by UK K-Bro Linen, which already owns Scottish laundry brand Fishers, has taken over Cumbrian firm Shortridge in a deal worth up to £26.1 million. The Canadian laundry giant is now planning to extend its operations into the Midlands and southern England after taking over the historic laundry and linen group ..read more

by AFRICA/INTERNATIONAL CINET was at the second FAPET Convention Ivory Coast, raising awareness of the importance of hygienically clean delivery and usage of textiles with industry professionals, clients and stakeholders. Between 21 and 24 May Cinet was in North West Africa attending the Fédération Africaine des Professionnels de l’Entretien Textile (FAPET) Convention 2024, raising awareness of the importance of hygienically clean delivery and usage of textiles with industry professionals, clients and stakeholders ..read more

by UK/INTERNATIONAL Maxi‐Press Elastomertechnik is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Bickerton as new sales support for the UK and Irish markets. Sue Bickerton will join the team with immediate effect, utilising her extensive experience in the laundry industry to further expand MAXI‐PRESS' market presence in the UK and Ireland ..read more

by INTERNATIONAL Following on from the presentation by Paulo Portas*, who spoke about the EU and global elections, geopolitics and the world economy at the recent ETSA 30th anniversary congress in Prague earlier this month, we heard from Joseph Ricci, President and CEO of the North America Association for Linen, Uniform and Facility Services Industry (TRSA), who projected the view from the USA ..read more

by NORTH AMERICA TRSA, the leading association for textile services professionals, recently concluded its annual HR, Health, and Safety Summit in Milwaukee. Professionals from both human resources and health and safety fields gathered for a day of intensive professional development, aimed at enhancing their skills and knowledge. The event featured educational sessions tailored to each field. The summit kicked off with a welcome session led by Joyce Marter, mental health thought leader and author of ‘The Financial Mindset Fix ..read more

by UK Dorset based Barker Laundry & Dry Cleaning has today received the King’s Warrant, which is a Royal Warrant of Appointment granted as a mark of recognition to people or companies who have regularly supplied goods or services to the Royal Household. The Buckingham Palace announcement follows a review of companies granted royal warrants by the monarch when he was the Prince of Wales ..read more

by INTERNATIONAL The European Textile Services Association (ETSA) Congress 2024, 2-3 May in Prague, was a particularly special event as ETSA celebrated its 30th anniversary. It is also European Parliament election year, a subject that was not lost among, but rather complementary to other presentations designed to explore the sector's essential role in shaping a sustainable, green, and digitised economy for the EU and beyond ..read more

by NORTH AMERICA TRSA, the linen rental trade association for North America, has launched a new Hygienically Clean certification portal as part of the ‘Hygienically Clean Certification Program Enhancement Initiatives’. Hygienically Clean certified plant representatives may now use the portal for all Hygienically Clean certification activities ..read more

by USA The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) held a successful Annual Management and Educational Conference over 28 April– 1 May at The Omni Barton Creek in Austin, Texas which brought together industry leaders for a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights. During the conference, TCATA president John Silverman installed Mack Magnus of M & B Hangers as its new president, marking a new chapter of leadership under his guidance ..read more

by USA TRSA, the leading association for the textile services industry in North America, recently concluded its second Regional Production Summit and Plant Tour event. Held in collaboration with WATS (Wisconsin Association of Textile Services), the summit aimed to enhance quality programmes and accessibility for all members by bringing them together at a central location within their region. The event took place on 1-2 May in Milwaukee ..read more