Alliance Laundry Systems recently acquired the distribution assets of Star Distributing, as well as its Parts King business. Star, headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., is a leading distributor of Speed Queen vended, multi-housing, and on-premises laundry equipment.
“Star Distributing President Michael Davis has been a leader in the laundromat business for decades,” said Craig Dakauskas, senior vice president, Americas Commercial for Alliance Laundry Systems. “Under Michael’s guidance, Star has built a strong reputation for developing great-looking, well-run laundromats.”
Star becomes part of the Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution South Region, while maintaining its Nashville office.
Durwood R. Davis Jr. founded the business in 1958. In 1995, its coverage area grew with the addition of Michael’s Nashville office. Star further increased its commitment to the industry when Michael launched the company’s parts shipping business – Parts King. Throughout the years, Star has earned a number of awards for its service and finance support to customers in a variety of markets. Its coverage territory spans Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia.
“I’ve long spoken not just on Star’s history, but of my desire to ensure a lasting legacy that continues for decades to come,” Michael Davis explained. “With this sale to the global leader in commercial laundry equipment, we have safely secured this legacy.”
Parts King operations will continue as normal.
