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Upgrade boosts demand
Following a recent upgrade boosting solution pressure to 200psi, there has been growing demand for Prochem’s PR200 Steemeasy extraction cleaning machine.
Prochem’s Director of Operations, John Hattersley, explained: “We gave this product a boost in solution pressure from a standard 150psi up to 200psi, giving much better rinsing capabilities and allowing the cleaning solution to penetrate deeper into the carpet’s pile.
“It keeps its reliable three-stage 5.7-inch tangential vacuum motor but crucially increases suction over the standard two-stage vacuum motor, with an extra stage fan allowing for increased air flow, greater suction and therefore quicker drying.”
In UK production for almost two years now, the PR200 was designed to offer further machine options to an ever- demanding market, and during this time has proved a very popular and reliable unit offering portability, high pressure, good suction and great cleaning performance.
Its clean solution tank capacity of 22L positions it neatly in size between Prochem’s AX500 Galaxy’s 18L and SX2000 Powerflo’s 35L. Another advantage is the addition of an electronic float switch. This automatically cuts power to the vacuum when the waste capacity is reached, prolonging the life of the vacuum motor.
The PR200 Steemeasy is widely used by carpet cleaners across the UK and can be found in use by cleaning
TSA appoints Andrew Glassford as
Projects Director The Textile Services Association (TSA) has appointed Andrew Glassford as its new Projects Director.
Andrew spent 20 years at Paragon Laundry in a variety of roles, ending up as Operations Director. He then moved to become a consultant at NewGen, where he offered his expertise on the industry to businesses around the world, helping them to establish best practice where laundry wasn’t their main focus.
Andrew said: “I’m seriously impressed with the work of the TSA. They provide their members with plenty of resources that would have been incredibly helpful to me and my teams back in the Paragon days, and having the chance to support the industry is something I’m really looking forward to.”
In recent years the TSA has been focusing on helping the laundry sector evolve in a number of ways, such as meeting its Net Zero commitments, strengthening diversity, improving the culture of health and safety, promoting careers and supporting vital research in collaboration with De Montfort University.
Andrew continued: “It’s been a fascinating process rediscovering the industry from a new perspective. Some
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aspects of it are almost unrecognisable compared to when I started. In many ways, change is the only constant and I’m relishing the chance to work with the team here to support our members with the challenges that the next few years present us.”
One thing that has struck him already is the collaboration within the laundry industry. He added: “There’s a general feeling of collegial competitiveness that could well be our secret weapon. Everyone wants to work together on the important issues, creating a culture where people compete to raise standards rather than to diminish each other.”
Andrew’s aims will be to maintain the momentum behind the TSA’s existing projects and initiatives while identifying new opportunities. In the short and medium terms, he says his key priorities will be safety and sustainability.
Emma Kiviniemi Wilson, Managing Director of the TSA, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Andrew to the team. His knowledge of the industry and enthusiasm for developing projects to help it develop will be a huge boon. He’s quickly found his feet here and we’re sure that he’s going to have a positive impact as we continue to find innovative ways tO help our members.”
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