{"id":96894,"date":"2024-05-18T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=96894"},"modified":"2024-05-15T19:50:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T09:50:03","slug":"laundry-grows-business-with-state-grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/laundry-grows-business-with-state-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Laundry grows business with state grant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GEELONG &amp; Surf Coast Laundry is looking ahead to bigger and better things after investing in new equipment through a state government grant.<\/p>\n<p>The Newtown business used the grant from Regional Development Victoria to instala new ironing line and towel folders, along with a semi-automatic sorting system, all within its existing facility.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, laundry output has increased from 30 tones to 80 tonnes a week, and doubled the number of staff from 21 to 42.<\/p>\n<p>The new machinery will improve staff production and efficiency by more than 40 per cent, while significantly reducing staff fatigue.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_134956\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-134956\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-134956\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/IMG_3987_67932.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-134956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Geelong &amp; Surf Coast Laundry owner Eng Ho (second from right) leads a tour of the Newtown business. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since the equipment was commissioned, the company has already secured six new clients.<\/p>\n<p>Geelong &amp; Surf Coast Laundry was purchased in 2012 by the existing owners, who have since developed it into the only high-volume commercial laundry service in Geelong which services businesses locally and in Melbourne.<\/p>\n<p>The business already does bulk laundry for Geelong&#8217;s Novotel hotel and has just signed a contract for the 380-room Novotel Melbourne on Collins.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The grants supplied for our machines have been instrumental in our success, allowing us to expand our operations and create more opportunities for the local community,&#8221; Geelong &amp; Surf Coast Laundry general manager Simon Vander Sluys said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/IMG_4000_73739.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The business has just signed a contract for the 380-room Novotel Melbourne on Collins.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;Additionally, I would like to recognise the efforts of local job agencies like Jobfind and Wise &#8211; employment, who have been invaluable partners in supplying us with dedicated and skilled employees.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Geelong &amp; Surf Coast Laundry is not just a laundry service; it is a hub of employment and skill development in the region.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our commitment to sustainability and quality service has not only benefited our clients but has also created a positive impact on the environment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Through our partnership with Jobfind, we have been able to provide meaningful employment to many individuals in our community, empowering them to build better futures for themselves and their families.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_134964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-134964\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134964\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/IMG_4045_06345-1-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-134964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LR: Geelong &amp; Surf Coast Laundry general manager Simon Vander Sluys, Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney, Geelong MP Christine Couzens, and Geelong &amp; Surf Coast Laundry owners Eng Ho and Marciella Leonny.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney and Geelong MP Christine Couzens visited the laundry on Thursday last week to see the new equipment at work.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Geelong &amp; Surf Coast Laundry is a great local business and the Allan Labor Government is proud to help it grow and employ more people \u2013 which will have positive benefits for the wider Geelong community,&#8221; Ms Tierney said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GEELONG &amp; Surf Coast Laundry is looking ahead to bigger and better things after investing in new equipment through a state government grant. 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