by PlanetLaundry Staff | Dec 20, 2016 | Industry News
Huebsch has named Mark Hickey the latest recipient of its Store Owner of the Quarter Award. Hickey owns and operates two successful Spin City laundromats, located in Millington, Tenn., and Horn Lake, Miss. “Mark Hickey is an accomplished laundromat owner and is...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Dec 12, 2016 | Industry News
Laundry Owners Warehouse, based in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., named the winners of its 3rd annual Golden Washboard Awards at the company’s recent open house event. These awards were created to recognize the achievements of self-service laundry operators for their...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Dec 12, 2016 | Industry News
On-demand laundry and drycleaning service WashClub, based in Brooklyn, has announced that the company will be expanding internationally in 2017. “2016 has been an extraordinary year for WashClub, and we are looking forward to continuing our market expansion in...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Dec 12, 2016 | Industry News
Whirlpool Commercial Laundry recently added Michelle Suhy and Chris Wright to its management team.“To succeed in this market, our entire organization has to not only be ambitious, but possess the aptitude to drive results and strengthen key customer...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Dec 1, 2016 | Industry News
Aaxon Laundry Systems, based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., recently hosted the 2016 Aaxon Autumn Expo, which drew self-service laundry owners from across the state. Representatives from Huebsch were on site at the Expo, to showcase the manufacturer’s latest...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Dec 1, 2016 | Industry News
Statewide Laundry Equipment – with offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and Hialeah, Fla. – held laundromat investment seminars this past October and November. These sessions covered various topics aimed at those looking to get started in the...
by Wally Makowsky | Nov 30, 2016 | Wash With Wally
I’m in the process of replacing my old washers with new energy-efficient units. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these new machines, and will I really save money on my utilities? Yes, you will save money on your utility costs. The new washers have more...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Nov 30, 2016 | Industry News
Telecommunications giant Verizon recently shot a holiday commercial, which is part of the company’s national advertising campaign, at Laundrywood, an 8,000-square-foot self-service laundry based in Los Angeles. Flaunting custom wall art and holiday décor,...
by Jeff Gardner | Nov 30, 2016 | Viewpoint
As 2016 comes to an end, I’d like to extend my thanks to everyone involved with the Coin Laundry Association for the hard work they do every day and the contributions they’ve made – and continue to make – to strengthen and improve our industry....
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Nov 30, 2016 | Industry News
In Neenah, Wis., the local police department runs a program called Stuffed Hugs, which collects gently used stuffed animals to give to area children. Recently, the department joined forces with Oshkosh Express Laundry Center – a full-service vended laundry in...