ABS appoints Simon Edwards as Sales Manager for the UK & Nordic region
ABS Laundry Business Solutions has appointed Simon Edwards as Sales Manager for the UK & Nordic region, strengthening its commercial presence across one of Europe’s most dynamic laundry markets.
Edwards brings over 30 years of experience in the industrial laundry sector, combining deep technical know-how with a consistent record of new-business growth and long-term customer partnerships. His background spans software, automation, chemicals, and water & energy optimisation, supporting hospitality, workwear, and healthcare laundries across the UK & Ireland, equipping him to understand operators’ needs and shape tailored software solutions.
Throughout his career, Edwards has held senior business development roles with leading suppliers, building partner networks and collaborating closely with industry bodies including the Textile Services Association (TSA) and the Society of Linen Managers. He has led projects that delivered measurable efficiency gains and sustainability improvements for commercial operations and the National Health Service (NHS).
“Simon’s knowledge of end-to-end laundry operations, combined with his consultative approach, fits perfectly with ABS’s mission to help operators digitise, integrate, and scale with confidence,” said Marien van Bezooijen, CEO, ABS. “Our customers in the UK and Nordics will benefit from his experience and his ability to translate real operational challenges into practical, technology-led solutions.”
Commenting on his appointment, Simon Edwards said: “ABS has an exceptional reputation for delivering modern, integration-friendly ERP and analytics software to industrial laundries. I’m excited to work with operators across the UK and Nordics to benchmark processes, identify hidden workflow gaps, and help teams unlock performance improvements with ABSSolute and the wider ABS platform.”
In his new role, Edwards will focus on helping laundry operators modernise critical workflows including order-to-invoice, stock management, RFID enabled tracking and automation integration, and on building partnerships across the region to accelerate digital transformation initiatives.
About ABS: ABS Laundry Business Solutions specializes in software solutions for the Textile Rental Industrial laundry sector. Founded in 1987, ABS Laundry Business Solutions provides comprehensive and innovative software, designed to streamline laundry operations, enhance efficiency, and improve service quality. The company caters to a global client base, offering customized solutions for a range of laundry operations, from small independent businesses to large industrial services. As part of the Vitec Software Group, ABS leverages the resources and expertise of the larger organization to deliver advanced technology and maintain industry leadership. For more information, visit www.abslbs.com
Further information: Robert Tye – Marketing Director. Phone: +44 7974 144 757. Email: robert.tye@abslbs.com
