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XEROS SIGNS $1M DEAL WITH NEW YORK-BASED ON- DEMAND LAUNDRY SERVICE PROVIDER
ELAUNDRY.COM Xeros Technology Group plc has signed a contract to provide and service eight of its washing machines to New York City based laundry service provider
eLaundry.com, under the Group’s integrated purchase and service package, Xeros Sbeadycare®. The agreement is expected to be worth approximately $1million in revenue to Xeros over the course of the eight year contract.
INAUGURAL AWARDS TO CELEBRATE INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL CLEANING ACROSS
EUROPE This month sees the launch of the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2016. These new awards will aim to celebrate excellence in the professional cleaning and hygiene markets across Europe, with the inaugural ceremony taking place in Barcelona on the 29th September 2016.
The professional cleaning sector employs millions of people across Europe and plays a vital role in health, wellbeing, image and perception. However, until now there has not been a pan-European awards programme to recognise and reward standards of excellence in all of its areas and at all levels.
The high profile awards will take place at the five-star Majestic Hotel in Barcelona and offers fantastic business networking opportunities with key influencers, business
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eLaundry.com operates one of the fastest growing laundries serving Manhattan, processing more than 3.6 million lbs of laundry per year. It provides on-demand laundry services to consumers as well as a wide range of commercial customers, including hotels, spas, salons, universities and restaurants.
eLaundry.com makes laundry services accessible and affordable by offering free pickup and delivery, which can be easily scheduled online or by text message. On-demand services enabled by digital devices are rapidly changing the way in which consumers and businesses manage laundry. The superior cleaning performance of Xeros’ energy and water efficient solution enables on- demand providers to add increased
owners and industry leaders. The awards will also provide educational prospects with roundtable discussions and a conference.
Submissions are welcomed from building service contractors, distributors, facilities managers, manufacturers and individuals, and provides organisations with an excellent opportunity to thank contractors, by nominating them for an award.
Speaking about the launch of the awards, Dianna Steinbach, Director of EMEA Services at ISSA said: “The European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards event will be a prominent occasion in the professional cleaning sector calendar, recognising industry innovation and success. The recognition that comes with an award win of this calibre is immeasurable.”
The event’s industry-leading sponsors include Diversey Care, Truvox International and Ceris Burns International, and educational partner for the conference and awards is ISSA.
The Ten Award Categories Are:
• Best Use of Technology by Contractors in their Cleaning Programme
• Commitment to and Investment in Training
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quality and sustainability to their customer offering.
Mark Nichols, Chief Executive of Xeros, said: “This is a substantial long term contract and further evidence that customer momentum is continuing to build in our Commercial Laundry business. Our Sbeadycare service agreements provide customers with the security of long term support and planned preventative maintenance. They also provide us with visibility of forward turnover and contribution.
“This deal further demonstrates the growing demand for our innovative cleaning system which provides material reductions in energy, chemistry and water whilst simultaneously improving wash performance and fabric care.”
• Excellence in Client/Contractor Partnerships
• Distributors – Excellence in Added Value Initiatives
• Sustainability – Best Practice in Implementing Principles Throughout the Business
• Workforce – Excellence in Employee Relationships, Training Diversity & Inclusion, Rewards Programmes etc
• Best Initiative Raising the Profile and Perception of the Professional Cleaning Sector – locally or on a wider level
• Ground-breaking Technological Innovation of the Year
• Inspirational Leader of the Year
• Greatest Individual Contribution to Driving up Standards Within a Cleaning Operation
• Lifetime Achievement Award
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