NEWS UPDATE UK TSA statement to Covid Inquiry highlights Government failings on PPE


The commercial laundry industry has enormous potential to help the UK’s response to any future public health crisis, is the message of the statement given by the Textile Services Association (TSA) to the UK Government’s Covid 19 inquiry. Despite initial contact this time being made by the Government, the newly published statement also shows that there are important lessons to be learned from how the industry and its input was dismissed during the pandemic of 2020. The inquiry is a wide-ranging examination of the UK’s response to the Covid 19 crisis and is, in part, attempting to identify areas of the response that could be improved during potential future crises. The TSA was requested to provide information on the potential for using reusable personal protective equipment (PPE), the ways the laundry industry helps maintain hygiene in healthcare environments, and how the Government


of the time failed to fully harness the capabilities of the industry at a critical point.


The statement, which was presented by David Stevens, CEO of TSA, outlines the nature of the TSA’s work in supporting the laundry industry as well as the importance of commercial laundries to the UK’s economy and institutions like the NHS. The statement considered the situation before the pandemic, as well as how that relationship evolved as the crisis unfolded. The statement’s key message highlights the lack of a joined-up, centralised approach to creating a specification for reusable surgical gowns and other PPE. If this had been in place it could have eliminated, or at minimum significantly reduced the need for disposable PPE products.


Data showing the commercial benefits in 2021 demonstrated savings of £1.2 billion a year for reusable PPE over single-use


gowns, which in real terms would be much higher due to the inflationary pressures being exerted on the supply chains of single-use products during 2020.


INTERNATIONAL Jensen releases remarkable first half revenue report of €263.1 million


During the first half of 2025, Jensen-Group recorded a remarkable revenue milestone of €263.1 million, marking a 15.7% increase compared to the same period last year. This


significant growth reflects the impact of a robust order backlog carried over from the end of 2024, coupled with continued strong demand and healthy order intake in the first six months of 2025. The results reinforce the Group’s consistent upward trajectory and underscore our strengthened position in the global market. Jesper Munch Jensen, CEO of Jensen- Group explained: “To support our long- term growth, Jensen-Group continues to invest in production capabilities and technological innovation. We have expanded our global manufacturing capacities to meet increasing demand and enhance operational efficiency. At the same time, we are accelerating development in automation, with significant investments in AI and robotics at Inwatec, Denmark, where a new facility is under construction. One year into our partnership with MAXI- Press, we are already seeing promising synergies, strong collaboration, and tangible results.”


“Demand for automation demand continues to rise in high-income regions, making Europe, Japan, and North America


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central to our strategic focus. To support our growing customer base in these key markets, we have expanded our local sales and service teams. As laundry operations become more complex, and as skilled technical staff become harder to source, Jensen is proactively enhancing its service portfolio to meet evolving customer needs. Our partnership with MAXI-Press further strengthens our ability to deliver reliable, high-performance service solutions across the globe.


“As we look ahead to the remainder of 2025, Jensen-Group remains committed to reinforcing growth and market leadership. With a strong order backlog and a healthy project pipeline, we are well-positioned to deliver on our strategic goals. Our focus lies in driving commercial and operational excellence, advancing customer-focused innovation, and embedding sustainability across all aspects of our business. By continuously introducing new products and services, while streamlining and digitalising our processes, we are actively shaping the next chapter of the laundry industry,” said Munch Jensen.


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