In September, we reported on visits to three European plants with a group of about 20 TRSA members and spouses, following the May 9–12 Texcare Show in Frankfurt, Germany. For this month’s Textile Services, we look at two other plants that the group toured, both of which are located in Belgium. 
 
Despite facing higher energy and labor costs than their U.S. counterparts, these multigenerational family-run independents each have deployed advanced technologies and customized service to succeed in the industrial uniform and hospitality/food and beverage (F&B) markets of Western Europe. Below are brief highlights from our visits to ...