In Memory of Jerry Giangrasso: A Legacy of Leadership, Loyalty and Heart
The commercial laundry industry mourns the loss of one of its most respected and beloved figures, Jerry Giangrasso, who passed away after an extraordinary 65-year career. Known affectionately by friends, colleagues and loyal customers as “Uncle Jerry,” his presence...
Hutchinson Belt Drive Systems Brings Focus on Safety and Sustainability to Laundry Industry
Hutchinson Belt Drive Systems, a division of the global Hutchinson Group, has quietly become a key player behind the scenes in the laundry equipment sector. The company, known for its belt drive technologies and mechanical components, works with appliance...
Future-Proofing Your Laundry Business
Why documented processes, HR systems, and talent retention build long-term value. By Rich Cruz, MS, SHRM-CP Organizational Consultant | Co-Founder, Harmonious Workplaces When I worked in lockstep with the laundry business community between 2017 and 2021, I met...
From the Washroom to the Boardroom: Supporting Women’s Growth in the Laundry Business
By Aubrey Pollesch The laundry industry is evolving, and so is the face of its leadership. At LaundryLux, we’re proud to be part of a growing movement to elevate women at every level of the business, from internal leadership roles to laundromat ownership and...
Good Marketing Feels Like a Warm Welcome
If you want customers to keep coming back – whether they’re folding socks, dropping off towels or scheduling delivery – you need more than ads. You need to make them feel like they belong. I love throwing dinner parties. Not the stuffy kind with assigned seating and...
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