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Elevate the Hotel TV Experience with Forbes Professional

n the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, Forbes Professional remains a leading national supplier of hotel TV solutions, del...

Maximising savings and efficiency through Forbes Professional's consultative laundry rental approach.

When looking for a commercial laundry solution, Forbes Professional stands out as a leading provider with its client-centric approach and cons...

Forbes’ appliance rental delivers a seamless solution for BTR schemes.

Forbes offers a seamless solution to meet the unique requirements of Build-to-Rent schemes. Our appliance rental solutions help developers and...

Forbes’ Summer Party at Brighton i360 saw us soaring to new heights.

Forbes’ Summer Party at Brighton i360 saw us soaring to new heights. The Forbes family, staff and guests from across the UK gathered in balmy ...

Forbes honoured with IER's award for Best Independent Retailer Focused on Sustainability

Forbes is thrilled to announce to be the recipient of the prestigious Best Independent Retailer Award for Sustainability at the IER Awards 202...

Forbes Professional helps care homes ensure optimal protection.

Laundry equipment is a critical investment for any care home, extending way beyond the delivery of immaculately pressed shirts for discerning ...

Exciting awards news for Forbes

Forbes is beyond thrilled to be Finalists in two categories for the IER Awards 2023. We have been shortlisted for both their new Best Independ...

Some things don't change..

When Queen Elizabeth II was coronated in 1953, the world was a very different place. However, Forbes’ consumer business was still busily provi...

Forbes Professional helps vets maintain their stringent hygiene standards.

When reviewing their processes, it is essential for all vets to be mindful that laundry is central to maintaining the requisite hygiene stand...

Forbes Professional helps laundry clients as they target Passivhaus accreditation.

As Forbes Professional provides commercial laundry appliances to a wide range of sectors across the UK, it is fundamental that we understand t...

Is your care home ready for its 2023 CQC inspection?

In order to ensure that your care home has efficient and CQC compliant procedures in place, Forbes Professional advises that imperatives go be...

Seven reasons why OPLs are a more sustainable and efficient choice.

Our clients approach us looking to establish an on-site laundry facility that will enable them to increase the quality of their laundry operat...

A proud achievement for all at Forbes.

We are extremely proud to announce that our consumer business has not only just won Feefo’s coveted Platinum Trusted Award for yet another con...

Commit to more sustainable choices in 2023.

We are all attempting to transition towards a circular economy, and renting items is a simple way to for us to transition to ‘users’ as oppose...

Miele laundry machines and commercial dishwashers awarded for their hygiene standards.

Forbes carefully select our manufacturers to ensure that we offer our clients the highest standards of both product and service. As a proud na...

Forbes delivers an efficient laundry solution for newly constructed student accommodation.

Forbes Professional’s commercial laundry team were recently approached by an existing client that was looking for a complete solution for thei...

How efficient are your hotel TVs?

For a hotel, energy conservation goes beyond the bottom line, extending into the realms of image and reputation as well as corporate and socia...

Forbes delivers a complete laundry solution to newly converted PBSA accommodation.

As Forbes works with a number of PBSAs we were well positioned to provide Christian Grant with all of the necessary industry advice and help t...

With care home providers facing soaring energy costs, Forbes Professional advises on how to optimise laundry room efficiency.

Facing unprecedented energy costs and an increasingly pressing climate crisis, care home operators are all aiming to minimise energy consumpti...

Forbes has a team of experts providing laundry solutions for the holiday park industry.

In recent years, Forbes Professional has responded to a significant increase in demand from holiday parks, caravan touring sites and premium l...

Forbes Professional provides hotels with Smart and secure TV solutions.

An in-room TV is a key focal point, and guests’ interaction with that screen will impact heavily on their perception of their stay. The conte...

Forbes provides a complete laundry solution for leading preparatory school.

Forbes Professional works with a number of schools and colleges and were delighted to recently expand our contract with a leading preparatory ...

5 steps to establishing an effective infection control plan within a care home.

An infection control plan is an established set of procedures that every care home should have in place in order to maintain stringent hygiene...

Leasing laundry appliances gives control back to universities and PBSAs.

For student laundry provision, there are many options available and managed laundry solutions can certainly represent a good hands-free approa...

Mail on Sunday mentions Forbes whilst reporting on "The Boom in Renting Electronic Goods."

Toby Walne, award-winning journalist for the Mail on Sunday, mentioned our consumer business, Forbes Rentals, in his article at the weekend. H...

Does your gas laundry facility comply with the latest regulations?

Many care home operators are finding that their in-house laundry operations require further investment in order to meet the latest industry re...

Forbes' new depot will serve a rapidly expanding client base in the South West.

Forbes recently established a new service and business hub in Exeter. This depot is now our biggest in the South West of England and serves ra...

Forbes takes home another prestigious award.

Forbes is extremely proud to announce that our consumer operation, Forbes Rentals, has once again won the highly coveted Best Customer Service...

Forbes' consumer business is a finalist for a high profile award.

Forbes is very excited to announce that our consumer business has been shortlisted for the prestigious Best Customer Service Award at the IER ...

Survey reveals TVs should be a priority for PBSA planners.

PBSA News recently published the results of a Here! Student Living survey about students’ needs, expectations and experiences when it comes to...

Forbes Professional provides Smart yet secure hotel TV solutions.

Hotels want to deliver a Smart hotel TV solution. There are many options available for casting and streaming content but it is important to e...

With inflating utility costs, how can you save money on your OPL?

We are all acutely aware of the recent hikes in utility costs, and consumers, healthcare environments, hotels and businesses are all trying to...

Forbes Professional helps care homes meet stringent industry requirements.

For any care home, there are key considerations when it comes to their in-house laundry operation. Firstly, the process must be entirely compl...

Forbes is delighted to announce that we have once again been awarded Feefo's highly coveted Platinum Award.

We use Feefo as an independent platform for collating genuine customer reviews for our consumer-based business and are incredibly honoured to ...

COVID-19 update January 2022

As Covid cases have once again risen across the UK, Forbes would like to reassure our clients that we continue to adhere to all of the governm...

Forbes Professional helps PBSAs deliver highly specified schemes for the modern student.

Forbes Professional is seeing numerous new high specification schemes emerging across the country. Driven by a rising demand, PBSAs can reliev...

Forbes is proud to be a Finalist for another ERT Award.

Forbes is delighted have recently discovered that we have been shortlisted for ERT’s 2021 Award for the Best Independent Domestic Appliance Re...

Forbes is beyond thrilled to take home another prestigious IER Award.

Forbes is absolutely delighted to have been awarded the highly coveted 'Best Customer Service Award' at the IER Awards 2021.

Forbes Professional is excited to return to The Independent Hotel Show.

Forbes is excited to return the the independent hotel show on 4th and 5th October 2021. Come and see us on Stand 1552 where we will be showcas...

Forbes is looking forward to reconnecting with the industry at the IER Awards 2021.

Forbes is greatly looking forward to the IER Awards, which is taking place on Friday 1st October at Park Plaza London Riverbank. We are abs...

Regrettably, the UK fuel situation is currently impacting some of our services.

Unfortunately, our installation and engineering teams have been affected by the current national fuel situation. We are doing all that we can ...

Forbes helps holiday resorts prepare for the Big Staycation.

With the big staycation looking set to last, UK holiday parks and lodges have been investing heavily in their facilities this year. Forbes Pro...

Forbes professional expands their Commercial Laundry division.

In response to an increased demand from within the facilities management and housing sectors, Forbes Professional is delighted to announce tha...

Important advice on re-commissioning dormant machines after lockdown

With the imminent re-opening go the hospitality sector it is essential that dormant laundry and dishwashing machines are efficiently flushed t...

Laundry is critical as Covid-19 survives on healthcare uniforms for up to three days.

The results of a University study strongly reinforce the need for all healthcare uniforms to be washed on-site with commercial/ industrial wa...

Forbes Professional rallies a swift response for Plymouth's NHS hospital.

Forbes has been extremely busy throughout the pandemic supporting laundry clients from within the NHS as well as the care sector. We are proud...

Forbes is thrilled to be shortlisted for two prestigious IER awards.

Forbes is thrilled to be shortlisted for two prestigious IER awards.It has been an unprecedented year but we are extremely proud of the way in...

Forbes maintains Feefo's most prestigious seal of approval for another year.

Forbes is delighted to announce that we have once again won Feefo’s most prestigious Platinum Award. Forbes is delighted to announce that we h...

Forbes Professional announces further expansion within the commercial laundry sector.

Forbes Professional is excited to announce that this week we acquired rental and maintenance accounts from the commercial laundry equipment sp...

Forbes acquires Claridge Electricals’ rental accounts

In these extraordinary times, Forbes is thankful to be able to share some good news. Last week we acquired the rental accounts from Claridge E...

Miele’s new generation Little Giants continue to raise the standards in commercial laundry.

Forbes Professional is excited to announce our launch of Miele’s new generation Little Giants. These powerful commercial laundry machines deli...

Forbes offers a centralised and streamlined solution to national housing associations.

For the housing sector, it is always essential to ensure a consistent and reliable service and facility provision across all sites. Forbes’ na...

Forbes helps the care industry adhere to stringent laundry regulations.

Forbes Professional has been very busy this year both carrying out installations and supporting our existing clients from within the care and ...

Forbes is delighted to win IER’s Best Customer Service Award.

We are thrilled to announce that we have once again won The Innovative Electrical Retailing Awards‘ ‘Best Customer Service Award.’ The highl...

Forbes Professional advises on the latest trends in student laundry.

Student laundry provision is always shaped by the latest technological innovations whilst focusing on continually optimising the user experien...

Forbes launches new multi-purpose hand sanitising digital signage.

As the UK navigates the re-opening of hotels, shops, schools, gyms and beauty salons in this Covid-19 era, hygiene will of utmost importance...

A versatile, cost effective communication solution for hotels’ new reality.

As we begin to see lockdown easing in the UK, the focus for hotels is still very much on pandemic-era strategies.  We are all acutely aware ...

COVID-19 Update- Protecting our staff and our clients.

As we all persevere with navigating the challenges of COVID-19, the importance of laundry, refrigeration and other necessary kitchen applian...

Forbes continues to support NHS clients during COVID-19.

Amongst these extremely testing times of global pandemic, Forbes has been navigating their way to ensure that we can continue to provide and s...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Update, March 2020

As a business, Forbes is taking the Coronavirus outbreak extremely seriously and the safety of our clients and staff is of paramount importanc...

Forbes' rental model supports clients' sustainability targets

With sustainability becoming an increasingly important consideration when making procurement decisions, organisations need to look away from l...

Forbes is Shortlisted as a Finalist for Three IER Awards in 2020

Forbes is absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for three IER awards this year [https://ierawards.co.uk/]; Best Customer Service [https://ier...

Forbes is Awarded a Highly Prestigious Platinum Trusted Service Award

Forbes is really excited to announce that we have won Feefo’s Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2020. This highly coveted seal of approval is...

Forbes is Excited to Launch Video-Based Customer Service

Latest Technology With customer care at the very core of our business, Forbes is constantly looking for ways to harness the very latest techn...

Forbes is Delighted to Receive Two UK Enterprise Awards

Forbes Professional is extremely proud to have been awarded two UK Enterprise Awards by SME; “Best Electrical Appliance Rental Company 2019” a...

Forbes Announces the new Appointment of Kevin Herring as CEO

Stuart and Malcolm Forbes are delighted to announce the promotion of Kevin Herring to CEO of F. Donald Forbes & Co. Kevin Herring joined Forbe...

A Complete Laundry Solution, from CAD Designs to Maintenance

Trade Shows Highlight Persistent Compliance Issues

Our commercial team have had a busy few weeks exhibiting at both The Vet Show at Excel, London and The Care Roadshow in Epsom, Surrey. Both ex...

Our Staff Receive Extensive Training in order to Deliver Optimum Appliance Advice and Service Provision

Our sales, installation, engineering and customer service teams all receive regular in-house and manufacturer training to enable them to provi...

Digital Signage is our Showstopper at Hotelympia

Our commercial team were busy last week exhibiting at Hotelympia [https://www.hrc.co.uk/]. One of our favourite shows of the year, this event ...

Maximise Signage Potential in your Hotel Foyer

There is a growing trend towards installing digital signage in hotels, and the opportunities it presents to the hotelier as well as the impact...

Forbes Professional Helps Plan, Design and Equip a New Commercial Launderette

Commercial launderettes have their own particular requirements when it comes to laundry equipment. Space needs to be fully optimised and quick...

Dairies Cut Costs with Re-Usable Udder Wipes and In-House Laundry Operations.

UK dairy farms are moving away from disposable udder wipes and looking for a more cost efficient and environmentally friendly solution. Re-us...

Busy Welsh Motel Trusts Forbes and Miele for Rental Laundry and Warewashing Equipment

Forbes Professional’s aim is always to build long term relationships with our clients and to guide them through the latest technological advan...

Miele Rotary Ironer Revolutionises the Laundry Process for a Luxury Bed and Breakfast

Forbes Professional's commercial account managers have been busy working a diverse range of projects that were generated from this year's Inde...

A New ‘Invisible’ TV Delivers a High Impact

A lot of time and money is invested in the design of a hotel bedroom in order to create a stylish and welcoming space. However, despite not be...

Visit us at the Independent Hotel Show, 17-18th October 2017.

Forbes Professional is looking forward to returning to the Independent Hotel Show in October. This is a prominent business event for luxury an...

Dosing Systems and Detergents

Forbes Professional Adds Dosing Systems and Detergents to their Product Range to Provide a Complete Laundry Solution. There is a huge demand f...

A New Build Care Home Chooses Miele Professional’s Dryers and Saves up to 60% on Energy Costs.

Forbes Professional was proud to be awarded the commercial laundry contract for a new care facility in Yorkshire. The client was was looking f...

Forbes Professional Provides Miele Laundry and Dishwashing Solution for Care Home in Scotland

Our commercial team were recently approached by a care home in Scotland that was looking to revise their commercial laundry and dishwashing pr...

For TV or Laundry Solutions, Forbes’ Nationwide Infrastructure is Ideal for National Multi-Site Operations

Whether our clients are looking for commercial laundry or audiovisual solutions, if they are running national/ multi-site operations they need...

London Vet Show 2016

Our commercial team were exhibiting our Miele commercial washers, dryers and hygiene dishwashers at the London Vet Show at Excel on 17-18th No...

Technology is Central to Creating new Sources of Revenue for Hotels

The latest technological developments within hotel TV bring together the hotel brand, the guest and local facilities to offer an exciting new ...

Our Complete Care Rental Solutions for Commercial Washers and Hotel Televisions Prove a Success at the Independent Hotel Show

Forbes Professional returned to Kensington Olympia in October 2016 to exhibit our commercial washers and ware-washers, latest hotel television...

Forbes Professional Delivers the Optimum Equine Laundry Solution

At Forbes Professional we understand that equine laundry is a very specialist area that requires large commercial machines to handle the proce...

Palins Holiday Park Upgrades their On-Site Laundry Facilities

Forbes Professional was delighted to be recently approached by Palins Holiday Park when they were reviewing their laundry facility. Ideally si...

Forbes Ensure Nurseries meet Hygiene Guidelines with Miele Commercial Dishwashers and Washing Machines

Forbes Professional makes Miele's premium laundry and dishwashing appliances accessible to nurseries. Ideally suited to a nursery environment,...

Forbes Professional Delivers a ‘Complete Care’ Solution to Serviced and Student Apartments

Student and serviced apartments are rapidly evolving sectors that have seen exponential growth over 2015. Serviced apartments are becoming eve...

Convey the Right Messages to Your Guest with Forbes Guest TV Channel

Forbes Professional is looking forward to returning to Hotelympia this year. We will be exhibiting our latest range of commercial televisions,...

Forbes Professional Provides a WRAS Compliant Laundry Solution to Petersfield Veterinary Practice

Forbes Professional was delighted to be approached recently by St Peter's vets in Petersfield , who were looking to replace their existing lau...

Soft Fluffy Spa Towels with Forbes & Miele

With the hotel spa industry growing exponentially, the spa area is becoming a crucial barometer for measuring hotel standards. Guests expect e...

Forbes Professional is Proud to be Returning to Olympia for the The Independent Hotel Show

Forbes Professional is excited to be returning to the Independent Hotel Show on the 20th and 21st October 2015. The show is the only forum in ...

Forbes Professional Welcomes Care Providers at the Caring UK Conference and Exhibition

Forbes Professional is delighted to be at Caring UK's Care Providers' Conference 2015 in Torquay today. We have had a great start to the morni...

Forbes Professional would like to welcome you to our exclusive product preview between 9 am and 5pm on Saturday 12th September 2015, at Waterside Conference Centre, Waterside Drive, Wigan, WN3 5BA

We will be showcasing the latest in audiovisual and laundry solutions, all with hotel specific features, to optimise your guests' experiences....

Serviced Apartments Focus on Design and Technology as the Sector Gains Momentum

The serviced apartment sector is a key business area for Forbes Professional, and one that is currently growing exponentially. WATG, the world...

Forbes Professional Facilitates OPL Expansion

Forbes Professional was recently approached by Lester Hotels, one of our existing customers who were looking to expand the on premises laundry...

Care Homes Inspected by Water Board for Regulation Compliance

In the UK, the installation of any product which will receive or carry water from the public mains must be compliant with the Water Supply Reg...

Miele launch their latest range of dishwashers

Miele have launched their latest range of dishwashers to the market, each with a freshwater system that revolutionises the way cutlery, crocke...

New Toyota Proace Vans for our Field Service Engineers

Our Forbes Laundry Rentals division has recently expanded following our new partnership with Miele Professional. With the increase in business...

See you at Hotelympia Technology ExCel London 28th April – 1st May 2014

Hotelympia is the UK's largest trade event for the Hospitality sector with over 32,000 visitors from the hotel, restaurant, pub and bar, cafe ...