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Remote Possibilities
Orignally posted - May 01, 2014 Roseville, Calif., November 2012 – The phone rings at 11:30 p.m. Caller: Hello, Ms. Dower? Me: Yes? Caller: This is Roseville Police Department. Me: How may I help you? Roseville Dispatcher: You have a customer who has called 911...
Less is More
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
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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Laundry Brokers Unveils Revamped Website
Laundry Brokers recently launched its newly redesigned website – www.lbrokers.com. The company's new logo was used as the basis for the site's color scheme of black, with shades of gold and gray, to present a modern, professional look and feel. The main goal of the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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This Month's Issue
- Green is Good Business: Green Operations Increasingly Important to Feed Consumer Demand
- Women In Laundry: Lee Ann Geurts Loves a Challenge
- Store Profile: Kings Laundry Kicking it in Los Angeles
- Untapped Growth Opportunities
- And More…
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Industry News
Free Laundry Day Scheduled for Durham, N.C.
On Saturday, February 23, The Wash House Laundromats will host a LaundryCares Free Laundry Day at its two locations in Durham, N.C., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two locations are: The Wash House, 2000 Chapel Hill Rd., Durham, N.C. The Wash House, 1839 Liberty St.,...
American Changer Acquires Rowe
American Changer Corp., headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., has finalized an asset purchase agreement with Rowe Bill Changers, LLC, a manufacturer of self-serve money changers for the coin laundry industry, as well as the carwash, amusement and vending markets. The...
EVI Acquires PAC Industries
Laundry equipment distributor EVI Industries, formerly EnviroStar, recently acquired PAC Industries of Harrisburg, Pa., for $12.85 million. EVI, headquartered in Miami, has purchased all of the outstanding shares of PAC’s common stock as part of the agreement – $6.4...
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...
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