EVENTS/DIARY

TRLA SA Conference in Berri
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2010 Textile Care Federation of NZ Conference, Wellington NZ
15-17 October in Wellington
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Expo Detergo International 15 - 18 October, 2010 Milan, Italy
One-of-a-kind opportunity - a hugely successful exhibition

Notwithstanding the slow economic recovery, everything is set for a very successful Expo Detergo. All the companies are clearly eager to display (and possibly sell) their innovations at this year’s Milan-based show, which is set to offer a not-to-be-missed opportunity for upgrading machinery and cutting good deals. With 6 months to go before the show opens, statistics already overlap with those recorded for the previous show:
• Almost 15,000 net sq m of exhibition space booked by exhibitors
• Almost 220 exhibitors (direct and indirect) with approx. 30% from 15 different countries.

Register now… on the Internet – Advance bookings are open

Advance bookings are open even on-line at  www.expodetergo.com  where you can complete your own “virtual!” invitation. Enter your data in the form and you will receive confirmation by e-mail with the attached registration bar code. Take it with you to EXPO DETERGO 2010, where you will be able to use the Easy Access terminals to pick up your card and avoid the queues. This simple procedure will also allow you to stay updated on the latest news about the show.

This year too, entrance is free!

As usual, entrance to Expo Detergo is free for all the trade.
Helping you plan your stay
The Hospitality office at Fieramilano can help visitors make the most of their stay. An efficient call center and a user-friendly Internet service will be available to organize travel and accommodation by offering the best solutions at the best price. Servizio Hospitality - Ph. +39 0249977610 - Fax +39 0249976766     Email:  hospitality@fieramilano.it

Keeping everything within … sight
The pavilions at the new Fieramilano exhibition complex in Rho will make visiting simpler with their compact, linear layout. This means that all the visitors can find the stands they are looking for more easily and streamline their tour, saving time and effort.

Getting there is easy with any means of transport
The transport links to the new exhibition complex will make getting there easier either by public transportation or by car: the Rho Fiera subway stop on the red line is near the pavilions as is the train station on the high speed Milan–Turin railroad line. Other trains, leaving from Stazione Nord (North Station), complete the list of transport links.

Red line underground, end of the line, Rho-Fiera stop.
fieramilano fairground is in extra-urban zone.
Rho-fiera Railway Station
From the railway link stations (Milan urban line stretch) Certosa, Villapizzone, Lancetti, Porta Garibaldi sotterranea, Repubblica, Porta Venezia, Dateo and Porta Vittoria, line S5 Varese-Gallarate-Milano-Pioltello-Treviglio and line S6 Novara-Magenta-Milano-Treviglio, Rho-Fiera stop.
Some interregional trains on the Torino-Novara-Milano line also stop at the Rho-Fiera station.
From Milano Centrale, Milano Porta Garibaldi, Milano Lambrate stations: green subway line (line 2) to Abbiategrasso; get off at Cadorna station, take the red subway line (line 1) to Rho-fieramilano, and get off at the Rho-fieramilano station.
From Stazione Milano Nord Cadorna: red subway line (line 1) to Rho-fieramilano, and get off at the Rho-fieramilano station.
Shuttle bus from rho railway station to rho-fiera railway station
A shuttle bus connects Rho railway station to the Rho-fiera railway station (stop at the piazzale nord of the Rho-fiera railway station). By car…. and then park in Fiera
If you’re taking the car, the new highway exits will take you quickly to the main entrance where parking will not be a problem. Car park P4, near the pavilions, has been reserved for Expo Detergo visitors who, as long as spaces are available, can park there all day at only €5.00, instead of €15.00.
On the A7-Genoa, A1- Bologna and A4-Turin motorways: tangenziale ovest (ringroad west), go north following signs for fieramilano
On the A4-Venice motorway: take the Pero-fieramilano exit
On the A8-Varese and A9-Como motorways: at the milano nord junction take the A4-Venice motorway and come off at the fieramilano exit
From Milan: On the A8 motorway following Varese-Como, come off at the fieramilano exit - On the A4 motorway following Turin, come off at the Pero-fieramilano exit By Plane
FROM LINATE AIRPORT

By bus+subway
  Bus No. 73 and X73 to piazza San Babila and the red subway line from San Babila station to Rho-Fiera Milano station
FROM MALPENSA AIRPORT
By train

Malpensa Express train every 30' to Milan Cadorna station and the red subway line to Rho Fiera Milano station.
For information: www.malpensaexpress.it
Malpensa-Busto Arsizio line train, from Malpensa Station to Busto Arsizio station. Then train S5 from Busto Arsizio station to Rho-Fiera station.

By bus

Only during exhibitions direct shuttle bus service Malpensa Shuttle and Malpensa Bus Express.

Malpensa Shuttle:

Departures from Malpensa airport at Terminal 1, exit 6, about every hour. From 7.00 am to 10.00 pm departures every 20 minutes and stopping at fieramilano only on request. Direct line Malpensa-fieramilano from 9.00 to 11.30 am, every 30 minutes.
Departures from fieramilano West Gate, at 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm; from 3.45 pm to 6.45 pm every 30 minutes. Last bus at 7.30 pm.

Malpensa Bus Express:

Departures from Malpensa airport at Terminal 1, exit 6. From 6.30 am to 6.10 pm departures every 20 minutes with stop at fieramilano only on request.
Departures from fieramilano at West Gate, from 02.30 p.m. to 07.30 p.m., every hour.
FROM ORIO AL SERIO AIRPORT
By bus

Only during exhibitions a direct shuttle bus service Orio Shuttle - Soc. Airpullman and Autostradale s.r.l.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU Don’t miss the No. 1 appointment of the year!!

New exhibition Centre, fieramilano - RHO
EXPODETERGO International - Halls 2 and 4


GreenClean 2010 – October 15-17, 2010

"GreenClean 2010 is the premier down under International Business Conference open to all dry cleaners interested in building a successful future for themselves. Internationally renowned speakers from the USA, New Zealand and Australia will share their expertise and their experiences with the Conference attendees. David Shorland of Central Dry Cleaning will be our local host providing a tour of his GreenEarth plant." trumpets the GreenEarth website!
 
This will be a very affordable International Conference and some great return airfare deals are available on the net. Plan your holiday now. More details soon.
Sponsored by GreenEarth Australiasia for the benefit of all dry cleaners in their pursuit of a prosperous future.  Mark these dates today. October 15-17, 2010
- Download the brochure here
- Download the registration form here

LAUNTEX 2010 ANNOUNCED
22nd - 24th September, at the Swiss Grand Hotel, Bondi Beach, NSW

Launtex 2010. The 15th Annual Conference of the Australian Healthcare Laundry and Linen Services Association, which quite apart from the healthcare sector increasingly attracts heavy patronage from commercial launderers, is on the move!

This year in choosing iconic Bondi Beach. they have broken with their tradition of siting the conference at a country centre (previously Mitchell, Newcastle and Wollongong) 

More details will be announced shortly, stay tuned. If you need to speak with the Launtex team, email Josh Jowsey at jowjow@bigpond.com

 

EVENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN AND GONE ...


TRLA NSW Members met at Muswellbrook, June 16

Members and Associates of TRLA NSW gathered on Wednesday, 16th June at St Heliers Correctional Centre, Mc Gullys Gap Road, Muswellbrook for an event called "Learn & Earn".

From 5pm on Wednesday, June 16th. Mr. William Holland, Manager of Industries led the tour of the facility and provide an overview of the laundry as well as sections which manufacture furniture, affordable housing, and vegetable preparation for shipment.

A BBQ dinner and additional Guest Speaker add to the many reasons why YOU should have made the effort to get into your motor and trundle to Muswellbrook.

Contact Jeff Gruber, President of TRLA NSW, if you would like information on upcoming events. If you are not already on the e-mailing list for TRLA please contact Jeff on jeff@trla.com.au 


PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEANERS ASSOCIATION Inc. - W.A. "SOLVENT INFORMATION FORUM" WAS ATTENDED SOME 70 DRYCLEANERS  

DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 12TH 2010
TIME: 3pm to 6pm
PLACE: SWAN LAKE CHINESE RESTAURANT, FLYNN ST, CHURCHLANDS – WITH THE PRACTICAL COMPONENT BEING HELD AT HERDSMAN DRY CLEANERS, NEXT DOOR.

As a result of the campaign carried out by The Department of WorkSafe late last year, and as requested by several newer members of the Dry Cleaning Industry, the President, Vice President and Committee of the Professional Dry Cleaners Association, have decided to hold a Solvent Information Forum.

The intent of this Forum, is to provide for you, the business owner, the knowledge on how to safely handle hazardous substances in the workplace, and therefore meet the requirements of The Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984. We urge all owners / operators to attend. It is a requirement of the Act, that you undergo training in the handling of Solvents, and that you educate your staff in the same.
Solvents include: Perchloroethylene, Hydrocarbon & Silicone.
Topics include: First Aid Emergencies & Spills Exposure to Vapours Disposal Personal Protective Equipment Improvements in Machinery Misconceptions & Facts

This half day course is open to Owners, Managers, Spotter/Cleaners, or any staff member who may come into contact with Solvents or Spotting Agents. In the past, employers have been reluctant to expose their staff to Industry peers. As at all P.D.A. gatherings, we expect a high degree of Professional integrity to be displayed in this regard.

There is no cost to members for this Forum, but you will need to act quickly to secure your place. Therefore, please reply by Friday June 4th at the latest to: Linda Ashburner (Executive Officer)

Ph: 0405 108 453 Fax: 9582 1310 or email: hatfield2@bigpond.com

We are finishing off the Forum with a meal at the venue, Swan Lake Chinese Restaurant. The meal will be complementary to members. The restaurant is BYO, with a liquor store next door.

WorkSafe are very serious about Training in the workplace, and it is your responsibility to provide training for your staff. A Certificate of Attendance will be given to each person attending, and this can be displayed in the workplace to show your willingness to comply with the requirements of the Act.

We urge you to attend, and to secure your place early.

Wayne Fowler
President
Email:  hatfield2@bigpond.com

V.I.L.A. / T.R.L.A. 44th Annual Seminar
19th 20th & 21st May 2010
 
Tie Free Zone Casual clothes only to be worn loose comfortable clothing

Once again we have put together a program which will be informative and enjoyable. To ensure your comfort, we ask you to dress casually and relax as you learn from an exceptional group of participants, presenters and attendees. .


TEXTILE RENTAL & LAUNDRY ASSOCIATION NSW
Plant Visit
Please note that the next meeting of the Textile Rental & Laundry Association (NSW) will be held as follows :
 
Tuesday, 11th May 2010
5pm -7.30pm 
Glenray Industries 208 Browning Street  BATHURST NSW 2795
Phone: (02) 6332-5103   

TEXCARE TASMANIA MINI WEEKEND SEMINAR
MAY 1, 2 & 3, DEVONPORT

Please pencil into your diaries, May 1st & 2nd, 2010 for the Texcare Tasmania Mini Conference at the Shearwater Country Club on the sunny north west coast of the world’s most beautiful island. Gregg Taylor, Secretary, Texcare Tasmania. Email: tordry2@bigpond.com
 
Wednesday 3rd March 2010
Drycleaning Institute of Australia (Vic) Inc 2009 Awards Presentation & General Business Dinner
 

Thursday 25th February, 2010
Textile Rental & Laundry Association (NSW)

Breakfast Meeting 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
Plant tour ON-SITE following Breakfast Meeting
The Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney is the city's leading deluxe hotel
The Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney is one of the city's leading deluxe hotels. Located in the historic Rocks district between the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, The Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, offers 563 spacious and inspired luxury guest rooms and suites.


Thursday 25th February 2010
TRLA NSW Meeting - Hotel Shang-ri-la

Don’t Miss this one
*** Speaker The Modern Laundry & Drycleaning Award 2010 - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
*** Speaker Climate Change – Sydney Water $ Savings for our Industry.
*** Speaker Accreditation for the laundry industry and its members TRLA NSW.
NSCA: Speaking on assessor’s for the Accreditation of our Membership.
*** Speaker What Exactly Is A Green Laundry?
*** Speaker Steve McGoldrick, National President TRLAA re. The National Body
**Book early for this one – limited numbers – first in best dressed.**