by Bob Nieman | Jun 16, 2016 | Industry News
The Coin Laundry Association recently honored two industry-leading store owners with newly created awards, which were established to recognize the best of the self-service laundry industry and its operators – as well as to highlight two very positive directions...
by Bob Nieman | Jun 8, 2016 | Industry News
Dexter Laundry recently announced the graduation of its spring Sales Academy class from the company’s newly revamped Dexter University training program. The class was comprised of Dexter-authorized distributor sales representatives from around the world,...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Jun 8, 2016 | Industry News
Super Laundry recently hosted its annual open house at the company’s offices in King of Prussia, Pa., which is a suburb of Philadelphia. The show was well attended by area laundry owners, with some attendees coming from as far away as New York. A number of...
by Bob Nieman | Jun 8, 2016 | Industry News
Company Also Adds to Operations Team as Business Expands Eastern Funding has promoted David Miles to assistant vice president. In his seven years with the company, Miles has held the positions of credit analyst, senior credit analyst and, most recently, credit team...
by Bob Nieman | Jun 6, 2016 | Industry News
WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., has appointed Byron Hatch its district sales manager for the greater Chicago area. “We’re delighted to have Byron join WASH to manage the needs of our customers throughout the Chicago...
by Art Jaeger | Jun 1, 2016 | Viewpoint
During their initial investigation of the laundry business, many potential investors worry about the common myth of whether they are “mechanically inclined” enough to join this industry. The truth of the matter is that they should be much more concerned...
by Bob Nieman | May 27, 2016 | Industry News
Continental Girbau West’s recent Conference of Champions Profit Symposium – held at the company’s headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. – drew laundry owners and investors from throughout Southern California, according to CG West Vice President Tod...
by Wally Makowsky | May 26, 2016 | Wash With Wally
I’ve landed a commercial account with the local sewer and water department, washing their leather gloves. But I am having trouble getting the gloves soft and pliable. I also could use some tips on how to remove all of the dirt, grime and grease on them. I would...
by Bob Nieman | May 26, 2016 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Store Owners Share Their Philosophies for Keeping Laundry Equipment in Service and Operating Smoothly [This is the first part in a series on equipment repairs and maintenance.] As a laundry owner, your customers pay your bills. And, more than anything else, it’s...
by Bob Nieman | May 26, 2016 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
An Interview with Business Sustainability Expert Tim Greiner Tim Greiner is the co-founder and managing director of Pure Strategies, based in Gloucester, Mass., with a satellite office in Reston, Va. He has pioneered approaches to building environmental and social...