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From Average to Awesome
Originally posted - May 27, 2014 [This is the first in a two-part series on fine-tuning the wash-dry-fold process.] Back in his 1970s heyday, actor Burt Reynolds once referred to marriage as "the most expensive way for the average man to get his laundry done."...
Marketing a Rural Location
Originally posted - Sept issue/2012 Written By: Scott and Penny Williams Laundry Owners Share How They've Grown Their Business in a Small, Tourist Community Until recently, there was no laundromat in the town of Alton, N.H. If members of this 5,300-person community...
The Future of Laundry Is Here
Originally posted - Feb 14, 2014 Written By: Cathy Johnson The multi-family laundry room may not be the first place you think of as being "high-tech." However, new technology applications are transforming the laundry room experience for both residents and property...
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WASH Laundry Names New Sales Manager
WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, based in El Segundo, Calif., has named Daniel Moulton its district sales manager for the Grand Rapids region of Michigan, as well as northern Indiana. “We are pleased to welcome Daniel to the WASH sales team,” said Ross...
Excellence 2016: The Best of the Best
The Industry's Leaders Descend on Southern California to 'Look Forward' Nearly 200 of the nation's leading laundry owners and industry executives recently joined their peers for two days of high-level networking and progressive educational sessions - all set amidst...
Alliance Board OKs Largest Expansion in Company History
Alliance Laundry Systems has announced that a proposed $62.6 million expansion to its Ripon, Wis., campus has been formally approved by the company's Board of Directors. Investment incentives from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Fond du Lac County...
WASH Appoints Sales Manager for Houston Region
WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, based in El Segundo, Calif., has named Michael Hustedt its district sales manager for the Houston market. Hustedt will be based in the company's branch office in Houston. "Michael brings operational proficiency to his new role, as...
Excellence: At a Glance
Here's a look at the complete Excellence in Laundry Conference schedule, including times and locations: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Welcome Cocktail Reception (Casa Elar, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa) Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.:...
Excellence in Laundry: Silent Auction
The 2016 Excellence in Laundry Conference, to be held at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in southern California, will feature a silent auction from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 18. This auction will serve to benefit the Coin Laundry Association's LaundryCares...
Excellence in Laundry: The Speakers Speak Out
In advance of this year's Excellence in Laundry Conference, PlanetLaundry has interviewed all three of the event's business presenters. Here are a few excerpts from those past interviews, as well as perhaps a look at what the future may hold for today's self-service...
Unlocking Doors of Opportunity
CLA Hosts Third Excellence in Laundry Conference in Southern California In 2012, the Coin Laundry Association hosted the first-ever Excellence in Laundry Conference. It was a unique event that brought some of the self-service laundry industry's most successful...
KeeWes Named Speed Queen Distributor of the Year
Speed Queen recently named KeeWes Equipment Co., Inc. its 2015 Distributor of the Year. "KeeWes' impressive sales performance and customer service have earned them the title of 2015 Distributor of the Year," said Jim Rosenthal, Speed Queen's North American sales...
Whirlpool Bolsters Commercial Laundry Division
Whirlpool's Commercial Laundry Division recently added three new team members - Trey Northrup, general manager; Chad Lange, director of sales, service and parts; and Matthew Conn, senior manager of product development and marketing. "Trey, Chad and Matt bring not only...
‘Wow!’ Your Customers
16 Ways to Improve Your Laundry Business – And, More Importantly, Your Customers' Perceptions of It When was the last time a customer actually blurted out "Wow!" when he or she walked into your laundry for the very first time? My guess is that this probably doesn't...
In the Service of Others
As we wind down the selection process for the Coin Laundry Association's 2017 Board of Directors, I'm reminded of the many directors who have donated their time and talents to this organization over the years. Our Board does so much more than just oversee the...
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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
Huebsch Honors Store Owners of the Quarter
Huebsch recently named John and Ceara Templin as its Store Owners of the Quarter. A year ago, the Templins opened Laundry Lounge in Winslow, Maine. And, since then, the store has become a destination for many customers – some who travel more than an hour to use the...
GAO Study: Switching to $1 Coin Not Cost-Effective
A recent study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that replacing the $1 note with a $1 coin would likely result in a net loss to the government over 30 years. The GAO discovered that the government would incur a loss of about $611 million if notes were...
Sales Tax Threat Heats Up in Connecticut
A tax threat for vended laundries has been heating up in Connecticut in recent months. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has unveiled his state budget plan, which includes an expansion of the sales tax base to include new services – including laundry services. As of...
Statewide Laundry Equipment Hosts Investment Seminars
Statewide Laundry Equipment recently wrapped up two successful investment seminars in the Atlanta area. These educational sessions featured more than 30 attendees and were held in order to present some key insights for those considering investing in and looking to...
Western State Design to Host Service Seminars
Western State Design will host four free service seminars developed to help vended laundry operators learn best practices for optimal operation and maintenance of Dexter Laundry equipment. These training sessions will be conducted by Dexter factory representatives and...
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