Bespoke connectivity for a world-first facility: LeftBrain’s Network as a Service (NaaS) project with Oxwash
Running a carbon-neutral operation at scale demands smart tech. LeftBrain engineered a tailored Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solution for Oxwash, enabling site-wide connectivity, real-time data tracking, and greener decision-making at their Big Blue facility.
When Oxwash built the world’s first industrial-sized, carbon-neutral laundry facility, they needed a connectivity partner who could match their innovation. LeftBrain delivered a bespoke Network as a Service (NaaS) solution, providing seamless site-wide coverage, powering real-time data tracking, and helping Oxwash make faster, greener decisions.
The Challenge
Reliable connectivity in a complex, high-tech environment
Oxwash has pioneered carbon-neutral processes in the traditionally carbon-heavy laundry industry. Their Big Blue facility in Swindon spans 20,000 square feet, powered by renewable energy and biogas, and filled with cutting-edge technology including RFID stock tracking, smart heat recovery systems, and integrated IoT controls.
“Our in-house platform and proprietary tools track laundry through every stage of the process,” explains Richard Grew, Head of Projects and Operational Excellence at Oxwash. “LeftBrain are the mesh of connectivity between all our devices, giving us access to critical data that supports faster, environmentally conscious decisions.”
Designing the right network was no ordinary task. The production floor layout was filled with metal obstacles, hanging equipment, and specialist machinery, making seamless Wi-Fi coverage a complex challenge.
The Solution
Strategic: A bespoke NaaS solution built for innovation
LeftBrain partnered with Oxwash to design and deliver a fully customised Network as a Service (NaaS) solution across the Big Blue facility. The goal was simple: deliver reliable, site-wide connectivity that supports real-time operations, enables data collection from every stage of the process, and empowers fast decision-making on the production floor.
“Oxwash is our perfect client,” says Dustin Rhodes, Head of Business Development at LeftBrain. “They use cutting-edge technology, carbon-neutral processes, and they’re a B Corp — which LeftBrain is also working towards. It’s been amazing to help power what they are building.”
“LeftBrain are the mesh of connectivity between all our devices, giving us access to critical data that supports faster, environmentally conscious decisions.”
Tactical: Seamless connectivity for production and operations
LeftBrain’s network design tackled the real-world complexities of the production floor, navigating metal structures, environmental challenges, and the sheer scale of the facility. Full coverage was achieved across offices, operational spaces, and production lines, ensuring that devices and platforms stay connected without disruption.
“Our partnership with LeftBrain is crucial,” says Richard. “They are the solution that gives us access to all this critical data, enabling informed decisions and supporting our mission to drive sustainable change.”
Results that matter
- Full-site wireless coverage, designed around real-world production challenges
- Seamless data connectivity between RFID, IoT systems, and operational tools
- Faster, greener decision-making powered by real-time access to production data
- Specialist IT partnership for a high-tech, carbon-neutral facility
- Strong foundations for future growth and innovation
“LeftBrain’s work enables informed decisions and supports our mission to drive sustainable change”
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