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Successful laundering of fire-wear calls for professional processing A recent BBC News report highlighted research results by the University of Central Lancashire (which complemented research in the US) and established that the UK faces the same problem...
Great all-rounder LCNi’s resident expert, Roger Cawood, puts Solvon K4 through its paces in the field to find out if it is a good alternative to Perc and Hydrocarbon systems. Read on to find his conclusions
Choosing the system that suits These days, the textile care professional can assess consumer trends for themselves and determine the best cleaning solution to meet the specific requirements of their business and...
Greater than the sum of its parts up Six months hence we will be packing for Texcare 2020 in Frankfurt and the signs are that there is going to be a whole lot more to learn about integrated laundry processes
Russian resilience The Russian laundry and drycleaning market continues its growth despite increases in property taxes and VAT, writes our man on the spot, Eugene Gerden
Make room for total hygiene Cleanroom technology is advancing fast and so is public concern about sanitisation. Maybe it is time to make room for a dedicated super-hygienic space
Aussies and Kiwis go into bat on a good wicket The Australia and New Zealand textile care markets are set for growth this year as they keep their eyes on the ball, playing on a level pitch with plenty of bounce. Eugene Gerden reports
Influencing change Industrial laundry is one of the most important infrastructures in modern societies, with a wealth of unique values and fantastic messages that we keep well hidden and fail to use....
World class player Tolon, the long-established Turkish manufacturer, has, in a very short time, encircled the world as demand escalates for its precision-engineered, technologically advanced...
An army of robots holding the line Feeders and folders are developing at light-speed and AI is in the vanguard on this march to the future
Physical and chemical damage - who is to blame ? Playing the blame game of customer v drycleaner is a sad and often costly fact of life for drycleaners but there are ways to avoid it, say Roger Cawood and Richard Neale
Equipment clothing and settings Roger Cawood takes a look at equipment clothing and automated equipment settings both of which play a critical role in producing good production rates, quality work, and in the...
Fault analysis: recognise problems and allocate responsibility – 2 This month we take a further look at faults which have mystied and infuriated launderers, concluding the survey which we started in our July/August issue, writes Richard Neale of...
Accessories, adornments, buttons and trims - Part 2 Textiles are littered with traps for the unwary cleaner. Roger Cawood and Richard Neale ag problems and provide solutions
Fault analysis: recognise problems and allocate responsibility – 1 Richard Neale of LTC Worldwide looks at problems which could provide the essential tools to argue the laundry’s corner as it strives for a fair outcome in the constant...
Smashing the greenhouse gas problem Climate change is posing signicant problems for laundries, but with some thought and forward planning there are opportunities to mitigate the risks and the long-term effects on...
Finishing equipment maintenance - Part 1 Is your equipment working for you? Or, perhaps more to the point - are you and your staff working for your equipment? Much of my working life has been spent monitoring, checking...
The best drying days Modern dryers incorporate the latest technology along with energy saving features to ensure there is never, ever again such a thing as a bad drying day
All that glisters... ...isnt gold. The glitz and glamour of the Coronation added a much-needed shine to the background of a lacklustre economy but despite difcult trading conditions UK laundries continue...
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