15 Steps to a Smooth Laundry Project
1. Make sure your site is zoned for a laundromat before you buy or start the project. Also, make sure of what size signage you can install and where you can put it. 2. Oversize your utilities – 400-amp, three-phase service. Know whether you will need a transformer on...GNA Honors Fowler Laundry Solutions
Fowler Laundry Solutions, headquartered in Union, N.J., has received its seventh consecutive Girbau North America Multi-Housing Distributor of the Year Award for outstanding service, sales and support. Led by Doug Fowler, the multi-generational company currently...
LaundryCares Teams with Kansas City Public Schools to Promote Literacy
Pre-school students from the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools recently gathered in front of Leah’s Laundromat on the Q for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce the unveiling of a new Family Read, Play & Learn space at the Kansas City store. This initiative is...
HappyNest Partners with Arkansas Laundromat
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest has expanded into the Arkansas market through new laundromat partner Washarama, based in Fayetteville. With this partnership, HappyNest laundry services are now available to residents and businesses in the northwest region...Whirlpool Adds to Commercial Laundry Leadership Team
Whirlpool Corp. recently appointed new leadership members to its commercial laundry organization. Dave Stimac, general manager of commercial laundry, has transitioned and assumed the role of senior director, supply chain strategy and operations. He will be responsible...Alliance Laundry Systems Launches Charitable Initiative
Alliance Laundry Systems has announced the launch of Alliance Laundry Cares, the company’s new charitable giving initiative. Through Alliance Laundry Cares, the company will address the basic need for cleanliness, comfort and dignity for those most vulnerable in the...
Slashing Through the Red Tape, Part 2
Working with Local Government and Utilities to Get Your Laundromat Project Completed on Schedule and on Budget [This is the second of a two-part feature. You can read Part 1 here.] In Part 2 of PlanetLaundry’s May cover story, laundromat owners shared their...GNA Honors OPL Distributor of the Year
Girbau North America recently presented Aadvantage Laundry Systems – headquartered in Garland, Texas – with the distributorship’s second consecutive GNA On-Premises Laundry Distributor of the Year Award for outstanding sales and service performance within the OPL...EVI Acquires Laundry Marketing Firm
EVI Industries Inc. has acquired Spynr Inc., based in New York City – marking EVI’s 20th industry acquisition. Spynr is a highly specialized, full-service marketing agency with deep roots in the commercial laundry industry. The company provides owners of laundry...
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