Martin McMurray is not someone who puts up with below par performance. Martin McMurray is not someone who puts up with below par performance. He proved this when he established Hunter Laundry as a direct result of experiencing poor quality and service from other laundries he was using when he owned and operated Patrick Plains […]

Established in 1932, Hammond Care look after the wellbeing of over 2600 older people at over 20 locations in NSW with the help of over 2100 staff. They enjoy a hard earned reputation as one of Australia’s most innovative aged care organisations. This respect for innovation means they are always on the lookout for new […]

St Heliers Correctional Facility laundry has been enjoying nearly $4,000 in savings a year since embracing new ozone technology back in August 2007. William Holland, Manager of Industries at the facility, is pleased to share the many benefits they have experienced since the OTEK Laundry System was installed in August 2007. The laundry services 250 […]

We don’t need to pre-soak blood stained items anymore before washing. There is no more static on the clothes after drying so we don’t get zapped anymore. The clothes are brighter and softer and best of all the washing is getting done faster.

Ashfield Baptist Homes trialled OTEK, the ozone based laundry system in February 2008 and moved to the system in March 2008. We have found many advantages in using the new system. As well as using fewer staff hours in the laundry, we are now using a lot less water and because the system uses cold […]

Sunshine Linen Services has always explored ways to save water. As the business grew, washer extractors were used more, prompting owner Robert Herz to investigate water efficient technologies. One innovative solution was using ozone as a cleaning agent in washer extractors. Sunshine carried out a four week ozone technology trial focusing on a 90 kg […]

Not-for-profit residential aged care Service Company THE WHIDDON GROUP operates in centers across regional, rural and remote NSW with over 2000 clients and some 1700 employees. The organisation’s philosophy is based on ‘helping clients live how they want to live and in the process stay connected to people, activities, and communities’. As such, the organisation […]

Re: Ozone in the Laundry The Linen seems much brighter and we no longer have to spray the collars before washing. We have saved on cycle times, drying times and using cold-water means we are saving on energy as well. We were about to buy a new boiler but we no longer have to rely […]

Located in the heart of Sydney with a 120 year old history, the Novotel Sydney Central is at the forefront of its industry when it comes to savings in its on premise laundry operation. The heritage-listed, low rise, historic sandstone building lends an air of old world charm and traditional style combined with modern chic […]

The best thing about ozone is that we have been able to stop using hazardous chemicals for disinfection. We have also been able to reduce the washing powder in half. Carers have noticed the considerable improvement in the wash results. Lend Lease the owners of the hostel were impressed that the hazardous chemicals were no […]

UPPER JINDALEE, WEERZONA AND LAURIETONLAKESIDE AGED CARE They don’t call Derek Gillmore the 3 million litre man for nothing! Derek, Project Manager for three aged care facilities in NSW and the ACT has managed to achieve this amount of water saving over a year since installing the new OTEK Laundry System. And in another win […]

Many people believe you need hot water, lots of detergent, and long wash times to properly clean your laundry. Once upon a time, that was true. However, there have been significant advances in laundry technology over the years – including the development of laundry ozone generator systems. Ozone laundry systems provide wash cycles that are […]

When reviewing commercial laundry machine manufacturers and commercial laundry equipment, there are a number of key performance indicators to ensure laundry processes minimise energy use, water consumption, carbon emissions and chemical use while minimising impact on fabric. Below, we look at some of these key performance indicators and the ways in which ozone technology is […]

THE ATKV GROUP HAS BEEN IN OPERATION FOR OVER 90 YEARS. IN THAT TIME THEY HAVE BUILT WONDERFUL FAMILY RESORTS LOCATED IN SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PARTS OF SOUTH AFRICA FROM EILAND SPA LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE HANS MERENSKY NATURE RESERVE, ATKV BUFFELSPOORT, AN OASIS IN THE MAGALIESBERG, ATKV KLEIN-KARIBA A TOP […]

ANEW HOTELS & RESORTS LAUNCHED FROM A DEEP-ROOTED FAMILY BUSINESS WHICH ORIGINATES FROM 1952. THE ANEW BRAND HAS TAKEN MUCH TIME, THOUGHT AND PREPARATION WITH A LONG-TERM VISION THAT SEEKS TO DEVELOP A FRESH TAKE ON OLD FASHIONED HOSPITALITY VALUES. THE GROUP BOASTS A PROPERTY PORTFOLIO OF 10 HOTELS AND LODGES IN 4 OF OUR […]

BADISA, IS A FAITH-BASED WELFARE ORGANISATION THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. THE ORGANISATION STARTED AS THE WELFARE SERVICES OF THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH AND THE UNITING REFORMED CHURCH IN SOUTHERN AFRICA. IT HAS GROWN IN PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT, CORPORATE SECTOR AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS AND TODAY WITH THE HELP […]

Established in 1970, Methodist Homes for the Aged look after the wellbeing of nearly 2000 people at 13 locations in the Gauteng and North-Western provinces. As a non-profit organisation MHA enjoys a hard earned reputationas one of South Africa’s most innovative aged care groups providing a high level of service to its residents. Anita Prinsloo, […]

Setting up a commercial laundry business is a great idea as there will always be a demand for clean clothes. However, it’s important to put thoughtful consideration into setting up your commercial laundry operations, especially when it comes to servicing hotels, hospitals, aged care facilities and the hospitality industry. Below we look at some key […]

Ozone, or trioxygen (O³), is an inorganic molecule, taking form as a pale blue gas with a distinctively pungent smell. Ozone is formed from dioxygen (O²) by the action of ultraviolet (UV) light and electrical discharges within the Earth’s atmosphere. Ozone is a powerful oxidant (far more so than dioxygen) and has many industrial and […]