11/07/2025
Hier auch ein schöner Rückblick der Kollegen der ETSA- European Textile Services Association zu unserer Tagung in Helsinki.
Here is also a good review of our conference in Helsinki by our colleagues from ETSA - European Textile Services Association.
Happy Weekend!😎
Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the ETSA National Associations Meeting in beautiful Helsinki, graciously hosted by the Finnish National Association under the leadership of Tarkko Nuutinen.
It was also a great opportunity to welcome the new representatives from the Polish Association, Karol Tomczak and Agnieszka Jesionka—as well as their supplier partners, Magdalena Gołąb and Katarzyna Mazan
Chaired by Melanie Saner, Chairwoman of VTS, the meeting focused on key developments in the textile services market and the evolving roles of both large companies and SMEs.
Key takeaways from the meeting:
⭐️ The "Laundry for 2026" Campaign is currently in development. Interested in getting your national association involved? Reach out to the ETSA Secretariat!
⭐️ Critical work on Fire Safety and Prevention is being led by TSA, DTV, and TRSA. Keep an eye out for survey results and upcoming next steps.
⭐️ EU Partnership: “Textiles for the Future” has launched new funding calls under the Horizon Europe program. Start preparing your proposals now—deadline in September!
⭐️ Energy and Biofilm: Two eye-opening presentations by our colleagues at DTV and TSA UK. Important research and initiatives are underway in these areas.
⭐️ EWashboard training and courses will soon be updated, thanks to our FBT colleagues' insightful presentation.
⭐️ ETSA Governance Update: The new governance framework for national associations within ETSA was presented and warmly welcomed. A strong step forward for ETSA’s strategic evolution.
A huge thank you to all national associations for your ongoing contributions, insights, and collaboration throughout the year. Your work continues to shape the future of our industry!