by Bob Nieman | Jan 20, 2016 | Industry News
Ralph Tana Joins New York Distributorship HK Laundry Equipment, based in Armonk, N.Y., has named Ralph Tana its new OPL sales specialist. In his new position, Tana will work closely the other HK sales representatives, as well as with OPL and institutional customers...
by Bob Nieman | Jan 15, 2016 | Industry News
Michael Lombardo Joins California-Based Company WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, based in El Segundo, Calif., recently announced that Michael Lombardo has joined the company as its national key accounts manager. In his new position, Lombardo will focus on serving...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Jan 12, 2016 | Industry News
Laundry Owners Warehouse will host its first Dexter Laundry Service School on February 2 at the company’s facility in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Store owners, service professionals and prospective investors will have an opportunity to learn step-by-step service...
by Bob Nieman | Jan 7, 2016 | Industry News
Firestone Financial has rolled out an application-only program for customers in the commercial laundry industry. The program offers a streamlined process and rates as low as 5.99 percent APR for up to 60 months and $100,000. This loan offer is for customers with...
by Bob Nieman | Jan 6, 2016 | Industry News
New York-Based On-Demand Laundry Service Now Serving Eastern Pennsylvania WashClub recently opened the newest branch of its on-demand laundry pickup and delivery service in Lehigh Valley, Pa. This new venture is owned and operated by Mitch and Susan Stamos. Laundry...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Jan 6, 2016 | Industry News
Deal Expands WASH’s Territory, Adds New Midwest Branch Offices WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., has acquired Great Lakes Laundry, a distributor of commercial and vended laundry equipment and accessories throughout the...
by Bob Nieman | Dec 29, 2015 | Industry News
Ohio Owner Grows Successful Four-Store Operation Huebsch has named Jim Adams the latest recipient of its Store Owner of the Quarter Award for the growth and success of his four Jennifer Haley’s Coin Laundromats in Ohio. “Jim has an ambitious spirit and...
by Bob Nieman | Dec 28, 2015 | Business Spotlights
Wayne and Nick Bernaiche Clean n Green Laundromat, LLC Glastonbury, Conn. Business Philosophy and Vision “Our vision for this store – and the trend we see occurring around the country with other new successful ventures – is that pride in the...
by Jeff Gardner | Dec 23, 2015 | Viewpoint
As we head into 2016, I’d like to reflect on some of the successes of 2015. In my mind, the greatest accomplishment of 2015 was the Coin Laundry Association’s revitalization of its LaundryCares Foundation. As many of you know, LaundryCares has been around...
by Wally Makowsky | Dec 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
I’m toying with the idea of opening a store that caters strictly to drop-off laundry customers, with no self-service business at all. The location I’m considering is densely populated, with residents in the upper-middle income range. What do you think? The...