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The French companyJean Michel is now part ofthe GIRBAU Group(page 7)
The HS-4110 washerextractor completes therange of the HS-4000series (page 8)
Continental GIRBAU Inc.Uses Pro-SeriesTM as aSpringboard to UniqueMarket Opportunities(page 11)
The subs id iary ofGIRBAU in the United ArabEmirates celebrates its firstyear (page 12)
The c e r t i f i c a t i on sobtained by GIRBAUconfirm the quality cultureof the company (page 14)
The new HS-5008 washer extrac-
tor is the proof that GIRBAU,
S.A. has been able to adapt its
wide experience in the industrial
laundry field down to nearer the
domestic level.
With 8kg capacity, the new was-
her extractor has been designed
and manufactured to satisfy the
needs of small establishments:
coin-op laundries, nursing home,
rural guests house, gyms, cam-
ping, etc.
The new GIRBAU washer ex-
tractor offers great advantages to
these establishments when com-
pared to domestic washing ma-
chines. The new HS-5008 has a
bigger load capacity, does shorter
and more efficient wash cycles
and the price is very competitive.
The result is a spectacular in-
crease of laundry output.
GIRBAU, S.A., is convinced
about the success of its new pro-
duct and has not hesitated in
building a new factory and in
installing an automated produc-
tion line for the HS-5008.
It is financially better to buy the
HS-5008 washer extractor not on-
ly by its high production capacity
and energy saving but also becau-
se the new washer extractor assu-
res a life five times longer than a
domestic washing machine.
Moreover, GIRBAU has desig-
ned the HS-5008 concentrating
on its ease of use.
The new washer extractor incor-
porates a large access door that
makes loading and unloading ea-
sier, and a drawer with 4 self-
cleaning dispensers.
(Page 3)
The Hostelco exhibition, that will
take place between the 23rd and
the 27th October in Montjuïc,
Barcelona, will be one of the
main shop windows of GIRBAU
products this year.
Some other important show
meetings this year for GIRBAU
are: Texcare Asia (9th-11th May,
Hong Kong), Hôpital Expo (21st-
24th May, Paris) and Expo
Detergo International (8th-11th
November, Milan).
(Page 15)
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G I R B A U , I N H O S T E L C O THE NEW GIRBAUST-100 DRYERThis year GIRBAU S.A.
introduces to the market the ST-
100 dryer to satisfy the drying
needs of the large laundries. With
100 kg capacity, the new drier
offers an optimal output and a
high evaporation capacity that
guarantees a high drying
efficiency.
The new ST-100 dryer from
GIRBAU has a mechanism that
allows unloading the clothes with
the blower stopped and without
tilting.
The ST-100 dryer is perfectly
adapted to the GIRBAU TBS-50
batch washer. Due to its capacity,
it’s also an ideal size for larger
installations that, even if they
don’t have a batch washer,
process large volumes of linen.
(Page 9)GIRBAU, S.A. stand in Hostelco 2000
NEW HS-5008 WASHER EXTRACTOR: THEGREAT INNOVATION OF GIRBAU, S.A.The 8 kg capac i ty makes i t idea l for smal l es tab l i shments
New GIRBAU HS-5008 washer extractor with Logi Control and Coin Control options
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Attending to normaldaily work mattersdoesn’t allow us tohave an overall viewof GIRBAUS’s trans-formation over the lastfew months.Looking at the outlineof Laundry Review byGIRBAU issue 3, I’ve
realised that our company has experienced a veryimportant change.The incorporation of Jean Michel, a leading enterprisein its sector in the French market, has given an ex-traordinary impulse in the project and achievementof the large automated industrial laundries. Jean Michelcomplements our continuous washing tunnels and ourironing installations and opens the doors to the most
important companies involved in linen renting, cen-tralised laundries, and to the largest hospitals andhotels.But there have been more changes: the completionof the 4000 series washer extractors with the110 kg capacity model. The launching of the highcapacity ST-100 dryer. The achievement of UNE-EN ISO-14001 standard and the renovation of theISO-9001.However, I want to highlight the launching of the newHS-5008 washing machine that represents the biggesttechnological and economical effort ever done byGIRBAU, S.A. It implies a new design concept andautomated manufacturing and that’s why we haveincreased our production area by 8.600 m2 with anew building.I want to thank the people from our company for theireffort and enthusiasm and our clients for their support.
HEADQUARTERS
SPAIN:GIRBAU, S.A.08500 Vic (Barcelona) - Ctra de Manlleu, km. 1Tel. (34) 93 886 1100 - Fax (34) 93 886 0785girbau@girbau.es - www.girbau.com
BRANCHES
ARGENTINA:Argasa, S.A.1405 Buenos Aires - Hidalgo 100Tel. 54 11 4901 7600 - Fax. 54 11 4903 2362argasa@infovia.com.ar - www.girbau.com.ar
BRASIL:Girbau do Brasil LTDASo Paulo-SP - Rua Mãrio Lopes Leão, 1097 –Santo Amaro - Cep 04754 - 010Tel./Fax. 55 11 569 35820E-mail: girbau@uol.com.br
CUBA:Girbau, S.A.La Habana - Lonja del Comercio, Oficina 3J - Lamparilla No.2Tel: (53-7) 662071 al 73 - Fax: (53-7) 662083girbau@girbau.co.cu
FRANCE:S.A. Girbau95970 Roissy CDG cedex - 12, Rue des Chardonnerets(Z.I Paris Nord II) - BP 60008Tel. 33 1 4938 8585 - Fax 33 1 4938 8586info@girbau.fr - www.girbau.fr
Jean Michel73100 Grésy-sur-Aix – Z.I. Aix NordTel. 33 4 79 34 80 80 – Fax 33 4 79 34 84 43jm@jeanmichel.fr - www.jeanmichel.fr
U.A.E.:Girbau Middle East FZCODubai – Jebel Ali Free Zone - P.O.Box 17881Tel. 971 4 8839951 - Fax 971 4 8839952girbau@emirates.net.ae - www.girbau.co.ae
U.K.:Viking Laundry EquipmentLondon NW9 OHZ –1, Carlisle Rd.Tel. 44 020-8205 72 85 - Fax 44 020-8200 37 41mail@viking.uk.com - www.viking-girbau.co.uk
U.S.A.:Continental Girbau Inc.Oshkosh, WI 54904 - 2500 State Road 44Tel. 1(920) 231-8222 - Fax 1(920) 231-4666info@cont-girbau.com - www.cont-girbau.com
GIRBAU S.A. has not hesitated about building a new factory andinstalling an automatic production line for the new HS-5008.Having the objective to fully satisfy the needs of the smallestablishments, GIRBAU has worked to achieve a machine thatwill adapt to their needs, with more load capacity, shorter andmore effective wash cycles and at a very competitive price.
N E W WA S H E R E X T R A C T O R H S - 5 0 0 8 : T H EGREAT INNOVAT ION OF G IRBAUIt’s ideal for coin-op laundries, youth hostels, gyms and small establishments
GIRBAU R & D team has
made sure that the work with
the new HS-5008 will be as
effective and comfortable as
possible. Therefore, they have
manufactured a machine with
large access door making it
easier to load and unload, along
with a large detergent drawer
with four self-cleaning dispen-
sers.
The machine programming is
also very easy. The control pa-
nel is simple and accurate.
Other advantages that the user
will appreciate about the HS-
5008 are: the facility for the
machine programme to be star-
ted with time delay, its soun-
dless operation and the fact
that it doesn’t need a lot of
space or bolting-down. It even
allows stacking of a compatible
dryer.
A life five times longer than adomestic washing machineIt is financially better to buy
the new GIRBAU washer ex-
tractor not only due to its high
production capacity and energy
saving, but also because the
HS-5008 assures a life five ti-
mes longer than a domestic
washing machine.
The materials used in the HS-
5008 construction provides a
rugged and durable machine.
All the parts in contact with
the water along with the front
and top panels have been ma-
nufactured in stainless steel
AISI-304L.
The absence of plastic in the
inner and outer drums, the high
resistance elastomers (EPDM)
and the industrial bearings as-
sure its durability.
Shor ter and more effectivewashing cyclesUsually domestic washing ma-
chines, for example, have a 3,5
or 4 kg capacity and they do
washing cycles of about an
hour.
HS-5008 has an 8kg capacity
and, at the same time, its wash
cycle lasts about half an hour.
To equate this in time and cost
is easy: a domestic washing
machine could wash 4 kg in 1
hour, while the new washer
extractor from GIRBAU can
wash 16 kg in that time.
Other washing machines only
have a cold water inlet and they
need time for the heaters to bring
the water up to temperature.
The new washer extractor of
GIRBAU, S.A has a direct hot
water inlet. An automatic
mixer of hot and cold water
obtains the temperature progra-
mmed in very quickly.
The direct consequence of this
feature is the absence of idle
time in the HS-5008 and the
high precision of the wash tem-
perature control (+/- 2ºC).
Efficiency, quality and ecologywith the GIRBAU experienceThe new washer extractor has
been designed and manufactu-
red following the high quality,
security and respect with the
environment guidelines. The
DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN
EN ISO 14001 certifications
obtained by GIRBAU are a
proof of it.
GIRBAU S.A. is convinced
that due to its features, HS-
5008 is ideal for coin-op laun-
dries, valet washing in hotels,
holiday cottages, hairdressers,
gyms and all type of establish-
ments.
VIKING GETS THE WRAS CERTIFICATION FORTHE HS-5008Viking Laundry Equipment, GIRBAU’s branch in the United Kingdom, has obtainedthe WRAS certification for the new washer extractor HS-5008.Water Board Approval certifies that wash water cannot be returned to the watersupply network.HS-5008 design incorporates both mechanical & materials testing to obtain theWRAS certificate. Similarly other 13 kg & 22 kg high spin machine have also receivedthis accreditation.GIRBAU’s branch in the United Kingdom has recently stimulated a change in itscommercial image whereby the old name of Anglowest Distributors Limited will intime promote its well established Viking trademark and will be known as VikingLaundry Equipment.A further change in Viking’s image has been to design a new logo.
New washer extractor HS-5008 of GIRBAU
A life five timeslonger than a
domestic washingmachine
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Engineeringnews
Have you ever wondered how a
GIRBAU product is born? Do
you want to see the birth of a
star?
Prior to the commercial launch
of a new product, there is a care-
ful planning in the Engineering
Department. Before a new pro-
duct is launched on the market,
the whole team takes great pains
until it manages to create the
“new star” of GIRBAU.
F I RST PHASE : PRODUCTDEFINITIONThe definition phase starts when
the GIRBAU Engineering Depar-
tment receives new demands
from the market through the in-
formation of the Commercial De-
partment, the setting, the clients,
etc.
The Engineering Department Di-
rector, Ramon Sans, is certain
that “this phase is decisive. It is
here where we identify the
market”.
The Product Committee of GIR-
BAU (general management,
commercial direction and techni-
cal direction) opens a round of
meetings to define exactly the
objective to pursue.
In this phase are defined all the
technical specifications, the di-
mensions, the software, the func-
tions and the aesthetic design that
the new product will have.
The definition is so detailed that
we even obtain a virtual image
in 3D of the future product that
is the same as the real final pro-
duct.
SECOND PHASE: CALCULATIONThe calculation phase with the
F in i t e E lement s Method
(FEM) defines geometrically
the critical parts to determine
the weak points of the mecha-
nical resistance and therefore
we obtain a very reliable parts
dimensioning. The FEM secu-
res the life of the machine and
avoids repeating tests with the
real parts.
Through the FEM calculations,
the engineering department secu-
res the parts resistance of the new
product.
THIRD PHASE: DESIGNAfter having certified the parts
resistance of the future product,
it starts the design phase.
The entire machine is drawn, with
all its components and the speci-
fications of each part.
The design phase is performed
following the instructions of a
manual, which provides the gui-
delines, to take into account the
design of any GIRBAU pro-
duct.
FOURTH PHASE: PROTOTYPESTESTSWhen all the parts are defined
and the specifications of the
drawings are detailed, the first
prototypes are made. This is the
test phase.
- Prototype structural test: the
mechanical structure of the pro-
totype is put to the test.
The prototype is subject to diffe-
rent test, among them the one of
extensometry, to validate the cal-
culations obtained by the Finite
Elements Method and to pass
different mechanical fatigue or
life tests to assure the product
resistance.
- Prototype complete test: the
operation of the software is
tested and some tests of energy
and water consumption are do-
ne. The target is to obtain the
minimal consumption possible,
following the guidelines of ISO
14001.
In this phase are also done func-
tional tests to check the machine
operation.
During all the process, there’s a
continuous feedback between
the laboratory team and the en-
gineering one until the prototype
includes all the initial specifica-
tions detailed in the definition
process.
- Product certification: the la-
boratory team in GIRBAU has
itself or in collaboration with
external laboratories or accredi-
ted enterprises checks, after the
manufacture of the new pro-
duct, that it fulfils all the secu-
rity, environmental, electromag-
netical compatibility or other
domain rules that can be
applied.
FINAL PHASE: FINAL CHECK OFTHE PRODUCTTechnical direction establishes
the control specifications to make
sure the client receives a product
with all quality guarantees.
In the production phase, each one
of the machines that leaves the
production line is subject to ex-
haustive tests with water and tem-
perature.
Each machine is subject to a test
by a computer connected to the
machine microprocessor. The test
determines if there’s any pro-
blem.
Before delivery, the machines
are tested thoroughly to see if
there are water leaks and if each
component works accurately.
They must also pass some elec-
trical security tests as: dielectric
rigidity (the electric part of the
machine is subject to 1000V to
check whether there’s a leak or
not) and of continuity of the
ground circuit.
After carrying out all these tests,
the life of the machine starts.
Phi losophy of the produc tdevelopmentAll the phases of the product de-
velopment are based on the re-
quirements of two main axes: the
ISO 9001 and the ISO 14001.
The performance of ISO 9001
secures that the prototypes and
all GIRBAU products will have
a uniform and acceptable quality
level.
ISO 14001 certifies that the pro-
duct design and manufacturing
have been respectful with the
environment.
F I V E R E A S O N S F O R G I R B A U ’ SPRODUCT SUCCESSThe design process of our products has f ive dist inct phases
PHASE 2: FEM calculation PHASE 3: Prototype parts design PHASE 4: Laboratory tests PHASE 5: Check of the finished product
PHASE 1: Product Committee meeting
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Ramon SansDirector Engineering Dep.
This excellent relationship bet-
ween the companies, built up
over the years, has meant that
the agreement is good news for
both parties.
The Chairman of the GIR-
BAU Group, Pere Girbau,
gave a very positive assess-
ment of the operation becau-
se "on one side, Jean Mi-
chel is a company with a
large presence in the French
market and this will help
promote GIRBAU sales the-
re. On the other side, the
operation will round off the
range of GIRBAU products
on sa l e th roughou t the
world”.
The combination of 2 world leadersFuture prospects are very bright
for Jean Michel: by bringing
GIRBAU into their body of
shareholder they will expe-
rience considerable gains both
in short-term growth and in
exports.
The operation brings together
two leaders in their respective
segments. The GIRBAU Group
has become a world leader in
the manufacture of industrial
laundry machinery, while Jean
Michel is one of the most
outstanding manufacturers
worldwide in its particular
product range.
And the similarities do not
end there. The two are also
family businesses - the son
of Jean Michel 's founder,
Nicolas Baboz, will continue
at the head of the French
company as General Mana-
ger.
R+D SynergiesSynergies will also favour the
work of the R+D departments of
both companies. The continuous
flow of information between GIR-
BAU S.A. and Jean Michel R+D
teams will benefit both parties.
THE FRENCH COMPANY JEAN MICHEL BECOMESPART OF THE GIRBAU GROUPThis union lets GIRBAU complete the whole range of large laundry installations
Premises of the Jean Michel company at Aix-les-Bains (France)
A HISTORY GOING BACK ALMOST 40 YEARS
- Jean Michel S.A. was founded in 1964 by Michel Baboz and Jean Guillemin(the latter gave up his interests in the company during the 80s). Its present headis Nicolas Baboz.- Current staff: 80 employees (15 in the R+D Department).- Premises: 6.500 m2 building.- Products manufactured: Feeders, folders and air transport systems for largelaundry installations.
The relationship between the two companies is not new: GIRBAUhas been a customer of Jean Michel for more than 25 years.GIRBAU manufactures washer-extractors, flatwork ironers andtunnel washers, but they needed Jean Michel's feeders, foldersand air transport systems to complete their laundry installations.
N. Baboz, General manager of Jean Michel, and P. Girbau Chairman of the GIRBAU Group
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HS-4110: THE GIRBAU WASHER EXTRACTORT H A T C O M P L E T E S T H E 4 0 0 0 R A N G EThe incorporation of the GDRIVE to this model reduces notably the energy consumption and increases its performance
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The HS-4110 model (with 110
kg capacity) is the final model
in the range, and completes the
generational change throug-
hout the GIRBAU HS-4000
series.
The inclusion of the GDRIVE
in the 4000 series means the
units operate with only one
motor instead of three conven-
tional motors. In the case of
the HS-4110, the necessary
structural modifications for
this change have been more
important than in other models
of less capacity, due, basica-
lly, to its small dimensions
and to the minimal space avai-
lable.
Great performance thanks to theGDRIVE incorporationThe new HS-4110 washer ex-
tractor is a silent machine that
operates with low water and
energy consumption unavaila-
ble up to now in other washing
machines in the market.
The GDRIVE is an effective
soft tool able to provide abso-
lute autocontrol of the was-
hing machine while it is con-
nected to the power supply,
regardless of the work phase
it is doing. GIRBAU has
achieved this design and ma-
nufacture, which will analyse
at any time its own operation,
protecting itself against the
possible internal and external
effects.
It incorporates low power
consumption and reduces the
starting peak currents of the
motor by up to 70%. This way
for its implantation it’s not
necessary neither important
electrical connections nor the
installation of expensive elec-
trical protections which im-
plies savings in installation
costs.
The HS-4110 washer extractor
has been designed to offer opti-
mal performance and the highest
productivity, together with an
effective mechanical action and
optimal treatment of different
types of textile.
Thanks to the GDRIVE sys-
tem of this model, it has seve-
ral advantages: up to six rota-
tion speeds with only one
motor, an integral control of
the imbalances, controlled ac-
celeration and braking, an im-
portant reduction of the noise
and vibrations, a lengthening
of the mechanical life of the
washer extractor and a wide
voltage tolerance of power
supply.
Josep MagemManufacturing Director
To provide a fast and quality
delivery system at the mini-
mum cost is not easy in any
company, and in the case of
GIRBAU, where so many mo-
dels are manufactured with a
high number of options for
each model, it is still more
difficult.
Having the goal to provide a
delivery period of 2 or 3 weeks,
GIRBAU has developed a
complex system of organised
production that allows the fac-
tory to comply with the deli-
very requirement and, at the
same time, to have a good
stock rotation.
Production programming andstocks managementComputer software for produc-
tion management allows us to
evaluate statistically each of
the multiple options of our mo-
dels. The key to good program-
ming i s to h i t t he con-
sumption projections in each
option.
A good management system
guarantees the fast service to
our clients with optimal stock
levels.
The versatility of the operatorsadapt to the production needsAnother problem is the variety
of manufacturing options, one
of which is the demands in the
posts. That is, each machine
model has a specific produc-
tion needs and requires the
services of a specific section.
Therefore, depending on the
model type demanded, it is
necessary to reinforce one
section or another.
The solution is to have a list
of posts ready to adapt to the
manufacturing needs in each
moment. GIRBAU has achie-
ved it. Most of its operators
are versatile and are able to
work in different sections.
Without them and their efforts,
the progress of GIRBAU
couldn’t be possible.
In addition to a good prepara-
tion and to their commitment
to their work, the GIRBAU
staff in factory has the techni-
cal and documentation support
realised by the Production En-
gineering Department. Each
operator receives from this de-
partment documentation with
the drawing of the product to
be manufactured, the manufac-
ture phases and some control
rules of the tasks to be done.
The factory adaptability to any
production process demanded
is completed by a large exter-
nal collaborators network that
manufacture the pieces that
GIRBAU needs.
Vertical lift storage system to makeeasier materials managementTime is precious when talking
about serving the client with effi-
ciency. GIRBAU has recently
installed a vertical lift storage
system that allows a very fast
spare location, since the conven-
tional organisation has changed
to an integration of all the opera-
ting system.
The implantation of this new sys-
tem has provided a floor surface
reduction for the material and
components storage in the fac-
tory.
All these elements, combined
with GIRBAU staff make it pos-
sible to provide satisfaction to
our clients.
The new HS-4110washer extractoroperates with lowwater and energy
consumption
THE PRODUCTION ORGANISATION ALLOWSGIRBAU TO OFFER A RAPID AND QUALITY SERVICEA strict control of the programming, manufacturing and stock material is the key of the success
Vertical lift storage system
New GIRBAU HS-4110 washer extractor (TILT version)
Designed and built with high
quality components, the ST-
100 dryer gives an optimal
output and, at the same time,
a high evaporation capacity
which guarantees a high effi-
ciency of the drying.
The loading capacity of the
new dryer ST-100 is 127 kg (R
1:20) and 100 kg (R 1:25), with
gas, steam and hot oil heating.
The sequential dryer GIRBAU
ST-100 is a perfect unit to ins-
tall next to the GIRBAU Batch
Washer TBS-50. The excellent
output this dryer gives allows
the installation which is able
to dry 100% of the linen pro-
duced by the batch washer
(TBS-50/12 batch washer with
five ST-100 dryers).
Due to their capacity, they be-
come an ideal component for
those installations that do
not have a batch washer, but
handle large quantities of
clothes daily.
For example, a hotel with
washing and drying needs of
200kg/h of towel textiles could
perfectly operate with two HS-
4110 washer extractors and one
autonomous ST-100 dryer with
a manual load conveyor. In this
way, the washer extractors will
produce a wash cycle of one
hour each (processing 200 kg
of clothes) whereas the ST-100
dryer will process the produc-
tion of both machines (in half
an hour batch, the dryer produ-
ces 100 kg).
In this case, the ST-100 is per-
fectly adaptable to any future
installation with a batch was-
her.
Easy access to all parts andinnovative unloading systemThe dryer ST-100 design has
been made thinking that its
big technical and production
capacities will be completed
by its friendly use for the user.
Therefore, the ST-100 can be
installed with walkways to
allow access to the top of the
dryers, thus giving safe access
for control and inspection
They have also been designed
t o m a k e t h e a u t o m a t i c
unloading process as easier as
possible. GIRBAU adds to the
ST-100 a mechanism that
allows the unloading with the
blower stopped and without
t i l t ing (exclus ive Girbau
patent).
The absence of airflow to eva-
cuate the clothes prevents heat
loss to atmosphere within the
laundry and decreases pollu-
tion given out.
Automatic cleaning, cool-downand Teflon coating optionsThe new ST-100 dryer has a
wide range of opt ions to
adapt it to the needs of the
client.
The automatic cleaning of the
filter is very interesting. When
the filter is saturated, the dryer
makes an automatic cleaning
cycle, after which the filter is
clean, and this procedure
doesn’t harm the machine
output.
In the case of the installations
where there can be plastics
mixed with the textiles to be
washed (in the hospitals, for
example), the ST-100 has as
an option a Teflon coating to
prevent these materials adhe-
rence to the drum due to the
high temperature.
Another option is the cool-
down (cooling cycle before
unloading).
T H E K E Y T O E F F I C I E N T D R Y I N GThe new range of GIRBAU dryers provide the best solution for all kinds of laundries
The large laundries and the hotel laundries in particular, need a large capacity ofdrying due to the type of textiles they’re used to wash. GIRBAU presents the bestsolution: the ST-100 dryer.
STI GIRBAU TUMBLE DRYERS RANGEGIRBAU extends its range of tumbler dryers for laundry installations.The new STI tumble dryers are available in 12 kg, 22 kg, 30 kg (new) and45 kg version.They are designed and built with high quality components, assuring an optimaloutput. Their high evaporation capacity and their constructive features assurehigh efficiency of drying.Thanks to a powerful and generously sized heating coil, together with thelarge flow-rate provided by the blower, an airflow with the correct percentageof heated air is obtained.Its control by the microprocessor allows doing multiple functions in an easyand simple way.This versatile microprocessor allows working with different drying programs.In each one of them it is possible to introduce multiple parameters such as:drying time, cooling time, cool-down features, etc.Another feature of the STI range is the filter location in the front to make thecleaning tasks easier.The STI tumble dryers by GIRBAU are efficient, compatible with the environment,sustainable and with a high load capacity.
Laundry installation with dryer ST-100
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CONTINENTAL USES PRO-SERIES AS A SPRINGBOARDTO UNIQUE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
The programmablehigh extraction
speeds eliminate theneed for drying the
towels at all
Lutheran Homes in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA
Marketed by Continental as the
Pro-Series line, the soft-mount
design with G-drive technology
has given Continental the ability
to pursue and capture new and
unique market opportunities.
“The Pro-Series machines give
laundry operators in unique
markets the flexibility they re-
quire to greatly impact equip-
ment performance and efficien-
cy,” s ta ted Mike Floyd,
Executive Vice President of
Continental.
Whether it is a fire department
concerned about the processing
of their expensive turnout gear,
or a nursing home interested in
a machine that they can install
on the second level of their buil-
ding, giving these facilities the
ability to control the factors that
matter to them most has resulted
in an explosion of new market
opportunities for Continental.
Fire DepartmentsContaminants from a fire can
expose firefighters to cancer-
causing carcinogens, and even-
tually weaken the gear meant to
protect them. If there is fabric
breakdown, firefighters are faced
with a risk of burns or even death.
By cleaning the gear promptly
and thoroughly after use, the life
of the gear can be extended by
up to 50 percent. Turnout gear,
however, requires special atten-
tion when laundering.
The PM Microprocessor control,
which is packaged on the Pro-
Series line, can be customized
to meet the gear’s unique laun-
dering requirements.
With only one set of gear per
firefighter in most cases, it is
critical that the washer removes
a large percentage of the water
from the fabric, greatly reducing
drying time and the risk of steam
burns. With speeds that reach
up to 387 G-force, Pro-Series
washers satisfy that need leaving
gear drier while saving the fire
department valuable time and
money.
Nursing HomesLaundries in long-term care fa-
cilities often need to be installed
in non-conventional locations
such as a second floor or in a
temporary space. Because of the
freestanding design of the Pro-
Series washers, with no bolt
down or conventional concrete
foundations required, this is ma-
de possible, no longer does the
laundry facility need to be loca-
ted in the basement level.
Many long-term care facilities
are also facing staffing pressures
and increased labor costs.
Pro-Series washer-extractors
help properties keep up with
high volume laundering requi-
rements without spending more
on labor. The soft-mount design
and high extract speed can grea-
tly reduce drying time and gas
usage. The microprocessor con-
trol can further reduce utility
and labor cost through progra-
mmed controls and one touch
operation. The delayed start op-
tion allows for a load to be pro-
cessed before the first shift even
begins.
Correctional FacilitiesCorrectional facilities will, in
many cases, use inmate labor in
their laundry operations. Doing
this requires the use of safety
features on the machines. The
impact resistant microprocessor
control on Pro-Series washers
can be easily set by facility
maintenance personnel.
Once the desired programs are
set, the control allows for cycle
lockout capability that prohibits
operators from changing pre-set
wash or using unauthorized for-
mulas during production.
It ensures that no operator tam-
pering occurs and allows the
laundry operator to begin the
laundry process with the single
touch of a button while still
achieving the optimal laundering
conditions for saving water, re-
ducing sewer volume, and redu-
cing chemical consumption.
Athletic Facilities/Sports TeamsLaundries in athletic departments
and facilities often find themsel-
ves falling victim to peak period
overloads. This can result in bot-
tlenecks at the dryer due to longer
dry time than wash time. Because
the Pro-Series line of washers
extract at speeds almost 4 times
greater than a standard “hard-
mount” washer, more moisture
is removed from fabrics upon
completion of the wash cycle.
To athletic facilities this not only
reduces the bottlenecks created
at the dryer, but also extends the
linen life.
High School athletic departments
are likely to have volunteers in
their laundries. Because of this,
the PM microprocessor control
can be of great benefit.
The pre-set controls allow for
one-touch operation while still
achieving the perfect blend of
wash water temperature, water
levels, chemicals, wash and ex-
traction speeds and cycle time.
Having the ability to control these
processes gives facilities the abi-
lity to reduce utility costs with
thorough and quality laundering
results.
Car WashesCar wash facilities require a par-
ticular moisture content in the
towels they use too dry and they
can be abrasive and leave a lint
trail on the vehicle finish, too wet
and they will not absorb the water
from the wash. Continental’s Pro-
Series washers give car wash ow-
ners the ability to achieve the
ideal moisture content of their
towels.
The programmable high extrac-
tion speeds eliminate the need
for drying the towels at all. This
not only saves on labor costs, but
also decreases the linen damage
and increases the life of the
towels. Pro-Series washers also
give them the durability of an
industrial washer that they need
while saving energy and utility
costs.
Pro-Series washers featuring new
G-Drive technology are available
in 18, 30, 55, 90, 130 and 255-
pound capacities. They are per-
fect ly matched with the
Continental’s Pro-Series high-
performance tumbler dryer line
and flatwork ironer line to ensure
fast, efficient throughput. All are
backed by the company’s 5-
year/3-year limited parts warranty
and a nationwide distribution and
parts network to help customers
keep their laundries fully functio-
nal and productive.
Continental Girbau, Inc., is the
US subsidiary of Girbau S.A., ba-
sed in Vic (Barcelona), Spain. For
more information about Pro-Series
washer extractors or Continental’s
extensive line of commercial and
industrial laundry equipment, con-
tact: Continental Girbau Inc., at
(800) 256-1073, Fax (920) 231-
4666 or visi t www.cont-
girbau.com.
Fire Chief Bob Carter of Hudson Fire Dep. in Hudson, Ohio, USAAssistant Chief Mark Tallman of Franklin Township, Ohio, USA
In a US market populated by “hard-mount” machines, the newseries of soft-mount washer extractors manufactured by Girbauis getting attention with the country’s more recent concerns ofenergy efficiency and productivity.
The microprocessorcontrol can furtherreduce utility andlabor cost through
programmed controls
GIRBAU Middle East is located
in the Jebel Ali Free Zone area,
an industrial zone that allows the
GIRBAU Group to distribute its
products both in the United Arab
Emirates (60% of sales), and in
the Middle East countries.
Newmatic Trading Co. continues
the responsibility of distributing
the GIRBAU products in the
Emirates, as it has done in the
past.
The creation of a new GIRBAU
subsidiary in the area took shape
due to the strong sales increase
in the Middle East area and the
increase in demand of GIRBAU
machinery.
With the construction of new ho-
tels, the laundry needs increased.
This explains the progressive
growth of GIRBAU products.
Anyway, the Dubai subsidiary
also includes hospitals, industrial
laundries, dry cleaners, etc.
among its customers.
Jordi Bosch, President of GIR-
BAU Middle East FZC, states
that “the importance of this sub-
sidiary is strategic because it
allows the sales extension of
GIRBAU to the countries in the
area such as Yemen, Iran, Iraq,
Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi
Arabia, Palestine, Pakistan and
exsoviet countries, as well as
Dubai and the res t o f
Emirates”.
For 2002, the subsidiary manage-
ment goes for a continuous and
sustained growth.
New 600 m2 facilitiesThe Dubai subsidiary facilities
use an area of 600 m2, of which
50 m2 is used as offices and the
rest is used for storage and the
technical service department.
GIRBAU has equipped the faci-
lities with Cd-Rom, video, web
pages, etc. to achieve a better
communication with the custo-
mer.
The GIRBAU Middle East faci-
lities were inaugurated on the
1st of march 2001, at the same
time as the Gulf Food fair that
takes places in Dubai every two
years.
Some management people from
the GIRBAU Group went to the
inauguration with some represen-
tatives of the subsidiary equip-
ment suppliers.
The inauguration event consisted
of a welcome dinner and a visit
to the new GIRBAU Middle East
facilities.
The President of the GIRBAU
Group, Pere Girbau, and Majd
Abulaban, director of the subsi-
diary, gave a speech to underline
the strategic importance of the
subsidiary for the GIRBAU
Group.
According to Majd Abulaban,
“the Dubai subsidiary becomes
an international bridge for the
whole area. Dubai and its free
zone in the Jebel Ali Free Zone
is the perfect point to cover a
great many customers and
countries”.
Abulaban also referred to the task
performed by Newmatic Trading
Co. and he assured that “from
Newmatic we have given techni-
cal service and sales to different
countries as for example Siberia,
Nigeria, Azerbadjan, etc. This
will also be the spirit of the new
subsidiary”.
The office management has been
entrusted to its two directors,
Majd Abulaban and Mounzer
Wakil. Both of them know per-
fectly the Middle East market
and they both have an impeccable
career in representing laundry
machinery.
A sales team and qualified office
staff make up the human resour-
ces of the United Arab Emirates
subsidiary.
Some examples of facilities that
GIRBAU Middle East have pro-
vided for are hotels for the She-
raton chain in Nigeria, Yemen,
Dubai and the Hilton hotels in
Dubai.
The team has accomplished all
their expectations and keeps wor-
king to improve the subsidiary
results during 2002.
1ST ANNIVERSARY OF GIRBAU SUBSIDIARYIN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESThe results of 2001 have slightly exceeded the planned expectations.
All those responsible for GIRBAU Middle East FZC (G.M.E) are very satisfied with the results thatGIRBAU subsidiary has achieved in the United Arab Emirates in only one year. The facilities of thesubsidiary were inaugurated on the 1st of march 2001.
In its thirty-year history,
GIRBAU’s dealer in Galicia has
achieved a major presence there.
Directed by Mr José Manuel Mu-
ñoz and his son Miguel, the office
has achieved 60% of the hotel
sector market share in Galicia;
100% of the public hospitals in
the area use GIRBAU machinery.
The numbers are equally optimis-
tic with regard to the dry-cleaning
sector: of the 360 dry-cleaning
businesses in Galicia, more than
120 are clients of the GIRBAU
dealer.
GIRBAU introduction in Galicia
is very satisfactory. Mr Muñoz’s
great professionalism and exten-
sive knowledge of the sector have
been proven through his provi-
sion of an advisory service and
monitoring of his clients’ insta-
llations down to the last detail.
GIRBAU offers its clients so
many different possibilities, that
Mr Muñoz does not hesitate to
affirm: “we franchise at no char-
ge, in the sense that we sell ma-
chinery and provide advisory
services and training for clients
on issues such as the facilities
and machine operation; howe-
ver, they have the advantage of
not being required to conform
to a corporate image”.
Electronics have led to more
comfortable and environmentally
friendly machines.
With 30 years of experience in
the sector, Mr Muñoz has seen
the evolution of GIRBAU machi-
nery up close, especially the in-
troduction of electronics, which
has allowed the company to offer
its clients machines that are easier
to use and more environmentally
friendly.
It is a pleasure for GIRBAU to
work with dealers such as José
Manuel Muñoz, an individual
who has put his own personal
imprint of energy and professio-
nalism into the company.
MORE THAN 60% OFTHE HOTEL SECTORIN GALICIA AREGIRBAU CLIENTS
José Manuel MuñozDealer of GIRBAU in Galicia
J. Bosch, M. Abulaban, P. Girbau, M. Wakil and A. Reixach attended the day of the inauguration
GIRBAU Middle East offices in Dubai
“The Dubaisubsidiary is an
internationalbridge for all
the area”
For 2002, thesubsidiary
management goes fora continuos andsustained growth
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One of the main guidelines that
direct the financial politics of
GIRBAU is to set aside most part
of the profits generated to proper
funds, strengthening the financial
structure of the company.
To assure the future of GIR-
BAU, every year the board es-
tablishes:
- The objectives for new tech-
nological developments, in
both Research and Develop-
ment activities, expanding and
improving the productive ins-
tallations.
- The consolidation and interna-
tionalisation of their commercial
network, with technical assistan-
ce services and customer help
service
- The training plans, for the inter-
nal personnel and for the sales
and services personnel.
- The establishment of new infor-
mation technologies, improve-
ment of the administrative process
and communication among the
departments (informatics integra-
tion).
All this implies important in-
vestments, essential to keep our
leading position in the world
market.
Most of the investments in
R+D+I+T (Research, Develop-
ment and Technological Innova-
tion and Training plans of the
personnel) don’t appear in the
Fixed assets of the company, and
they are part of the operating
costs.
GIRBAU, S.A. sets aside about
4% of its annual invoicing to the
R+D+I+T for realising different
research and development pro-
jects of new machines and tech-
nologies.
The 28 people working in the
Engineering department, Labo-
ratory, Tools and Prototype De-
partment and Documentation in
both factories of GIRBAU in
Vic, work for the creation of new
products.
The administrative departmentfunctionsThe professional team of the Ad-
ministrative Department in GIR-
BAU, S.A., establishes:
- The financial budget of each
year, according to the investments
to be applied.
- Information criteria for the di-
rection, commercial and sales
areas.
- Budget control
- Administration and accounts.
Miquel SadurníFinancial Director
*Research, Development, Technological Innovation and Training plans** Numbers in thousands of Euros
1999 2000 2001 Previsions2002
Participation in subsidiariesand other financial assets
Fixed assets material
R+D+I+T (*)
AMOUNT ACCUMULATED
596 5088 3033 500
1328 841 3833 1800
1360 1850 2100 2200
3284 7779 8966 4500
THE FINANCIAL POLITICS OF GIRBAU ALLOWSFACING THE FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCEGIRBAU reinvests the resources generated in each accounting period
StaffFinancial expensesStateShareholdersAuto-financing
DISTRIBUTION OFTHE ADDED VALUEGENERATED IN2000
INVESTMENTS IN 2000-2001 ANDINVESTMENT FORECAST IN 2002
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The philosophy behind these cer-
tifications is not a race to win
titles. That is not the way it is
understood by GIRBAU, the com-
mon target is to guarantee to the
clients, the employees, suppliers
and environment that everything
in the company is done correctly.
GIRBAU was one of the pioneer
enterprises in Spain in obtaining,
twenty years ago, the CSA (Ca-
nada Standard Association) cer-
tification of electrical safety of
their products.
Further on, they obtained the Ger-
man certification GS, the most
stringent in Europe in terms of
safety.
Europe has established the CE
label and created some specific
directives and standards for each
product. The GIRBAU products
carry out these different directi-
ves. For example, the washer ex-
tractors conform with the direc-
tives of machine safety, low
tension and electromagnetic com-
patibility. The gas ironers, besides
the previous directives, carry the
gas devices directive.
It is important to mention the
correct fulfilment of the machine
safety directive and the low-
tension directive that through a
careful risks analysis allow the
design of a completely safe pro-
duct.
The electromagnetic compatibi-
lity that was certified through the
“Laboratori General d’Assaigs i
Investigacions” (LGAI Testing
Laboratory) guarantees that the
GIRBAU products are protected
against both electromagnetic in-
terferences, the active ones and
the passive ones. That is, they
don’t emit interferences that
could damage their environment,
and they are not interfered by
external emissions.
The obsession for the quality andthe environmentThe recent company certifica-
tions obtained by GIRBAU are
those related to quality and envi-
ronment protection, two basic
axis that follow the policy pro-
moted by GIRBAU.
The ISO 9001, obtained in 1996,
guarantees that the GIRBAU pro-
ducts have been designed and ma-
nufactured following the pre-
established procedures in the qua-
lity manual.
The Technical director, Ramon
Sans, assures that “in GIRBAU,
quality is one of our obsessions.
We design our products always
thinking in a quality market. We
start at the point where the
others stop”.
The quality of the products is
possible thanks to the responsibi-
lity of the human team in GIR-
BAU.
In parallel to the quality, the
environment protection is ano-
ther of GIRBAU’s priorities. In
2001, the company obtained the
ISO 14001 certification that gua-
rantees: an “ecological” design
(parts completely recyclable,
low energy consumption of the
machines), the minimisation of
waste and the use of materials
that are respectful of the envi-
ronment during the production
process.
To fulfil the requirements of this
certification GIRBAU made im-
portant decisions and investments
like: change of combustible fuel,
from oil to natural gas, monitoring
of the subsoil contamination and
later make it waterproof, change
in the surface treatment process,
edition of a manual and procedu-
res of the Enviromental Manage-
ment System, new painting line,
minimisation of waste, energy
saving, control of the atmospheric
contamination, sonometric con-
trols, etc.
The application of these certifica-
tions also promotes the continuous
training of the GIRBAU staff.
Nowadays, constant improve-
ments are made day by day that
reaffirm the principles of the en-
vironmental policy of GIRBAU,
S.A.
During this year an evaluation of
the suppliers will be done to
know the degree of fulfilment of
their environmental objectives.
The purpose is to expand the po-
licy of the environment protection
to our environment in a progres-
sive way.
Antoni GirbauGeneral Manager of GIRBAU S.A.
THE CERTIFICATIONS OBTAINED BY GIRBAUCERTIFY THE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER HELPENTERPRISE CULTUREI S O 1 4 0 0 1 i s t h e l a t e s t c e r t i f i c a t i o n o b t a i n e d
From the beginning, GIRBAU S.A has progressively increased its autoexigence levels not only toimprove its productivity but also to be sure that its production process guarantees the quality, securityand protection of the environment.
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications obtained by GIRBAU S.A.
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T E X C A R E A S I A , H O P I TA L E X P O A N D E X P ODETERGO INTERNAT IONAL
GIRBAU will be this year in
Texcare Asia, the Hong Kong
show dedicated to the textile
industry.
The exhibition takes place in
Hong Kong from the 9th to the
11th May in the Convention &
Exhibition Centre.
Texcare has become this year an
important platform for the ope-
ning of the enterprises to the new
Chinese market.
Most visitors will be potential
buyers in China and in the region
of Asia-Pacific.
The Chinese legislation is more
and more exigent in terms of
environmental protection and
this forces the hotel, hospital
and other laundries to renew
their machines.
The changing situation of the
Chinese market favours the
expansion of companies like
GIRBAU that see the possibi-
lity to make contacts in Tex-
care Asia to expand their al-
ready important international
presence.
GIRBAU will show in this
edition as star, the HS-5008
washer extractor, the ST-100
dryer and the HS-4110 washer
extractor.
Hôpital Expo in France and ExpoDetergo International in ItalyOther important shows to
which GIRBAU will go this
year are Hôpital Expo and Ex-
po Detergo.
Hôpital Expo will take place
from the 21st to the 24th May
in Paris Expo – Porte de Ver-
sailles.
The exhibition, organised by
the Association of Medical Ma-
ter ia l Manufacturers and
Agents, has become one of the
most important in the health
sector. In twenty-five years, it
has passed from 17000m2 and
13000 visitors to an area of
23500m2 and 35000 visitors on
the last exhibition.
In Hôpital Expo, the visitors can
see on the GIRBAU stand the
great advantages and benefits of
the new products.
On the other hand, GIRBAU
will be at the Expo Detergo
International that will take pla-
ce in the International Fair of
Milan from the 8th to the 11th
November.
Among the star products of the
exhibition, the visitors can see
the new HS-5008 and HS-4110
washer extractor.
One of the most important shows
for GIRBAU, S.A in the exhibi-
tions calendar of this year is Hos-
telco, the International Restau-
rants, Hotels and Community
Equipment exhibition.
The meeting will take place bet-
ween the 23rd and the 27th Oc-
tober in the pavilions 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8 and Z6 in Montjuïc,
Barcelona. The visitors could go
to the halls between 10.00 and
19.00h.
In Hostelco, GIRBAU, S.A will
show all the range of products
that it manufactures in a stand of
500 sq.m.
Hostelco 2002, is organised by
Fira de Barcelona and FELAC
Insti tutional and Related
I n d u s t r i e s ’ E q u i p m e n t
Manufacturers’ Association with
the collaboration of most repre-
sentative industrial associations.
It is the most important exhibition
in Spain and among the three
most important in Europe within
this sector.
The show has become an impor-
tant meeting point of manufactu-
rers, dealers, installers and users
of this sector.
The visitors can see on the GIR-
BAU stand the new products of
this year: the new HS-5008
washer extractor, the ST-100
dryer, the complete range of
HS-4000 washer extractors and
the products of Jean Michel,
recently incorporated to the
GIRBAU group.
Visitors, apart from these new
products could also see other
GIRBAU products like the spec-
tacular batch washers.
GIRBAU W I L L BE IN HOSTELCO 2002 IN ASTAND OF 500 SQ .M .
Partial image of the GIRBAU stand in Hostelco 2000
Teresa Girbau, Pere Girbau, José Valmaña and Antoni Girbau
page 15
HOMAGE TO MR. JOSÉ VALMAÑAThis year GIRBAU S.A. will not have the collaboration of Mr. José ValmañaCortiella who has been the advertisement consultant and exhibitions co-ordinatorof the company for 40 years.Mr. José Valmaña died in Vic on the 18th February. The burial took place onthe 19th in the town of La Galera (Tarragona) and on the 22nd took place thefunerals in Barcelona to give a chance to those who met him to say goodbyeto Mr. Valmaña. The respect that we all had for him was demonstrated in bothceremonies.Despite his age (81 years old), his vitality and energy never left him. That’swhy his death surprised us.GIRBAU, S.A. wants to thank in public not only his great professionalism thathe demonstrated during all these years, but also his personal commitment thatmake him a very close friend to everybody.
Image of the GIRBAU stand in Equiphotel exhibition, in Paris
GIRBAU S.A. presented on the
8th March 2002 in Vic (Spain)
the new washer extractor HS-
5008.
The convention assembled more
than a hundred of dealers and
distributors from Spain, Portugal
and Italy interested in knowing
the new HS-5008 and the tum-
bler dryers STI.
The commercialisation of the
new HS-5008 means that GIR-
BAU will have to approach new
segments of the market like cam-
ping, rural guest house, youth
hostels, hairdressers and all kind
of establishments that will need
a bigger output than the domestic
washing machines.
Furthermore on the 2nd & 3rd of
May second international con-
vention took place to present the
HS-5008 and the STI Dryers.
There were fifty dealers and dis-
tributors from Argelia, Austria,
Belgium, Egypt, France, Ger-
many, Great Britain, Greece,
Ireland, Israel, Holland, Russia,
Tanzania, United Arab Emirates,
etc.
NEWSGIRBAU COLLABORATES WITH THE
FUNDACION CATALANA PRISBA IN THERAVAL NEIGHBOURHOOD OF BARCELONAThe Fundación Catalana Prisba was born in the Raval
neighbourhood in Barcelona, in 1992.
It started as a small laundry of the neighbourhood. Its target
was to offer the laundry service to the neighbours of the old
quarter of Barcelona because they didn’t have running water
in their flats. The establishment was opened in a small site,
with 2 people working. The objective was very clear: to clean
the linen at “social” prices, because they knew the economic
and social situation of the residents and to contribute actively
in the reintegration at a social and working level, of those
people who were socially excluded, who had difficulties to find
a job, offering them working possibilities.
Nowadays, the laundry of the Fundación Catalana Prisba has
8 people working in it, most of them immigrant women older
than 45, without education and neighbours of the neighbourhood.
In addition to attend the needs of the neighbourhood, the laundry
collaborates with the social services of the City Council of
Barcelona washing for example the clothes of the hostels for
the homeless.
Projects like this one show the important possibilities of the
neighbourhood laundries, an innovative concept in the Spanish
market.
GIRBAU is proud to collaborate with the Fundación Catalana
Prisba through its advice and washer extractors and they want
to congratulate them for the work they do every day.
28 TONS OF PAPER AND CARDBOARDAND 102 KG OF BATTERIES HAVE BEEN
RECYCLED IN 2001 IN GIRBAU, S.A.GIRBAU S.A, being aware of the environment, has invested
during 2001 more than 37.600 EUR to apply a correct
management of waste products. In 2001 they collected 28 tones
of paper and cardboard, 102 kg of batteries and 425 fluorescent
tubes in the two factories in Vic. It is also important, the 60 kg
of toners and the 420 plastic drums and cans collected.
In 2002, the target is to recycle a higher quantity. They want
to save the documentation paper, used for the ISO-9001 and
14001, by sending 45% of the documentation by e-mail. Another
target is to change the actual fluorescents for triphosphorus
fluorescent (recyclable and not considered as special waste)
and replace the magnetic reactance for electronic ones that
assure durability three times longer than the tube type.
GIRBAU PARTICIPATES IN THE PUBLICATIONOF A BOOK BY THE POLITECHNICUNIVERSITY OF CATALONIA (UPC)
Carles Riba, Doctor of Industrial Engineering, professor of the
Mechanical Engineering Department of the Polytechnic Uni-
versity of Catalonia and director of the Industrial equipment
design Centre of the same university, has published the book
Diseño de máquinas V Metodología (Machines Design V
Methodology) in the collection Temas de Ingeniería Mecánica
(Mechanical Engineering Subjects) of Ediciones UPC. The
target of this book is to give conceptual and methodological
aids to the professionals that have to design a product or a
machine.
Riba, collaborator for 18 years of the Engineering Department
of GIRBAU, S.A thanks in the book the collaboration of the
Technical Director of GIRBAU, Ramon Sans, and the General
manager, Antoni Girbau.
The book analyses the development of some GIRBAU products
such as the Kits system and the batch washer.
PRESENTATION OF THE NEWWASHER EXTRACTOR HS-5008
T H E N E W C O N C E P T O FLAUNDRIES IN THE USA
Could you imagine having a
coffee or surfing the Internet
while you’re doing the washing
in a coin-op laundry?
In the United States, where the
coin-op laundries are very esta-
blished, there’s a new concept
of laundry based on a combina-
tion of traditional services with
a wide offer of leisure services.
An example of this new concept
is the Laundry 101 (Madison,
Wisconsin). Continental GIR-
BAU Inc. has installed a number
of coin-op washer extractors that
allow doing the washing in 40
minutes, and users don’t have
to bring neither soap nor softe-
ner. Laundry 101 has become
one of the fashionable places in
Madison, haunted by students
and young professionals that de-
cide to spend some time with
their friends having a sandwich,
watching the TV or surfing
in Internet while they do the
washing.
Laundry 101 in Madison, Wisconsin
Image of the attendants at the convention on the 8th March 2002