About us
Who we are
At the Bidvest Laundry Group, we know and understand laundry. It’s a science we’ve been mastering for over 45 years. We know all about delivering impeccable service and investing in world-class machinery, equipment and technology that saves time, money and the environment.
We also know work wear inside out. We know what kinds of garments and fabrics are best suited to industries where people may be working with hazardous chemicals, or in freezing temperatures, or in places that pose a risk of infection, or where the smallest speck of dust could prove catastrophic in a sterile environment.
Nothing we do is watered down or executed in drips and drabs. What we have to offer is a solid infrastructure, backed by a highly-experienced, dynamic and dedicated team. Whatever your laundry requirements, we have the solution for you.
Our history
Our Vision, Mission & Values
Vision
Mission
Values
P
People-equipped, empowered, engaged
I
Innovation
E
Excellence
C
Courage
E
Execution
Our commitment to empowerment
We view employee development at The Bidvest Laundry Group as vital for maintaining a motivated and competent workforce. We employ approximately 2500 staff members countrywide. We carry a Level 1 B-BBEE rating. We share Bidvest Group’s commitment to empowerment and are guided by Bidvest’s enterprise-based Charter and scorecard in order to monitor our progress and meet our BEE challenges.
This scorecard is based on six pillars – control, employment equity, skills development, procurement, enterprise development and CSI. The Charter is also continually amended and updated to meet the Codes of Good Business Practice.
Industries we serve
Healthcare
Hospitality
Chemical
Food
Retail
Mining
Automotive
Engineering
Pharmaceutical
Industrial
Manufacturing
Industries we serve
Healthcare
Hospitality
Chemical
Food
Retail
Mining
Automotive
Engineering
Pharmaceutical
Industrial
Manufacturing
Our commitment to sustainability
Serious about environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG)
The Bidvest Laundry Group understands that the financial performance of businesses is increasingly affected by environmental and social factors. We have therefore adopted an ESG Strategy that defines specific criteria regarding greenhouse gas emission metrics, waste reduction, employee health and safety and compliance governance.
The Bidvest Laundry Group is in it for the long haul when it comes to sustainability initiatives. We will not put any of our customers’ businesses at risk due to a lack of resources, nor will we allow a business to come to a standstill on our watch.
We do this through:
- The continuous monitoring and active improvement of water and power consumption through the use of solar energy and water storage and re-use technologies
- Sourcing chemicals that contain less harmful solvents while exploring other chemical efficiencies.
- Implementing cost-saving and productivity enhancing technologies, such as Radio Frequency Identification scanning software (RFID), which allows us to automate a number of key processes, including collection, sorting and tracking of garments and linen.
Furthermore, we have contingencies in place such as back-up generators, compressors and boilers, as well as water storage facilities to help eliminate downtime in the event of breakdowns and unscheduled utility disruptions, which is a challenge that we face in South Africa.
We also take our waste management very seriously and make sure that we dispose of the by-products of our laundry processes responsibly.