Xeros’ Bead-Cleaning Laundry System Scoops Two Major Awards
UK-based polymer bead-cleaning pioneer Xeros has won two prestigious awards on different sides of the Atlantic in a single evening.
Xeros, based in Rotherham’s Advanced Manufacturing Park, was named University Spin-Out of the Year in the New Energy & Cleantech Awards 2014, in London, which recognise companies that have played a pivotal role in the development of the green energy and cleantech industries. The company markets a virtually waterless commercial laundry system, utilising technology developed at the University of Leeds.
In addition, the company won Bronze in the Energy/Sustainability category for its virtually waterless commercial
laundry system, at the Edison Awards 2014 in San Francisco – one of the most prestigious accolades a company can receive in innovation and business.
Xeros’ patented polymer bead- cleaning system is currently being used in commercial washing machines, where it cuts water use by up to 80%, reduces energy usage by up to 50% and detergent use by up to half, compared to conventional solutions. The company has also developed a late-stage prototype for a domestic bead-cleaning washing machine, as well as developing bead-cleaning for leather processing and other applications.
The Xeros system includes a specially-designed washing
machine that uses polymer beads in place of large amounts of hot water to remove stains from fabrics. By combining the beads’ molecular structure with a small amount of a proprietary detergent solution, dirt from soiled items is attracted and absorbed by the beads, producing cleaner results. The reusable beads have a lifespan of hundreds of washes before being collected and recycled for reintroduction into the polymer supply chain.
The latest awards join a growing list of accolades that Xeros has received for developing its bead- cleaning technology, including a BusinessGreen Leaders Award, and a Northern Tech Award this year. In 2013, Xeros secured two prizes in the Rushlight Awards – the Sustainable Manufacturing & Services and the Environmental Management accolades.
Bill Westwater, CEO of Xeros, stated: “It is always special for the company to be recognised as a green game- changer with such prestigious awards. However, to win two awards, on the same night, in San Francisco and London, is certainly a first for Xeros. It’s a testament to the global relevance of Xeros bead cleaning and the fantastic efforts from our teams in both the US and the UK.”
Grosvenor Services Extends Retail Cleaning Expertise With Shopping Destination
Bicester Village, one of the Collection of nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages in Europe, has selected specialist premium retail cleaning contractor, Grosvenor Services, to provide the high standard of care required for this popular, luxury shopping destination.
More than 130 spacious boutiques within Bicester Village, set in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, showcase the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle brands. Grosvenor Services, which specialises in cleaning, facilities management and security in the UK and Ireland, will
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be responsible for cleaning the entire Village, which welcomes over six million visitors annually. The contract has been awarded for an initial period of three years, and involves cleaning and waste management services for more than 130 retailers at the outlet.
Grosvenor Services is already responsible for the daily cleaning of another of the Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages, Kildare Village in Ireland, where it provides exceptionally high cleaning standards since winning the contract in 2006.
Bernard McCauley, Group Managing Director at Grosvenor Services, said: “We are delighted to be offered the opportunity to extend our partnership with Value Retail. We are very proud to hold a strong presence in the premium retail sector; our experience in consistently delivering the highest standards has been rewarded by this most valued of clients as we extend our portfolio of specialist service at Bicester Village.”
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