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Forbes delivers innovative products with multi-award winning service support to a diverse and expanding client base.

Our expansive infrastructure enables us to deliver a highly responsive, local-based service on a nationwide basis.

Our large fleet of trained field engineers fully installs all equipment and provides a first class engineer response.

Our clients have access to complimentary user training to ensure that all equipment is fully optimised and safely utilised.

We are officially accredited by the trusted health and safety accreditors CHAS and always operate in full accordance with industry guidelines.

We closely monitor our service delivery across all areas and choose our business partners carefully to provide the highest quality of both product and service.

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Leading laundry, catering, TV & AV, and digital signage solutions provider. Offering commercial rent, lease and purchase options throughout the United Kingdom.

Forbes Professional | Your leading rental, leasing and purchase provider for Commercial and Industrial Laundry, Catering, TV, Audio Visual and Digital Signage.

We offer leading commercial rent, lease and purchase options throughout the United Kingdom for laundry, catering, TV & AV, and digital signage solutions.

A Leader in Commercial Laundry, Catering, TV & AV, and Digital Signage for Rent, Lease or Purchase.

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As the economic crisis continues across the UK, care homes can find themselves facing acute pressures. The unprecedented rises in energy costs will now combine with the increase in National Insurance contributions and a higher minimum wage. This will impact staffing budgets and leave many care providers grappling with how to balance rising operational costs whilst maintaining the quality of care that their residents deserve. In this challenging financial climate, efficient budgeting and resource management have never been more critical for the sector.

Forbes Professional understands the pressures facing care homes today. Providing laundry and ware-washing appliances to care homes across the UK, we strive to be a trusted partner in helping care homes to navigate the challenges of delivering essential services. Our flexible, all-inclusive contracts enable clients to access highly energy and water efficient equipment without the burden of costly upfront payments. Our simple monthly payment structure makes it easier to budget and forecast long-term, offering peace of mind in an era of rising unpredictability.

In addition to our competitive pricing model, our award-winning service support is included at no extra cost for the life of the contract. This means no unexpected repair bills or downtime, ensuring that laundry operations run smoothly so that care operators can focus on delivering the best care to residents. With installations included as part of our service, we provide a comprehensive, hassle-free solution that saves both time and money.

As care homes plan for the future, it is essential to scrutinise contracts and operational costs, especially for high-use areas such as laundry facilities. If your current laundry contract is due to end in 2025, now is the time to consider how Forbes can help you reduce costs whilst maximising efficiency. We offer complimentary site surveys to identify your unique needs and discuss tailored solutions that support your financial and operational goals.

By aligning with reliable service partners, care homes can also take a proactive step towards managing budgets and ensuring the seamless operation of an essential service.

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When it comes to laundry appliance procurement, sustainability has become an increasingly crucial consideration, with care homes striving to reduce their carbon footprints and do their bit for the environment. Laundry operations are a significant factor in this effort, especially given that. traditionally, the energy consumption of tumble dryers has been notoriously high. However, with advancements in technology, it’s now possible to achieve excellent drying results while maintaining impressive energy and cost efficiency.

Miele’s heat pump dryers stand out as an ideal solution, reducing energy consumption by up to 60% compared to traditional vented dryers. The Ecoplus technology in Miele’s dryers ensures that both energy consumption and drying times remain consistently low. Additionally, the interaction between Miele’s filter system and the maintenance-free heat exchanger prevents fluff from clogging the heat exchanger, maintaining exceptional drying efficiency.

Safety concerns have led care homes to move away from gas appliances, avoiding costly annual gas checks and enforced building adaptations for regulatory compliance. Miele’s heat pump commercial dryers are not only safe but also eliminate the need for complicated and expensive exhaust ducting and its incumbent periodic cleaning. This provides greater flexibility in machine positioning, making them even more convenient for care homes with varying spatial configurations.

Forbes Professional offers a wide range of Miele heat pump dryers, catering to different needs with models ranging from 7kg to 22kg capacities, including the slimline PDR 511 11kg. Miele’s machines are renowned for their superior functionality and reliability and help maintain the requisite hygiene standards of a healthcare environment. Forbes would advise any care operator that opting for Miele’s heat pump dryers, can significantly cut energy costs and optimise both energy and operational efficiency.

Our highly experienced account managers provide a consultative service with a complimentary site survey to help specify the right machine for each requirement. Whether clients choose to rent or purchase laundry appliances, Forbes Professional provides comprehensive services that include installation, commissioning, user training, and award-winning repair and maintenance support.

Forbes Advises on a Cost and Energy Efficient Choice for Care Homes

Yesterday, we had the honour of attending the ERT Awards at the iconic Grand Connaught Rooms in London, where we were thrilled to be a finalist for the Sustainability Award and to take home the Highly Commended Award for our consumer website. These recognitions are a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, values that have driven our company since our founding in 1926.


At the heart of our operations is a deep commitment to sustainability, an essential value that informs every decision we make. Consequently, being finalists in this category means a huge amount to us all. Our entire business approach centres on supporting the circular economy—a model that prioritises resource efficiency, increasing product longevity through multiple life cycles and incorporating responsible disposal practices. We are very selective about the manufacturers we partner with, ensuring they share our ESG focuses and produce high-efficiency appliances that minimise environmental impact. Our attention to sustainable practices benefits both our individual customers and our commercial clients, giving them access to appliances that meet high standards in energy efficiency, performance, and longevity.


Winning the Highly Commended Award for our consumer website yesterday was an especially meaningful achievement for us, marking our second website award in recent months following our recent Best Website Award at the IER Awards. Our website is a critical part of our business, serving as an informative and user-friendly resource. Our dedicated in-house content team has worked tirelessly to develop a site that is intuitive, accessible, and valuable for all users. With engaging blogs, video demonstrations, and clear navigation paths, our goal is to provide a seamless experience that helps consumers make informed decisions. From those seeking quick tips on laundry care to those seeking specific product information on our home appliances, we strive to create an online space where all visitors can find relevant, up-to-date content that’s easy to access and understand.


As a family business with nearly a century of history, we’re proud to blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. Our ongoing commitment to high standards in sustainability and digital innovation reflects our passion for serving our community, staying connected with our heritage whilst looking toward the future with intention and care. These accolades are not just awards; they are milestones on our journey to continual improvement and a reminder of the impact we can make.


Receiving industry awards is a tremendous honour and a reflection of the hard work of our teams. We’re excited to carry this momentum forward as we continue to push boundaries in sustainable practices and digital innovation, always with our customers and the environment at the forefront of what we do. Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way.

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