Girbau North America, a provider of commercial and industrial laundry solutions, has announced that it is being acquired by EVI Industries Inc., a publicly traded company dedicated to the commercial laundry industry across North America.
GNA, formerly a subsidiary of Girbau, will conduct business as usual moving forward without changes to leadership, staff, services, support, or culture, according to GNA President Mike Floyd.
“We remain dedicated to our customers, and now our resource pool of products, knowledge, and services has grown thanks to the many partners of EVI across the United States,” Floyd said. “Simultaneously, we continue to rely on Girbau’s expertise and leadership in manufacturing to deliver best-in-class laundry solutions.”
GNA is EVI’s 30th and largest acquisition in the commercial laundry distribution and service industry. By joining EVI Industries, GNA gains access to a growing network of laundry distributors and service providers, positioning the company for accelerated growth and expanded market reach while maintaining its role as a key partner of Girbau.
EVI Industries has expanded its presence in the laundry industry through strategic acquisitions, integrating leading distributors and service providers to create a robust, customer-focused network. The addition of GNA further strengthens EVI’s ability to offer comprehensive laundry solutions across multiple market segments.
“We are thrilled to welcome Girbau North America to the EVI family,” said EVI President and CEO Henry Nahmad. “Girbau North America’s strong brand reputation, comprehensive product offerings, dedicated team, and customer-centric approach make them an ideal addition to our growing platform. Together, we will continue to set new standards in commercial and industrial laundry solutions while preserving GNA’s strong relationship with Girbau as a key manufacturing partner.”
GNA maintains its long-standing role in representing Girbau-manufactured laundry solutions, just as it has for the past 30 years.
“With EVI’s competitive influence, we anticipate an accelerated pace for bringing new products from Girbau and other business partners to market,” Floyd explained. “Joining EVI Industries marks an exciting new chapter for Girbau North America. EVI’s commitment to the laundry industry aligns perfectly with our mission to provide world-class equipment and services to our customers. This partnership enhances our ability to serve the laundry industry with even greater efficiency and innovation through an expanded base of Laundry Solution tools and programming for all GNA customers.”
From Girbau’s perspective, this transition presents an opportunity to continue innovating and growing alongside GNA.
“We are excited to continue our strong collaboration with GNA under this new structure,” noted Girbau Chair and CEO Mercè Girbau. “For years, we have worked together to deliver industry-leading solutions, and this next chapter will enable us to drive further innovation and create even greater value for our customers.”
GNA will continue to operate under the Girbau North America name, ensuring continuity for existing customers, distributors and partners.