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Conflict is placing ‘extraordinary pressure’ on the laundry industry
The Middle East crisis is placing extraordinary pressure on the commercial laundry sector, says the TSA (Textile Services Association). Increasing costs are impacting almost every part of operations, with only labour not being directly affected yet, so it’s likely that users of laundry services in the hospitality, healthcare and industrial markets will be faced with price rises. The Association is calling on its members to be open and transparent with customers and to begin discussions about timely and appropriate price adjustments.
The volatility of the global market is well documented, with oil and gas prices skyrocketing. The TSA points out that the effects of the increases for the laundry sector are wide reaching. They include:
The BBC recently contacted the TSA to ask about the impact that the crisis in the Middle East is having on commercial laundries. The Association is also holding a cross party meeting with MPs in Westminster shortly, where the subject will undoubtedly be covered.
“In recent years the laundry industry has gained more profile with government, as politicians begin to understand its importance,” says Emma Kiviniemi Wilson, managing director of the TSA. “We can hope that any support for industry, to help businesses cope with the crisis, will include commercial laundries. We’ll certainly be drumming that message home in our lobbying.”
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Topics include fire, CPR, machine standards and manual handling
TSA Safety Summit, 21 April 2026, Double Tree by Hilton, Wokingham
Safety has to be at the top of every commercial laundry’s agenda. It’s a key focus for the Textile Services Association (TSA), which runs regular events on the subject. The TSA will be holding its next major Safety Summit on 21 April 2026 at the Double Tree by Hilton in Wokingham. The programme for the day combines industry case studies, updated guidance and interactive learning.
“Our aim is to bring the industry together to strengthen safety culture, share progress, and focus on practical actions that will continue to raise standards across the sector,” says the TSA’s managing director Emma Kiviniemi Wilson.
Key topics for the Summit include fire safety, with practical guidance and a case study, and CPR, which will include a hands-on training session.
The Summit is led by the TSA’s Health & Safety Steering Group, with expert speakers from within and outside the industry. Alongside the fire safety and CPR sessions the day will include, among other topics, a review of progress and trends, and a presentation on complying with the revised standards for machinery. There’s also an industry panel session including a case study on implementing a proactive safety culture. The day concludes with a keynote session on manual handling and ergonomics, with a look at the latest risk-assessing technology.
During the Summit there will be various networking opportunities, including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch. The following day the TSA will host a Sustainability Summit at the same venue.
The Health and Safety Summit starts at 10am and will finish at 3pm. Tickets cost £120 +VAT per person for TSA members and £240 +VAT for non-members. For more information and to book a place click here.
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Registered laundries can save over £60,000 per year – AND help protect the environment
The Textile Services Association (TSA) has welcomed the new Climate Change Agreement (CCA), which comes into force in 2026. Like its predecessor, the new CCA scheme offers significant discounts on the Climate Change Levy (CCLevy) – for a typical laundry, this can amount to savings of up to 20% on its energy costs. The discounts are based on the site’s success in meeting energy and carbon reduction targets.
Laundries who are already in the CCA scheme and undertaking the eligible process will be automatically transferred to the new one, which started on 1st January 2026, at no extra cost. However, there’s only a short window for those new to the scheme to sign up – they have until August 2026 to enter the first new entrant window, by which time applications must be processed.
The Environment Agency administers the CCA scheme on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), working with trade associations (like the TSA) who run the scheme within their sector. The umbrella agreement held by the TSA is open to both members and non-members, with members receiving a 50% discount on the CCA fees. Typical savings for laundries in the scheme range from over £9,000 per year for micro sites to over £60,000 per year on average for large laundries.
TSA appointed Jacobs, a consultancy company specialising in CCA compliance, to administer the scheme on its behalf. Jacobs can offer advice and guidance to companies wanting to join. The association also runs training webinars, in partnership with Jacobs, to help laundries get the best results from the scheme.
The TSA is urging any companies thinking of joining the 2026 scheme to act quickly and contact the Jacobs CCA helpline team, on 0161 235 2498 or by email at cclevy@jacobs.com.
“We believe that being part of the CCA scheme is the right choice for every UK commercial laundry,” says Emma Kiviniemi Wilson, the TSA’s managing director. “It is helping us to build a more sustainable industry, and it’s giving laundries significant cost savings. That’s why over 140 laundry sites are already signed up to the scheme.”
The TSA joined the CCA scheme back in 2010 and since then the laundry industry has made huge strides forward in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, as confirmed in the sector’s biennial report results. Since the most recent scheme began, in 2013, over 115 operators, covering more than 140 sites, have been part of the TSA’s CCA agreement. Over this period, the sector has exceeded the majority of government‑set energy reduction targets, collectively saving more than £39 million on electricity and gas bills.
Siobhán Gibbons, Jacobs operations director, says, “The TSA continues to demonstrate an exceptional level of engagement and ambition when it comes to energy efficiency and carbon reduction. TSA members have consistently shown that they are not only meeting the requirements of the CCA scheme but actively pushing beyond them. It is a powerful example of a sector taking real ownership of its responsibilities and working collectively to raise standards and drive long‑term decarbonisation.”
“The figures are truly inspiring,” says Kiviniemi Wilson. “However, we can’t rest on our laurels – that’s why it’s important for laundries to sign up for the new CCA scheme.”
For the 2026 CCA scheme, the TSA and Jacobs have been working with the Environment Agency to agree targets which are both practically viable and ambitious. The targets agreed are set at a 6.5% reduction by the end of 2026, 9.75% by the end of 2028, and 13% by the end of 2030, the current scheme then ends in March 2033. The reduction targets are relative against a 2022 baseline– and apply to individual sites, as opposed to site groupings.
For more information about the CCA scheme for the laundry industry contact the Jacobs CCA helpline team directly, on 0161 235 2498 or by email at cclevy@jacobs.com.
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Organised by members of the TSA across the UK, alongside partners throughout Europe, The Laundry Open Week is a collaborative initiative inviting the public to discover the commercial laundry industry. The week highlights the diversity of roles within the sector and offers a valuable opportunity for students, seasonal workers and job seekers to explore current vacancies ahead of the busy summer period.
Below, you can view which laundries are opening their doors, along with the dates, times and booking details for each event. Select a site to find out more and secure your place.
Each participating laundry site is shown on the interactive map below, together with the date and time of their open day and details on how to book. The sites are listed in order of location from north to south across the UK for ease of reference. If you would like any further information about a specific opening, please contact the laundry directly using the details provided.
Aberdeen Laundry Services, 1 Balloch Road, Keith AB55 5HL
Date: 20/03/2026
Time: 9.30am and 1.30pm
How to book: email marketing@aberdeenls.co.uk
Aberdeen Laundry Services, Spires Business Unit, Unit 1 Mugiemoss Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen AB21 9NY
Date: 18/03/2026
Time: 9.30am and 1.30pm
How to book: email marketing@aberdeenls.co.uk
Fisher Services Ltd, Ruthvenfield Ave, Perth PH1 3UF
Date: 19/03/2026
Time: 11am-1pm. Tours at 11.30am & 12.30pm
How to book: email laundryopenday@fisherservices.co.uk
Fisher Services Ltd, 18 Palacecraig St, Coatbridge ML5 4RY
Date: 18/03/2026
Time: 11am and 1pm
How to book: email laundryopenday@fisherservices.co.uk
Aberdeen Laundry Services, 32 Carron Place, East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 0YL
Date: 16/03/2026
Time: 9.30am and 1.30pm
How to book: email marketing@aberdeenls.co.uk
Fisher Services Ltd, Prestonhall Ind Est, Cupar KY15 4RD
Date: 19/03/2026
Time: 10am and 3pm tours
How to book: email laundryopenday@fisherservices.co.uk
Fisher Services Ltd, 21 Joseph Noble Rd, Workington CA14 4JX
Date: 17/03/2026
Time: 11am-12pm
How to book: email laundryopenday@fisherservices.co.uk
Fisher Services Ltd, Unit 5, The Warehouse Lochside Industrial Estate, Irongray Rd, Dumfries DG2 0JE
Date: 18/03/2026
Time: 10am and 3pm tours
How to book: email laundryopenday@fisherservices.co.uk
Fisher Services Ltd, 19 High Flatworth, North Shields NE29 7UT
Date: 19/03/2026
Time: 9.30am and 2.30pm
How to book: email laundryopenday@fisherservices.co.uk
Micronclean, Holly Road, Skegness PE25 3AX
Date: 17/03/2026
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
How to book: reserve your place here
County Textile Services, Units 2 & 3, Avenue One, Station Lane, Witney, OX28 4XZ
Date: 19/03/2026
Time: 9am-4pm
How to book: call: 01993 709987 or email: hr@countytextiles.com
CLEAN, Paragon House, 212 Hatherley Rd, Cheltenham GL51 6EU
Date: 17/03/2026
Time: 10am
How to book: email recruitment@cleanservices.co.uk
CLEAN, 40 Glebeland Rd, Camberley GU15 3DB
Date: 18/03/2026
Time: 10am
How to book: email recruitment@cleanservices.co.uk
CLEAN, 1 Copse Road, Lufton Trading Estate, Lufton, Yeovil BA22 8RN
Date: 17/03/2026
Time: 10am
How to book: email recruitment@cleanservices.co.uk
If you have any questions about The Laundry Open Week or would like further information, please contact the TSA team directly and we will be pleased to assist (events@tsa-uk.org or 020 3151 5600).
We look forward to hearing about the success of the open days across the UK and are excited for members of the public to gain a greater insight into our industry. This initiative provides a valuable opportunity to showcase the important work carried out by commercial laundries and the wide range of careers available within the sector.
Event aims to show laundries how to maintain momentum and achieve measurable outcomes
Double Tree by Hilton, Wokingham, 22 April 2026, 9.30am – 3.45pm
The TSA’s Sustainability Summit 2026 will give delegates insight into what comes next for the laundry industry in terms of sustainability. The focus will be on helping laundries accelerate their progress through practical strategies, credible data and real-world solutions.
A highlight of the day will be the presentation by sustainability leader Mike Barry, the co-founder of the Planeatary Alliance and former director of sustainable business for Marks and Spencer. He’ll cover areas such as practical leadership behaviours, decision-making principles, business strategies to accelerate sustainability progress, and how to translate commitments into meaningful outcomes.
Another key session will explore how laundries can maximise the benefits of the new Climate Change Agreement and claim their share of the £40million tax rebate.
“We’ve carefully curated the Summit to give laundries both insight and the tools that can help enhance their sustainability measures,” says the TSA’s managing director Emma Kiviniemi Wilson. “We know that as an industry we are performing well in terms of the journey to net zero –we need to understand the next steps so that we can continue the good work.”
Other presentations will examine de-carbonising laundries, carbon footprinting, and an overview of the industry’s journey to net zero. Dr Kelly Manders from the Strategy Team (Future of Gas), Cadent, will examine a crucial area here, looking at how low-carbon gasses, such as hydrogen, may offer practical, cost-effective replacements to natural gas. Meanwhile Innovate UK will explore cross-sector technologies for the laundry industry to optimise thermal energy. The Summit will also hear from suppliers offering innovations available to the sector right now.
The day culminates with a special session called ‘start tomorrow’, a series of intensive ten-minute segments, each focusing on practical actions laundries can implement immediately across various parts of the business, from logistics to machinery.
During the Summit there will be various networking opportunities, including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch. In addition, on 21 April, the evening before the Summit, TSA has organised an informal buffet dinner for those staying at the hotel. (During the day on 21 April the TSA will have hosted a Safety Summit at the same venue).
Tickets for the Sustainability Summit cost £120 +VAT per person for TSA members and £240 +VAT for non-members. For more information and to book a place click here.
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Show your community the great career opportunities the laundry industry offers
The Textiles Services Association is preparing for this year’s Laundry Open Week and is urging members to participate to showcase to the next generation of employees the great career opportunities the industry offers.
Laundry Open Week is an initiative launched by the TSA and its sibling organisations throughout Europe. It aims to encourage recruitment into the industry by giving potential employees an overview of commercial laundries, showcase the work they do and highlight the variety of opportunities available. 59 companies from six countries took part in 2025, with 640 potential employees visiting 113 sites. Here in the UK four companies hosted open days at ten sites, with over 100 visitors learning more about the career opportunities the sector offers.
The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and even better, companies confirmed that the initiative directly led to new recruits joining their teams.
2026’s events will take place on the week of 16th – 20th March, with five companies already committed to welcoming guests to sixteen sites. These companies are Aberdeen Laundry Services, CLEAN, County Textile Services, Fishers, and Micronclean.
Peter Semple, business director for Fishers Laundry Services is clear about the benefits of taking part. “Fishers and Shortridge sites participated in the Open Week for the first time in 2025,” he says. “With an average of 15 visitors per site it proved to be a valuable recruitment tool, and we are definitely taking part in 2026.”
Participating in the open week is straightforward. Simply choose a day or days in the week starting 16th March, and share the information with your local community. This can include schools, job centres, career services, local press and of course on social media. Laundries participating and letting the TSA know will help the association to promote and measure the reach of the week.
The TSA has prepared a media pack featuring useful resources such as an invitation letter, templates for press releases, posters and graphics suitable for email and social media.
“Laundry Open Week is a brilliant way to show your community that the laundry industry is full of great opportunities,” says Emma Kiviniemi Wilson, Managing Director of TSA. “The response from 2025 was amazing and we’re looking forward to an even better 2026.”
For more information about how to take part and to access the media pack visit tsa-uk.org/laundry-open-week-2026
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A packed schedule of events, training and support services highlight the benefits of membership
The Textile Services Association has announced its first tranche of initiatives and events for the new year, highlighting the full benefits available to members. 2026 will see the TSA continue its focus on sustainability, building and strengthening partnerships within the industry and its partners, and working to ensure the voice of the sector is heard in government as well as in other industries. The Association is also continuing to develop its comprehensive training programmes and support services, aimed at keeping its members at the forefront of best practice.
The TSA’s training programme will build on the courses launched in 2025, with new additions designed to develop the knowledge of engineers. In June, they will introduce the laundry machinery maintenance course, with further courses to be announced as the year progresses.
Many existing courses will be returning, including:
“These always book up very quickly,” says Emma Kiviniemi Wilson, managing director of the TSA. “It shows the demand for bespoke training within the laundry industry. It’s worth members registering their interest early if they wish to take advantage of these courses.”
As usual the TSA will be holding its popular annual meetings and networking events, which are opportunities for stakeholders in the industry to get together, discuss the big issues and catch up with colleagues. These events kick off with the National Congress, which takes place in Edinburgh on March 17th. This is a strategic event for senior management and business owners and features a range of expert speakers and presentations.
The TSA’s Autumn Conference returns on 13th-14th October. This is the industry’s main event for managers of all levels. Feedback from attendees to last year’s conference was overwhelmingly positive, and it is a great way to build and strengthen inter-industry relationships. Eduarda Savazoni, Operations Director at phs Besafe, described the benefits of the Conference meetings like this. “It’s the kind of industry where companies and competitors, can all come together and it’s rather amazing,” she said. “It gives us the chance to take a benchmark of where we all are, and you know that you’re not alone.”
Other events for the calendar include a Safety Summit on April 21st and the Sustainability Summit Day on April 22nd, which both take place in Wokingham. There will also be a programme of regular online membership webinars throughout the year, with the first session focusing on AI.
Beyond events and training the TSA will continue to develop its member support services. These include the Infinite Textiles certification scheme, which provides businesses with the framework to ensure they are responsibly and sustainably handling textiles throughout their life cycle. The association is also enhancing its carbon calculator, the Global Laundry and Rental Emissions (GLARE) platform, which is a free membership tool that allows members to record and quantify their carbon emissions.
The TSA offers other important resources to its members such as:
Alongside this, the TSA helps to build members’ profiles through services such as the Members Directory. Management guidance and advice is available through access to resources such as the Laundry Cost Index and a vast range of technical and consultancy documents on the TSA website and members’ portal.
“We’re committed to expanding the help and support we provide, while working to ensure the voice of the industry is heard by the government and other stakeholders.” Says Emma.
To find out more about the TSA’s work and membership opportunities, visit the association’s website at tsa-uk.org. A short video about what people working in the laundry industry like about it can be watched here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX8mFvBOuJM
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