by PlanetLaundry Staff | Sep 13, 2016 | Industry News
Eastern Funding, based in New York City, has introduced a new financing program called XPRESS-APP, which is designed to provide faster access for loan approvals for replacement laundry equipment. Through the XPRESS-APP program, store owners can apply for new equipment...
by Editor | Sep 12, 2016 | Industry News
For the 10th consecutive year, Electrolux has been named an industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index – with this year’s assessment showing notable growth for the company in the areas of corporate citizenship and philanthropy....
by Editor | Sep 8, 2016 | Industry News
The National Small Business Association has released its 2016 Mid-Year Economic Report, which shows a small-business community with ongoing concerns about the overall economy. That said, despite the majority of small-business owners projecting a flat economy in the...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Sep 6, 2016 | Sponsored Articles
Pellerin Milnor Corporation’s MCR27E5 (60-pound capacity) washer is an ideal choice for any vended laundry. The washer’s 9.0-cubic-foot cylinder volume allows for oversized loads. The durable stainless steel cabinet design, easy-to-use control and...
by Editor | Sep 6, 2016 | Industry News
Advantage Equipment Inc., based in Akron, Ohio, will commemorate its 20th anniversary this fall with laundry equipment discounts through the end of 2016. “We’re slashing equipment prices in an effort to let our customers know how much we appreciate their...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Aug 31, 2016 | Industry News
D&M Equipment Co., headquartered in Chicago, recently hosted a service school that focused strictly on Korean laundry owners in the area. The educational session was conducted by Dexter Laundry’s Shane Palmer, along with local service technician Don Ha. More...
by Editor | Aug 30, 2016 | Industry News
Washio – the on-demand laundry service that launched in 2013 to much fanfare – has announced it will shutter its services, effective immediately. In a letter posted to the company’s website, Washio’s founders announced that no new orders will go through...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Aug 30, 2016 | Industry News
Continental Girbau West, based in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., recently named Efrain Munoz as technical support and service manager, along with adding Hilario Valdovinos as service technician. “We are thrilled to have Efrain and Hilario as part of the CG West...
by Wally Makowsky | Aug 29, 2016 | Wash With Wally
I own a laundromat in a small town without a drycleaner, and one of my customers recently brought in a white wedding gown for me to clean. It is made from a synthetic material, which I believe is polyester. How can I clean it? Before you do anything, be absolutely...
by Jeff Gardner | Aug 26, 2016 | Viewpoint
Five years ago, the Coin Laundry Association launched its Excellence in Laundry Conference. This year marked the third biennial event, and plans are already in place for the 2018 event. Given that, I want to share a few of my own takeaways from this year’s...