Whirlpool Bolsters Commercial Laundry Division

Whirlpool’s Commercial Laundry Division recently added three new team members – Trey Northrup, general manager; Chad Lange, director of sales, service and parts; and Matthew Conn, senior manager of product development and marketing. “Trey, Chad and...

‘Wow!’ Your Customers

16 Ways to Improve Your Laundry Business – And, More Importantly, Your Customers’ Perceptions of It When was the last time a customer actually blurted out “Wow!” when he or she walked into your laundry for the very first time? My guess is that this...

In the Service of Others

As we wind down the selection process for the Coin Laundry Association’s 2017 Board of Directors, I’m reminded of the many directors who have donated their time and talents to this organization over the years. Our Board does so much more than just oversee...

How’s Business?

Owners Discuss the Current State of Their Laundry Operations, While Sharing the Specific Indicators They Use to Gauge Success The small-business half of the economy seems to have clawed its way back to a somewhat normal level of economic activity. According to the...

Risky Business

Although Biohazard Laundry Poses Some Obvious Challenges, With the Proper Procedures in Place, It Can Become a Profitable Segment of Your Full-Service Laundry Operation One of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make with regard to your wash-dry-fold and...

Risky Business

Unless You Regularly Tackle Tough Commercial Laundry Stains, Chlorine Bleach Most Likely is an Unnecessary Risk to Your Wash-Dry-Fold Service I recently received a phone call from a CLA member who had just ruined a wash-dry-fold order. As it turned out, one of her...

Yankee Hosts 38th Annual Vended Laundry Trade Show

Gerry Guertin Named SpyderWash Salesperson of the Year A record number of registered attendees – coupled with a throng of store owners and potential investors who registered at the door, as well as experts from all segments of the industry – created a highly energized...