Pellerin Milnor Corp., headquartered in Kenner, La., is celebrating 75 years as a commercial laundry equipment manufacturer.
Founded by W.A. Pellerin, his wife Mildred, his son Norvin, and brother-in-law A.W. “Jack” Walsdorf in 1947, Milnor – a name derived from “MIL-dred” and “NOR-vin” – began by manufacturing 20-inch extractors.
Milnor’s manufacturing efforts initially took place in a small factory in New Orleans. The company’s continued growth led to a search for a new location and further product enhancements in 1954. A new plant in suburban New Orleans was secured in 1956 and remains the company’s manufacturing center to this today.
The manufacturer’s distributor network has expanded over the years – and, to strengthen international marketing efforts, the company established a support office in Belgium in 1965. In addition, the U.S. Department of Commerce has recognized Pellerin Milnor as a leading equipment exporter with top honors through its “E” and “E Star” awards for export excellence.
James “Jim” W. Pellerin succeeded his father, Norvin, as president of company in 1982. This marked the third generation of Pellerin family leadership.
Milnor remains focused on improving efficiencies and developing innovations, which keep the company on the cutting edge of technology. In fact, Milnor boasts 52 U.S. patents, with additional patents pending.
Moreover, Milnor continues to pave the way with sustainability initiatives, including its PulseFlow tunnel washing technology and RinSave software in washer-extractors that reduces water, energy and labor costs.
