American Laundry News - September 2018

EnviroStar to acquire Industrial Laundry Services

MIAMI — EnviroStar, Inc. (EVI) reports it has executed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire substantially all the assets and assume certain liabilities of Orlando-based Industrial Laundry Services Inc. (ILS), using a combination of cash and EVI stock.

ILS is a provider of commercial laundry installation and maintenance services to customers in central Florida. EVI says the addition of ILS is consistent with its growth strategy to build the industry’s largest distributor of commercial and vended laundry products, supported by the most advanced service organization.

ILS will continue to operate as it has, under the leadership of Troy and Erin Piper, using the same name, with the same people, and with the support and resources of Steiner Atlantic Corp., an EVI business unit based in Miami.

The transaction is expected to close upon the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. EVI expects the addition of ILS to be accretive to its fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. ALN

Laundry has good family ‘Division’

BY MATT POE, EDITOR

SAN ANTONIO — In 2019, Division Laundry & Cleaners will celebrate its 80th anniversary here.

Besides laundry, one thing has remained constant in the business over the decades: the Garcia family.

Leading the way is Patrick R. Garcia, the current president of Division Laundry & Cleaners. Son of company founder, Peter, he started working for the company at age 13 during the summer months and has worked his way up through the ranks.

Garcia’s daughter, Patricia Luna, is vice president of administration, and son Patrick A. is vice president of finance. His other daughter, Theresa, is vice president of operations, and son-in-law Adam Luna is director of purchasing.

“The benefits with a well-oiled family business is to establish continuity so that our customers will trust their future with Division Laundry being their linen service provider,” says Garcia. “We have a long, respectable track record with customer retention in the high 90%. We have many customers with close to 40 years of continued service

with Division.”

He can say Division is a “well-oiled family business” because the Garcias won the 2018 San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Family Business of the Year Award.

Securing laundry equipment financing

BY MATT POE, EDITOR

CHICAGO — Let’s face it, industrial laundry equipment isn’t inexpensive.

That means if a laundry operator needs to purchase new equipment or wants to expand, it will likely need to secure financing for the purchase. But what does securing financing in 2018 entail?

American Laundry News spoke with a financing company and several laundry equipment manufacturers to find out what is affecting financing, along with suggestions to help laundry operations navigate today’s financing climate.

Currently, banking regulations and rising interest rates are two key factors influencing the ability of laundry operators

to secure equipment financing and competitive terms, says Chris Lewis, a senior regional manager at Summit Funding Group, an Ohio-based company that provides equipment lease and finance solutions to businesses across the United States

and Canada.

“Over the last number of years, banks and other depository institutions have tightened restrictions and become increas-

Frederick.

Clean Show 2019

Exhibit sales and hotel reservations are open for the 2019 Clean Show in New Orleans.

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Columnist at Large Laundry employees need to realize their importance in patient care, says Eric

Laundry operations need to consider variables, options when making capital decisions

The Garcia family has made a name for itself over nearly eight decades with its San Antonio laundry

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Patrick R. Garcia

Peter Garcia started Division Laundry in 1939, laundering troop uniforms at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. (Photo: Division Laundry & Cleaners)

“These phenomenal business and community leaders positively impact our community and ensure the vitality of San Antonio’s economy through their work every day,” says Ramiro A. Cavazos, president and CEO of the chamber. “It is a humbling honor for us at the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to be able to provide recognition to such incredible leaders.”

“Incredible” is a good word to describe the Garcias and Division Laundry.

Garcia says Division came into existence because of what was known as the Mexican Revolution in the early 1900s. His grandparents, Florencio and Celsa, fled Mexico to take refuge in San Antonio after raids on their farm.

The pair had 17 children, 16 of which they placed with family members away from the violence in rural areas. Youngest child Peter, born in 1911, accompanied them to San Antonio, where his entrepreneurial spirit flourished.

Fort Sam Houston, laundering uniforms and sewing on stripes for troops.

“Those were scrub-board days, hang-to-dry and handironing days,” Garcia shares. “It wasn’t long after that his father loaned him $100 with which he purchased his first laundry equipment and hired his first four employees. The social and economic environment then wasn’t exactly friendly to Latinos and people of color. He sponsored his sisters and a brother and gave them jobs in the laundry for many years.”

Peter dedicated his life to serving the military, and the name “Division” came from the 2nd Infantry Division at the post.

Besides providing Peter entrepreneurial success, Division blessed him personally. He met Patrick’s mother, Cecilia, when she was a garment checker with the company. The two married in 1952.

Cecilia also worked her way up in the company, from garment checker to bookkeeper, to becoming a board member in 1958. She served as vice president from 1958 through 1986, and in 1992, Cecilia became president of the company.

Division and the Garcia family have weathered many storms over the years, from the family’s escape from the violence of the Mexican Revolution to business challenges.

While the company’s early years were dominated by military contracts, that business was lost in 1971, but Division made the move to hospitality and healthcare laundry. Garcia says the company grew in the new markets because of Peter’s commitment to quality service, which he instilled in his employees. The company even regained military laundry business in the late 1990s.

state of Texas. Our accounts consisted of 20 hospitals from San Antonio and Austin, a 500room hotel and linens from all of San Antonio’s military bases, altogether consisting of over 12,000 beds.”

The new plant opened July 1, 2003.

the San Antonio Water System (SAWS). The company won the Water Excellence Award from SAWS for the best environmental performance as a large wastewater.

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“My father lived out his dream, from shining shoes and selling newspapers at 8 years of age on the streets of downtown San Antonio, an immigrant from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, with only two and a half years of formal education in San Antonio,” Garcia says.

Peter’s American business dream turned to laundry in 1939 as a one-man operation inside

By 2001, the company was on track to process 23 million pounds of linen, employing 190. Then, on June 25, 2001, the plant was destroyed by a fire.

“My mother directed me to rebuild Division Laundry after the fire that devastated our plant,” Garcia recalls. “For the next two years, I directed the rebuilding, shipping our customer’s linens to other laundries locally and throughout the

Today, Division is a commercial laundry, processing customer-owned goods (COG) for healthcare facilities, acute care hospitals and hotels. In 2015, Garcia says the company entered the linen rental business, catering to large and small hospital systems.

“We process just over 25 million pounds and project to be close to 30 million pounds by middle of 2019,” shares Garcia.

Division employs around 350 employees, operating two shifts, seven days a week. The company has a fleet of tractortrailers, 24-foot box vans and a few smaller trucks for delivery.

“Part of our fleet runs on compressed natural gas,” adds Garcia.

He says that the San Antonio plant strives to employ environmentally responsible practices. These practices conserve water and reduce costs.

Division has won numerous awards for water savings, Garcia shares. Since opening the new plant in 2003, the company has saved more than 15 million gallons a year from

Garcia says the company has also received awards from Randolph and Lackland Air Force Bases for the Best Small Business for Service Industries.

Division has won numerous awards for business and environmental sustainability. Garcia has made a point to follow his father’s edict for quality service, along with being involved with many area organizations.

“If it hadn’t been for the League of United Latin American Citizens, of which I was a member of the Local Men’s Professional Council, I would of never have met my wife, Mary Helen,” he says. “We were blessed to have and raise our three children, Patricia, Patrick Anthony and Teresa, who have earned their positions in the company.”

Earning a spot in the family business means the Garcias have overcome many daily hurdles, both in the business and in being a family.

“The challenge faced in working with family is how to overcome the daily stress and to be able at the end of each day to be able to give each other a hug or a

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The Garcia family has owned/operated Division Laundry & Cleaners for 79 years. Pictured (from left): Theresa Garcia, VP of operations; Patrick R. Garcia, president; Patricia Luna, VP of administration; and Patrick A. Garcia, VP of finance. (Photo: Division Laundry & Cleaners)

Our M-Series Washer-Extractors are built for optimum performance and easy service access. The simple design with single pivot two-way tilt and large door provide safe, fast and efficient loading and unloading. The open access allows for easy and simplified maintenance. Milnor’s unique and innovative SmoothCoil™ Suspension System means maintenance-free, superior vibration dampening with less wear and tear. Our intelligent bearing design provides three water seals and an excluder seal mounted on an easy-to-replace seal sleeve, along with a leak-off cavity to keep water and chemistry away from bearings. All of this and more, built to Milnor’s legendary ruggedness and durability.

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Distributor search enabled

What is a distributor?

A distributor is a device in a gasoline engine for passing electric current to each spark plug—

Wait! No, sorry, that’s a distributor for a car. Not much help for the laundry industry, unless you’re talking about delivery vehicles, which we’re not.

Good topic, just not this issue.

I meant to write that a distributor is a business that buys products and product lines and, in turn, sells those products to retailers or customers.

In the laundry/linen service industry, distributors sell all types of products, from equipment to chemicals. It’s likely that as a laundry operator, you’ve purchased equipment or other products through a distributor.

But what if you’re looking for a distributor, or want to find a

The Editor’s Desk MATT POE

different distributor?

Then this issue of American Laundry News is for you.

Starting on page 10 you’ll find our annual Distributors Directory. This comprehensive listing offers the names and contact information for businesses that distribute laundry equipment, parts/service, chemicals,

textiles, and other products/ supplies.

Information on the distributors is listed alphabetically by city and state, to help you find a distributor near your laundry operation.

Each business listing features the distributor’s name, the types of equipment/products it provides and contact information. From there, you can contact the distributors to find out exactly the brands and products and services they offer, along with their coverage areas.

Simple (when you know what kind of distributor you’re looking for; in this case, not for cars).

While the Distributors Directory takes up a good chunk of this issue, there’s still plenty of other information for you, from features to news, to help you keep it clean, everybody! ALN

Clean 2019 opens exhibit sales, housing

ATLANTA — Exhibit sales are open to all companies for Clean 2019, the textile care industry’s premier trade show that will be held in New Orleans’ Morial Convention Center June 20-23, 2019, reports show management company Riddle & Associates.

Hotel reservations for the show also are open through Connections Housing, the official housing agency for Clean 2019.

Companies interested in exhibiting are encouraged to contact show management as soon as possible to obtain an Exhibitor Prospectus. Riddle says exhibitors at Clean 2017 in Las Vegas were given priority to book space more than 200 contracts are already in process. Space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contracting early gives exhibitors an advantage in booth placement and longer exposure on the show’s website, Riddle adds. Exhibitors have other exclusive long-term marketing opportunities.

Hotel accommodations for Clean 2019 are also now available. Clean Show management has arranged for exclusive discounts and special amenities at a variety of New Orleans hotels for the show. Reservations must be made through Connections Housing to ensure these amenities are received.

Riddle cautions attendees to beware of fraudulent companies that present themselves as official partners of the Clean Show. Reservations can be made by visiting the show’s website, www.cleanshow. com, found in both the Attending Information and Contracted Exhibitors sections of the site.

The Clean Show, officially titled the World Educational Congress for Laundering and Drycleaning, is held every two years. The show features working equipment and virtually every product and service used in the textile care industry are seen at the world’s largest trade show for laundry, drycleaning and textile care services. There were 481 exhibiting companies at the Las Vegas show. Clean 2017 drew more than 11,000 people from around the world.

In addition to exhibits the show offers educational seminars on technology, business management and environmental issues.

The show is sponsored jointly by five national industry associations: Association for Linen Management; Coin Laundry Association; Drycleaning & Laundry Institute; Textile Care Allied Trades Association; and TRSA, the association for linen, uniform and facility services.

Educating employees on their role in patient care

The biggest problem with off-site laundries, or large central laundries, is the fact that they are so far removed from patient care. It is much easier to remember the patients when you work in the hospital every day.

Healthcare workers are a special type of people who put the needs of their patients ahead of their own needs. When major weather emergencies hit your area, the dedicated workers find a way to get to work so that the patients get the care they need.

So, does that dedication continue when the laundry is off-site or many miles from the facility delivering the healthcare services? Sometimes yes and sometimes no. The key is in how the employees are taught to think of their jobs.

It is a simple fact that most hospitals will be unable to function without clean linen. Clean laundry is very unappreciated until it is no longer available.

Employees need to be educated about the very vital role they play in delivering good quality healthcare. If they do their job properly and on a timely basis, then the doctors and the nurses can do their jobs and provide excellent healthcare to their patients. Education is needed to train the employees that when the radio says only essential personnel should be out on the roads, that statement includes them. The hospital cannot do its job unless they do their job.

I can remember a particularly bad weather forecast that had my employees very concerned. The snow was set to fall in record amounts. Many were concerned that they would not be able to get to work the next day. So, a group of them asked for permission to sleep in the employee lounge and break areas that night. They understood that the large laundry trucks could operate on the roads even if their cars could not.

Naturally we allowed them to stay and arranged for them to have a pizza party that night. The snowfall was worse than expected, but the laundry still got processed and delivered.

Those employees understood that their job was more than sorting soiled linen or ironing sheets. They were a critical part of providing healthcare to their community.

Another challenge was that it was always difficult to take a system-wide inventory. Counting linen is never a fun job. We developed a system that allowed us to count the linen in a small hospital, under 200 beds, in under two hours. We also had an 800bed hospital in our system.

We designed inventory day to count the smaller hospitals first and then count the large hospital after the laundry closed. We did the inventory using laundry help only. This was by design because it got the laundry workers into the hospital and in touch with patient care. Because we greatly expanded the crew, we were still able to complete the inventory in two hours. The educational benefit involving the laundry was well worth the additional hours we used to complete the inventory.

I have often taken laundry employees on a tour of various departments so they could see for themselves how their products were used. To develop a dedicated crew that understands their part in the provision of healthcare in their community requires education and management that sets the proper example.

You must demonstrate by your behavior your commitment to providing consistent and quality healthcare linen service. If you are not willing to show by your actions that you believe they are an essential part of the healthcare delivery system, they will not believe your words.

Your actions must match your words.

Eric Frederick served 44 years in laundry management before retiring and remains active in the industry as a laundry operations consultant. You can contact him by email at elfrederick@cox.net, or by phone at 540-520-6288.

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Financing

ingly stringent when evaluating corporate credit profiles with heightened criteria that businesses must meet in order to qualify for loans and leases,” he says.

As a result, Lewis says many business owners are adapting to stringent regulations by turning from traditional lenders to independent finance companies like the Summit Funding Group.

“We like to look beyond the bottom line and take the time to understand the ebbs and flows of a business, so if a prospective borrower is experiencing a down cycle, it won’t necessarily impact their ability to secure competitive terms and rates,” he shares.

Further, Lewis says rising interest rates will affect financing in the long term.

“While the Fed has taken a momentary pause, there are no indications that rates will see a pullback anytime soon, so there is still a significant benefit to locking in fixed-rate financing now in order to take advantage of historical lows, while simultaneously benefiting from current Section 179 Bonus Tax Depreciation policy,” he shares.

As most bank lines of credit are floatingrate facilities where interest will likely rise over time, the ability to capitalize on fixedrate options that most independent finance companies offer is important to consider, he says.

Keith Ware, vice president of sales for equipment manufacturer Lavatec Laundry Technology, adds that banks usually have to research various factors, such as what the value of the equipment is as used, its life expectancy and how is it utilized.

“These are questions our lending partners don’t need to ask since they have familiarity with the equipment,” he says. “Most banks don’t want to get into large laundry equipment leasing if the parties don’t have the capital for large down payments.”

However, Ware points out that there are advantages to working with a local institution.

“The relationship you may have with your local bank is often better, since they may have been with your business for years,” he says. “Most times a manufacturing partner in lending does not know your business or your team and will require more detail on your financials and company’s business.”

That being said, there are advantages to financing through manufacturers. Ware says Lavatec works through its finance partners to offer a variety of finance and lease purchase opportunities.

“The finance partners working with Lavatec can offer a variety of options to meet your budget,” he says. “The key component is these lenders understand the intricacies of laundry equipment that your local banker may not be familiar with. By having a partner who understands the cost of equipment and installation as part of the project, it often makes the process easier.”

Laundry equipment manufacturer G.A. Braun launched Braun Financing earlier this year to provide U.S.-based customers with a variety of financing options on new and certified remanufactured Braun equipment.

“Given our growing product line, it was a logical move to enter the realm of prod-

uct finance,” says Joe Gudenburr, president of Braun. “We have a fundamental understanding of our customers’ business requirements and financial demands. Consequently, we are more likely to not only grant loan approval, but provide financing solutions that will better enable the operations of our clients’ facilities.”

However, Ware cautions that manufacturers often use a third-party finance company, whether they are open with this fact or market them as their own finance units.

“Manufacturers who do some form of lending are often higher priced than banks, since they need to profit on the money they are lending after utilizing their credit line for financing,” he says. “I recommend

is that we offer fixed rates. With interest rates on the rise, our customers value the opportunity to lock in their rate for a given term. No one likes to see their payment increase.”

Ware points out that it’s rare for manufacturers to take equipment back, like a car lease. More often than not, these are capital leases and the equipment is purchased at the end of the lease.

“But be knowledgeable on the residual price after the lease term,” he cautions. “Low lease pricing means a much higher buyout at the end of the lease, so make sure all your costs are spelled out in the agreement. This will reduce the chances of unpleasant surprises.”

“I see a few advantages of financing through a manufacturer,” says Courter. “First off, you know you’re working with a credible lender who is familiar with the specific product, dealer support, etc. Customers want a lender they can trust. No surprises. In our case, we’ve been around for a long time and have a track record of providing customers with competitive terms and superior customer service.”

Another advantage of financing with a manufacturer, according to Courter, is working with a finance company that has experience in the industry.

key is to negotiate sale price first, and then financing,” Lewis advises. “Alternately, working directly with an independent equipment financing company like Summit can allow a laundry operation multiple options with regard to terms and structures so that an operator can determine an option that fits best with its business goals, tax position, bank covenant compliance, etc.”

“The only challenge I see when financing with the manufacturer is that we’re going to be biased in favor of our product,” Courter counters. “We believe that Milnor makes the best equipment in the industry and we’re not afraid to share that belief with our customers.”

While laundry operators have to make a choice when it comes to where it gets financing, overall, there are several actions that they should take in order to help ensure the best financing terms possible. A couple of the most important are maintaining a strong payment history with vendors and lenders and also keeping strong financial reporting standards, according to Lewis.

knowing your numbers and making sure that low financing or lease payments are not leading to a large buyout at the end of the lease.”

“We work with a couple of proven, financially sound, lending institutions to simplify the process of procuring the equipment they need, when they need it,” says David Netusil, manager of sales support and marketing for JENSEN USA in Panama City, Fla. “Our involvement assists the customer in obtaining the best possible terms.”

As Ware points out, knowledge is very important, especially when it comes to the terminology used in laundry equipment financing.

“You hear the term ‘leasing’ a lot in our industry, but the reality is that the vast majority of the loans we write are equipment finance agreements (EFA),” says Jason Courter with Milnor Capital, the financing division of manufacturer Pellerin Milnor Corp. “We offer terms that range from 12-84 months. One thing that sets us apart from competitors in this space

“We have an understanding of the needs and challenges that commercial laundries, assisted-living facilities and hospitality companies have,” he says. “Customers also get the benefit of working with a finance organization that is invested in the success of the manufacturer. We will do everything in our power to get an approval for a customer and terms that meet their needs to encourage the customer to move forward with the purchase.

“Also, because of our relationship with the sales team, we are able to work together to make sure that the customer has a great experience working with our brand rather than going through separate sales and financing processes.”

Courter also says Milnor Capital has the ability to be creative to meet a customer’s needs.

However, Lewis cautions that from his perspective, the goal of an equipment manufacturer is to make the sale, not necessarily provide an operation with the best possible financing option. Attractive incentives offered—such as 0% interest— are essentially subsidized financing added back to the purchase or lease price, he says.

“When a laundry operator is considering financing through a manufacturer, the

“For example, if an operator is considering a laundry facility expansion where large-dollar equipment purchases require both extended lead times and deposit payments to the vendors made on behalf of the lender, knowing that the operator pays on time and has proven operating performance through audited financial statements will give lenders far greater comfort, thus driving interest rates down during unsecured integration periods and lease term,” he shares.

“While auditing one’s financial statements can be more expensive than completing a third-party review and isn’t for everyone, it is certainly an investment that will pay for itself over time in the form of reduced borrowing cost.”

“We explain to our potential customers that if the financials are not good, don’t expect a third-party lender to be more lenient than a local bank,” Ware says. “All finance institutions do everything possible to avoid risk. While borrowing money may be cheap in today’s market, it is rarely being given to companies that pose default risks.”

Lewis adds that a common pitfall is when businesses do not fully understand the lease documentation they have signed, including end-of-term options and lease termination policies. He stresses that it is critical to read the fine print and identify a trusted finance partner when entering into an equipment lease of any size. ALN

smile and exchange the words to prepare for the next day’s challenges,” Garcia says.

Exchanging words, he says, includes weekly meetings with the maintenance evaluation team to cover all areas of equipment performance or failure, safety projects and maintaining a parts department inventory where the company has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to keep the operation viable. Garcia adds that his son-in-law has built the part

department into the envy of the industry.

Then there’s the management meeting with day and night management every week, he says, followed by weekly overtime committee meetings with senior management to stabilize production overtime. Driver and fleet management have weekly meetings, and a oncea-month meeting takes place with all drivers.

Garcia says finance committee meetings measure

financial performance and track debt service requirements. Employee safety meetings and reviews of OSHA’s precautionary guidelines for bloodborne pathogens also must take place.

“The challenge is to keep the family well informed covering all aspects of the operations and to be patient and to build our knowledge as we move forward,” he shares.

The corporation is set up for a smooth transition with the proper corporate struc-

ture in place to avoid any type of business interruption, he says. He adds that the business will continue to be family owned with hopes that his children and grandchildren will continue the business.

“I currently have one granddaughter, Emma Ann, who is 3 years old and has already set foot at Division Laundry,” shares Garcia. “[She] has a spot at her mother’s (Patty) desk and knows the word ‘office’ and ‘work.’”

“WHILE THE FED HAS TAKEN A ... PAUSE, THERE ARE NO INDICATIONS THAT RATES WILL SEE A PULLBACK ... SOON, SO THERE IS STILL A SIGNIFICANT BENEFIT TO LOCKING IN FIXED-RATE FINANCING NOW IN ORDER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HISTORICAL LOWS ... ”

—CHRIS LEWIS, SUMMIT FUNDING GROUP

Tools f the Trade

190-pound soft-mount washers added to lineups

Both Continental Girbau and Girbau Industrial report that they have added 190-pound washers to their soft-mount lines. Both machines use a Multi Directional Springs system, which absorbs vibrations and noise and eliminates the need for ground anchoring, the companies say.

In addition, only a half inch of clearance is needed between machines, compared to 18 inches with hard-mount models.

Continental Girbau says its 190-pound capacity E-Series® Washer-Extractor (EH190), engineered to drastically improve laundry production, linen life and utility efficiency, features a robust 30-cubic-foot basket capacity, highly flexible Inteli control, and up to 12 internal and external chemical dosing signals. The company says its EH190 outputs extract speeds up to 386 G-force and is available in stationary and tilt models.

The new EH190 rounds out the E-Series soft-mount lineup, which includes 20-, 30-, 40-, 60, 80-, 90-, 130-, 190-, and 255-pound capacity models, the company says.

Girbau Industrial’s 190-pound capacity HS-Series WasherExtractor (HS6085) is similarly engineered to improve production, linen life and efficiency, including basket capacity, Inteli control, and up to 12 internal and external chemical dosing signals. The HS6085 also outputs extract speeds up to 386 G-force and is available in stationary and tilt models.

The new HS6085 rounds out the HS-Series soft-mount lineup, which includes 130-, 190-, and 255-pound capacity models, according to Girbau Industrial.

www.cgilaundry.com www.girbauindustrial.com 800-256-1073

AquaRecycle® says its new CAGE System is designed to maximize water and energy savings while providing the highest level of contaminant removal and disinfection for laundry water.

CAGE stands for “Clean and Green E-Series,” which the company says is for the healthcare, correctional, military and textile services industries. CAGE has been designed with added specially formulated media to be effective on the most compromising laundry water, according to the company.

AquaRecycle says the key addition is its CAG Filter, which when combined with the company’s UV and Ozone Systems, provides triple

disinfection.

In terms of water and energy savings, the company says it has documented 80% reduction in water costs and 60% in energy costs.

CAGE is available in six sizes— extra-small, small, medium, large, extra-large and maximum—and the company says the system includes AquaSmart™ 6.0, a network that provides data and errordetecting software to maximize performance.

www.aquarecycle.com 866-272-9253

Controlling the number-one U.S. healthcareassociated infectious microorganism, C. difficile, is an important public health issue for both the healthcare and commercial laundry industries. Despite the prevalence of this organism, prevention and containment pose numerous challenges as the spores can survive for weeks on a large variety of surfaces, including soft surfaces.

To combat the rise of C. difficile infections at hospital facilities, Ecolab Inc. says it has developed an antimicrobial laundry additive against spores of Clostridium difficile and has now

received federal EPA approval of this laundry disinfection claim on AdvaCare™ Disinfectant (EPA Registration#1677-193).

The current EPA-approved master label for AdvaCare Disinfectant now contains use directions to kill C. difficile spores on contaminated laundry and in the wash liquor when added to the laundering process. Ecolab says this claim is currently being reviewed by other state agencies, including the California Department of Pesticide Registration (CDPR).

“A monumental day for our industry,” says Angela Becker of Ecolab RD&E. “Our team has spent years developing this technology, collaborating with industry experts and fine tuning the disinfection wash process to help commercial laundries align priorities with their healthcare customers on keeping patients safe. We are excited to be the first to market with an EPA registered solution to kill C. difficile in the laundry process.”

www.ecolab.com 800-553-8683

Aramark, which provides food service, facilities management and uniforms, has launched the Aramark FlexFitTM premium performance uniform line.

The company says the line is the first of its kind in the uniform rental and supply industry. The apparel is made with light-weight fabrics that are comfortable, cool, responsive and dry, and are designed to maintain a crisp, professional look after a full day’s work and repeated industrial laundry washes, according to Aramark.

“Our research shows the modern workforce is changing,” says Brad Drummond, COO for Aramark’s uniform business. “Eighty percent of the workers we surveyed said they are active during their work day, so we designed a high-performance uniform line inspired by the ‘athleisure’ wear that is popular with today’s consumers. These stylish garments are more like something you’d see on a golf course than in a uniform catalog, yet they’re tough enough to withstand the rigors of an industrial laundry process.”

Aramark says its FlexFit apparel is tailored for both men and women. www.aramark.com 800-388-3300

made available

Flexible performance apparel designed for ‘modern worker’ launched

Water recycle system ‘clean and green’ for textile services industries

[Continental Girbau]

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ALABAMA

Wholesale Commercial E P O

Laundry Equipment Co. SE

2950 Highway 77 Southside, AL 35907

B 256-312-4761 or 866-544-7228

O www.alaundryman.com

r Russ Arbuckle l thelaundryman1@gmail.com

ALASKA

Automated Laundry E C P

Systems & Supply

5020 Fairbanks St. Anchorage, AK 99503

B 907-561-1752 or 800-478-1752

O www.autolaundrysystems.com

r Kalvin Young l sales@autolaundrysystems.com

ARIZONA

Pierce Machinery E

P.O. Box 2110

Chandler, AZ 85244

B 602-625-1902 or 602-538-5081

O www.piercemachinery.com

r Rod Pierce

l rod@piercemachinery.com

Sunshine Sales E P O 6064 N. 57th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301

B 623-937-0125 or 800-789-6412

O www.sunshinesalesaz.com

r Bob Ropp l bobropp@sunshinesalesaz.net

Astro Distributing E P O & Leasing

4329 E. Magnolia St. Phoenix, AZ 85034

B 602-267-7072 or 800-362-7876

O www.astrodistributing.com l admin@astrodistributing.com

C-PEC E P

3120 W. Weldon Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017

B 602-248-0808 or 877-835-5866 O www.cpec-laundry.com

r Dave Svancara l sales@cpec-laundry.com

Laundry & Cleaners E P Equipment Co.

402 S. 50th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034

B 602-244-0770 or 800-258-9664 O www.laundryandcleaners.com

r Tim Eckenrode

l teckenrode@laundryandcleaners.com

Laundry & Cleaners C O Supply Inc.

402 S. 50th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034

B 602-244-0770 or 800-258-9664 O www.laundryandcleaners.com r Dave Eckenrode l deckenrode@laundryandcleaners.com

Wardlaw Equipment E P Consultants

Phoenix, AZ 85013

B 520-791-2804 or 877-927-3529

O www.wardlawequipment consultants.com

r Kevin Wardlaw l wardequip@aol.com

C-PEC E P

3202 S. Richey Ave. Tucson, AZ 85713 B 520-790-7377 or 877-835-5867 O www.cpec-laundry.com r Greg Svancara l greg@cpec-laundry.com

ARKANSAS

FabriClean Supply C O of Arkansas

6600 Allied Way

Little Rock, AR 72209

B 501-565-5288 or 800-482-1283 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Justin Laundry Systems E P 5310 Baseline Rd. Little Rock, AR 72209 B 501-551-8600 or 888-403-9600 O www.justinlaundry.com r Phil Gray l pgray@justinlaundry.com

Central Laundry E P O Equipment

P.O. Box 324 Ward, AR 72176 B 501-843-3194 or 800-467-3194 O www.centrallaundryequipment.com r Jeff Craig l ar@centrallaundryequipment.com

CALIFORNIA

Washex Machinery E P of California 101 E. Santa Anita Ave. Burbank, CA 91502 B 818-840-8900 or 800-397-8811 O www.washexcalifornia.com r Mark Sanders l washexcasales@aol.com

Western State Design E P 17000 Marquardt Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703 B 800-633-7153, ext. 301 O www.westernstatedesign.com l sales@westernstatedesign.com

Consolidated E T P 3804 Main St., Ste. 1 Chula Vista, CA 91911 B 866-632-2298 O www.cicus.com l sales@cicus.com

Super Laundry Los Angeles E P 14426 Bonelli St. City of Industry, CA 91746 B 844-272-9675 O www.superlaundry.com r Stephanie Osta l sosta@cscserviceworks.com

California Textiles T P.O. Box 77306 Corona, CA 92877 B 951-272-1200 O www.catextiles.com r Lenore Law l catex1@att.net

Golden State E P Laundry Systems 26203 Production Ave., Ste. 11 Hayward, CA 94545 B 510-782-6707 or 800-465-8300 O www.gsls4laundry.com l info@gsls4laundry.com

Innovative Laundry Systems E P 1316 W. Winton Ave.

Hayward, CA 94545

B 510-259-1494 or 877-777-3727 O www.innovativelaundry.com r Cheri Guffey l cguffey@innovativelaundry.com

Western State Design E P O

2331 Tripaldi Way Hayward, CA 94545

B 510-786-9271 or 800-633-7153 O www.westernstatedesign.com l info@westernstatedesign.com

United Fabricare Supply C O

P.O. Box 01796

Los Angeles, CA 90001

B 310-537-2096 or 800-540-9727

O www.unitedfabricaresupply.com l unitedfabricaresupply@aol.com

Golden State E P Laundry Systems

1729 Coolidge Ave. National City, CA 91950

B 619-477-8364 or 800-465-8300

O www.gsls4laundry.com l info@gsls4laundry.com

Taylor Houseman E P O

162 Harbor Ct. Pittsburg, CA 94565

B 925-432-0323 or 800-464-6866

O www.taylorhousemanlaundry.com l sales@taylorhouseman.com

Golden State E P Laundry Systems

1984 E. Gladwick St. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220

B 310-223-2240 or 800-465-8300

O www.gsls4laundry.com l info@gsls4laundry.com

Continental Girbau West E P

9830 Alburtis Ave. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

B 562-205-0140 or 866-950-2449

O www.cg-west.com l info@cg-west.com

TheLaundryList.com E P O

4525 Sherman Oaks Ave. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 B 818-789-8045 O www.thelaundrylist.com

The UltraPure® Wastewater Recycling & Filtra�on System is the only proven, reliable technology that filters, purifies, and recycles up to 85% of wastewater, while reclaiming water temperature & chemistry in the process. Its unique design maintains consistent pathogen-free results, keeping your opera�ons in compliance and your quality high. The UltraPure® is the only system s�ll in laundry opera�ons since 1996 and now in its 3rd genera�on for all wash-floor types.

r Brian Cohen l sales@thelaundrylist.com

PWS–The Laundry Co. E P O

12020 Garfield Ave. South Gate, CA 90280

B 323-490-1900 or 800-800-4797

O www.pwslaundry.com l web-inquiry@pwslaundry.com

ACE Commercial E P O

Laundry Equipment

14404 Hoover St.. Westminster, CA 92683 B 714-897-4342 or 877-630-7278

O www.acelaundry.com l sales@acelaundry.com

COLORADO

Cowell Sales Co. E P

2220 Downing St. Denver, CO 80205

B 303-861-8826 or 800-861-8826 l cowellsales@aol.com

Katzson Brothers E C T P O 960 Vallejo St. Denver, CO 80204

B 303-893-3535 or 800-332-2417

O www.katzson.com

r Richard H. Right l sales@katzson.com

Laundry Specialists E P 3777 Quentin St., #103 Denver, CO 80239 B 303-928-7900 or 800-622-1060

O www.laundryspecialists.com l sales@laundryspecialists.com

Martin-Ray E P O Laundry Systems

2050 W. 9th Ave. Denver, CO 80204 B 720-359-8000 or 800-279-6622

O www.martinray.com r Bill Mann l bill@martinray.com

Commercial Laundry E C P O Systems of the Rockies

P.O. Box 974 Johnstown, CO 80534

B 970-587-2727 or 800-270-8539

O www.clsrockies.com

r Brenda Maetzold l brenda@clsrockies.com

Clean Designs E P 2800 S. Oak St. Lakewood, CO 80227 B 303-969-8288 or 800-444-4580

O www.cleandesigns.com r Tim Stoklosa l tim@cleandesigns.com

CONNECTICUT

Lavatec Laundry Technology E P 49 Lancaster Dr. Beacon Falls, CT 06403

B 203-632-8777

O www.lltusa.com

r Mark Thrasher l m.thrasher@lavatec-laundry.com

Cromwell Textile T

P.O. Box 1099 Cromwell, CT 06416 B 860-828-3946 or 800-996-3268

r Dave Gagnon l sales@cromtex.com

Super Laundry E P O

Connecticut 266 Prestige Park Rd. East Hartford, CT 06108 B 800-678-9247

O www.superlaundry.com

r Stephanie Osta l sosta@cscserviceworks.com

Connecticut Laundry E P O Equipment Co. P.O. Box 399 Fairfield, CT 06824

B 203-763-9163

r Steven Olmanni l ctlaundryequip@aol.com

Lubbert Supply Co. P O 89 Eastern Steel Rd. Milford, CT 06460 B 855-922-1705

O www.lubbertsupply.com r Eric Lubbert l sales@lubbertsupply.com

FLORIDA

Commercial Laundry E P Equipment

2054 Sprint Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703 B 407-886-1722 or 800-226-9449

O www.commerciallaundry.net

Baring Industries Inc. E P 3249 S.W. 42nd St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 B 954-327-6759 or 800-736-5464, ext. 759 O www.baring.com r Sean Melody l s.melody@baring.com

Commercial & Coin E P

Laundry Equipment Co. 1626 Tradewinds Dr. Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 B 850-932-8348 or 800-366-4168 O www.clecco.com r Craig Dakauskas l sales@clecco.com

Allen Wholesale Supply P O 3948 3rd St. S. Jacksonville, FL 32250 B 904-353-7341 or 800-874-0548 O www.steamsuppliers.com l sales@steamsuppliers.com

Automated E P O

Laundry Systems 2849 Dawn Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32207 B 904-733-5500 or 800-518-9274 O www.alstoday.com l hello@alstoday.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Florida 11705 Industry Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32218 B 904-696-7685 or 800-553-9040 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Laundry Pro of Florida E P O 3920 Holden Rd. Lakeland, FL 33811 B 863-701-7714 or 800-232-5736

O www.laundryproofflorida.com r Ron Jansen or Joel Edris l jedris@laundryproofflorida.com

Florida Laundry Systems E P 5149 Northeast 12th Ave. Lauderdale, FL 33334

B 954-928-0950

O www.fllaundry.com r Ira Gottlieb l fllaundry@fllaundry.com

Steiner-Atlantic Corp. E P O 290 N.E. 68th St. Miami, FL 33138

B 305-754-4551 or 800-333-8883

O www.steineratlantic.com

r Ralph Tuccillo l sales@steineratlantic.com

Worldwide Laundry E P 3325 N.W. 97th Ave. Miami, FL 33172

B 305-418-4030 or 877-953-9433

O www.worldwidelaundry.com r Marco Giancola l sales@worldwidelaundry.com

Dry Cleaners & C O

Laundry Supply 1924 N. Rio Grande Ave. Orlando, FL 32804

B 407-648-7083 or 800-486-9274 O www.getdrycleansupplies.com l info@getdrycleansupplies.com

Streamline Solutions O P.O. Box 560775 Orlando, FL 32856 B 866-244-7700

O www.soiledlinenbags.com r Ross Sanders l rsanders@streamlinesolutionsusa.com

B&C Technologies E T P O 17740 Ashley Dr., Ste. 109 Panama City Beach, FL 32413

B 850-249-2222

O www.bandctech.com r Al Adcock l sales@bandctech.com

JENSEN USA E P 99 Aberdeen Loop Panama City, FL 32405 B 850-271-5959

O www.jensen-group.com l norbert.gittard@jensen-group.com

Mesmen Inc. E P 4100 N. Powerline Rd., Ste. Y2 Pompano Beach, FL 33073 B 954-973-2714 or 800-637-6365 O www.mesmen.com r Jon Menard l mesmen@earthlink.net

PSP Industrial E P Laundry Equipment 2700 Gateway Dr. Pompano Beach, FL 33069 B 305-517-1421 or 800-517-1432 O www.pspindustrial.com l info@pspindustrial.com

AMKO America/ E P JB Industries 8011 Monetary Dr., Ste. B-5 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 B 561-863-9099 O www.jbilaundryfolder.com r Jurgen Bischoff l amkoamerica@gmail.com or JBI.Incorporated@gmail.com

FRONTEC P 1330 Main St. Floor 2 Sarasota, FL 34236 B 941-726-0808 O www.frontec.us l sales@frontec.us

PODAB E T P O 1330 Main St. Floor 2 Sarasota, FL 34236 B 941-479-0763 O www.podab.us l info@podab.us

Hicks Laundry Equipment E P 4475 28th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33714 B 727-522-0644 or 800-574-8738 O www.hickslaundry.com l parts@hickslaundry.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Florida 5030 N.W. 109th Ave., Ste. E&F Sunrise, FL 33351 B 954-306-3342 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Commercial Laundries E of West Florida

5313 Johns Rd., Ste. 210 Tampa, FL 33634 B 813-886-1477 or 800-876-1477 O www.commerciallaundry-fl.com or www.commerciallaundriesflorida.com r Mike Albanese l mike@clwf.net

FabriClean Supply C O of Florida 6401 Badger Dr. Tampa, FL 33610 B 813-623-3553 or 800-282-2924 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Commercial Laundry E P Equipment Co. 1114 53rd Ct. S. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 B 561-848-0054 or 800-638-1869 O www.commerciallaundryequip.com r Bob Hensel l bhensel@commerciallaundryequip.com

GEORGIA

Atlantic Coast Textiles T 3132 Oakcliff Industrial St. Atlanta, GA 30340 B 770-458-0772 or 800-533-0228

O www.actextiles.com l sales@actextiles.com

ZEP C 3330 Cumberland Blvd., Ste. 700 Atlanta, GA 30339 B 877-428-9937 O www.zep.com l zephelp.commercial@zep.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Atlanta 1200 2nd Ave. N. Birmingham, GA 35203 B 205-251-7272 or 800-626-8428 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Atlanta 5330 Dividend Dr. Decatur, GA 30035 B 770-981-2800 or 800-688-3032 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Southern Automatic E P O Machinery Co. 133 N. 85 Pkwy. Fayetteville, GA 30214 B 770-892-0098 or 800-969-7627 O www.southernautomatic.com r Marla Fletcher l sales@southernautomatic.com

Southeastern Laundry E P Equipment 1105 Shana Ct. Marietta, GA 30066 B 770-928-0080 or 800-522-9274 O www.selaundry.com r Joe Cole l joe@selaundry.com

Tingue T O 309 Dividend Dr. Peachtree City, GA 30269 B 800-829-3864 O www.tingue.com r Michelle Konczyk l questions@tingue.com

TLC Tri-State E P 1800 Lake Park Dr., Ste. 201 Smyrna, GA 30080 B 678-564-1100 or 866-278-0106 O www.tlctristate.com r Keith Quarles l keith.quarles@tlctristate.com

TLC Tri-State E P 1560 Old Clyatteville Rd. Valdosta, GA 31601 B 877-755-3440 O www.tlctristate.com r Keith Quarles l keith.quarles@tlctristate.com

HAWAII

Associate Chemical E C P O & Supplies 810 Gulick Ave. Honolulu, HI 96819 B 808-841-2423

r Clinton C.C. Lee l ccclee@aol.com

Happy Valley Service E P 2696 Kilihau St. Honolulu, HI 96819 B 808-833-0800

O www.happyvalleyservice.com

r Victor Flocco l victor@happyvalleyservice.com

Sadd Supplies P O 1359 Colburn St. Honolulu, HI 96817 B 808-841-3818

r Michael C. Sadd l saddsupplies@yahoo.com

WLSN Pacific E T C P O 73-5580 Maiau St., Bay 7 or G Kailua Kona, HI 96740 B 808-896-6454

O www.wlsnpac.com r Francis Wilson l wlsn.info@gmail.com

Happy Valley Service E P 42 Kaniela St. Wailuku, HI 96793 B 808-244-4677

O www.happyvalleyservice.com r Victor Flocco l victor@happyvalleyservice.com

IDAHO

Thompsons Inc. E P O 1707 Broadway Ave. Boise, ID 83705 B 208-344-5179 or 800-881-5179 O www.thompsonsinc.com r Scott K. Thompson l scott@thompsonsinc.com

ILLINOIS

Laundry Concepts E P 302 S. Stewart Ave. Addison, IL 60101 B 800-845-3903

O www.laundryconcepts.com l info@laundryconcepts.com

Great Lakes E P O Commercial Sales Bloomington, IL B 262-790-5885 or 800-236-5599 O www.greatlakeslaundry.com r Marion Fitzgerald l info@greatlakeslaundry.com

D&M Equipment Co. E P O 4822 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60639 B 773-889-5500 or 800-451-2676 O www.dandmequipment.com r Joe Frankian l info@dandmequipment.com

Midwest Laundries E P 2910 W. 36th St. Chicago, IL 60632 B 773-538-7892

O www.midwestlaundries.com l sales@midwestlaundries.com

Washburn Machinery E P 175 Gaylord St.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

B 847-364-9274 or 800-245-8425

O www.washburnmachinery.com r Jeff Fox l info@washburnmachinery.com

Haiges Machinery E P 11314 E. Main St. Huntley, IL 60142

B 847-669-3300 or 800-542-2828

O www.haigesmachinery.com r Sheila Prince l info@haigesmachinery.com

Equipment International E P 8778 Ferris Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053

B 847-679-2211 or 800-364-0657

O www.equipment-international.com l sales@equipment-international.com

Soap Center/ E C P Hales Equipment 1607 Fulton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103

B 815-965-8767

O www.halesequipment.com

r Ben Hales l ben@halesequipment.com

American Hotel O Register Co.

100 S. Milwaukee Ave. Vernon Hills, IL 60061

B 800-323-5686

O www.americanhotel.com l orderdpt@americanhotel.com

INDIANA

Stanco Industries E 2626 Jefferds Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46803

B 260-420-2600 or 800-932-3769 www.stancoind.com

r Michael Stanley l stanco2626@aol.com

Cornerstone Equipment E & Rigging

2535 Burton Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46208

B 317-910-5738 or 877-773-1850

O www.cornerstonemachinery.com

r Eric Trudo l eric@cornerstonemachinery.com

Great Lakes E C P O

Commercial Sales

8481 Bash. St., Ste. 1800 Indianapolis, IN 46250

B 317-228-9545 or 800-577-7103

O www.greatlakeslaundry.com

r Rick Sharp

Haiges Machinery E P 5754 W. 85th St. Indianapolis, IN 46278

B 317-876-8900 or 800-382-4253

O www.haigesmachinery.com

r Bill Haiges l bill@haigesmachinery.com

J.P. Equipment E P 4024 Millersville Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46205

B 317-546-7158 or 800-925-3236 O www.ineedjpequipment.com r Patrick Bowers l pbowers@ineedjpequipment.com

Super Laundry Indiana P

2450 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46219

B 317-783-6175 or 800-622-4480

r Stephanie Osta

l sosta@cscserviceworks.com

O’Dell Equipment E P

133 Harrison Ave. Jeffersonville, IN 47130

B 812-283-0355 or 800-333-0355

O www.odellequipment.com r Craig O’Dell l craig@odellequipment.com

Quick Clean Sales E P O 419 E. Winona Ave. Warsaw, IN 46580 B 574-267-3254 or 800-523-8349

r Wade Frauhiger l ultracleanwarsaw@gmail.com

IOWA

Ross Chemical E C P O Systems

P.O. Box 523 Altoona, IA 50009

B 515-244-1788 or 800-870-2702

O www.rosschemicalsystems.com r Mike Ross l mike.rosschemicalsystems@ outlook.com

Century Laundry E 775 Kacena Rd. Hiawatha, IA 52233

B 319-364-1592 or 800-791-9321

O www.centurylaundry.com r Rod Malcolm l rmalcolm@centurylaundry.com

KANSAS

FabriClean Supply C O of Kansas

14400 W. 97th Terr.

Lenexa, KS 66215

B 913-492-1743 or 800-832-0096

O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Midwest Commercial E P O Laundry Equipment

616 E. North St. Salina, KS 67402

B 785-827-9017 O www.mcle-inc.com r Doug Hoeffner l doug@mcle-inc.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Kansas

1040 E. MacArthur Wichita, KS 67216

B 316-529-8555 or 888-432-0433 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

KENTUCKY

O’Dell Equipment E P

P.O. Box 3366 Louisville, KY 40201

B 502-584-6100 or 800-333-0355 O www.odellequipment.com l sales@odellequipment.com

REM Co. E P O P.O. Box 455 Versailles, KY 40383 B 800-292-5070

O www.remlaundry.com r Mark Moore l mmoore@remlaundry.com

LOUISIANA

Commercial & Coin E P O

Laundry Equipment Co. 2965 Nicholson Lake Baton Rouge, LA 70810

B 225-819-7752 or 800-366-4168 O www.clecco.com r Craig Dakauskas l sales@clecco.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Houston 8666 Kiowa Baton Rouge, LA 70815

B 225-237-3045 or 800-738-7380 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Jim Welsh Inc. E P 1020 LaCrete Ln. Baton Rouge, LA 70810 B 225-766-8905 or 800-348-8905 O www.jimwelshlaundryeqpt.com l welshinc@bellsouth.net Ideal Chemical C

71112

800-231-6776

BECAUSE THERE’S NOTHING UNIFORM ABOUT FLEET REQUIREMENTS.

With Freightliner Custom Chassis, it’s all about delivering greater profits through increased productivity and proven fuel economy. Our commercial chassis feature heavy-duty components that are designed to surpass automotive-class vans for maximum uptime and unbeatable driver safety. FCCC chassis also provide the ultimate flexibility for box configurations to meet your needs. Most importantly, as an FCCC owner, you have access to 24/7 factory support and the largest nationwide service network.

FUEL EFFICIENCY

No matter which power you choose, you can count on the MT to lead the way in fuel efficiency that translates into enhanced profitability.

SAFETY

From heavy-duty braking to maneuverability, ergonomics and curbside access – driver safety is our top priority.

QUALITY

As part of the Daimler family, FCCC chassis are developed with legendary resources for design, engineering and manufacturing processes.

UPTIME

With 24/7 factory support and the largest nationwide service network, issues are quickly resolved to keep you on the road.

FUEL OPTIONS Choose from gas or diesel to best meet the needs of your delivery fleet.

Allyson Supply C O

247 Hord St. Harahan, LA 70123 B 504-734-1863

r Chris Eichhorn l chriseichhorn111075@yahoo.com

Ideal Chemical C O

5800 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B Harahan, LA 70123

B 504-733-3531 or 800-233-6776 O www.idealchemical.com r Sam Block Jr. l sblock@idealchem.com

Pellerin Laundry E P Machinery Sales Co. 731 Jackson St. Kenner, LA 70062

B 504-467-9593 O www.pellerinlaundry.com

l sales@pellerinlaundry.com

Pierce Commercial E P O Laundry Distributors 22258 Marshall Rd. Mandeville, LA 70471

B 800-254-9274 O www.piercecommercial.com

United Machinery Corp. E P 2530 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 B 504-486-5356 or 800-486-5356 r Chris Rodick l umcldyequi@aol.com

MARYLAND

Laundry Equipment Services E P

13015 Salem Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740 B 800-866-6905 O www.leslaundry.com l info@leslaundry.com

Laundry Equipment P Repair Service

3241 Lucky Dr. Street, MD 21154

B 410-452-5260 O www.laundryrepairservice.com r Charlie Fitzpatrick l lersco@gmail.com

Hynes & Waller E P 16000 Trade Zone Ave., Bldg. 403 & 404 Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 B 301-249-9421 or 800-776-9424 O www.hynesandwaller.com l sales@hynesandwaller.com

MASSACHUSETTS

National Conveyor E P O & Machine

16 Scenna Rd. Beverly, MA 01915

B 978-927-1281 O www.ncm1.com r Bob Baker l ncmtextile@aol.com

ERC Wiping Products O 19 Bennett St. Lynn, MA 01905 B 781-593-4000 or 800-225-9473 O www.ercwipe.com r Valerie Sweeney l erc@ercwipe.com

M&R Machinery Corp. E P 505 Lynn St. Malden, MA 02148

B 781-324-3395

r Robert Carozza l mrmachinerycorp@aol.com

Garment Machinery Co. P 220-20 Reservoir St. Needham, MA 02494

B 781-559-4077 or 800-238-6930 O www.garmentmachinery.com l joriel@garmentmachinery.com

Aristo Craft Supply O 8 Industrial Park Rd. W. Oxford, MA 01540 B 508-987-6444 or 800-875-0479 O www.aristocraftsupply.com l service@aristocraftsupply.com

Datamars O

250 West Cummings Park Woburn, MA 01801

B 781-281-2216 O www.datamars.com r Daryl Kuna l ussales@datamars.com

Super Laundry E P O

New England 61 Holton St. Woburn, MA 01801 B 888-622-4729 O www.superlaundry.com r Stephanie Osta l sosta@cscserviceworks.com

WET-TECH, E P O

The Ozone People 1102 Pleasant St. Worcester, MA 01602-1232

B 508-831-4229 O www.wet-tech.com r Jack J. Reiff l jackreiff@wet-tech.com

MICHIGAN

Allied Eagle Supply Co. E O 1801 Howard St. Detroit, MI 48216

B 313-230-0770 or 800-211-6244 O www.alliedeagle.com l info@alliedeagle.com

Great Lakes Laundry P

Commercial Sales

4341 Brockton Dr. Kentwood, MI 49512 B 616-531-8810 or 800-821-8846

O www.greatlakeslaundry.com r Chris Jenkins l info@greatlakeslaundry.com

Great Lakes Laundry P

Commercial Sales

12866 Richfield Ct. Livonia, MI 48150 B 248-733-9420 or 888-492-0181

O www.greatlakeslaundry.com r Tom Meisner l info@greatlakeslaundry.com

Curtis Equipment Co. E P 1410 W. Main (P.O. Box 209) Lowell, MI 49331 B 616-897-9810

O www.curtisequipmentco.com r John Curtis l john@curtisequipmentco.com

E&N Equipment Co. E P 30335 Stephenson Hwy. Madison Heights, MI 48071 B 248-866-5500

O www.enequipment.com

r Steve Casalou l steve@enequipment.com

A&B Equipment Co. E P 635 Wellington St. Saginaw, MI 48604

B 989-753-4764 or 800-369-4764

O www.ab-equipment.com

r Scott Clark l sales@ab-equipment.com

Your table linens touch every Customer at every event. Your linen needs to speak their language… fresh, clean, safe, consistent, reliable, and yes elegant. They count on it.

Together, ADI and Milliken have set the standard of linen excellence for decades. USA made Signature Plus fabric. Soft luxurious hand, consistent long-lasting color. Whites that stay white, and colors that stay bright.

ADI American Dawn. The world’s leading supplier of Milliken Signature table linen products. Count on us. Signature Plus is a registered trademark for Milliken & Company for fabrics.

Eagle Star Equipment E C P O

2329 Alger Dr. Troy, MI 48083

B 248-457-1140 or 800-482-3400

O www.eaglestarequipment.com l info@eaglestarequipment.com

Universal Laundry E P

Machinery

38700 Webb Dr. Westland, MI 48185 B 734-727-0478 or 800-825-7787 O www.univlaundry.com r Mark Hubbard l mhubbard@univlaundry.com

MINNESOTA

PROS Parts P

1630 91st Ave. N.E., Ste. 107

Blaine, MN 55449

B 800-359-0628

O www.prosparts.com

r Barry Victor l barryv@prosparts.com

Darling’s Sales E P & Service Co.

10007 Baltimore St. N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55449 B 763-786-1803

O www.darlingsales.com r Ralph or Brad Darling l bdar@darlingsales.com or rdar@darlingsales.com

E. Weinberg Supply Co. E C P 7434 W. 27th St. Minneapolis, MN 55426 B 952-920-0888 or 800-279-0888 O www.weinbergsupply.com

l david@weinbergsupply.com

Kannegiesser ETECH E P 2090 Elm St., S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55414 B 612-722-1366 or 800-344-0403 O www.kannegiesser-etech.com r Phil Hart l sales@kannegiesser-etech.com

Bobco Systems E P O 12713 320th Ave. Princeton, MN 55371 B 763-389-3625 O www.bobcosystems.com l tia@bobcosystems.com

BDS Laundry Systems E P O 2430 Enterprise Dr. St. Paul, MN 55120 B 651-688-8000 or 800-688-0020

O www.bdslaundry.com r Karen Ganter l sales@bdslaundry.com

The Minnesota E T C P O

Chemical Co. 2285 Hampden Ave. St. Paul, MN 55114 B 651-646-7521 or 800-328-5689 O www.minnesotachemical.com r Michael F. Baker (ext. 205) l mike.baker@minnesotachemical.com

MISSISSIPPI

Delta Laundry Equipment E P 4201 Hwy. 82 East Greenwood, MS 38930 B 662-453-6768

O www.deltalaundry.com l info@deltalaundry.net

Dongieux E P

P.O. Box 9386 Jackson, MS 39286-9386

B 601-366-2636 or 800-844-3664

O www.dongieuxs.com

r John R. Schemmel l dongieuxs@bellsouth.net

Ideal Chemical C O 106 Ware St. Jackson, MS 39208

B 601-932-4920 or 800-824-0356

O www.idealchemical.com r Sam Block Jr. l sblock@idealchem.com

Laundry South E P O System & Repair

2215 Hwy. 80 East Pearl, MS 39208

B 601-420-9414

O www.laundrysouth.com r Robert Harris l robert@laundrysouth.com

MISSOURI

Commercial Coils E P

213 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63005

B 636-532-1523 or 800-532-2645

O www.comcoil.com r Rob Andersen l rob@comcoil.com

Loomis Bros. E P O Equipment Co.

409 Biltmore Dr. Fenton, MO 63026

B 636-343-8888 or 800-783-6665 O www.loomisbros.com r Matt Lamons l sales@loomisbros.com

S.Q.S. Inc. E P O

410 Silver Maple View Fenton, MO 63026

B 636-343-1538 or 888-443-7180 O www.sqslaundry.com

JETZ Service Co. E P O 3737 N.E. Great Midwest Dr. Kansas City, MO 64161

B 816-454-9274 or 800-530-5726 O www.jetzservice.com l jetzkc@jetzservice.com

KeeWes E C P O Equipment Co.

3509 N. Kimball Dr. Kansas City, MO 64161

B 913-384-5200 or 800-383-9274 O www.keewes.com r Richard Gaar l rgaar@keewes.com

Loomis Bros. E P O Equipment Co.

4000 N.E. 33rd Terr., Ste. 6 Kansas City, MO 64117

B 816-452-4115 or 800-783-6665 O www.loomisbros.com r Drew Hoselton l sales@loomisbros.com

Sav-A-Day E P

Laundry Machinery

55 Millwell Ct. Maryland Heights, MO 63043

B 314-291-1910 or 800-489-9274

O www.sav-a-day.com l sales@sav-a-day.com

RJ Kool Co. E C P 234 W. 12th Ave.

North Kansas City, MO 64116

B 816-474-9274 or 800-345-4551 O www.rjkool.com r William Kimmel l bkimmel@rjkool.com

Phoenix Textile Corp. T 21 Commerce Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366

B 314-291-2151 or 800-325-1440

O www.phoenixtextile.com l dzumwalt@phoenixtextile.com

Centraz Industries C 4051 Bingham Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116

B 314-752-7627 or 800-695-7627 O www.centraz.com r Dennis Miller l centrazind@centraz.com

Komro Supply Co. C O 2600 S. 2nd St. St. Louis, MO 63118 B 314-772-4360 or 800-264-6535 O www.komrosupply.com r Gary Thuro l gary@komrosupply.com

John Morris Equipment E P

& Supply Co. 2023 S. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65804 B 417-881-1215 or 800-725-5055 O www.johnmorrisequipment.com r Vi Longwell l vi@johnmorrisequipment.com

B 417-766-1760 O www.performance-laundry.com r Tara Pendergrass l tara@performance-laundry.com

MONTANA

l clsmt@qwestoffice.com

NEBRASKA

J.H. Stuckey Distributing E P O 8814 J St. Omaha, NE 68127 B 402-342-8455 or 800-405-8455

info@stuckeydistributing.com

KeeWes

E C P Equipment Co. 4629 W. Calhoun Springfield, MO 65802 B 417-862-8464 O www.keewes.com r Nick Luzecky l nluzecky@keewes.com

Performance Laundry E P O Equipment 4323 W. Chestnut Springfield, MO 65802

Altimus Distributing E C P O 21 8th St. W. Billings, MT 59102

406-259-9816 or 800-999-9816

Commercial Laundry Sales E P 341 Gallatin Park Rd. Bozeman, MT 59715

Horwath Laundry E P Equipment 1002 S. 13th St. Omaha, NE 68108

NEVADA

AJ Industries West E P 3095 E. Patrick Ln., Ste. 5 Las Vegas, NV 89120 B 702-547-0444 O www.ajindustrieswest.com r Mary Dramise l mdramise@aol.com

Brady Industries C 7055 Lindell Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 B 702-876-3990 or 800-293-4698 O www.bradyindustries.com l bids@bradyindustries.com

FJG Equipment E P 3981 Argent Star Ct. Las Vegas, NV 89147 B 702-256-7050

r Frank Giancola l fgianc1839@aol.com

Laundry Systems of Nevada E P 1217 Gator Way Sparks, NV 89431 B 775-322-5481

O www.laundrysystemsofnevada.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Aquawing Ozone E Laundry Systems 45 Priscilla Ln. Auburn, NH 03032 B 888-296-4777

O www.aquawingozone.com r Ralph Daniels l info@aquawingozone.com

Daniels Equipment Co. E P 45 Priscilla Ln. Auburn, NH 03032 B 603-641-9487 or 800-258-3570 O www.danielsequipment.com r Lisa Mahan l sales@decequip.com

Yankee Equipment P Systems

15 Glass Ln. (P.O. Box 630) Barrington, NH 03825 B 603-868-6691 or 800-239-9265 O www.yankeeequipment.com r Ted Ristaino l info@yankeeequipment.com

NEW JERSEY

Super Laundry New Jersey/ P Philadelphia 368 Stark Rd. Carlstadt, NJ 07072 B 908-862-2200 or 800-992-7269 O www.superlaundry.com r Stephanie Osta l sosta@cscserviceworks.com

Equipment Marketers E P 100 Melrose Ave. Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 B 856-428-3355 or 800-233-1376

AJ Conveyor and E P O Laundry Systems 735 Willow St. Cranford, NJ 07016 B 908-789-9990 O www.aj-clsystems.com r Anthony Bevilaque

Mickron Industries Inc. P 463 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834

B 973-625-1335

O www.mickron.com

r Bill Williams l bill@mickron.com

Edgeco America E T

P.O. Box 338

Little Ferry, NJ 07643

B 201-945-5660

O www.edgecoamerica.com l edgecoamerica@msn.com

Star Linen USA T

1501 Lancer Dr. Moorestown, NJ 08057

B 856-231-0700 or 800-782-7999

O www.starlinen.com

r Joe Haughey l starinfo@starlinen.com

Fowler Laundry Solutions E P

565 Rahway Ave. Union, NJ 07083

B 908-686-3400 or 800-334-1824

O www.fowlercompanies.com l deanf@fowlercompanies.com

NEW MEXICO

Katzson Brothers E T C P O

8500 Los Volcanes Rd. N.W., Unit H Albuquerque, NM 87121

B 505-884-8513 or 888-884-8513

O www.katzson.com l sales@katzson.com

Martin-Ray E P O Laundry Systems

2426 Washington St. Albuquerque, NM 87110

B 505-883-7277 or 800-279-6622

O www.martinray.com

r Bill Mann l bill@martinray.com

Ultra Clean Laundry E P Equipment

P.O. Box 614 Cloudcroft, NM 88317-0614

B 888-267-5553

O www.ultracleanlaundry.com l info@ultracleanlaundry.com

NEW YORK

Innovative Chemical Systems C

First Prize Industrial Park 76 Exchange St. Albany, NY 12205

B 518-292-0383 or 800-777-1728

O www.icschemicals.com

r Robert J. Strong l rstrong@icschemicals.com

HK Laundry Equipment E P O 530 Main St. Armonk, NY 10504

B 914-273-5757 or 800-229-4572

O www.hklaundry.com

r Karl Hinrichs l leads@hklaundry.com

Statewide Machinery P 319 W. Main St., Ste. 5 Batavia, NY 14020

B 585-426-3870 or 800-527-2219

O www.statewidemachinery.com

r Tony Longo l tlongo@statewidemachinery.com

Superior Laundry Equip. E P 458 Cozine Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11208

B 718-871-7545

O www.superior-laundry.com

r Esteban Austin l service@superior-laundry.com

Cleaner’s Supply P 1059 Powers Rd. Conklin, NY 13748

B 800-568-7768

O www.cleanersupply.com

r Kathleen Kelleher l customerservice@cleanersupply.com

Super Laundry E P O

Buffalo/Syracuse

27 Corporate Cir. East Syracuse, NY 13057

B 716-818-1149

O www.superlaundry.com

r Stephanie Osta l sosta@cscserviceworks.com

Direct Machinery Sales Corp. E P 50 Commerce Pl. Hicksville, NY 11801 B 800-572-5573

O www.directmachinery.com

r Eleonor Alcantara l ealcantara@directmachinery.com

Hercules Corp. E P 550 W. John St. Hicksville, NY 11801 B 516-281-8754 or 800-526-5760

O www.hercnet.com

r Barry Heller l barry.heller@hercnet.com

Laundrylux E P 461 Doughty Blvd. Inwood, NY 11096 B 516-371-4400 or 800-645-2205 O www.laundrylux.com l sales@laundrylux.com

Hercules Machinery E P 21 Alabama Ave. Island Park, NY 11558 B 516-889-0088 O www.herculesmachinery.net r Joe Carlucci l joepres21@aol.com

Gold Coin P Laundry Equipment 91-26 143rd St.

Jamaica, NY 11435 B 888-658-2646 O www.goldcoinlaundry.com r David Hoffman l info@goldcoinlaundry.com

Metropolitan Laundry E P Machinery Sales Inc. 127-19 101st Ave. Jamaica, NY 11419 B 718-441-4000

O www.metropolitanmachinery.com r Marc Katzman l info@metropolitanmachinery.com

Trevil America E P.O. Box 127 Mamaroneck, NY 10543 B 973-535-8305 or 877-873-8451 O www.trevilamerica.com l info@trevilamerica.com

Sani Wash E C P 58-90 55th St. Maspeth, NY 11378

B 718-729-1700 or 800-288-7264 O www.saniwash.com l contact@saniwash.com

Super Laundry New York E P 131 Sunnyside Blvd., Ste. 112 Plainview, NY 11803

B 516-678-4404 or 888-678-9274

O www.superlaundry.com r Stephanie Osta l sosta@cscserviceworks.com

Wascomat Distributors E P

6 Yennicock Ave.

Port Washington, NY 11050 B 516-304-5930

O www.wascomatdistributors.com

r Jim Colletti

“Your dryers are long-lasting. The PLC control is easy to use, helping to reduce cycle times, considerably.”

“CLM equipment has a good reputation: sturdy, reliable and e icient.”

“I’m really happy with my CLMs; they’re more than 20 years old and they just keep running.”

Since 1983, the CLM brand has delivered the most cost-e ective, most money-making shuttle conveyors, vacuum feeders, mat rollers, towel folders and its mighty line of 200-1200 lb. dryers. Come to the brand where long-lasting and low-maintenance equipment is standard.

l jcolletti@wascomatdistributors.com

Gauch Distributing E P O 474 N. Greenbush Rd. Rensselaer, NY 12144 B 518-283-8302 O www.gauchdist.com r Ben Gauch l info@gauchdist.com

Empire Laundry Machinery E P 860 Linden Ave. Rochester, NY 14625-2718 B 585-218-9810 or 800-359-6262 O www.empirelaundryny.com r Gerry Hendershot l gerry@empirelaundryny.com

K & D Laundry Equipment E P O 201 Maple Ave.

Sarasota Springs, NY 12866

B 518-587-3559 O www.kanddlaundry.com r Don Barnes l don@kanddlaundry.com

A-1 Flatwork Ironer O Specialists 47 Oakley Pl. Staten Island, NY 10306 B 718-980-0682 r Steve Brusca l stevenjbuddy@aol.com

Latest Products Corp. O P.O. Box 190 Syosset, NY 11791 B 516-367-4708 or 800-288-3547 O www.latestproducts.net l lpcorp@aol.com

D.J. Giancola Exports E P 4317 E. Genesee St. (P.O. Box 4) Syracuse, NY 13214 B 315-446-1002 O www.djgexports.com l m.millen@djgexports.com

NORTH CAROLINA

Highland Equipment Co. E 788 Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 B 828-274-7343 O www.highlandequipment.com r Barry Carter l carter@highlandequipment.com

B&G Lieberman Co. E C P O 2420 Distribution St. Charlotte, NC 28203

B 704-376-0717 or 800-438-0346 O www.bglieberman.com r Larry Lieberman l bgl@bglieberman.com

Consolidated Laundry E O Equipment

714F Montana Dr. Charlotte, NC 28216 B 704-395-1234 or 888-253-5004 O www.consolidatedlaundry.com r Billy Kincaid l bkincaid@consolidatedlaundry.com

Gardner Machinery Corp. E P 700 N. Summit Ave. Charlotte, NC 28216 B 704-372-3890 O www.gardnermachinery.com r Tim McClure

l gmc@gardnermachinery.com

T & L Equipment Sales E P 1001-A N. Church St. Charlotte, NC 28206 B 704-372-8615 or 800-423-7937 O www.washcycle.com r Eric Combs l ecombs@washcycle.com

TLC Tri-State E P 5257 Pit Road S. Concord, NC 28027

B 704-454-7220 or 800-634-7429 O www.tlctristate.com r Keith Quarles l keith.quarles@tlctristate.com

AAdvantage Laundry E P O Systems

101 High Hope Lane Garner, NC 27529

B 919-615-2834 or 800-880-2138 O www.aadvantagelaundry.com r Jason Napier l jnapier@aadvantagelaundry.com

Hulon McCraw Inc. T C P O 5222 Brevard Rd. Horse Shoe, NC 28742

B 828-891-8871 or 800-962-5631 O www.mccraws.com l info@mccraws.com

N.S. Farrington & Co. O 1335 Bridgeport Dr.. Kernersville, NC 27284

B 336-788-7705 or 800-722-0374 O www.nsfarrington.com l info@nsfarrington.com

Consolidated Laundry E O Equipment

530 Maywood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603

B 919-832-4624 or 800-227-6149

O www.consolidatedlaundry.com r Billy Kincaid l bkincaid@consolidatedlaundry.com

Rocky Mount Cord Co. T 381 N. Grace St. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 B 252-977-9130 or 800-342-9130 O www.rmcord.com r Andy Barker (ext. 124) l abarker@rmcord.com

OHIO

Advantage Equipment P 1056 Home Ave. Akron, OH 44310

B 330-475-8220 or 888-676-5079 O www.aeilaundry.com r Scott Vlahos l svlahos@aeilaundry.com

Belenky Inc. E P 1601 Frederick Blvd. Akron, OH 44320

B 330-867-3333 or 800-235-3659 O www.belenkyinc.com r Robert Minster (ext. 207) l info@belenkyinc.com

The M&L Supply Co. E C P O 987 E. Tallmadge Ave. Akron, OH 44310

B 330-633-6241 or 800-328-6000 O www.m-lsupply.com l info@m-lsupply.com

Calsco Inc. E T C P O 1114 Ferris Rd. Amelia, OH 45102

B 513-753-9750 or 800-443-3573 O www.candwcorp.com r Bob Folchi l bob.folchi@candwcorp.com

Lakeside Laundry E Equipment Co. 26851 Richmond Rd. Bedford Heights, OH 44146

B 216-475-2040 or 800-628-2588

O www.lakesidelaundry.com l sales@lakesidelaundry.com

LaundryOne E P

60 Elm St.

Canal Winchester, OH 43110

B 614-315-3205 or 800-800-0322

O www.laundryone.com l info@laundryone.com

Cincinnati Laundry E P O Equipment

2648 Spring Grove Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45214

B 513-542-5000 or 877-542-3300

O www.cincinnatilaundry.com

r Ron Randolph l cle@cincinnatilaundry.com

H-M Co. E C P O

2305 Gilbert Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45206

B 513-281-3832 or 800-365-1900

O www.draintroughs.com

r Joe Stern l hmco123@aol.com

Machinex E

7654 Production Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45237

B 513-771-4020

O www.machinexonline.com

r Jeff Dunn l machinex@machinexonline.com

Hildreth’s Commercial E P O

Laundry Equipment

1282 Essex Ave. Columbus, OH 43201

B 614-297-1480 or 888-282-0201

O www.hildrethnet.net

r Todd Hildreth l thildreth@hildrethnet.net

Super Laundry E P O Ohio/Michigan

2268 Westbrooke Dr. Columbus, OH 43228

B 614-258-5147 or 800-466-1262

O www.superlaundry.com r Stephanie Osta l sosta@cscserviceworks.com

Teeters Products E P O 125 E. Second St. Fletcher, OH 45326

B 937-368-2376 or 800-521-9864

O www.teetersproducts.com l info@teeterproducts.com

R.W. Martin & Sons E P 310 Park Ave. Kent, OH 44240

B 330-673-8712 or 800-635-4363

O www.rwmartin.com

r Jeff McLain l info@rwmartin.com

Bonneau Dye, Div. of O Kingscote Chemicals

3334 S.Tech Blvd. Miamisburg, Ohio 45342 B 937-886-9100 or 800-394-0678

O www.bonneaudyes.com

r Tim Muldoon l sales@kingscotechemicals.com

E.J. Thomas Co. C O 5101 Forest Dr., Ste. C New Albany, OH 43054

B 614-294-3373 or 800-282-2748

O www.ejthomascompany.com l service@ejthomascompany.com

Moore Services E C P

29500 Aurora Rd., Ste. 4 Solon, OH 44139

B 440-498-0200 or 800-941-MORE

O www.mooreservices.info

r Jerry Moore l mooreservices@aol.com

Great Lakes E C P O

Commercial Sales

417 Helke Rd.

Vandalia, OH 45377

B 937-435-4382 or 888-877-4382

O www.greatlakeslaundry.com

r Mike Enz l info@greatlakeslaundry.com

OKLAHOMA

Arrow Machinery Co. E P

1121 N. Martin Luther King Ave.

Oklahoma City, OK 73117

B 405-424-4318 or 800-835-9274 O www.arrowmachinery.org l arrow@arrowmachinery.org

Elite Equipment Co. E P O 4400 S.W. 134th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73173 B 405-692-4800 or 800-335-3600 O www.eliteequipment.com r Marty Jackson l marty@eliteequipment.com

FabriClean Supply E P O of Oklahoma 201 N. Ann Arbor

Oklahoma City, OK 73127

B 405-232-9289 or 800-654-4117 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

AAdvantage Laundry E Systems

7626 E. 46th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74145 B 918-627-2138 or 800-880-2138 O www.aadvantagelaundry.com r Daniel Kramer l dkramer@aadvantagelaundry.com

OREGON

True Color Fabric Dyeing T 2305C Ashland St., #281 Ashland, OR 97520 B 541-488-5911

O www.fabricdyeing.com r Sherry Smilo l info@fabricdyeing.com

Arent Machinery Co. E P O

15815 S.E. 135th Ave. Clackamas, OR 97015

B 503-657-3000 or 800-547-2527

O www.arentmachinery.com r Jay-Dee Arent l jaydee.arent@arentmachinery.com

Absolute Laundry P Systems Co.

4800 S.W. Meadows Dr., Ste. 300 Lake Oswego, OR 97035

B 503-534-3544 or 877-461-4523 O www.absolutelaundry.com r Lisa White l sales@absolutelaundry.com

Northwest Laundry Supply E P O 6722 N.E. Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97218 B 503-282-1455 O www.northwestlaundrysupply.com l chadj@northwestlaundry.com

Washington Automated E P 7236 S.W. Durham Rd., Ste. 700 Portland, OR 97224

B 503-570-3350 or 800-422-0380 O www.washingtonautomated.com r Don Whisenhunt l info@washingtonautomated.com

Peterson Equipment Co. E P 151 N. Front St. Woodburn, OR 97071

B 503-981-4032 O www.peterson-equipment.com r Russell Peterson

bdsparts.com

l russell@peterson-eq.com

PENNSYLVANIA

Olek Belts P O

443 Mill Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020

B 215-638-4550 or 800-869-2683 O www.olekbelts.com r Denise Crooks l olekbelts@aol.com

Butler Staple Co. E P O 241 North Rd. Butler, PA 16001 B 800-821-8842

O www.butlerstaple.com l info@butlerstaple.com

PAC Industries E P O 950 River Rd. Croydon, PA 19021

B 215-638-1000 or 800-972-2292

O www.pacindustries.com l info@pacindustries.com

M.C.H. Equipment E P

421-A Philmont Ave. Feasterville, PA 19053

B 215-355-3778 or 800-399-5237

O www.mchequipment.com r Bob Feldman l info@mchequipment.com

PAC Industries E P

5341 Jaycee Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17112

B 717-657-0407 or 800-692-6214

O www.pacindustries.com l info@pacindustries.com

AC Power Co. E P

77 Steamwhistle Dr. Ivyland, PA 18974

B 215-364-3430 or 800-362-1900

O www.acpowerco.com

r Matthew Gibbs l info@acpowerco.com

CILS E P 36 N. 16th St. Lebanon, PA 17042 B 717-274-2693 or 888-820-2457

O www.cils-inc.com

r Tony Mohl or John Noss l info@cils-inc.com

Alco Washer Center E P O 1243 W. State St. New Castle, PA 16101 B 724-658-8808

O www.alcowasher.com

r Francis DeJulia l alco.washer@verizon.net

Frankford Machinery E P O 4500 Torresdale Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19124 B 215-289-3434

O www.frankfordonline.com

r Nick Kashkashian l info@frankfordonline.com

Pittsburgh Laundry Systems E 7500 Washington Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218 B 412-351-4500

O www.pittsburghlaundry.com

r Sonny Rogalla l sonny@pittsburghlaundry.com

Sea Isle Corp. T 5447 Guarino Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 B 800-722-0429

O www.seaislecorp.com

r Bill Halpern l bill@seaislandcorp.com

Super Laundry P

Pennsylvania/West Virginia 1201A Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 B 412-697-9201 or 877-404-7278

O www.superlaundry.com

r Stephanie Osta l sosta@cscserviceworks.com

Central Pennsylvania E P

Laundry Equipment 231 Rear E. Main St. Shiremanstown, PA 17011 B 717-761-3617 or 800-242-5520

O www.centralpalaundry.com r Chris Newman l centralpalaundry2@gmail.com

RHODE ISLAND

Norton Supply Co. E C O 65 Bath St. Providence, RI 02908 B 401-454-8380 or 800-869-7664

O www.nortonsupply.com r Bill Mark l sales@nortonsupply.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

Texchine Inc. E P 207 Beaufort St. Chapin, SC 29036 B 803-345-5171 or 800-768-8205 O www.texchine.com r Bob Halpin l bobhalpin@texchine.com

East Coast Water Systems E P 827 Oyster Park Dr., Ste. A Edisto Island, SC 29438 B 866-513-7170 O www.eastcoastwatersystems.com r J.R. Gardner l jr@ecwsinc.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Carolina 1200 1st Street South Ext. Columbia, SC 29209 B 803-776-7988 or 800-272-0540 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Universal Unilink O P.O. Box 2628 Greer, SC 29652 B888-830-7872 O www.universal-unilink.com r Gary Dean l garydean@universalpa.com

Central Equipment Co. E P O 127 Overland Dr #B West Columbia, SC 29202-0288 B 803-779-2390 O www.centralequip.com

SOUTH DAKOTA

Horwarh Laundry E P Equipment 1880 Center St. Rapid City, SD 57703 B 605-343-3507 O www.aahorwath.com r Jim Horwath l origin@rushmore.com

Richard-Ewing E C P O Equipment Co. 27121 S. Parklane Dr. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 B 605-368-2528 or 800-658-3368

O www.richardewingequipment.com

r Al Christianson l al@richard-ewingequipment.com

Ryco Conveyors E P O 1512 E. 17th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 B 605-610-4026

O www.rycoconveyors.com

l rick@ryco92.com or todd@ryco92.com

TENNESSEE

FabriClean Supply C O of Tennessee

4123 Appalachian Way Knoxville, TN 37918

B 865-689-1221 or 800-888-2234

O www.fabricleansupply.com

l info@fabricleansupply.com

Cates Laundry Equipment E P 1846 Vanderhorn Dr. Memphis, TN 38134 B 800-489-0023 O www.cateslaundry.com l info@cateslaundry.com

Ideal Chemical C O 4025 Air Park St. Memphis, TN 38118 B 901-363-7720 or 800-232-6776 O www.idealchemical.com r Sam Block Jr. l sblock@idealchem.com

Larry & Mike’s E P

Laundry Services 6376 Winchester Rd. Memphis, TN 38115 B 901-546-8151 or 866-328-5173 O www.lmlaundryservices.com r Mike Leake l laundryservices@comcast.net

Allied Boiler & Supply E P 419 S. Front St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 B 615-890-6607 or 800-858-0484 O www.alliedboiler.com r D.J. Baughman l dj@alliedboiler.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Tennessee 741 Massman Dr. Nashville, TN 37210 B 615-254-5192 or 800-622-3479 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Star Distributing E T C P O 3729 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37209 B 615-298-5547 or 800-897-7570 O www.stardistributing.com l info@stardistributing.com

Williams Sales O 221 Shady Grove Rd. Nashville, TN 37214 B 615-885-2310 or 800-535-3733 r Dan Williams l williamssales@aol.com

TEXAS

FabriClean Supply C O of Oklahoma 3412 W. Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, TX 79106 B 806-374-2851 or 800-648-9665 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

RAMCO Laundry E T P O Machinery 301 E. Stephens St., Ste. 100 Arlington, TX 76018 B 817-640-5100 or 800-878-5578 O www.ramcolaundry.com r Ralph A. McMillan l sales@ramcolaundry.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Houston 2089 Main St. Buda, TX 78610 B 512-295-5550 or 888-301-4555 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Gulf Coast Paper Co. C O 1101 S. Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78467 B 361-852-5252 O www.gulfcoastpaper.com l corpuschristi@gulfcoastpaper.com

Atlas International E P O 2663 Freewood Dr. Dallas, TX 75220 B 214-350-1234 or 800-727-9274 O www.atlaslaundry.com r Uli Mandelbaum l sales@atlaslaundry.com

Ed Brown Distributors E P 2705 Hawes Ave. Dallas, TX 75235 B 214-352-9494 or 800-929-5520 O www.edbrowndistributors.com r John Koenig l john@edbrowndistributors.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Dallas 8301 Ambassador Row Dallas, TX 75247 B 214-826-4161 or 800-442-7021 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Texas Coin & Commercial E Laundry Distributors 8700 Chancellor Row Dallas, TX 75247 B 214-634-2080 or 800-888-0254 O www.txcoinlaundry.com r Kellie Blumberg l kblumberg@txcoinlaundry.com

Commercial P Equipment Co. 3241 Towerwood Dr. Farmers Branch, TX 75234 B 972-991-9274 or 800-899-9379 O www.washerdryer1.com r John Francis l john@ceclaundry.com

AAdvantage Laundry P Systems 2510 National Dr. Garland, TX 75042 B 972-278-2138 or 800-880-2138 O www.aadvantagelaundry.com r Marcela Veloz l mveloz@aadvantagelaundry.com

Intex Distributing Co. C O 1173 109th St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050 B 972-660-1900 or 877-649-9904 O www.intexdistco.com r Ben Henke l intexdallas@intexdistco.com

Pellerin Laundry E P Machinery Sales Co. 2009 108th St., Ste. 903 Grand Prairie, TX 75050 B 972-641-9590 O www.pellerinlaundry.com l sales@pellerinlaundry.com

FabriClean Supply C O of Houston 9770 Wingfoot Houston, TX 77041 B 713-864-6373 or 800-233-4240 O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Rainbow Water Purification O 12002 Cassandra Ln. Houston, TX 77064 B 281-874-9736 O www.rwptexas.com r Giovanni Sr. Varela l geo@rwptexas.com

Scott Equipment E P 5612 Mitchelldale Houston, TX 77092 B 713-686-7268 or 800-321-7268 O www.scott-equipment.com l sales@scott-equipment.com

Best Wash E P 15012 Eddie Dr. Humble, TX 77396 B 281-441-2465 or 800-456-2378 O www.bestwashinc.com r James West l sales@bestwashinc.com

Brim Laundry Machinery Co. E P 302 Nichols Dr. Hutchins, TX 75141 B 214-630-4517 or 800-527-5886 O www.brimldry.com l website@brimldry.com

Intex Distributing Co. C 411 Tradesmens Park Dr.

Hutto, TX 78634 B 512-474-6075 or 800-322-7131 O www.intexdistco.com r Cliff Fitch l cliff.intex@gmail.com

Mustang Enterprises E 1238 W. Laurel

San Antonio, TX 78201

B 210-734-3644 or 866-734-3644

O www.mustangenterprises.com r Steven Dubinski l info@mustangenterprises.com

Professional Laundry E Solutions

P.O. Box 593155 San Antonio, TX 78259 B 210-272-9300 O www.prolaundrysolutions.com l info@prolaundrysolutions.com

UTAH

Mendenhall Equipment Co. E P 880 W. 100 N. North Salt Lake, UT 84054

B 801-298-1133 or 800-537-0438 O www.mendenhallcle.com l sales@mendenhallcle.com

Reliable Equipment P O & Engineering

4245 Airport Rd. Ogden, UT 84405-3301

B 801-622-7000 or 800-366-4415 O www.reliableequipment.com l Reei2002@aol.com

Reliable Commercial E P O Laundry

476 E. Riverside Dr., Ste. 1B St. George, UT 84790

B 800-776-7197 O www.reliablecl.net l reliablecl@infowest.com

Brody Chemical C 6125 W. Double Eagle Cir. Salt Lake City, UT 84118

B 801-963-2436 or 800-488-2436 O www.brodychemical.com l richard@brodychemical.com

Evans Commercial E P Laundry Sales

3463 W. 1987 S. Salt Lake City, UT 84104 B 801-972-6580 or 800-433-6859 O www.evanslaundryequipment.com r Aaron Burningham l aaron@evanslaundry.com

Katzson Brothers E T C P O 3493 W. 1500 S. Salt Lake City, UT 84104

B 801-322-5757 or 877-534-4565 O www.katzson.com l sales@katzson.com

VERMONT

Big Bill Work Wear T 294 Crawford Rd. Newport, VT 05855

B 800-992-6338

O www.bigbill.com l usa@bigbill.com

Foley Distributing C P O

280 Seward Rd. (P.O. Box 99) Rutland, VT 05702

B 802-773-3738 or 800-950-3738

O www.foleydistributing.com l info@foleydistributing.com

VIRGINIA

Consolidated Laundry E O Equipment

209 Research Dr., Ste. 102 Chesapeake, VA 23320

B 757-547-5350 or 800-227-6149 O www.consolidatedlaundry.com l consolidatedlaundry1@gmail.com

Valley Washers E P O

18 W. Johnson St.

Harrisonburg, VA 22803

B 540-434-8086 or 800-433-0506

O www.valleywashers.com l valleywasher@ntelos.net

Caldwell & Gregory E

129 Broad St. Rd.

Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103

B 804-784-6100

O www.caldwellandgregory.com l info@caldwellandgregory.com

Virginia Dry Cleaning E P O & Laundry Equipment

1565 Oakbridge Dr., Ste. H

Powhatan, VA 23139

B 804-271-4401 or 800-767-1946

O www.vadrycleaning.com l sales@vadrycleaning.com

Commercial Laundry E P Equipment Co.

2507 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Richmond, VA 23234

B 804-231-9668 or 800-543-3499

O www.commlaundry.com

r Tom Brittle

l commerciallaundry@comcast.net

FabriClean Supply C O of Mid Atlantic

4311 November Ave. Richmond, VA 23231

B 804-232-6703 or 800-446-3006

O www.fabricleansupply.com l info@fabricleansupply.com

Richclean C O

2810 Ackley Ave. Richmond, VA 23228

B 804-262-7433 or 800-237-5825

O www.richclean.com

r Barry Gilman

l supplies@richclean.com

WASHINGTON

Washington Automated E P

5801 23rd Dr. West, Ste. 103 Everett, WA 98203

B 425-743-7388 or 800-422-0380

O www.washingtonautomated.com

r Ryan Lucken

l ryan.lucken@washington automated.com

Dynamic Sales & Service E P O

12910 N.E. 125th Way, Bldg. B-3 Kirkland, WA 98034

B 425-823-4300 or 800-595-0253

O www.dynamicss.com l sales@dynamicss.com

CESCO E P O

20830 International Blvd. Seattle, WA 98198

B 206-824-9055 or 844-442-3726

O www.cescoequipment.com

r Rich Boyd l rich@cescoequipment.com

Lind Industries E P 9615 Stone Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98103

B 206-517-5463 or 866-517-5463 O www.lindindustries.com

r Neil Lind l sales@lindindustries.com

Northwest Laundry Supply E P O 6446 S. 144th St. Seattle, WA 98168

B 206-242-5500 O www.northwestlaundrysupply.com r Chad Jergensen l chadj@northwestlaundry.com

Northwest Laundry Supply E O

624 N. Fancher Rd. Spokane, WA 99212

B 509-487-4800 or 800-487-4814 O www.northwestlaundrysupply.com r Craig Moore l craigm@northwestlaundry.com

WEST VIRGINIA

Char-Ann Equipment Co. E P

2505 Elizabeth Pike Mineral Wells, WV 26150 B 304-489-9355 or 800-679-9350

r Ed Boice l charann@wirefire.com

WISCONSIN

Great Lakes E P C O

Commercial Sales

12705 Robin Ln. Brookfield, WI 53005 B 262-790-5885 or 800-236-5599 O www.greatlakeslaundry.com r Kirk Niswonger l info@greatlakeslaundry.com

Herb Fitzgerald Co. E O 13150 W. Glendale Ave. Butler, WI 53007-0465 B 262-783-5808 or 800-686-3489 O www.herbfitzgerald.com r Jim Fitzgerald l jim@herbfitzgerald.com

Wausau Chemical C 13137 W. Glendale Ave. Butler, WI 53007 B 262-783-4500 or 800-236-2200 O www.wausauchemical.com l info@wausauchemical.com

Belson Co. E P C 730 Lambeau St. Green Bay, WI 54307 B 920-499-1451 O www.belsonprolaundry.com r Dan Mielke l dmielke@belsonco.com

Commercial Laundry Sales E P 1130 Elizabeth St. Green Bay, WI 54302 B 920-437-0947 or 800-662-8356 O www.claundrysales.com r Wayne Kuhn l sales@claundrysales.com

The Minnesota E C P O Chemical Co. N57W13250 Carmen Ave. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 B 262-781-8630 or 800-328-5689 O www.minnesotachemical.com r Dan Baker l dabaker@minnesotachemical.com

Badger Laundry Machinery E P 3680 S. 60th St. Milwaukee, WI 53220 B 414-321-3636 O www.badgerlaundrymachinery.com r Jim H. Brown l badgerlaundry@gmail.com

Haiges Machinery E P 131 E. Wisconsin Ave. Pewaukee, WI 53072

B 262-523-4105 or 800-236-1144 O www.haigesmachinery.com r John Kubczcak l info@haigesmachinery.com

Wausau Chemical C 2001 N. River Dr. Wausau, WI 54403

B 715-842-2285 or 800-950-6656 O www.wausauchemical.com l info@wausauchemical.com

PUERTO RICO

Manuel Gomez Esteves Inc. E Minillas Industrial Park Calle E Edif.83 Bayamon, PR 00956

B 787-251-4560 l freddiewilo@aol.comt

Montequin Distributors E Calle 13 S.O. #903 Caparra, PR 00921

B 787-781-6390 O www.montequin.com r Felix Montequin l mail@prsmail.com

Universal Equipment E Sales & Service Corp.

1405 Fernandez Juncos Ave. San Juan, PR 00909

B 787-724-2448

O www.universalequipmentpr.com l info@universalequipmentpr.com

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Huge stock of parts for most laundry equipment & boilers. Also traps, valves and lubricants. Overnight delivery. Steiner-Atlantic, 800-333-8883 Fax: 305-751-8390 parts@steineratlantic.com www.steineratlantic.com

PARTS & SERVICE

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Pellerin Milnor Corp. P.O. Box 400, Kenner, LA 70063 504-467-9591, Fax: 504-468-3094 www.milnor.com

Pellerin Milnor Corp. P.O. Box 400, Kenner, LA 70063 504-467-9591, Fax: 504-468-3094 www.milnor.com

Pellerin Milnor Corp.

P.O. Box 400, Kenner, LA 70063 504-467-9591, Fax: 504-468-3094 www.milnor.com

Pellerin Milnor Corp.

P.O. Box 400, Kenner, LA 70063 504-467-9591, Fax: 504-468-3094 www.milnor.com

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Equipment manufacturer G. A. Braun Inc. was awarded P-TECH Program’s partnership of the year in June, the company reports.

The P-TECH program (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) provides students with a pathway to achieve a degree in mechanical technology or electrical engineering technology within a five-year timeframe, with dual enrollment in a progressive high school curriculum and college courses.

“Our organization has made it a priority to give back to the local community, and to work with the school systems and economic development organizations to promote skills and local industry to our youth and displaced workforce,” says Joe Gudenburr, president of Braun.

Beginning with the program’s inauguration four years ago, Braun says it has had many employees participate in career coaching, job shadowing, industry visits and summer internships.

The company says it has developed professional relationships with many of the program’s students, providing almost monthly visits/tours of its facilities for younger students and pairing older students with employees who have careers related to the direction those students are following for their future careers.

“I can’t thank Dave Welsh (Director of Operations), Scott Burdo (Assembly Manager), Chad Perfetti (Fabrication Manager), and the other members of our team enough for going the extra mile to promote these valuable programs,” Gudenburr adds. “Now more than ever we need to invest in our youth and in those who have been displaced.”

The annual China Laundry Expo was founded in 2000 and is held on a rotating basis between Beijing and Shanghai. With a similar focus to the China Laundry Expo, Texcare Asia made its debut in Singapore in 1998 and was introduced to Hong Kong in 2002. The fair then moved to China in 2005 in Beijing and has been located in Shanghai since 2013.

By combining product groups from the China Laundry Expo with those of Texcare Asia, the merged platform promises to deliver a comprehensive value-added experience for its customers and visitors, organizers say.

The expanded product portfolio and merging of resources mean that the newly merged show is predicted to attract an impressive 300 exhibitors and 25,000 industry visitors across more than 320,000 square feet of floor space when it opens its doors in August 2019, organizers add.

Ellis Corp. partners with Aqua Engineers Inc. for water systems

ITASCA, Ill. — Ellis Corp., an industrial laundry products and systems company, recently signed an exclusivity partnership with Aqua Engineers Inc. (AEI), a company that has 20 years of experience with microfiltration, the company reports.

“Between our expertise in water systems with Ludell, our wastewater treatment experience, our newfound expertise in chemistry with John Schultz and now our membrane

experience, I believe we can offer customers a complete solution for their entire wastewater and recycling process,” says Bob Fesmire Jr., president of Ellis. “AEI is for us the ‘expert’s expert’ in membrane filtration.”

“Ellis represents the kind of company we want to partner with,” says Rich Fiola, principal with AEI. “They have not only extensive wastewater engineering experience, but a highly knowledgeable and experienced staff of field service personnel with a commitment to the customer that is a necessity for success.”

AEI, based in St. Petersburg, Fla., is a chemical engineering/process engineering consulting firm specializing in the design, construction, operation and service of water, wastewater treatment, and energy recovery systems.

Tokyo-based Kao acquires Washing Systems LLC to expand services

TOKYO and LOVELAND, Ohio — Kao Corp., a provider of cleaning applications and hygiene management based in Tokyo, says it has acquired Washing Systems LLC (WSI), a provider of wash processing, wastewater treatment and technical services to the commercial laundry industry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

According to WSI, President John Walroth will assume the role of CEO and the current WSI management team will continue to lead the day-to-day business.

“This is a great time for WSI,” Walroth says. “We are excited to have the resources and long-term support from such a successful global company as Kao. Our people are especially excited to partner with such a company that shares our philosophy of investing in product innovation and exceptional customer service.

“We will now have the ability to take advantage of both longer-term planning and strategic investments, and this ultimately provides us a great opportunity to even better support our customers.”

SHANGHAI, China — The organizers of Texcare Asia and the China Laundry Expo signed an agreement July 18 to merge the two trade fairs into a single show, according to organizers.

The first edition will take place in August 2019 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre and will be jointly organized by the China Laundry Association and the China Light Machinery Association from the industry, as well as Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. and Unifair Exhibition Service Co. Ltd.

The new joint-venture fair will be the largest annual industry event covering the textile care and laundry chain in Asia, say organizers.

“The merger is fantastic news for the textile care industry in Asia as a whole and also for the Messe Frankfurt Group,” says Wolfgang Marzin, president and CEO of Messe Frankfurt Group. “By integrating Texcare Asia’s extensive resources with those of the China Laundry Expo, we will provide a larger and more complete platform for the industry to converge upon.

“The new show will provide coverage across the entire supply chain, including washing, dry cleaning, dyeing, detergent and disinfecting chemicals, leather care, textile rental, digital solutions, and much more.”

“The laundry industry in China faces numerous challenges, such as the tightening of sewage treatment and disposal regulations, while opportunities are also arising in the form of increased demand for energy-saving technologies,” adds Xiuping Han, general manager of China Unifair Exhibition Services Co. Ltd.

“By merging the China Laundry Expo and Texcare Asia under a single banner, we will provide an ideal platform to facilitate industry development and address these challenges and opportunities.”

WSI, which provides its products and services to the North American and European commercial laundry markets, was previously owned by San Francisco-based private equity firm Gryphon Investors.

As a result of this acquisition, Kao Corp., which provides its products globally through 20 brands, says it will be expanding its chemical solution business for commercial laundry. ALN

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Texcare Asia, China Laundry Expo to merge, first show in August 2019