Member Spotlight: Lab-Tested, Laundry-Approved

How Laundry Labs Plans to Change the Industry In today’s business world, efficiency and quality are paramount – and the commercial laundry industry is no exception. Recognizing the need for superior cleaning solutions specifically tailored to laundromat operators,...

Wash-Dry-Fold POS Launches New Feature

Wash-Dry-Fold POS® has announced its new Attendant Checklist Feature. According to Managing Partner Ian Gollahon, it is a simple but integrated tool that is so powerful, it’ll make you wonder how you ever ran your business without it. "You can monitor the checklist...

LaundroLab Celebrates National Laundry Day – April 15

LaundroLab to Offer Free Laundry, Resources Nationwide for National Laundry Day In celebration of National Laundry Day on April 15, 2025, LaundroLab—an innovative laundromat brand focused on reimagining the wash experience—is giving back to local communities by...

I’d Like to Speak to the Manager

On the Front Lines with Some of the Laundry Industry’s Leading Store Managers In an industry once dominated by unattended, self-service operations, the role of store managers in laundromats has never been more critical. As laundries evolve into full-service businesses...

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Be Your Own Competition

Jan 29, 2015

Originally posted - Sept issue/2012 "I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along without it." – Walt Disney Next to vend price, there isn't a more combustible topic of conversation among laundry owners than competition. In my...

Less is More

Jan 29, 2015

Originally posted - Oct 04, 2012 All five of my laundromats are strictly self-service operations – no wash-dry-fold service, no commercial accounts, no coffee shop. I do just one thing… and strive to do it very well. As small-business owners, we get offered all types...

Seeing the Light

Jan 29, 2015

Originally posted - Feb 26, 2014 An energy-efficient retrofit from T8 fluorescent lighting to state-of-the-art LED tubes at Holmen Coin Laundry in Holmen, Wis., will deliver savings on the owner's electric bill of more than 60 percent. Owner Karl Maas operates 31...

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Steiner-Atlantic Named IPSO Distributor of the Year

IPSO recently recognized Steiner-Atlantic Corp. as its 2015 Distributor of the Year – marking the second consecutive year in which the Miami-based company has been awarded this honor. "We are proud of all Steiner-Atlantic has accomplished in the last year, and they...

ACE Commercial Named Huebsch Distributor of the Year

Huebsch has named ACE Commercial Laundry Equipment, Inc. its 2015 Distributor of the Year. "It has been very rewarding to witness ACE Commercial's business grow and succeed over the years, and we are proud to honor them as the 2015 Distributor of the Year," said...

Laundrylux Hires VP of Technical Care and Training

Laundrylux has named Robert Tudisco as its new vice president of technical care and training. Over the last 15 years, Tudisco has held a variety of technical leadership positions in several service industries, ranging from textile rental services to facility critical...

Laundry Pro Recognizes 20 Successful Years with Circus-Themed Celebration

Laundry Pro of Florida Inc.'s recent "Big Top 20" event drew 140 self-service laundry owners, vendors and industry experts for a two-day circus-themed 20th anniversary celebration, with all Laundry Pro team members dressed up as circus characters. Complete with "big...

CLA to Host Texas Workshop for New Investors

The Coin Laundry Association, in partnership with its Texas affiliate, will hold a New Laundry Investor Workshop on April 22 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This educational event – scheduled to run from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – will cover...

Drycleaner Arrested for Failing to Pay Environmental Surcharge

In news that could directly impact self-service laundry owners who partner with Connecticut-based drycleaners for their drop-off services, a Connecticut drycleaner recently was arrested and charged with eight counts of failure to pay the state's 1 percent...

CSC ServiceWorks Appoints Interim CEO

CSC ServiceWorks has named Jay Epstein its interim CEO. "I am honored to have been selected as CSC ServiceWorks' interim CEO," said Epstein, who most recently served as the company's chief financial officer. "It is a privilege to be part of a multi-industry-leading...

WASH Laundry Names District Manager for Texas Markets

WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, based in El Segundo, Calif., has named Michael Gagliardi the company's new district sales manager, overseeing sales within Texas' Austin and San Antonio regions. "Michael is a dedicated, valued team member and we're delighted he's...

Laundrylux Names OPL Sales Manager

Industry Veteran Corey Simonson Joins New York Company Laundrylux has added industry veteran Corey Simonson to its On-Premises Laundry Division. As the company's new OPL national sales manager, he will be responsible for growing this business segment, as well as...

PartsKing Launches Redesigned Website

Company Looks to Grow Its Global Reach PartsKing.com - the parts division of Star Distributing, Inc. based in Nashville - recently launched an upgraded website, consolidated its online sales platforms and created potential international opportunities through the...

Oregon Passes Landmark Minimum-Wage Law

Legislation Mandates Higher Pay in Cities than in Rural Areas Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed a bill enacting a double-digit increase in the state's minimum wage, a boost that could give the state the highest minimum wage in the U.S. by 2022. In addition, this...

Electrolux Names New CFO, EVP

Electrolux recently named Anna Ohlsson-Leijon its chief financial officer. In addition, the company has promoted Ola Nilsson to the position of executive vice president and head of its small appliances business category. Ohlsson-Leijon joined Electrolux in 2001 as...

This Month's Issue

‘I’d Like to Speak to the Manager’: On the Front Lines with Some of the Laundry Industry’s Leading Store Managers
Business Management: Generate Additional Income Through Greater Market Penetration
Company Close-Up: Western State Design Has Been Helping Laundry Owners Thrive for More Than 50 Years
New Member Spotlight: How Laundry Labs Plans to Change the Industry
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Laundry Owners Warehouse Releases New Short Film

Laundry Owners Warehouse, based in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., has announced the newest release in its current series of short films. This latest release features second-generation American Alberto Mosconi. The short film has been released exclusively on the Laundry Owners...

CLA Brings Together Laundry Professionals in the Southeast

Current and potential laundry owners, distributors and manufacturers gathered in Atlanta on January 30 and in Orlando on January 31 to network, enjoy a nice meal and broaden their marketing skills at the first CLA Connect LIVE events of 2019. Both events featured...

Electrolux Professional to Become Public Company in 2020

Electrolux Professional, the professional laundry and professional kitchen equipment division of Electrolux, has initiated the process of becoming a stand-alone public company in 2020. “Electrolux Professional is the only supplier in the professional appliances space...

Laundry One Announces Spring Service Seminars

Laundry One will host basic and advanced service schools for vended laundry operators this spring at the company’s training center in Canal Winchester, Ohio. The basic service seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 3, while the advanced session is...

Alliance Laundry Systems to Acquire Commercial & Coin Laundry Equipment Co.

Alliance Laundry Systems has reached an agreement to purchase Commercial & Coin Laundry Equipment Co. The deal is expected to be finalized for closing in early March. Headquartered in Gulf Breeze, Fla., CLEC recently expanded into the Texas market and is one of the...