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Helping You Grow

Helping industrial laundries grow is more than a promise at ABS Laundry Business Solutions. It is a way of working that brings software, people, and process together so that every laundry can move forward with confidence. Under the banner Helping You Grow, ABS combines three services that reinforce one another: software development, training, and consultancy....

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Ruth Mitchell Becomes a Chartered Environmental Cleaner

At ABS, we are proud to announce that Ruth Mitchell, Service Manager, has been certified by the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners and admitted to the register of Chartered Practitioners in Environmental Cleaning. Ruth now holds the title of Chartered Environmental Cleaner (C Env Cln), the highest professional recognition available in our industry. It is...

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Data as the Foundation for Sustainable Laundry Operations

Data is often described as the new oil, but in the laundry industry, its true value lies in integration. Many operations already generate large volumes of data, yet much of it remains siloed and underutilized. Rob Helsen highlights that the key to unlocking sustainability and efficiency gains is not just collecting data but combining it...

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The Asset Nobody Counts

Industrial laundries have spent years perfecting visibility over textiles. RFID chips in linen, automated sorting, piece level tracking. A single towel can now be followed across its entire working life. Yet the container that carries that towel, the trolley, the cage, the roll cage, often makes the same journey completely unseen. This is the paradox...

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Redesigned: Release Notes · ABSSolute 9.10.01 is now ready

Release Communication · ABSSolute 9.10.01 Redesigned: Release Notes The Release Notes for ABSSolute have been redesigned. The detailed change log is now a set of short, scannable notes: what changed, where it lives, and the ABS Academy course to learn more. Distributed earlier than before, so the latest improvements are visible faster. The full notes...

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I AM ABS – Laurentiu Alin Olteanu, Development Team Lead

What does it take to lead a development team that keeps essential software running in customers’ hands every day? For Laurentiu Alin Olteanu, now Development Team Lead for the Mobile Team at ABS Laundry Business Solutions, the answer has been built over sixteen years of curiosity, steady growth, and a willingness to take on new...

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Heritage and Fellowship with The Worshipful Company of Launderers

The Worshipful Company of Launderers is one of the modern livery companies of the City of London, representing the textile care, laundry, and dry cleaning industry. More than a ceremonial institution, the Company plays an active role in shaping the future of the trade through professional development, charitable giving, and civic engagement. The Company’s work...

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ABS at the ETSA Congress 2026 in Amsterdam

On 11 and 12 June 2026, ABS Laundry Business Solutions CEO Marien van Bezooijen attended the ETSA Congress 2026 in Amsterdam. Organised by the European Textile Services Association, the two day event brought together senior executives, policymakers, and industry experts from across the continent to discuss the challenges shaping the sector’s future. Two Days...

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Mengelers Textielreiniging Visits ABS for Business Sessions

Mengelers Textielreiniging recently visited the ABS Laundry Business Solutions office in Boxtel for a series of business sessions. Daniëlla Wells and Fabiënne Hochstenbach represented Mengelers, while Business Consultant Geert Koelink led the sessions on behalf of ABS. On the Agenda The sessions covered two main areas: the operational challenges Mengelers Textielreiniging is currently dealing...

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Enabling the Remote Workforce in Industrial Operations

The shift toward remote work has transformed expectations across industries. What was once considered a privilege has become a standard component of modern employment. Flexible working arrangements are increasingly seen as an important part of employment conditions and are becoming a key factor in attracting and retaining talent. ABS recognizes this structural shift and is...

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Beyond the Ticket

Most software suppliers celebrate a go live. Michiel van Dijk is thinking about what comes next. As Customer Project Support Manager at ABS, Michiel leads a team of specialists with deep product knowledge and one clear priority: keeping customers confident and operational at every turn. His focus is not just on resolving challenges quickly, but...

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Four Industry Events Across Three Continents

May 2026 was a month on the road for ABS Laundry Business Solutions. In the space of just a few weeks, ABS representatives attended four industry events across the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Australia. Each gathering offered a different perspective on the global laundry industry and the shared challenges shaping its future....

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I AM ABS – Boyan Bueters, UI/UX Designer

What does it take to turn a powerful industrial software platform into something that feels effortless to use? For Boyan Bueters, UI/UX Designer at ABS, the answer lies in deeply understanding both the technology and the people who depend on it every day. Since joining ABS as an intern in 2017, Boyan has shaped the...

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Culture built on people

At ABS Laundry Business Solutions, the work is technical. The industry is niche. And like any company navigating a fast-changing world, the path forward is not always straightforward. From headquarters in Boxtel to teams spread across the globe, ABS is in the middle of a real transformation. One shaped by economic shifts, evolving technology, and...

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Driving Sustainability Through Smarter Logistics

Sustainability in the industrial laundry sector is often associated with water usage, chemicals, and energy consumption. While these factors remain critical, a less visible but equally impactful area is logistics. Transport between facilities, depots, and customers represents a significant share of operational emissions. According to Rob Helsen (Chief Product Officer), optimizing these flows is not...

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ABS Appoints Robert Tye as Chief Commercial Officer

BOXTEL, The Netherlands May 7, 2026 ABS Laundry Business Solutions has appointed Robert Tye as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), further strengthening its global commercial leadership as the company continues to expand its international presence and customer base. Robert will join the ABS Management Team and lead the company’s global commercial strategy, sales organisation, and customer...

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New Era for Industrial Laundry Operations

Industrial laundries are in the business of textile rental, not just washing. Managing that investment demands a new generation of software. ABSSolute Infinity is that platform and Chief Product Officer Rob Helsen explains why the moment to embrace it is now. Rob leads product strategy and innovation at ABS, overseeing the development of ABSSolute Infinity...

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I AM ABS – Danny Seow, Senior Business Consultant

What does it take to connect customer needs with complex software solutions across regions and cultures? For Danny Seow, now Senior Business Consultant at ABS, it started with an international mindset, a passion for languages, and a drive to make meaningful impact. Today, he plays a key role in bridging customers and internal teams, ensuring...

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How County Linen Built a Connected, Data-Driven Operation with ABS

Managing a high-volume industrial laundry across multiple sites means that every system, process, and decision has to work together. For County Linen, building that level of control required more than a capable software platform. It required a partner willing to grow alongside the business. Since 2017, ABS has been at the centre of County Linen’s...

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Celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day

Every year on April 21, World Creativity and Innovation Day invites organisations around the world to reflect on the role of fresh thinking in the work they do. At ABS Laundry Business Solutions, creativity and innovation are not confined to a single team or department. They are part of how every colleague approaches their work,...

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Data Driven Decision Making in Industrial Laundry Operations

Tom Vermeulen CFO at ABS Laundry Business Solutions, where focus lies on strengthening financial control, improving decision quality, and translating operational performance into sustainable business value. Coming from outside the laundry industry, Tom Vermeulen quickly recognised how operationally sophisticated these businesses are. “The logistics alone are genuinely complex,” he says. “Managing large volumes across clients,...

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Efficient and Error Free Packing for Industrial Laundries

Modern industrial laundries rely heavily on structured processes to manage packing, inventory, and customer deliveries. As volumes increase and workflows become more complex, it becomes essential to maintain accuracy, visibility, and control throughout the entire packing process. The updated Unique Bundles feature is part of ABSSolute Infinity, a broader platform evolution designed to modernize and...

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I AM ABS – Colin Harthorn, Customer Support

Providing seamless support for complex software requires skill, patience, and a strong sense of responsibility. For Colin Harthorn, Customer Support em in the CPS department at ABS, it started with an interview at the US Minneapolis office right out of college. Today, Colin helps customers solve issues that impact their business, ensuring smooth operations and...

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ABS Takes the Stage at HCSC Customer Education Conference

ABS was invited to present at the HCSC Customer Education Conference, bringing implementation expertise and a vision for the future of healthcare laundry management to an audience of more than 90 hospital and healthcare representatives. The Event Hospital Central Services Cooperative holds its Customer Education Conference every two years, bringing together healthcare organizations to share...

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ABS Appoints Jack Nabuurs as Chief Delivery Officer

BOXTEL, The Netherlands – March 30, 2026 ABS Laundry Business Solutions has appointed Jack Nabuurs as Chief Delivery Officer (CDO), further strengthening its global delivery capabilities as the company continues to grow. He will join the ABS Management Team and officially start in his new role on 30 March 2026. Jack brings a strong background...

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The Hidden Revenue Inside Laundry Invoices

Peter van Kessel – COO By updating billing methods and improving data compliance, several laundry operations discovered hidden revenue streams that significantly boosted their earnings. In industrial laundry operations, most conversations revolve around production efficiency. Topics such as washing capacity, logistics, automation, and staffing often dominate management discussions. According to Peter van Kessel, COO of...

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Strengthening Our Presence in the United States & Canada

With new customers approach, we’ve been growing steadily across the United States and Canada, with an expanding customer base and team. North America has become an increasingly important region for ABS, and our new Minneapolis office marks a key milestone in that journey. The move to a larger facility allows us to better support customers...

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How Shortridge Laundry Thrives with ABS at the Heart of Operations

Running one of the UK’s longest-standing industrial laundries while keeping up with modern technology and efficiency requires the right systems and support. Susan Peat, Operations Director at Shortridge Laundry, explains how partnering with ABS has helped the company maintain exceptional service, high quality, and continuous innovation. A Legacy of Service and Quality Shortridge Laundry,...

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Give the Right Access to the Right People at the Right Time

Modern industrial laundries rely heavily on digital systems to manage production, logistics, garment tracking, and customer data. As operations become increasingly data driven, it becomes more important to ensure that employees have the correct level of access to the systems they use every day. Controlled access helps protect sensitive information, prevents unintended system changes, and...

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I AM ABS – Anca Stamatopol, QA Automation Team Lead

What does it take to keep complex software running flawlessly day after day? For Anca Stamatopol, now QA Automation Team Lead at ABS, it started with a chance conversation at a job fair, a dash of curiosity, and zero professional experience. Today, 17 years later, she leads the Quality Assurance automation team, ensuring that automated...

27 February 2026

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Cyber Security: Protecting Laundry Data in a Digital World

What would happen if the production system of an industrial laundry suddenly became unavailable for 24 hours? No order processing, no tracking, no planning, no deliveries leaving the site. For many organizations, that scenario feels unlikely. Yet in practice, it is closer to reality than often assumed. As a Solutions Architect at ABS, Joris Minnaar...

18 February 2026

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Updated Helpdesk Phone Number for the United States

We have updated the helpdesk phone number for customers in the United States. The helpdesk can now be reached via +1 833 200 4339. This dedicated support line connects directly to the ABS customer support team. Colin, Leban, Nick and Maksym are available on the other end of the line to assist with questions, technical...

10 February 2026

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ABS Supports Laundry Open Week 2026 for Operational Excellence

Following the success of last year’s edition, Laundry Open Week 2026 will once again highlight the career potential and long term opportunities within the industrial laundry sector. The initiative is organised as a collaborative effort together with the European Textile Services Association (ETSA) and several national associations. Taking place from 16 to 20 March 2026,...

28 January 2026

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ABSSolute Infinity: Made for Your Industrial Laundry

ABSSolute Infinity is the next generation of production control from ABSSolute Laundry Business Solutions. It was designed to meet the growing complexity of industrial laundry operations, where higher customer requirements and the need for real time insights demand more flexible, efficient, and fully integrated production systems. Infinity introduces a modern, browser based solution that seamlessly...

28 January 2026

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A Message from Our CEO

Our Focus and Commitment for 2026 ABS Laundry Business Solutions continues to evolve in response to a rapidly changing industrial laundry landscape. Increasing operational complexity, higher customer expectations, and growing dependence on digital systems require solutions that are stable, scalable, and future ready. Industrial laundry operations depend on systems that must perform reliably every single...

28 January 2026

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ABS Management Days 2025

Pictured from left to right: Robert Tye (Marketing Director), Marien van Bezooijen (Chief Executive Officer), Rob Helsen (Chief Product Officer), Tom Vermeulen (Chief Finance Officer), Diana Petrisan (Chief Software Development Officer), Robert de Vries (Manager IT Services & Support), Hans van Hal (Solutions Architect), Michiel van Dijk (Manager Customer Support), Joris Minnaar Solutions (Architect), Peter...

4 November 2025

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ABS Laundry Business Solutions Announces Leadership Transition

ABS Laundry Business Solutions, a part of Vitec Software Group, has announced a change in its leadership. Gerard van de Donk, the current Chief Executive Officer, will step down from his role effective January 1, 2025. Marien van Bezooijen has been appointed as the new CEO. Gerard van de Donk, who became part of ABS...

1 December 2024

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ABS Newsletter November 2024

Introducing ABSSolute Infinity: The Next Generation of Laundry ERP Software We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of ABSSolute Infinity, our most powerful and versatile application yet, which will make its debut at Texcare 2024. Built with modern laundry operations in mind, ABSSolute Infinity combines the features you know and love with a strong...

21 November 2024

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ABSSolute Newsletter April 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of our ABS newsletter! Join us as we explore how ABS Laundry Business Solutions can revolutionize your operations and take your business to new heights. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you require more information after reading the items below or meet us at the 14th TRSA Annual Legislative Conference & Industry...

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ABSSolute Newsletter August 2023

UHF RFID traceability: The power of production data The UHF RFID traceability at the service of the laundry requires to perfectly control the raw data read by the equipment installed within your industrial process, without slowing down the production flow. To ensure that 100% of the articles identified by a UHF RFID tag are...

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Press Release: ABS Laundry Business Solutions appoints new CEO and CCO

ABS Laundry Business Solutions appoints new CEO and CCO July 1st, 2023, ABS Laundry Business Solutions, a worldwide leading provider of Laundry ERP Software Services & Solutions, recently announced changes to its senior leadership team. Gerard van de Donk, the current CCO for ABS, has been appointed as the new CEO. Gerard will succeed Anne...

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ABSSolute Newsletter June 2023

ABS: ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 ABS Laundry Business Solutions proudly announces the renewal of their ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, granted by Dekra Certification B.V. These certifications once again prove the solidity of our commitment to quality and information security. With ISO 9001, ABS ensures the consistent delivery of ABSSolute. A continuous...

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ABSSolute Newsletter May 2023

ABS to the Cloud In our March Newsletter we addressed the Hosting Services of ABS. This has been well received, resulting in many customers asking for ABSSolute-as-a-Service (SaaS) and for the ABS hosting of their systems. In short, again the benefits: Uptime and availability guaranteed via the ABS (private) Cloud 24/7 availability Maximum safety:...

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ABSSolute Newsletter March 2023

ABSSolute: Hosting Are you planning on replacing or upgrading your server infrastructure? Make sure that you contact ABS first! ABS provides Application Hosting Solutions on all continents. We guarantee that we have got hosting locations nearby your business: maximum performance is ensured! Why hosting? Uptime and availability guaranteed via ABS (private) Cloud 24/7 availability Maximum...

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Vitec acquires Dutch software company ABS Laundry Business Solutions

Vitec Software Group AB (publ) is strengthening its position in Vertical Market Software on July 06, by acquiring all shares in ABS Laundry Business Solutions (ABS) with headquarters in Boxtel, the Netherlands. ABS reported sales of SEK 203 million for the 2021 financial year. ABS was founded in 1987 and is the global market leader...

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Highlights ABSSolute 9.06.00

Very soon the next core version of ABSSolute will be released. We are really excited to announce the release 9.06.00. This release contains many new features as well as system security enhancements. As you know, ABS provides you with all news with our Release Notes that you can expect within the next weeks. In this News...

8 February 2022

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Familybusiness Vendrig

In recent years we have seen a clear revaluation of the family business. The business magazine Familybusiness tracks down beautiful family businesses. Beautiful pearls in all branches of sport. This edition focuses on Vendrig IJsselstein. https://goomedia.digitaal-magazine.nl/familybusiness-vendrig

30 November 2021

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TRSA recognizes Gerard for his 40 years of service to the industry

Gerard has been recognized by the TRSA for his many years of service and dedication to the Industry. Congratulations on this achievement, Gerard!

23 November 2021

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A Return On Investment (ROI) of just Months!

Every laundry will perform extra services that are not part of your normal services. These additional services can be recorded within the system by means of the “Service Charges” module. A few examples where Service Charges may apply: At the soil department: The shipment contains also trash which you need to dispose? Incorrectly pre-sorted by...

21 September 2021

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Highlights of ABSSolute core release 9.05

Based on feedback and input from all our customers we have again invested in development of new features. We just mention a few of the highlights of the ABSSolute 9.05 core release. Dust Control / Mat handling Last year with the 9.04 core release we released the “Dynamic Mat Storage” and the mobile app “Bulk...

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We are launching a new App today

Imagine being able to never miss a delivery again or to always have the containers standing in the right order in your trucks. We just developed an App to do just that! ABS is proud to announce our newest Android app: Truck Load Assistant Based on industry research, we identified that laundries from all over...

9 February 2021

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ABS publications in TRSA Magazine

4 December 2020

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Securing ICT Infrastructures

Companies worldwide are being targeted with ransomware by professional hacking teams. Beware that over the last 5 years the damages to companies were increasing from approx. 325M $ in 2015 to an expected 20B $ in 2021. Over the last 18 months there were until now some cases in the laundry industry where ICT infrastructure...

4 December 2020

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ABS’ Innovation: The Bulk Packing Assistant App

ABS released a new mobile app that will help to increase productivity and accuracy at the storage and packing departments for bulk loaded (pool) products: Logo Mats Standard Mats Mops/Wipers/Shop Towels Disposables This innovation is a perfect harmony between the use of the ABSSolute system, the use of mobile technology and using the available (mat)...

4 December 2020

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Real time integrated Production Management using Business Intelligence

ABS provides in cooperation with Gotli Labs’ strong features for real time production management, enabling in time decisions to optimize your daily production flow. All integrated in the same BI tool you’re using today for ABSSolute. It all starts with GLOBE4, Gotli Labs’ latest product for production tracking and time recording, directly linked to your...

4 December 2020

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ABS’ Residential Laundry Services

Residential Laundry Services are currently considered as an essential service towards nursing and elderly homes. Despite the current Covid-19 crisis, the laundries that are focused on Residential Laundry Services see their volumes increased. Hans van Laarhoven, senior project manager with almost 30 years’ experience, explains. Residential Items Hans: “At the nursing and elderly homes and...

4 December 2020

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ABS’ Mobile Solutions from order to delivery

In the laundry, whilst truck loading, on the road and at the customer location, we are there providing insight, transparency, accuracy and improved profitability. At the customer the ABS Linen Assistant android application is used to place an order, do a clean stock count or even scan clean stock with use of UHF RFID. With...

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Coronavirus Update

To all our customers and stakeholders, As global coronavirus case numbers continue to rise, governments around the world are imposing increasingly tough measures in a bid to stem its spread. At ABS we feel the urge to communicate through more media than before as we are in unprecedented times. ABS will do our utmost to...

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Introducing the Advanced Supply Chain Management

ABS can provide a comprehensive system for advanced stockroom management; this can enable significant savings on inventory and purchasing It all starts with customers ordering. Customers can maintain their own wearers, inventory details and ordering via the Web Portal. The ABSSolute system will check and monitor available stock in local and centralized stockrooms. Slow moving...

24 February 2020

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Our Christmas Contribution to Ikamva Design

Ikamva Design is a social enterprise, a scalable business that addresses the poverty and social isolation among seniors in Cape Town’s township neighborhoods. Many older persons live in very poor situations while supporting large families on their pension of just R1,780 per month – the seniors are often the sole breadwinner in the household. An...

20 December 2019

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ABS Laundry Business Solutions, appoints new US Sales Manager

Leading global Laundry Management and Route Accounting Software provider, ABS Laundry Business Solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of Garret Snater as US Sales Manager. Snater will lead sales activities in line with the business’s growth plan to achieve further success within North America. Snater brings 15 years of experience to the role gained...

12 February 2018

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ABS Laundry Business Solutions Announces Growth, Office Expansion

ABS, global specialists in ERP laundry management software, announces expansion of their Bucharest Development Center. In response to an increase in demand, ABS has expanded office capacity to a second floor, realizing their growth plan in the state of the art office complex located in central Bucharest, Romania. The Development Center currently accommodates 60 employees...

5 February 2018

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25 Year service award

On 31st August 2017 ABS celebrated the 25th long term service anniversary of Corona van Gorkum. We hope Corona and her family who attended the awards celebration had a great day. ABS wants to thank Corona for her dedication & commitment and hope that many more years will follow.

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Acquisition ORDEIP (France) by ABS Laundry Business Solutions

The ABS group and ABS France strengthen their presence on the French market by acquiring the activities of ORDEIP. As of April 1, 2017, ABS France acquires ORDEIP’s activities, reinforcing its presence in the French market. The operation concerns the software, activities and contracts in progress, as well as the takeover of all ORDEIP employees....

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New Joint Venture “Gotli Labs AG”, by ABS and the JENSEN-GROUP

ABS and the JENSEN-GROUP join forces by forming a new company, Gotli Labs AG, with the aim of consolidating the data management in heavy-duty laundries. Both companies have been offering similar applications for productivity management: JENSEN Cockpit provides real-time information to overview and track-and-trace the entire laundry process together with a wide range of production...

15 November 2016

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ABS Group and EID System Co. reached an agreement for partnership

Tokyo, October 12, 2016 – ABS Belgium NV, a global leader in providing IT solutions to the laundry and textile rental industry since 1987, its branch office in Japan, and EID System Co., expert in high Frequency RFID Solutions, have signed a partnership agreement regarding EID System assisting implementing ABS Laundry Business Solutions’ software dedicated...

13 October 2016

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i-Net Report Designer Tool

ABS is switching from using Crystal Reports for their report development to the new i-Net designer tool. This tool has all the same (and more!) features as currently available with Crystal Reports and is free to use for our ABSSolute customers. The reason for this switch is to avoid high license costs for our customers...

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Support Release

As many customers from ABS know, we are constantly investing in new features and functionality. Also on the back-end of the application (database, engines, API’s) there are constantly developments done. All this is done to ensure that your ABSSolute installation stays up-to-date, healthy and ready for the long term future. Sometime we receive questions in...

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ABS extends installation base to Portugal

Following the success of ABS’s Laundry ERP & Contract Management application at Urvina in both Morocco and Spain, we are proud to announce a third installation of ABSSolute for Urvina in Portugal. This is the first ABS installation in Portugal with hopefully many more to come. Congratulations to the Urvina and ABS project teams...

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ABS Laundry Business Solutions opens office for Asia Pacific Region in Tokyo / Japan

ABS Laundry Business Solutions Group has opened a new sales and support office in Tokyo Japan, underlining the importance of the Asia Pacific region for the world leader in automation and logistic solutions for the textile rental marketplace. The new office will support existing customers in Japan, China and Australia as well as assist in...

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ABS celebrates anniversaries

This year on June 18th, ABS celebrated several employees long term service anniversaries of 10 and even 25 years. We hope all the employees and their familys that attended the awards celebration had a great day. ABS wants to thank the jubilees for their commitment and hopes that many more years will follow....

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ABS sponsor of World Textile Services Congress

ABS is proud to announce their sponsorship of the World Textile Services Congress to be held in Bruges – Belgium October 5-7 2016 Join industry leaders from around the world to discuss best practices and economic, political and regulatory issues that drive textile services profitability. You’ll learn new approaches to common trends and challenges while...

5 February 2016

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