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Excellence in Laundry ’24: Industry Insights and Innovations
CLA Conference Attracts a Record Number of Laundromat Owners and Industry Professionals to Palm Beach, Fla. More than 200 of the leading laundromat owners and industry professionals from across the U.S. recently joined their colleagues for two days of high-level...
Future-Proofing Your Laundry Business
How a POS System Can Add Value for You and Your Customers “What gets measured, gets managed.” – Peter Drucker If you already have a point-of-sale system, you know how valuable they are. Unfortunately, many laundromat owners still use paper and pen – and the laundromat...
‘You Better Have Great Insurance!’
The Art and Science of Managing Slip and Fall Injuries It’s a typical Tuesday afternoon. You’re a couple of hours away from your laundromat, and your employee calls you. His voice is a bit shaky: “Hey, boss, a guy just fell and hurt himself. He’s pretty mad and says...
Headlines
Pellerin Milnor Salutes Top Dealers of 2023
Pellerin Milnor Corp., headquartered in Kenner, La., recently recognized Pellerin Laundry Machinery as the top performer in Milnor machinery sales for 2023. “We applaud Pellerin Laundry Machinery for their exceptional performance and dedication to delivering...
Aloha Laundry Life Acquires Laundry University
Laundry service provider network Aloha Laundry Life recently announced that it has acquired the online laundry training and certification program formerly known as Laundry University. The platform will now operate under the name Aloha University, or ALU. Laundry...
Alliance Distribution Names General Manager for West Region
Alliance Laundry Systems has promoted John Endahl to general manager of the Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution West Region South Gate office. “John has been a proven performer since he joined the sales staff of our Los Angeles area office,” said Craig Dakauskas,...
Future-Proofing Your Laundry Business
How a POS System Can Add Value for You and Your Customers “What gets measured, gets managed.” – Peter Drucker If you already have a point-of-sale system, you know how valuable they are. Unfortunately, many laundromat owners still use paper and pen – and the laundromat...
EVI Industries Reports Third Quarter Results
EVI Industries, Inc. recently announced its operating results for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2024 – including record revenue, gross profit, and operating cash flows for the nine-month period, and record gross margin and operating cash flows for...
WASH Licenses PayRange Mobile Payment Technology
Mobile payment provider PayRange has entered into a non-exclusive licensing arrangement with WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, one of the largest providers of laundry facilities management services in the United States. The agreement licenses PayRange’s patents for...
Laundrylux Distribution Opens New Office and Fulfillment Center in California
Laundrylux Distribution has announced the opening of its new distribution center in Commerce, Calif. The facility will enable the company to enhance its operations, product offerings, and overall customer experience for laundromat owners and commercial laundry...
CLA to Survey Laundry Owners
Each year, CLA and its flagship magazine, PlanetLaundry, publish an industry survey of laundromat owners nationwide. The purpose of the survey is to compose a profile of today’s laundromats in the United States – including key data on net profits, employee salaries,...
Innovation and Inclusivity
Laundrylux’s Gianna Guerra Shares Her Outlook on the Future of Women in Laundry Leadership Gianna Guerra serves as the sales enablement coordinator for Laundrylux. After completing her studies and a lacrosse career at the University of New Haven in Connecticut, Gianna...
Every Word Matters
The Absolutely Essential Rules for Writing Effective Advertising and Marketing Content In the competitive landscape of advertising and marketing, the power of words can make or break your laundry business’ promotional efforts. Crafting compelling advertising copy...
CleanCloud Unveils New Website Builder
Laundry and garment-care software provider CleanCloud has launched a new website builder designed exclusively for CleanCloud customers. This tool empowers laundromat and drycleaning operators to easily create and enhance their online presence. The website builder,...
Tide, Walmart Team Up to Promote Cold-Water Washing
Tide and Walmart have announced a joint effort to steer Americans toward a more sustainable, eco-friendly choice when doing their laundry – washing in cold water. The multi-month campaign, which launched in conjunction with Earth Day on April 22, will include in-store...
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This Month's Issue
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Connecting, Learning, Advocating: CLA Maximizes Impact at Clean Show 2025
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Member Spotlight: Finding a Niche in the Laundromat Industry
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PlanetLaundry Podcast: Turning Setbacks into Success: Saichelle McNeill’s Journey
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A Laundromat With Heart: Inside Cherry Drive’s Customer-First Approach
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Industry News
Southeastern Laundry Equipment Acquires Cochrane Repair Service
Southeastern Laundry Equipment Sales, headquartered in Marietta, Ga., has acquired Cochrane Repair Service, a company specializing in commercial laundry equipment repair and maintenance throughout the Carolinas. Founded in 1983, Cochrane Repair Service provides...
Alliance Adds Industry Veteran to Sales Team
Alliance Laundry Systems has added Rick Case to its sales team. “Rick has a tremendous amount of industry experience and will make an immediate impact for our Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution team,” said Mike Hand, vice president, North America Commercial Central...
Alliance Distribution Expands West Region with New Acquisition
Alliance Laundry Systems has acquired the distribution assets of Bestway Laundry Solutions, headquartered in Corona, Calif. The distributorship is a leading provider of UniMac on-premises laundry equipment. “California is an area where we see excellent potential for...
Wash-Dry-Fold POS Partners with Burq, Adds On-Demand Delivery Network
Wash-Dry-Fold POS – a provider of point-of-sale and operational management solutions for laundromats across the United States – recently partnered with on-demand delivery platform Burq, to offer laundromat owners the largest laundry delivery network in the country,...
Laundry Industry Mourns Bob Cowen
Laundry industry pioneer Robert Clifford Cowen, an ownership partner in B&C Technologies, passed away peacefully at his home on September 13 at the age of 102. Cowen began his career in 1956 as an engineer and quickly became a driving force in the commercial...
FROM YOUR FAVORITE INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Columns
The Laundry Doctor
Serving in Uncertain Times
The Laundry Doctor Shares His Plan of Attack During the COVID-19 Outbreak What we’re all going through right now with the COVID-19 pandemic is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s a test of who we are as people – and what we are as a civilization. As laundry owners,...
The Business Mind
‘Tell Your Friends and Family!’
Here’s How to Transform Your Laundry Business – One Customer Referral at a Time “If you provide a great customer experience to current patrons, they will tell others about it.” – Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon As every entrepreneur knows (or should know) that there are...
Wash With Wally
Wash with Wally: Cleaning Ceramic Tile
I have 5,000 square feet of ceramic tile in my laundromat. It has a non-slip surface that is hard to clean. What is an effective, inexpensive way to clean it without adding more soap and leaving streaks? Most ceramic floors should be cleaned with an acid-based...
Viewpoint
Let’s Go to the Phones…
“Who you gonna call?” – Ray Parker, Jr. (Ghostbusters) The pandemic’s challenges have been well-documented within these pages. Given the Coin Laundry Association’s efforts to assure laundromats be deemed essential and open – along with your extraordinary work to...
Digital Marketing
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Unlock a New Level of Efficiency for Your Laundry Business with ChatGPT I recently was speaking with a seasoned laundromat operator who had reached a point in her business where she was having difficulty finding qualified applicants to offer wash-dry-fold services....
Strategic Corporate Allies Program
Our Strategic Corporate Allies support CLA’s mission through advocacy, education, and innovation to strengthen the industry, advance our members’ businesses, and prepare the next generation of laundry professionals for the future.
Interested in becoming a Strategic Corporate Ally of CLA? Contact President & CEO, Brian Wallace via email at [email protected] or call (630) 491-0499.
