CLA, Laundromat Industry Defeat Tax Threat in Louisiana
When Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry called a special session late this year, it was clear that raising the sales tax rate and expanding the scope of services taxed were squarely in the lawmakers’ crosshairs. Although much of the political conversation centered...Alliance’s Jeff Bailey Announces His Retirement
Alliance Laundry Systems has announced the retirement of a veteran member of its North America sales team. Senior Regional Sales Manager Jeff Bailey will close out his career after more than two decades with Alliance. His last day will be December 31. Bailey started...EVI Industries Reports Record First Quarter Results
EVI Industries Inc. has announced its operating results for the first quarter of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. First quarter records were achieved in revenue, gross profit, gross margin, operating profit, net income, and adjusted EBITDA. The company also...Huebsch Honors Rhino Laundry
Huebsch recently named Rhino Laundry & Dry Cleaning Specialists its 2023 Distributor of the Year. “The Rhino team has really taken our Huebsch brand to new heights in its market, particularly in 2023,” said Craig Dakauskas, senior vice president of North America...
Fast Forward
Industry Insiders Review the Past Year – And Unveil the Key Factors That Likely Will Shape the Laundromat Business in 2025 As we prepare to turn the page on 2024, the laundromat industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation – driven by innovation, sustainability,...
Presso Teams Up with WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
Presso recently announced a collaboration with WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems LLC, a leading laundry route operator serving multifamily properties and hotels. The strategic collaboration will bring Presso equipment to WASH’s current customers at certain WASH Laundry...HappyNest Names Head of Product and Security
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest has introduced Steve Staden as the company’s new head of product and security. Staden has more than 20 years of experience in software product management and cybersecurity. Prior to joining HappyNest, he served as the...
CLA Hosts In-Person Event on How to Start a Laundromat
CLA, formerly the Coin Laundry Association, marked a successful debut for its first in-person “How to Start a Laundromat” workshop, which was held November 12 at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak Brook, Ill. The inaugural event...Industry Mourns Bill Brooks
William “Bill” Brooks, who served the laundry industry for more than 30 years, died last month at the age of 62. Brooks attended Berlin High School in Berlin, Wis., then Concordia College in St. Paul, Minn., where he played football. While studying at Concordia, he...
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