2020
UKThe UKFT, the trade association that represents the nation’s drycleaners is constantly updating its website with the latest news and guidance as it becomes available from the Government. At the same time, UKFT is pointing families of all textile care workers experiencing hardship in the current crisis and in the aftermath of the crisis, and their employers, to check out the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT).

Bright Little Stars shine on Little Giants to wash away a day of play
16 December, 2020
UKBright Little Stars Nursery, in Harrow, North London, provides childcare and education for 140 children between the ages of six months and five years. This warm and welcoming facility champions the free flow of learning and exploration outdoors which ends in Stars that aren’t quite so sparkly clean at the end of the day.

Best Cleaners wraps up warm for Salvation Army charity coat drive
16 December, 2020
USAThe ‘Coats For Connecticut’ collection wraps up 2020 with 11,000 donations to the Salvation Army and is the twelfth year Best Cleaners has participated. This December, having collected, cleaned and delivered over 11,000 donated coats to the Salvation Army and other local area shelters, the family-owned drycleaning and tailoring business with 13 locations in central Connecticut. He company tackled the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic with a high-sense of urgency and a high degree of health and safety procedures in place.

2021 What Van? Awards winners announced
14 December, 2020
UKTextile care businesses considering additional or replacement pick-up and delivery light vehicles will be interested in the results of the What Van? Awards 2021 which highlighted the advantages of a number of economical options, including hybrids and all-electric vehicles.

Allegiant Linen Services achieves Hygienically Clean certification for healthcare
14 December, 2020
USAAllegiant Linen Services, LLC, a locally-owned and -operated Madison, Tennessee, laundry that serves the central part of that state has recently earned the Hygienically Clean certification for healthcare laundering.

Rinnai offers free survey, data report and system plans for hot water delivery
10 December, 2020
UKRinnai is offering all commercial laundries free surveys, reports and system drawings on continuous flow, precise temperature – from low temp to thermal disinfection level – hot water delivery systems that have the capability of yielding up to 30% savings on fuel and lifetime costs.

TSA partners with worldwide textiles association PCIAW to push re-usable PPE drive
09 December, 2020
UK/INTERNATIONALThe Textiles Services Association (TSA) is partnering with the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) bringing together two bodies representing commercial laundry and textile rental businesses. The partnership aims to provide end-to-end support across the apparel manufacturers, distributors, and laundry industries.

Christeyns’ laundry division revamped to enhance service
09 December, 2020
UKChemicals manufacturer and supplier Christeyns has reorganised its Laundry Field Team and Engineering, Water & Energy division to better service its client base across the UK.

TSA: ‘Killer cash flow’ could destroy UK laundries and cost 24,000 jobs
09 December, 2020
UK“Dire” is the word David Stevens, CEO of the Textile Services Association (TSA), has chosen to describe the plight of the UK’s hospitality laundries. ”Dire”, he emphasised, is the current state of the commercial laundries servicing the hospitality market. Stevens warned that 24,000 jobs in hospitality laundries are on the line and, despite repeated calls for help, the Government has done little or nothing.  “It is the final nail in coffin as Government continues to ignore hospitality laundries,” he said.

Remote 3D uniform sizing technology measures up
09 December, 2020
USA/INTERNATIONALA remote uniform measuring solution which has been successfully used for sizing PPE and body armour has wider application for the uniform rental sector and has obvious benefits in the Covid-19 social distancing age. The innovation, XpertFit, takes the guesswork out of onsite measuring by providing instant and accurate measurements from a smart device. The process takes less than two minutes to complete from initiating the technology until the time you the product sizing is confirmed

Christeyns UK appoints Neil Jones as MD as Nick Garthwaite retires after 10 years
08 December, 2020
UKBradford-based Christeyns UK managing director Nick Garthwaite is retiring from his role at the specialist hygiene chemical manufacturer after 10 years at the helm and is being replaced by Neil Jones (pictured), currently Managing Director at Clover Chemicals and Christeyns Food Hygiene, both part of the Christeyns UK group, will be his successor.