
Innovation Award and Team of the Year entrant – Iron Maidens Commercial Laundry
Iron Maidens Commercial Laundry Ltd aims to transform the commercial laundry industry with its strong focus on sustainability through innovation.
Operating in a sector traditionally associated with high energy and water consumption, the Newcastle-under-Lyme company has introduced cutting-edge technologies and in-house engineered solutions to reduce waste, conserve resources and support the hospitality industry’s journey towards net zero.
Iron Maidens Commercial Laundry has been serving the hospitality industry across Staffordshire, Cheshire and beyond for more than a decade. It works with hotels, restaurants and venues to provide a an eco-conscious linen solution.
What sets Iron Maidens apart is its close-knit team, where employees are more like family than colleagues. Many team members have been with the company for years, fostering a culture of trust, expertise and shared commitment to delivering exceptional service.
This strong team ethos has enabled Iron Maidens to continuously innovate, as employees are empowered to bring fresh ideas to the table and play an active role in shaping the company’s future.
Through a combination of energy-efficient equipment, bespoke chemical dosing systems and waste-reducing initiatives, the company is redefining industry standards and pioneering innovation in commercial laundry.
Innovations include investing in energy-efficient technology and the development of a bespoke, in-house-designed dosing system.
The company has moved to reusable and recyclable packaging with a zero-waste approach including eliminating the need for single-use plastic. The office has become paperless and is moving towards electric delivery vans to minimise its carbon footprint.
Iron Maidens has entered the Innovation Award and Team of the Year categories of University of Staffordshire Business Awards.