Murray Roberts writes about hotel amenities HK Magazine January issue | Page 34

PRODUCT NEWS HILTON LONDON KENSINGTON HOTEL’S NEW LAUNDRY EQUIPPED BY GIRBAU UK H Hilton London Kensington is the latest Hilton Hotel in the UK to have an on-premise laundry installed by Girbau. Hilton London Kensington has over 600 rooms and its facilities include 11 function rooms, a gym and sauna. Previously its laundry processed bath robes, face cloths, blankets and general housekeeping items, while bed linen and towels were processed off-site. A key objective of the new laundry was to enable the hotel to add the processing of a daily average of 1,200 kg of towels. At the outset of the project Girbau UK visited the hotel to undertake a comprehensive study of the existing laundry. From this Girbau’s laundry consultant was able to recommend the mix of machines required to maximise operational efficiency and flexibility. Girbau also offered advice on the required staffing levels for operating the expanded laundry. “It has been a pleasure to work with Hilton Supply Management and Hilton London Kensington to plan, equip and commission the new laundry,” said Stephen Hodgkins, National Business Development Manager at Girbau UK. “With more than 55 years’ experience in helping customers to install and operate laundries, Girbau is well equipped to offer the long-term partnership approach that Hilton Worldwide are looking for. It is very much the Girbau way.” The new laundry features two 57 kg- capacity Girbau HS-6057 washers, one HS- 6023 washer and one HS-6017 machine. For drying it has two Pro Series II GU170, 77kg capacity dryers, one ED460 23kg capacity EcoDryer and one ED340 17kg capacity EcoDryer, all gas-fired. As well as increasing capacity, the new equipment is expected to be more efficient in the use of energy, water and chemicals. With a mix of smaller and larger machines, the hotel has the flexibility to process a wide range of items in varying quantities as well as the ability to launder guests’ items, as required. Girbau UK’s drawing office produced ABOUT GIRBAU UK LIMITED Girbau UK is part of the Girbau Group, world-leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial laundry equipment for washing, finishing and handling textiles. With more than 55 years’ experience and a commitment to customer service, Girbau meets the requirements of a wide variety of industries including hotels and guest houses, residential and nursing homes, hospitals, charities, leisure organisations, colleges, schools, sheltered housing, the emergency services, hairdressers, veterinary surgeries, kennels and catteries. Girbau UK offers a free laundry design service and its service department caters for all makes and models of commercial laundry equipment. Girbau UK Girbau House, Trust Industrial Estate, Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0UZ Tel: [phone] Web: www.girbau.co.uk Sales Email: [email protected] Service Email: [email protected] 34 Housekeeping management a detailed installation layout utilising the available space in the laundry, accommodating all the new equipment and ensuring an ergonomic, productive and hygienic workflow. Its factory-trained engineers installed and commissioned all the equipment and the hotel’s staff were given comprehensive hands-on training on its use. Girbau’s fac