LANDMARK LONDON HOTEL ADDS GIRBAU HS-6057 WASHER
COMPLEX INSTALLATION IN BASEMENT LAUNDRY REQUIRES EXPERT HANDLING
T he luxury 5-star Landmark London hotel recently took delivery of a new Girbau HS-6057 washer for its basement on-premise laundry . Delivery and installation of the new machine involved a finely-tuned operation using specialist lifting equipment and manoeuvring through gaps with no more than inches to spare .
The London Landmark Hotel is adjacent to Marylebone railway station and combines classic British elegance with deluxe facilities including 300 guest rooms , a luxurious spa and health club , gymnasium and 15-metre swimming pool . While laundry flatwork is outsourced the hotel ’ s on-premise laundry processes all towels and towelling including robes , slippers and face cloths . It also handles staff uniforms and guest work .
The new Girbau HS-6057 , 57-63kg capacity washer replaces a 55kg machine which had reached the end of its working life . The laundry operates every day of the year and Girbau was able to install the new machine in just a 5-hour window at the weekend , in order to keep disruption to a minimum . A delivery truck with HIAB crane was used to lift and then lower the washer carefully through a basement window . A section of firewall had to be temporarily removed and replaced as the washer was carefully manoeuvred into place , before being connected to services and commissioned .
“ We were very impressed with how well Girbau managed the complex installation of our new washer ,” said Geraldine Maursy , Director of Accommodation at The Landmark , London . “ We are very busy here and they told us exactly how , when and
where it would be done . The installation team were very professional throughout and we are very pleased .”
Margaret Benisz-Kaggwa , Laundry Manager at The Landmark has already noticed how much more smoothly and quietly the new washer operates and highlights the advantages of the machine ’ s EASYLOAD function : “ EASYLOAD makes the machine easy to load and unload , reducing the manual effort required and lessening the wear on fabrics as they are pulled out of the machine .”
Girbau HS 6 Series washers can spin at speeds of up to 1,000rpm to create water extraction forces of up to 400G . Depending on the fabrics being cleaned , this means residual moisture after washing can be less than 50 %, which in turn means faster drying and further energy savings . G-Drive , Girbau ’ s exclusive control and communication system linking the inverter , motor and microprocessor ensures accurate balance
even at high speeds for quieter operation , reduced vibration and longer machine life . Girbau ’ s unique Care Touch Drum prolongs linen life and optimises water extraction .
In common with all other models in the Girbau HS Series , the HS-6057 is on the Water Technology List . This means it is very water efficient and businesses purchasing new machines can benefit from 100 % tax relief under the UK Government ’ s Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme .
The Landmark London chose Girbau UK for : l Swift , efficient and meticulous installation l Quiet and efficient machines l Ergonomic and labour-saving EASYLOAD function l Girbau equipment reliability and long life l Dealing direct with the manufacturer
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