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Regarding the impact of Covid-19 and the departure of longtime CEO Steven Renders, Philippe D & # 39; heygere, owner of laundry solutions maker Lapauw, who now unites the roles of CEO and President, said "Never spoil a good crisis" a very great deal famous saying of Sir Winston Churchill. And that's why I immediately changed many imperfections in the structure of the Lapauw Gruppe. "Renders, whom D’heygere wishes well in his new career, is now breaking new ground in the printing industry.
D’heygere said, "As the owner of the company, I have skin in the game, which turns out to be the best way to make serious changes quickly." He lists the changes:
- Overhead costs have been reduced to the most efficient level.
- The research and development department has moved into a “war room” with a team of excellent engineers who focus not only on the production of powerful washing machines, but also on the very important ecological parameters. "More environmentally friendly machines for a greener globe: Energy recovery and water saving are the goals we have set ourselves for the next generation of machines," said D & # 39; heygere.
- Weekly follow-up and direct video call contact with all sellers in subsidiary companies.
- The Lapauw facility in the Czech Republic will help reduce labor costs and add the required additional production capacity.
"The Lapauw The group is getting lean and mean and ready to challenge the aggressive competition with our excellent ecological high-performance washing machines, ”said D & # 39; Heygere.
Hygiene hype
D’heygere commented that the Covid-19 crisis means that the world has finally learned that hygiene and health care are of the utmost importance, stressing that this is not news to Lapauw. "We at Lapauw have known this for many years. Precisely because of the importance of health, hygiene and well-being of the growing world population, Lapauw invented and patented the Mediwave (picture) and the Medistream Barrier washing machines and dryers for clean rooms and hospitals. We have never sold as many Mediwaves as we did during the Covid-19 pandemic. "
He added that the Hotstream, which is used to finish workwear in hospitals, is sold worldwide – even in China. "It seems that the hospitals and industrial laundries are finally convinced of the incredible decontamination qualities of all of our excellent washing, drying and finishing machines for garments."
Increase in sales
It seems that the global pandemic is not holding back Lapauw on sales, as D’heygere explained. Lapauw USA could sell a lot Lapauw Ironing machines, feeders and folders and a very quick professional installation. Lapauw France was able to win many deals across France against very aggressive competition. Two Lapauw The Combi 3000 was put into operation on the railways in Belarus and despite difficulties due to Covid-19, a new Gasmono 930 iron with Unifold was installed at the Policlinic in Myava, Slovenia. Meanwhile a Lapauw Duo 900 Steam and a Unifold model were sent to an industrial laundry in South Africa, while a Starfold and a Stack & Fold system were put into operation in Sydney, Australia. A Lapauw Pullman 2000 was sold in Germany and won against a well-known local competitor manufacturer. Protek sold four Lapauw Combi 20003V to an Abu Dhabi laundry.
New dates
New hires around the world that will take effect in early October include:
David J kidney – As traveling from Europe to the rest of the world has become quite difficult, Lapauw was looking for the right person to represent her Lapauw in Asia Pacific Kidney is a very experienced technical sales professional who has worked across the region and knows many hotels and industrial laundries in the area. He will support Lapauw dealers and distributors and help them increase brand awareness Lapauw to get more sales.
Adam Cendrowicz –A very experienced technical sales professional. who will be responsible for everyone Lapauw Sales in Poland and get all the necessary support from Lapauw CEE when he starts his mission.
