Member Article

Teesside laundry firm awash with success as turnover doubles to £2m

The Ashbank Laundry Centre, based on Teesside Industrial Estate, is undergoing substantial business growth, doubling its turnover to £2m.

The Thornaby-on-Tees service business has also revealed the creation of ten new jobs following increased demand for its services, including the provision of linen for hotels, universities and spas.

The company, which also specialises in the cleaning of overalls, works with a host of industrial companies across the region and is firmly intent on furthering its North East client list.

Stephen Gosnay, general manager, explained: “We have a really strong set of clients here in the North East including Headlam Hall, Cordell and Harrison Packaging.

“Our plan for the next year is to build on this success and grow our workwear contract business.

The business works closely with Durham University and recently won supplier of the year from this client, as a result of its work, where for the last eight years, it has looked after all the Colleges’ laundry requirements for conferences, weddings and formal dinners,.

Tom Warnock, relationship manager, the Chamber said: “Ashbank Laundry Centre are a real asset to our organisation and really champion the area as well as supporting other Chamber members.”

Stephen Gosnay added: “We have had great benefits from our membership. It has helped us connect with new local businesses who are potential clients by providing data and great leads.

“Through the Chamber we have also been able to meet like-mind companies who want to pull together to make the business community a success.”