by Bob Nieman | May 19, 2016 | Featured Articles, Industry News
The Industry’s Leaders Descend on Southern California to ‘Look Forward’ Nearly 200 of the nation’s leading laundry owners and industry executives recently joined their peers for two days of high-level networking and progressive educational...
by Bob Nieman | May 13, 2016 | Industry News
Alliance Laundry Systems has announced that a proposed $62.6 million expansion to its Ripon, Wis., campus has been formally approved by the company’s Board of Directors. Investment incentives from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Fond du Lac...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | May 13, 2016 | Industry News
WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, based in El Segundo, Calif., has named Michael Hustedt its district sales manager for the Houston market. Hustedt will be based in the company’s branch office in Houston. “Michael brings operational proficiency to his new...
by Bob Nieman | May 11, 2016 | Viewpoint
CLA Hosts Third Excellence in Laundry Conference in Southern California In 2012, the Coin Laundry Association hosted the first-ever Excellence in Laundry Conference. It was a unique event that brought some of the self-service laundry industry’s most successful...
by Bob Nieman | May 11, 2016 | Viewpoint
In advance of this year’s Excellence in Laundry Conference, PlanetLaundry has interviewed all three of the event’s business presenters. Here are a few excerpts from those past interviews, as well as perhaps a look at what the future may hold for...
by Bob Nieman | May 11, 2016 | Viewpoint
The 2016 Excellence in Laundry Conference, to be held at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in southern California, will feature a silent auction from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 18. This auction will serve to benefit the Coin Laundry Association’s LaundryCares...
by Bob Nieman | May 11, 2016 | Viewpoint
Here’s a look at the complete Excellence in Laundry Conference schedule, including times and locations: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Welcome Cocktail Reception (Casa Elar, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa) Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:00 a.m. to 8:00...
by Bob Nieman | May 10, 2016 | Industry News
Speed Queen recently named KeeWes Equipment Co., Inc. its 2015 Distributor of the Year. “KeeWes’ impressive sales performance and customer service have earned them the title of 2015 Distributor of the Year,” said Jim Rosenthal, Speed Queen’s...
by Bob Nieman | May 5, 2016 | Industry News
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...
by Stephen Bean | Apr 29, 2016 | The Business Mind
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...