Dissemination
To disseminate the project result we have participated in industry exhibitions, published articles in relevant media, cooperated with the European Textile Services Association, held interactive multiplier meetings, we will present our results at Texcare in Frankfurt in November 2024, and more.
Activities
Here you can find different communication activities focussed on employees in the textile service industry, member companies and other stakeholders. Click a category below to filter the list.
Texcare 2024 is coming up
On November 6 – 9, the textile industry’s major event Texcare takes place in Frankfurt am Main. This year there are four top themes:
- Automation
- Energy and resources
- Circularity
- Textile hygiene
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet 32 members of The Swedish Textile Service Association at the exhibition. We will also join Texcare to present The new Scandinavian Quality Control model.
The lecture on The new Scandinavian Quality Control model »
Daniel Kärrholt, CEO, The Swedish Textile Service Association.
Supplier members at Texcare:
ABS Holding International: Hall 8, Stand C30
ABZ Zierler & Co: Hall 8, Stand A59
ACG Pulse: Hall 8, Stand E60 (Datamars)
Alumichem: Hall 8, Stand L76
Aquatherm International: Hall 8, Stand J64
Beirholms Vaeverier: Hall 8, Stand G40
BÜFA Cleaning: Hall 8, Stand J79
Chemische Fabrik Kreussler & Co.: Hall 8, Stand D42
Christeyns: Hall 8, Stand E50
CLMTexfinity: Hall 8, Stand G70
CBA Machines: Hall 8, Stand H22
Dibella: Hall 8, Stand E40
Ecolab Europe: Hall 8, Stand B30
Electrolux Professional: Hall 8, Stand J90
Floringo: Hall 8, Stand A91
Fristads: Hall 8, Stand L80
Herbert Kannegiesser: Hall 8, Stand D02
Industria Tessile Gastaldi: Hall 8, Stand C20
JENSEN-GROUP: Hall 8, Stand D90
Kentaur: Hall 8, Stand D50
Kreussler Textile Care: Hall 8, Stand D42
M+A Matting: Hall 8, Stand K72
MASA SPA – Industrie Tessili: Hall 8, Stand G91
Maxi-Press Elastomertechnik: Hall 8, Stand C62
Laundry Dashboard: Hall 8, Stand F42
NYBO Workwear: Hall 8, Stand G69
Parotex: Hall 8, Stand A82
Radomskie Tekstylia Przemyslowe: Hall 8, Stand B 91
SoCom Informationssysteme: Hall 8, Stand G61
Sveriges Tvätteriförbund: Hall 8, Stand A11 (ETSA)
Texfinity: Hall 8, Stand G70
Unica: Hall 8, Stand B89
Veit: Hall 8, Stand E62
WSP Systems: Hall 8, Stand F42
Press release: The fourth physical meeting for the project ”The new Scandinavian Quality Control model”
On August 15, a large group of members and the project group met for the fourth physical meeting for the project ”The new Scandinavian Quality Control model”.
The venue was Samhall’s plant i Malmö. Samhall is a state-owned company with the mission to create enriching jobs for people with disabilities. Samhall is also a member of Sveriges Tvätteriförbund.
Samhall is one member that has shown a very large interest in the project. The project’s priority is also to reach those with fewer possibilities, so all capabilities within Samhall with internal school etc just strengthen the interaction in these areas.
The participants were warmly greeted by Magnus Björkman, plant manager.
Sweden, Denmark, and Norway stand uniquely in linking the membership in the national industry association for textile service companies with quality controls. The aim is to guarantee seriousness and quality in the members’ deliveries.
To further develop this process, Sveriges Tvätteriförbund (the Swedish Textile Services Association) and Brancheforeningen for Vask og Tekstiludlejning (The Washing and Textile Services Association of Denmark) are participating in a project co-financed by Erasmus+ from 2023 to 2024. The results of the project will be presented at Texcare in November.
The agenda for the day:
- Update on the Green Deal/other EU initiatives
- Special focus on Producer Responsibility (EPR) (background, what we know and what it can mean)
- Other updates about the project – where are we?
- Presentation at Texcare
- Reporting
- Input from the participants
- How can the material be used by the members?
- The different activities of the project was discussed in depth especially the authorization controls and the educational material.
- As well as a thorough review of the entire project, what went well, what could be improved
- Tour of the facility
- Lunch
- Conclusion and summary
- Project work
The project includes, among other things, a comparative analysis between the authorization processes in the two countries. Another central aspect of the project is the development of educational material aimed at professionals in the textile service industry. The analysis and recommendations for future authorization controls were presented at the meeting.
Educational material
The educational material, based on various aspects of quality control, aims to foster a deeper understanding of why these issues are crucial for everyone in the member companies. For instance, textile service professionals are likely to become more active in mending textiles and sorting used textiles for reuse and recycling. The material presents questions in a context that fosters greater commitment and pride among all employees within member companies.
The training material is available on a dedicated website for ”The new Scandinavian is Quality Control model” in English, Swedish, and Danish. It is divided into several sections focusing on:
- Chemicals and water
- Circularity and waste
- Climate and energy
- Hygiene and quality
- Non-discrimination, inclusion, and contribution to society
- The value chain
- Working environment
- The European Green Deal
The material is designed to be easy to comprehend, presented in a short and concise manner without complicated wording. Each section is followed by a voluntary test to assess participants’ understanding. Additionally, the material is available in audio, PDF, and PowerPoint formats to ensure accessibility for all.
Information and news about the project, including the educational material, will be communicated through various platforms and forums, including the associations’ website, social media channels, and the EPALE network, which also serves as a valuable source of information and hosts educational workshops on inclusion and accessibility.
For more information, please contact:
Lasse Rafiq Hangaard
Industry consultant, BVT
(+45) 5218 5990 (Mobile)
laha@di.dk
Danske Vaskerier – BVT
Daniel Kärrholt
CEO Sveriges Tvätteriförbund
(+46) 705 11 36 85
daniel@tvatteriforbundet.se
Tvatteriforbundet.se
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Reference group meetings
The educational material of The new Scandinavian Quality Control model is the cornerstone of the project. By developing educational material related to the authorisation controls we hope to both raise the awareness among workers why different topics are important, as well as teaching them the skills they need to act as agents of change.
In April we concluded the reference group activity through two digital meetings with Danish and Swedish participants in the member companies. This was very rewarding and giving lots of input to improve the material.
Leading up to the reference group meetings were:
- The multiplier meeting on November 16.
- The dialogue with sustainability experts and educators in the member companies on an individual basis.
- The physical meeting no 3 March 1.
- The interaction with a first-year class at Solna Gymnasium on March 25, to get another generation’s view on the project.
To further improve the material, the dialogue will go on during the year. It will all be presented at Texcare in November.
Sveriges Tvätteriförbund exhibitors at the Sweden meeting
Dialogue with various stakeholders is important. On Friday and Saturday, we were exhibitors at the Sweden meeting in Stockholm and had the opportunity to meet 2000 moderate politicians to talk about our issues.
In the photos – Elisabeth Svantesson, Minister for Finance, Carl-Oskar Bohlin Minister for Civil Defence and Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén. Discussions centred on inclusion and education. People are very interested in learning more about The new Scandinavian Quality Control model.
Presentation at Solna Gymnasium upper secondary school
On March 25, Daniel Kärrholt, CEO of The Swedish Textile Service Association, met a class at Solna Gymnasium upper secondary school. For the fourth year, Daniel introduced the possibilities in the textile service sector. It became a hands-on lecture in business administration. This time the students had been given the task to study the new Scandinavian Quality Control model website in advance, to facilitate discussion and input.
A warm thank you to all the engaged students and Professor Rickard Vinde for the interesting conversations, and the nice picture.
Picture: Rickard Vinde
The news post is also available at EPALE.
Third physical meeting for “The new Scandinavian Quality Control model”
Image: Kristina Hrbinic
On the first day of Spring, March 1, 2024, the third physical meeting for the project “The new Scandinavian Quality Control model” took place at Tvätteriförbundet´s office in Malmö. The host, Daniel Kärrholt, had the pleasure of welcoming a diverse group consisting of several members, invited inspirational speakers, the project group, and many others.
Sweden, Denmark, and Norway stand uniquely in linking membership in the national industry association for textile service companies with quality controls. The aim is to guarantee seriousness and quality in the members’ deliveries.
To further develop this process, Sveriges Tvätteriförbund (the Swedish Textile Services Association) and Brancheforeningen for Vask og Tekstiludlejning (The Washing and Textile Services Association of Denmark) are participating in a project co-financed by Erasmus+ from 2023 to 2024. The results of the project will be presented at Texcare in November.
External speakers
Two external speakers, Kristina Hrbinic, Europe Direct Manager, and Erik Ehn Blomgren, Senior Advisor to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Sweden, delivered highly informative speeches about the possibilities within the European framework and how to assist in job matching between companies and job seekers.
Project work
The project includes, among other things, a comparative analysis between the authorization processes in the two countries. Another central aspect of the project is the development of educational material aimed at professionals in the textile service industry. The analysis and recommendations for future authorization controls were presented at the meeting.
Educational material
The educational material, based on various aspects of quality control, aims to foster a deeper understanding of why these issues are crucial for everyone in the member companies. For instance, textile service professionals are likely to become more active in mending textiles and sorting used textiles for reuse and recycling. The material presents questions in a context that fosters greater commitment and pride among all employees within member companies.
The training material will be available on a dedicated website for “The new Scandinavian Quality Control model” in English, Swedish, and Danish. It is divided into several sections focusing on:
- Chemicals and water
- Circularity and waste
- Climate and energy
- Hygiene and quality
- Non-discrimination, inclusion, and contribution to society
- The value chain
- Working environment
- The European Green Deal
The material is designed to be easy to comprehend, presented in a short and concise manner without complicated wording. Each section is followed by a voluntary test to assess participants’ understanding. Additionally, the material will be available in audio, PDF, and PowerPoint formats to ensure accessibility for all.
Information and news about the project, including the educational material, will be communicated through various platforms and forums, including the associations’ website, social media channels, and the EPALE network, which also serves as a valuable source of information and hosts educational workshops on inclusion and accessibility.
For more information, please contact
Lasse Bredvig Hangaard Industry consultant, BVT
(+45) 5218 5990 (Mobile)
laha@di.dk
Danske Vaskerier – BVT
Daniel Kärrholt, CEO Sveriges Tvätteriförbund
(+46) 705 11 36 85
daniel@tvatteriforbundet.se
Tvatteriforbundet.se
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Contact us
If you want more information about the project or if you have a question , don’t hesitate to contact us.
Daniel Kärrholt
CEO, The Swedish Textile Service Association
- Email: daniel@tvatteriforbundet.se
- Phone: (+46) 705 11 36 85
- Website: Sveriges Tvätteriförbund
Lasse Rafiq Hangaard
Industry consultant, The Washing and Textile Services Association of Denmark
- Email: laha@di.dk
- Phone: (+45) 5218 5990
- Website: Danske Vaskerier