Cleantex 05, the fourth Paris-based exhibition, for the laundry and drycleaning industries will take place 10 - 11 April at Cité des sciences & de l'industrie.

In addition to manufacturers and suppliers well-known to the Western European market, the show has attracted companies keen to enter this sector.

These will include two Turkish companies Tolon and Malkan which will both offer competitively priced equipment. Tolon will feature industrial laundry machines while Malkan focuses on finishing equipment.

Servi Seco, the leading Spanish drycleaning company, has established another company, Unisec and this will show a range of Chinese-made drycleaning machines built to its own design.

Established names include Union, Ipso, Firbimatic, Electrolux, Miele, Renzacci, and Sankosha.

Special attractions include a wetcleaning workshop and as well as equipment stands, there will also be a stand devoted to French food and wine.

The organiser stresses that UK visitors will be welcome.