by Bob Nieman | Mar 15, 2016 | Industry News
In news that could directly impact self-service laundry owners who partner with Connecticut-based drycleaners for their drop-off services, a Connecticut drycleaner recently was arrested and charged with eight counts of failure to pay the state’s 1 percent...
by Bob Nieman | Mar 15, 2016 | Industry News
WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, based in El Segundo, Calif., has named Michael Gagliardi the company’s new district sales manager, overseeing sales within Texas’ Austin and San Antonio regions. “Michael is a dedicated, valued team member and...
by Bob Nieman | Mar 15, 2016 | Industry News
CSC ServiceWorks has named Jay Epstein its interim CEO. “I am honored to have been selected as CSC ServiceWorks’ interim CEO,” said Epstein, who most recently served as the company’s chief financial officer. “It is a privilege to be part...
by Bob Nieman | Mar 9, 2016 | Industry News
Industry Veteran Corey Simonson Joins New York Company Laundrylux has added industry veteran Corey Simonson to its On-Premises Laundry Division. As the company’s new OPL national sales manager, he will be responsible for growing this business segment, as well as...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Mar 3, 2016 | Sponsored Articles
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by PlanetLaundry Staff | Mar 3, 2016 | Industry News
Company Looks to Grow Its Global Reach PartsKing.com – the parts division of Star Distributing, Inc. based in Nashville – recently launched an upgraded website, consolidated its online sales platforms and created potential international opportunities...
by Bob Nieman | Mar 3, 2016 | Industry News
Legislation Mandates Higher Pay in Cities than in Rural Areas Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed a bill enacting a double-digit increase in the state’s minimum wage, a boost that could give the state the highest minimum wage in the U.S. by 2022. In addition, this...
by Bob Nieman | Mar 2, 2016 | Industry News
On-Demand Laundry Service Now Open in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City and Akron On-demand laundry service provider WashClub, based in New York City, has announced the launch of new branches in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City and Akron, Ohio. Each of these WashClub facilities is...
by Bob Nieman | Mar 2, 2016 | Industry News
Electrolux recently named Anna Ohlsson-Leijon its chief financial officer. In addition, the company has promoted Ola Nilsson to the position of executive vice president and head of its small appliances business category. Ohlsson-Leijon joined Electrolux in 2001 as...
by Stephen Bean | Feb 25, 2016 | The Business Mind
Four Common Questions That Keep First-Time Laundry Owners Up at Night First-time laundry owners are an interesting group. Based on my 30 years of experience as a distributor working with many of them, the typical rookie operator is overflowing with nervous enthusiasm...