GEMINI EXPANDS MARKET SHARE WITH LANCASHIRE
CLEANING SERVICES Blackburn-based Gemini Commercial Cleaning has expanded the company’s market share through the acquisition of Lancashire Cleaning Services.
Gemini described the acquisition of the rival company as an ‘integral part’ of their business growth strategy, as they look to embrace the company’s 25 year heritage.
Imran Khan, Director at Gemini Commercial Cleaning, said: “It’s a
CASTLEMEADOW CARE CHOOSES
GIRBAU LAUNDRY Castlemeadow Care, providers of Residential, Nursing and Specialist Dementia Care in Norfolk, has worked with Girbau to design a laundry to meet their specialist laundry needs.
Healthcare Design Awards 2017 finalist Castlemeadow Care supports its residents with expertise, sympathy and respect for their dignity – as if they were a family member. New build care home, St John’s House, offers a new style of premium luxury care in Norwich.
Within the home is a state-of-the- art dementia unit that features spacious, premium private en-suite bedrooms, along with a range of facilities designed to relax and soothe residents’ emotional well-being while evoking their memories.
Kesh Punj, Business Development Manager, said: “Castlemeadow Care were introduced to Girbau four years ago at The Care Forum and we’ve been using their machines ever since, across all our care homes. Their customer service is excellent and their maintenance programme is comprehensive. I would highly recommend them.”
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When first approached by Castlemeadow Care, a Girbau laundry consultant listened to its specialist laundry needs and provided detailed advice on laundry design and equipment choice for optimum infection control, operational efficiency and quality. The Girbau team worked closely with the main contractors for the project to ensure a smooth installation and commissioning. New staff for the laundry were also given introductory training on laundry operation and machine use.
Acting Care Home Manager Sanda Scott is thrilled with their on-premises
laundry, the two Girbau HS-6013 - each with a capacity of 14kg - enable the housekeepers to process the bed linen, bath towels and residents’ daily laundry. The robust washers are paired with two energy efficient Girbau ED340 Gas Dryers, and a 1m GMP flatwork ironer. There is also a Norris steam ironer for finishing residents’ personal laundry.
Prior to this project, Girbau also supplied replacement machines to three of the group’s other homes including The Paddocks, Lincoln House and The Mayfields care homes.
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very exciting time at Gemini and we’re all absolutely delighted to be taking on a new challenge in the form of Lancashire Cleaning Services. The experience and reputation behind the company align closely with our own operations and so we expect that the acquisition will be seamless.
“We currently operate with the highest standards and expect that the move will only enhance our current services. Although we will continue to operate under Gemini Commercial Cleaning, the service our clients receive is set to improve even further.”
The premium cleaning specialists already possess a wide range of successful commercial and industrial cleaning contracts as part of long-
standing client relationships with local businesses in the form of schools, hospitals, healthcare and government bodies. With over 10 years of experience under their belt, Gemini Commercial Cleaning currently employ more than 240 local people from their Blackburn base.
Following the acquisition of Lancashire Cleaning Services, Imran added: “This exciting period of growth for Gemini is not only great for ourselves but also the local economy. As we continue to grow we’ll be expanding our workforce even further and creating new jobs for more local people in and around Blackburn.”
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