Lessons learned: Overcoming disasters in laundry
Over four years, Childs Linen Service survived fire, pandemic, flooding through perseverance to serve its customers, employees
BY MATT POE, EDITOR
The year was 1976.
The United States of America celebrated its bicentennial. Jimmy Carter defeated Gerald Ford in the presidential election.
And Barry Morrill’s future in-laws were growing Childs Linen Service in Auburn,
Maine.
“At the time, they didn’t have the building or anything,” he shares. “They would drive around during the day to local customers they had in Lewiston-Auburn-Hicks.
“They would sort at night in the driveway and then go into a laundromat overnight that they had an agreement with.”
Eventually, the couple saved enough money for a building and commercial laundry equipment.
But by the time Morrill married their daughter in the 1990s, his father-in-law had retired, and the operation wasn’t working to gain new clients or even retain customers.
“I think we might have had around $196,000 in revenue when I bought it,” he says. “We turned it into running two shifts seven days a week within the first six months and just kept going from there because I went out did sales and grabbed everything I could.
“We went in the direction of healthcare because healthcare doesn’t move up and down like restaurants do. They were only doing restaurants, and we expanded it.”
Since then, Morrill has worked to grow the business, overcoming every laundry business obstacle.
But he couldn’t foresee the run of disasters headed his way starting in 2019.
Over about four years, Childs Linen Service endured, and overcame, fire, pandemic and flooding.
FIRE
The fire broke out on Jan. 4, 2019, on the side of the building with a wooden
roof—and a lot of laundry equipment.
“That whole wooden roof, about 3,000 to 4,000 square feet of it, was totally gone,” shares Morrill. “All that had fallen, collapsed right down onto my washers. I mean, it was just a mess, a nightmare.”
The fire happened on a Friday. By Monday, Childs Linen Service was running trucks and delivering product.
“It was a very busy weekend,” says Morrill. “I contacted one of my competitors up here on a Sunday afternoon. He was skiing and took my call, thankfully, and I told him what had happened. They said have your trucks come over.
“We had a bunch of stuff that did not burn. It was more smoke and water on one side. Some stuff obviously did burn, but we just really needed to get product rewashed and reprocessed so we could get it out and start delivering.”
Childs was able to replace the product that burned by purchasing it from its helpful competitor.
“We just kept making deliveries and doing everything that we needed to do right from the get-go,” Morrill shares. “Thankfully, we didn’t skip a beat for deliveries even come Monday, even though we literally had no building or equipment or anything or inventory at that point.
“It was a pretty trying time there, but it was key to have someone that you could call, especially up here in Maine.”
The cause of the fire was an uncooled batch of restaurant towels placed in a cart
Wildman Business Group acquires Advantage Linen Supply
WARSAW, Ind. — Wildman Business Group, a provider of uniform rentals, mats, cleaning services, and more, based here, reports that it has acquired Advantage Linen Supply in Ionia, Michigan.
James Barna, owner of Advantage Linen Supply, was looking for a partner to help grow the business to the next stage and continue to offer the same level of care to customers.
As both family-owned companies with like-minded values, Barna knew Wildman Business Group was the partner of choice because of its reputation and dependability.
Advantage Linen Supply has been partnering with WM Uniform in Holland, Michigan, for laundry processing of its rental garments for the last 13 years, which made this next step of partnership the logical choice.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the Advantage Linen Supply customers to our greater Wildman network and further help Michigan business leaders succeed by keeping their teams and facilities clean, safe and looking great,” says Josh Wildman, CEO of Wildman Business Group.
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Barry Morrill, owner of Childs Linen Service in Auburn, Maine, cleans up after the December 2023 flood.
(Photos: Childs Linen Service)
Decision 2024: Laundry managers share
views
CHICAGO — The 2024 election was shaping up to be one of the more interesting and contentious elections in history even before President Joe Biden decided to bow out of the race.
Because of the heated election climate, American Laundry News posed several questions related to Decision 2024 to readers in its most recent Your Views survey.
Regarding President Biden dropping out so close to the election, respondents had varied views of its effect on the race.
Several write that it won’t have any effect, but others offered differing viewpoints:
• Kamala Harris is a better candidate than Joe Biden and has a better chance of defeating Donald Trump. Trump may be slightly better for business owners, but the chaos he brings with him will negatively impact the country and business in the long term. A war on immigrants will negatively impact many workers in our industry. A tariff-based tax system sounds bad for free markets and the long-term strength of our economy.
• This announcement caused a groundswell of good feelings, as Joe Biden did the right thing for the country and stepped aside, leaving the Republicans flat-footed.
• I think it will help reveal the dishonesty of the Democratic party and further expose the collusion that exists within the system.
• Trust has been lost. Everyone saw his reduced mental capacity during the debate. How many people knew this beforehand and for how long?
• Although he has accomplished a great deal during his first term, I believe he made the right decision. His age is such a negative factor. If Kamala Harris becomes the candidate, I think that she will win. Anyone but Trump!
• I expect some turmoil at the Democratic National Convention, although it appears Vice President Harris has been promised the necessary delegates to be the Democratic nominee. This does create some advantage for the democrats as the RNC, while very successful, was really aimed at a Biden/Harris ticket. If the Dems are strategic and pitch their favor, rather than Trump’s downsides, they may get traction.
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Welcome to the annual American Laundry News Distributors Directory issue.
It’s likely that as a laundry operator, you’ve purchased equipment or other products through a distributor, and distributors provide all types of products, from equipment to chemicals.
This year, the Distributors Directory starts on page 10.
It’s a comprehensive listing that offers the names and contact information for businesses that distribute laundry equipment, chemicals, textiles, parts, services, and other products or supplies.
Information on the distributors is listed alphabetically by city and state to help you find a distributor
near your laundry operation.
Say you’re in Pennsylvania. You’d find the section of the Distributors Directory for Pennsylvania (which happens to be on page 14). Under the state heading, you’ll find a list of industry distributors operating in the state.
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.
Plenty of supplies to help everybody keep it clean!
Three laundries make ‘Best Companies to Sell For’ list
CHICAGO — Cintas Corp., Prudential Overall Supply and UniFirst Corp. have been recognized by Selling Power among the United States’ 60 “Best Companies to Sell For” in 2024.
“As companies are dealing with the AI (artificial intelligence) revolution while facing an uncertain economy, recruiting and retaining the top sales talent is critical for success,” says Gerhard Gschwandtner, founder and CEO of Selling Power.
“The ‘Best Companies to Sell For’ have mastered the alignment of people, processes, and technologies and have created sales organizations that excel in hiring, onboarding, training and compensation of their salespeople.
“What attracts salespeople to work for these leading organizations is their outstanding cultures, their commitment to diversity, and their steady support of the sales team by servant leadership and the introduction of process-improving technologies.
“All of this, combined, provides meaningful work environments that offer unlimited opportunities to win. These companies aim at a higher level of professionalism and trust, which in turn leads to increased
sales and a lower turnover of the sales force.”
Selling Power has ranked the best companies to sell for in the United States for 24 years.
This is the 21st consecutive year for UniFirst, based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, to be on the list.
“We’re proud to be included on Selling Power’s list, which further validates our world-class sales organization and people who always deliver solutions that meet the unique needs of customers,” says David Katz, executive vice president of sales and marketing at UniFirst.
Cincinnati-based Cintas has earned placement on the industry publication’s list for 19 consecutive years.
“We have built a highly successful, customerfocused organization that fosters talented sales representatives across our company,” says Josh Hazen, senior vice president of rental field sales at Cintas.
This is the seventh consecutive year that Prudential, based in Irvine, California, has been recognized on this list.
Family-owned and operated since 1932, the company says it is committed to enhancing its customers’ image at the best dollar value.
Contingency planning is key to navigating adverse conditions
Things happen, and in laundry, things happen all the time.
All kinds of things happen without warning or reasonable expectation. If your organization does not have a fully defined action plan to address these situations, it will be an expensive and painful process for both the operation and your clients.
Barnstorming is not a contingency plan when things go awry; they tend to cascade and then overwhelm the unprepared.
It is not a question of whether something will interrupt the process; it’s a matter of when. The time to look at various scenarios that may disrupt efficient operations is now, and not when it happens. Believe it.
Almost everyone has a backup facility that can be called to assist in case of a disruption of operations, which is prudent in the event of a critical failure within your facility.
It is important to be sincere in looking at prospects and their real ability to support in the event of necessity.
Having a 3 million-pound plant as a backup to your 10 millionpound operation is like getting a 50-pound washer and expecting to run 5,000 pounds through each day.
Multiple backup facilities are the preferred way to approach redundancy needs because the more options you have, the more variable your responses can be.
When looking for options, be sure to consider the type of facility you are engaging and the processing they perform. More importantly, look at what they do not have in the capacity or ability to do of the processes that you will need.
A reasonable level of alternate facilities is to get commitment from facilities that can process a total of two to three times your need in aggregate. It is agonizing to reach out to find that your backup can’t assist during an event.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE SINCERE IN LOOKING AT PROSPECTS AND THEIR REAL ABILITY TO SUPPORT IN THE EVENT OF NECESSITY. HAVING A 3 MILLION-POUND PLANT AS A BACKUP TO YOUR 10 MILLION-POUND OPERATION IS LIKE GETTING A 50-POUND WASHER AND EXPECTING TO RUN 5,000 POUNDS THROUGH EACH DAY.
But what happens when the issue is larger than your plant? For example, a hurricane can take away electrical power from large areas and may also impact your backup facilities.
The key to meaningful contingency planning is having multiple levels of pre-defined and graduated responses for various critical failures.
Loss of utilities is a basic item in contingency planning, but what else can disrupt operations? The things that are not so obvious but can stop operations are where contingency planning becomes so important.
Things like an alternate source of direct labor, secondary fuel or vehicle options for transportation needs, alternate linen suppliers, chemistry for wash and water and boilers, equipment parts suppliers, refuse hauling, hardware, machine shops, all kinds of mechanical, electrical, rigging, plumbing, roofing, locksmithing, window and door glass … whew, the list is long. It is well worth exploring far down the rabbit hole.
Written agreements establishing basic cost rates and timeframes for support services, as well as emergency off-hours contact numbers and supplier addresses, will make plans B and C much easier to enable when that midnight call comes, and you must act immediately.
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It is also prudent to put a hard copy of the plans in a binder by response type and in preferred action order. Keep a copy off-site in the event of a catastrophe.
Be sure that your leaders know about the binder on and off-site,
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directly from a dryer at the end of a Friday shift.
Morrill had surveillance video available that showed the progress from the goods smoking after two hours of sitting in the cart to some flames to fire.
“They hit the time clock and went out the door at about 5:30,” he says. “It was getting very smoky, and by 7, you definitely saw a lot of orange and flames.
“It melted the poly cart they were in and that fell open and caught a poly cart next to it, and then it caught a workstation table, like a folding area, and went right up the wall into the ceiling and then took out the whole ceiling of the whole wash side.”
Afterward, Morrill and his crew reviewed safety procedures.
“We saw how it got started, and that was because we didn’t do a proper walkthrough and shutdown procedures that did not happen,” he shares.
“I tell them most of the fires in our business start from bar mops that spontaneously combust, and no one believes you until it happens. They pretty much believe it, now.”
While Childs Linen Service was back processing goods for customers (only one customer left for another provider) as best it could just a couple days after the fire, rebuilding efforts took months.
“We were down from Jan. 4 when it happened. We fired back up in September. It was about nine months,” Morrill says.
“We’re all of us are very extremely busy with all the seasonal business that comes on in the summer. We were bumped a little bit here and there. We went and got a temporary location. We had no equipment there except a couple of wrappers that I had to buy, and we would wrap product there.
“(The competitor) didn’t want to run some small batches, so we were sending people to laundromats, which was really high-priced for what we do and how much we normally would spend. But again, it kept us going, kept us rolling.
“It was nice to not do all that after nine months.”
PANDEMIC
However, another challenge was on the horizon soon after Childs Linen Service’s
facility was operational after the fire: COVID-19.
“As soon as we opened back up, we’re now in COVID protocols,” says Morrill. “We all got hit with that.
“Of course, our restaurants, anything with bar mops and towels and things like that, went drastically down because they were only doing take-out. They only needed a few, and some just said I don’t need any right now. They were hurt, and that trickled to us.
“The only thing that really kept us going during that time was medical. When we diversified into that area, that doesn’t go away, so all of our medical was still there.”
Another way Childs weathered the COVID slowdown was by providing linen for ship fleet trials conducted at the nearby General Dynamics Bath Iron Works.
“We used to deliver all that in bulk,” shares Morrill. “We wrap those in sets now. That started in COVID, so nobody touched anyone else’s bedding, and they liked that so much better than going around and delivering a pallet full of sheets and just throwing a sheet on the bed.”
He points out that he did have to cut back staff hours, but everyone got paid.
“I only took from PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) what I thought would get us through on payroll,” says Morrill. “I did around $30,000 twice, and both rounds of the PPP loans were forgiven.
“That, along with the medical, kept everyone getting a paycheck every week. We made it through and then everyone opened in 2021.”
He points out that all of Childs’s clients came back, and they took on a few new accounts from hotels that opened.
“2021 ended up being our highestgrossing year to date,” Morrill shares. “We have since every year gone over that, but 2021 was our highest-grossing year since we’ve been in business.”
FLOOD
For around two years, Childs Linen Service rode the wave of relief and determination to keep growing after COVID, but there was another, unexpected wave coming.
The Androscoggin River runs through Auburn, Maine, and Childs is near the riverbank.
The river rises higher from rain or snow melting in the mountains in the spring, ris-
ing enough to go over the road. However, the water had never reached the laundry operation … until December 2023.
“No one expected it; they didn’t call for it up here,” Morrill points out. “They didn’t think anything of it. We got a lot of rain in December, which is not normal. The river gets high, but we are not deemed a flood zone.”
But the rain kept falling, and he decided to check on the delivery trucks. He moved them to the back of the property where normally water couldn’t reach.
“That was at 8 in the morning, and the water did come across and was up just approaching my building, which we’ve never seen,” Morrill shares. “We couldn’t run for the day.
“There was no water in the building. Not a drop. We did some errands and came back around 2 in the afternoon, and there were 8 to 10 inches of water through the entire building at that point.
“That’s how quickly that happened, and there’s nothing you can do about it. You have nowhere to go, and everything’s bolted down and heavy. We picked up a few things to get them up higher that hadn’t gotten wet.”
The water continued to rise and flood the operation. He says the facility ended up with about three feet of water through
the entire building just three hours later.
“I didn’t know what we were going to do because now all my washers, all the motors, were underwater. Everything was underwater,” Morrill says.
“There was probably $2 million worth of equipment only a couple of years old at this point, and it’s underwater. The important parts are underwater.”
Once again, Morrill and his staff went into scramble mode.
The competitor that had helped Childs get through fire was bought in the following years, and Morrill couldn’t find another operation to provide backup.
“We pulled everything out,” he says. “Everything was soaked. Everything was floating. Carts were flipped over. Product that was all done and wrapped ready to be shipped out was all tipped over and all in dirty water.
“We had to redo everything. We just didn’t have an ironer. We contacted all of our big hotels and anybody that we would normally have to iron sheets or something like that for and said we’re going to do the best we can, but if they look too poor when they come out of the dryer, we’ll let you know.”
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A fire in January 2019 destroyed equipment and burned a wooden ceiling.
Daniels Equipment Co. helped Childs select new equipment after the fire.
Childs Linen Service’s rebuild took about nine months after the fire.
Tools f
the Trade
Scalable, automated, IoT-integrated dosing systems for industrial laundry operations
Brightwell has unveiled its Multiplex range of scalable, automated, internet of things (IoT) dosing systems, specifically engineered and durably designed to enhance large-scale industrial laundry operations.
Catering to a range of laundry sizes, Multiplex delivers chemicals to multiple machines. A choice of four models provides precise dosing for four to 12 washing machines.
The systems dose 10 different chemicals and feature pump flow rates of up to 169 fluid ounces per minute. Maximum daily production capacities range from 2,200 pounds using the Multiplex 1 to 8,800 pounds with the advanced Multiplex 2 Pro.
Backed by Brightwell’s cloud platform, Multiplex offers intelligent digital services, providing realtime, valuable data insights. This includes automatically tracking chemical consumption, generating detailed cost reports, and providing access to reliable and actionable information about a site’s
Patch designed to give look, feel of direct embroidery
World Emblem has introduced its latest product in custom apparel decoration: Flexbroidery™.
The company describes it as a cutting-edge patch designed to give the look and feel of direct embroidery without any associated drawbacks. Intricate detail, vibrant colors, and high-quality finish of direct embroidery, but with enhanced flexibility, durability, and ease of application.
For businesses, creating a professional and cohesive look for employees is crucial. World Emblen says Flexbroidery™ patches offer a sleek, uniform appearance without sacrificing comfort or durability.
Imagine a fancy restaurant where the staff uniforms need to match the elegant atmosphere. The company says Flexibroidery™ patches give a high-quality, embroidered look and can be easily added to shirts, aprons and jackets.
The patches are flexible and comfortable, allowing staff to move freely and comfortably throughout their shifts while always looking polished.
performance and efficiency.
Built-in safety features prevent errors by alerting you to incompatible chemistries, formulas, and chemical states. The system removes the risk of inconsistent chemical dosing associated with manual dosing, improving wash results and lowering the risk of damaging textiles.
Key features and benefits include:
• Modularity—Flexibility to add channels to the same central unit, allowing a laundry to seamlessly expand, saving space and reducing upfront investment costs.
• Precision with flow meter control—Precise dosing based on real-time flow meter readings, providing proof of delivery and increased accuracy.
• Industrial-grade durability: Built from robust materials selected to withstand the laundry environment.
• User-centric design for effortless operation— Easy to install and configure, including a touchscreen interface on the Multiplex 2 and Multiplex 2 Pro systems.
• Fast, cost-effective maintenance—Ability to service individual valves instead of replacing entire units, making maintenance faster and more cost-effective. Reliable membrane and pneumatic pump technologies for fast chemical delivery.
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For industries that require durable and functional workwear, such as construction or manufacturing, Flexbroidery™ patches offer a practical and effective branding solution.
These patches can withstand harsh conditions and frequent washing, ensuring that company logos and identification remain clear and professional.
Think about a construction company where workers’ uniforms need to be both durable and identifiable. Flexbroidery™ patches can be applied to highvisibility vests, jackets, and helmets, offering a professional and cohesive look that enhances safety and brand visibility on the job site.
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Waterfront lounge chair cover unveiled for hotel poolside management
1Concier, a provider of highquality linen products, has introduced its latest product, the Waterfront Lounge Chair Cover. The company says the product is designed to assist in hotelier poolside management and guest satisfaction.
“At 1Concier, we are committed to product innovation that meets the needs of our customers at their price point,” says Tony Smith, CEO of 1Concier. “The Waterfront Lounge Chair Cover is a testa-
ment to our dedication to delivering high-quality, functional and alternative affordable solutions to our product offering.”
The Waterfront Lounge Chair Cover, measuring 33 by 90 inches, is tailored for standard lounge chairs. Crafted from lighter cotton, it offers exceptional softness and durability.
The cover features advanced RFID technology for effortless tracking and management, and its square corners ensure a perfect fit on any lounge chair.
This product merges high-end quality with budget-friendly pricing, offering an affordable yet luxurious option for poolside seating, according to 1Concier. It is engineered for large pool areas and is frequently used, ensuring easy cleaning and maintenance.
Customization options are available to tailor the product to specific needs, enhancing the overall poolside experience.
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Cloud-based uniform inventory management, lifecycle solution for hotels, hospitals
HID, a provider of identity solutions and textile services management, reports it has released InvoTech Cloud, an end-to-end cloud-based solution to help hospitality and healthcare facilities more easily track and trace employee uniforms from purchasing through daily use to final discard.
Designed to streamline uniform inventory management, InvoTech Cloud empowers laundry and housekeeping managers with real-time visibility into inventory levels, usage patterns, and replacement needs, according to the company. This could translate to preventing overcharges and optimizing costs.
By tracking uniforms throughout laundry activities and enabling clear assignment tracking, InvoTech Cloud can also foster employee accountability.
As the core of the solution, the user-friendly software offers automated reporting capabilities, providing valuable insights into uniform usage trends and workflows, helping laundry and housekeeping managers identify areas for further optimization.
InvoTech Cloud is designed to be easy to use and simple to install, providing a comprehensive set of uniform inventory management functionalities, including dashboards and reports.
Benefits may include:
•Elimination of Uniform Losses—Help eliminate unaccounted losses associated with employee and daily laundry activities.
•Reduction of Purchases—Help reduce annual purchases by informing on what items to replace to maintain quality standards.
• Improvement in Labor Productivity—Help increase labor productivity by eliminating certain manual tasks and automating recordkeeping.
•Lowering of Laundry Expenses—Help reduce laundry expenses by controlling cleaning activity and preventing overcharges from outside laundries.
www.hidglobal.com
800-237-7769
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• The significant influx of campaign contributions to Kamala Harris suggests that the November election will likely mobilize a diverse range of voters. On one hand, there are those who are optimistic about change and eager to support a candidate like Harris. On the other hand, it might also draw out individuals with prejudiced views who struggle with the idea of a Black woman in a position of power. In short, it promises to be an eventful and revealing election.
Most respondents leaned Republican regarding ticket and party influence on the laundry industry.
When asked who they support for president and vice president, 71.7% indicate Trump/J.D. Vance while 19.6% say they support the Democratic ticket. Less than 9% were unsure.
More than 67% of those who took the survey believe the Republican ticket will “more likely be a positive influence for the laundry industry.” Just under 18% believe the Democratic ticket will be a positive influence on the industry, and more than 10% aren’t sure.
WHEN IT COMES TO THE ISSUES IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION, ALMOST 55% OF RESPONDENTS INDICATE THE ECONOMY WILL MOST INFLUENCE THEIR VOTES, FOLLOWED BY IMMIGRATION AT 18.2%.
When it comes to the issues in the upcoming election, almost 55% of respondents indicate the economy will most influence their votes, followed by immigration at 18.2%.
Comments related to the issues include:
• Inflation is still too high. My costs keep going up.
• The increased tariffs, along with the rising costs of shipping and goods, are significantly impacting our bottom line. These added expenses are challenging our ability to maintain competitive pricing and healthy profit margins, making it more difficult to sustain our business operations and growth.
• Economic pressure to raise wages while not raising prices.
• The global warming paranoia is prompting unrealistic regulations that are not founded in science but rather founded on sounds good/feels good. We need to get back to basic common sense that some of us grew up with. Things such as recycling bottles, paper bags, etc. Water—a mainstay for laundry—is a renewable resource. The laundry industry should be empowered and encourage water reclamation, and the government should provide programs that are accessible to all laundries no matter the size. This should include laundromats as well.
• Local issues are more important to my business—availability of water, sewer, power, zoning codes as well as availability of laundry workers.
Regarding the importance of elections, from national to local races, more than 45% of respondents say the presidential election will have more influence on their businesses. This was followed by congressional elections (30.4%), state races (15.2%) and local races (6.5%).
When asked, “How strongly will a candidate’s record on business influence your vote,” respondents indicated:
• Very Strongly, 52.2%.
• Strongly, 30.4%.
• Somewhat, 8.7%.
• Neutral, 4.3%.
• Not at all, 4.3%.
Finally, when asked to share what the next administration must address immediately, responses included:
• Inflation. I can’t keep passing on my higher costs to my customers without losing business from them.
• Illegal immigration.
• Our relationship with the rest of the world—especially our trade partners. The days of isolationism are long past. It is much more desirable to have an honest, hard-working president who cares about all Americans over a president who cares most about himself and his/her cronies.
• Women’s rights must be addressed.
• Protecting democracy against corruption, insurrectionists, dictators and convicted felons to ensure a smooth transition of power.
• Climate change demands urgent attention, and the garment-care industry is lagging in adopting sustainable practices. From the selection of eco-friendly solvents to the use of reusable materials, there are many opportunities to
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how to access it and use it in the event of an emergency that keeps you from being able to do so.
The binder should also have a call list of all staff with addresses, a complete client list with contact names and numbers, locations for all agreementsigned alternate suppliers as well as all the information on current suppliers, and so forth.
Consider the potential that phone service may also be disrupted, and the mapping apps will be inaccessible. Carrying the thought further, examine the potential for an area-wide situ-
reduce pollution. If the industry doesn’t make these changes voluntarily, it risks becoming one of the world’s leading polluters. Is that the kind of “stain” they want to leave behind?
• Energy. It affects the cost of living and the cost of manufacturing stability in the world.
• National security and the border. While the Your Views survey presents a snapshot of readers’ viewpoints at a particular moment, it should not be considered scientific. Due to rounding, percentages may not add up to 100%.
Subscribers to American Laundry News e-mails are invited to take the industry survey anonymously online each quarter. All managers and administrators of institutional/OPL, cooperative, commercial and industrial laundries are encouraged to participate, as a greater number of responses will help to better define operator opinions and identify industry trends.
ation. Consider getting an alternate facility for a reciprocal agreement outside your geographical operation as your plan Z.
Remember to work the problem and not get caught up in it. A level head will encourage everyone you encounter and help get things done quicker, without unnecessary panic.
If you start to feel like the sky is falling and you want to run in small circles, remember that this is not the first time, or the last time, things will happen.
Relax, you got this.
Richard Engler is operations manager for Evergreen Cooperative Laundry in Cleveland.
2024
Distributors Directory
A LABAMA
FabriClean Supply C O of Birmingham 1200 2nd Ave. N. Birmingham, AL 35203
☎ 205-251-7272 or 800-626-8428
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Trevor Hericks @ info@fabricleansupply.com
Wholesale Commercial E P s O
Laundry Equipment Co. SE 2950 Highway 77 Southside, AL 35907
☎ 256-312-4761 or 866-544-7228
W www.alaundryman.com
☞ Russ Arbuckle @ thelaundryman1@gmail.com
A LASKA
Automated Laundry E C P s Systems & Supply
360 E. 100th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99515
☎ 907-561-1752
W www.autolaundrysystems.com @ sales@autolaundrysystems.com
A RIZONA
Pierce Machinery E P.O. Box 2110 Chandler, AZ 85244
☎ 602-538-5081
W www.piercemachinery.com @ plaundmach@aol.com
Astro Distributing E P s O & Leasing
4322 E. Winslow Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85040
☎ 602-267-7072
W www.astrodistributing.com @ admin@astrodistributing.com
E P s
C-PEC
3120 W. Weldon Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017
☎ 602-248-0808 or 877-835-5866 W www.cpec-laundry.com @ sales@cpec-laundry.com
Laundry & Cleaners E P s Equipment Co. 320 S. 25th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
☎ 602-244-0800 W www.laundryandcleaners.com
Southwest Laundry E P s Equipment LLC
2430 S. 11th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007
☎ 206-517-5463 or 602-253-9687
W www.southwestlaundry equipment.com @ sales@azsle.com
Wardlaw Equipment E P s Consultants Inc. Phoenix, AZ 85014
☎ 520-791-2804 or 877-927-3529
W www.wardlawequipment consultants.com
☞ Kevin Wardlaw @ wardequip@aol.com
CG West E P s O
500 S. 52nd St., Ste. 302 Tempe, AZ 85281
☎ 623-937-0125 or 800-789-6412 W www.cg-west.com @ info@cg-west.com
C-PEC E P s
3120 W. Weldon Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017
☎ 602-248-0808 or 877-835-5866 W www.cpec-laundry.com @ sales@cpec-laundry.com
These distributors and suppliers responded to American Laundry News’ invitation to be listed and further contacts. They provide laundry equipment, textiles, chemicals, parts, services, and/or other products or supplies, and are listed alphabetically by city and state. Contact distributors to determine their coverage area—local, regional or national. The map below indicates on which page a given state’s listings begin. No distributor information was received from states that have no listings. The Distributors Directory runs through page 16.
Compiled by Matt Poe, Editor
A RKANSAS
FabriClean Supply C O of Arkansas 6600 Allied Way Little Rock, AR 72209
☎ 501-565-5288 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Trevor Hericks @ info@fabricleansupply.com
Justin Laundry Systems E P s 5310 Baseline Rd. Little Rock, AR 72209
☎ 501-551-8600 or 888-403-9600
W www.justinlaundry.com @ support@justinlaundry.com
Central Laundry E P s O Equipment P.O. Box 324 Ward, AR 72176
☎ 501-843-3194 or 800-467-3194
W www.clesales.com
☞ Jeff Craig @ jeff@clesales.com
C ALIFORNIA
Washex Machinery E P s of California 101 E. Santa Anita Ave. Burbank, CA 91502
☎ 818-840-8900
W www.washexcalifornia.com
☞ Mark Sanders @ washexcasales@aol.com
TheLaundryList.com Inc. E P s O 5010 Parkway Calabasas, Ste. 203 Calabasas, CA 91302 ☎ 818-789-8045
W www.thelaundrylist.com
☞ Brian Cohen @ sales@thelaundrylist.com
Western State Design E P s 17000 Marquardt Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703
☎ 800-633-7153 W www.westernstatedesign.com @ info@westernstatedesign.com
CICUS E P s 3804 Main St., Ste. 1 Chula Vista, CA 91911 ☎ 866-632-2298 W www.cicus.com @ sales@cicus.com
United Fabricare Supply C O
1237 W. Walnut St. Compton, CA 90220 ☎ 310-537-2096 W www.unitedfabricaresupply.com @ unitedfabricare@aol.com
ATS/California Textiles T P.O. Box 77306 Corona, CA 92877 ☎ 951-272-1200 W www.alliancetextilesolution.com ☞ Lenore Law @ catex1@att.net
Western State Design E P s O 2331 Tripaldi Way Hayward, CA 94545 ☎ 800-633-7153 W www.westernstatedesign.com @ info@westernstatedesign.com
Automated Laundry E P s O Systems 3626 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90011 ☎ 818-556-6432 or 800-423-8045 W www.automated-laundry.com @ info@automated-laundry.com
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s DistributionWest Region Pittsburg Office 162 Harbor Ct. Pittsburg, CA 92115 ☎ 800-464-6866 W distribution.alliancelaundry.com/west
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s
DistributionWest Region San Diego Office 4876 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. B San Diego, CA 92115 ☎ 858-560-6969 W distribution.alliancelaundry.com/west
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CG West E P s O
9830 Alburtis Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
☎ 562-205-0140 or 866-950-2449
W www.cg-west.com @ info@cg-west.com
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s
DistributionWest Region South Gate Office
12020 Garfield Ave. South Gate, CA 90280
☎ 323-721-8832
W distribution.alliancelaundry.com/west
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s
DistributionWest Region San Francisco Office
161 Starlite St., Ste. B South San Francisco, CA 94080
☎ 650-871-0300
W distribution.alliancelaundry.com/west
WASH E P s
2200 W. 195th St. Torrence, CA 90501
☎ 800-421-6897 W www.wash.com
ACE Commercial E P s O
Laundry Equipment
14404 Hoover St. Westminster, CA 92683
☎ 877-630-7278
W www.acelaundry.com @ acelaundry@gmail.com
C OLORADO
Real Clean Group LLC E 1630A 30th St. Boulder, CO 80301
☎ 303-862-4939
W www.rcg-co.com.com @ info@realestate constructiongroup.com
Cowell Sales Co. E P s 2220 Downing St. Denver, CO 80205
☎ 303-861-8826 @ cowellsales@aol.com
Katzson Brothers E C T P s O
960 Vallejo St. Denver, CO 80204
☎ 303-893-3535 or 800-332-2417 W www.katzson.com
☞ Richard H. Right @ sales@katzson.com
Martin-Ray E P s O
Laundry Systems
2050 W. 9th Ave. Denver, CO 80204
☎ 720-359-8000 or 800-279-6622 W www.martinray.com
Commercial Laundry E C P s O Systems of the Rockies P.O. Box 974 Johnstown, CO 80534
☎ 970-587-2727 or 800-270-8539 W www.clsrockies.com
☞ Brenda Maetzold @ brenda@clsrockies.com
Clean Designs Inc. E P s 2800 S. Oak St. Lakewood, CO 80227
☎ 303-969-8288 or 800-444-4580 W www.cleandesigns.com @ info@cleandesigns.com
C ONNECTICUT
Lavatec Laundry E P s Technology 49 Lancaster Dr. Beacon Falls, CT 06403
☎ 203-632-8777
W www.lavatec.com
☞ Mark Thrasher @ m.thrasher@lavatec.com
MAXI-PRESS P s O
Elastomeric Inc.
80 Turnpike Dr., Ste. 4 Middlebury, CT 06762
☎ 203-527-5800 or 844-447-5559
W www.maxi-press.us
☞ Reiner Schmelcher @ r.schmelcher@maxi-press.us
F LORIDA
Commercial Laundry E P s Equipment
2054 Sprint Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703
☎ 407-886-1722 or 800-226-9449
W www.commerciallaundry.net
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s O
DistributionSouth Region Gulf Breeze Office 1626 Tradewinds Dr. Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
☎ 800-366-4168
Wdistribution.alliancelaundry.com/south
FabriClean Supply C O of Florida 11705 Industry Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32218
☎ 904-696-7685 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Dave LaPorte @ info@fabricleansupply.com
OEM Laundry Parts LLC E P s 4020 University Blvd. Ct. Jacksonville, FL 32217
☎ 904-240-0211
W www.oemlaundryparts.com
☞ Rebecca Sharpe @ parts@oemlaundryparts.com
Davis Packaging E P s O
1002 N. Palmway Lake Worth, FL 33460
☎ 561-290-0412 or 800-622-3015
W www.davispackaging.net
☞ Tim Davis @ contact@davispackaging.net
Laundry Pro of Florida E P s O
3920 Holden Rd. Lakeland, FL 33811
☎ 863-701-7714 or 800-232-5736
W www.laundryproofflorida.com
☞ Ron Jansen @ rjansen@laundryequipment.com
Industrial Equipment C O & Supplies
2201 N.W. 110th Ave. Miami, Florida 33172
☎ 305-324-0410 or 800-969-4766
W www.getdrycleansupplies.com @ info@getdrycleansupplies.com
Steiner-Atlantic E P s O 1714 N.W. 215th St. Miami Gardens, FL 33056
☎ 305-754-4551 or 800-333-8883
W www.steineratlantic.com @ info@steineratlantic.com
Worldwide Laundry LLC E P s 1714 N.W. 215th St. Miami Gardens, FL 33056
☎ 305-418-4030 or 877-953-9433
W www.worldwidelaundry.com
Friedman & Co. T O
Ocala, FL 34481
☎ 352-678-8258
☞ Lee Friedman @ lee.friedman@gmail.com
Streamline Solutions E O
P.O. Box 560775 Orlando, FL 32856
☎ 866-244-7700
W www.soiledlinenbags.com
☞ Ross Sanders @ rsanders@streamline solutionsusa.com
B&C Technologies E P s O
17740 Ashley Dr., Ste. 109 Panama City Beach, FL 32413
☎ 850-249-2222
W www.bandctech.com
☞ Al Adcock @ sales@bandctech.com
JENSEN USA E P s
99 Aberdeen Loop Panama City, FL 32405
☎ 850-271-5959
W www.jensen-group.com
☞ Patrick Gittard @ patrick.gittard@jensen-group.com
Mesmen Inc. E P s
4100 N. Powerline Rd., Ste. Y2 Pompano Beach, FL 33073
☎ 954-973-2714 or 800-637-6365
W www.mesmen.com
☞ David Hancock @ service@mesmen.com
PSP Industrial E P s O
Laundry Equipment
2700 Gateway Dr. Pompano Beach, FL 33069
☎ 305-517-1421 or 800-517-1432
W www.pspindustrial.com @ info@pspindustrial.com
Steam Technologies E 1828 NW 22nd St. Pompano Beach, FL 33069
☎ 954-422-3773
W www.steamtechnologies.net @ steam.tech@yahoo.com
AMKO America/ E P s JB Industries
8011 Monetary Dr., Ste. B-5 Riviera Beach, FL 33404
☎ 561-863-9099
W www.jbilaundryfolder.com
☞ Jurgen Bischoff @ amkoamerica@gmail.com or JBI.Incorporated@gmail.com
Global Laundry Parts P O
7121 Independence Blvd., Unit A-1 Sarasota, FL 34234
☎ 800-479-5908
W www.globallaundryparts.com @ Peter.Fredriksson @globallaundryparts.com
Hicks Laundry Equipment E P s 4475 28th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33714
☎ 727-522-0644 or 800-574-8738
W www.hickslaundry.com @ parts@hickslaundry.com
Commercial Laundries E of West Florida
5313 Johns Rd., Ste. 210 Tampa, FL 33634
☎ 813-886-1477 or 800-876-1477
W www.commerciallaundriesflorida.com
☞ Mike Albanese @ mike@clwf.net
FabriClean Supply C O of Florida 6401 Badger Dr., Ste. 200
Tampa, FL 33610
☎ 813-623-3553 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Dave LaPorte @ info@fabricleansupply.com
GEORGIA
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s O
DistributionSouth Region Atlanta Office 4035 Nine McFarland Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30004
☎ 770-343-8455
Wdistribution.alliancelaundry.com/south
TLC Tri-State Companies E P s 5250 Fulton Industrial Blvd. SW Atlanta, GA 30336
☎ 866-278-0106
W www.tlctristate.com
☞ Matt Stephenson @ mstephenson@tlctristate.com
Zep Inc. C 3330 Cumberland Blvd., Ste. 700 Atlanta, GA 30339
☎ 404-352-1680 or 877-428-9937
W www.zep.com @ zephelp.commercial@zep.com
FabriClean Supply C O of Atlanta
5330 Dividend Dr. Decatur, GA 30035
☎ 770-981-2800 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Trevor Hericks @ info@fabricleansupply.com
Atlantic Coast Textiles T 3132 Oakcliff Industrial St. Doraville, GA 30340 ☎ 770-458-0772 or 800-533-0228
W www.actextiles.com @l sales@actextiles.com
Southern Automatic E P s O Machinery Co. 133 N. 85 Pkwy. Fayetteville, GA 30214 ☎ 770-892-0098 or 800-969-7627
W www.southernautomatic.com @ sales@southernautomatic.com
Southeastern Laundry E P s Equipment 1105 Shana Ct. Marietta, GA 30066 ☎ 770-928-0080 or 800-522-9274
W www.selaundry.com
Tingue P s T O
309 Dividend Dr. Peachtree City, GA 30269 ☎ 800-829-3864 W www.shop.tingue.com @ questions@tingue.com
TLC Tri-State Companies E P s
1560 Old Clyatteville Rd. Valdosta, GA 31601
☎ 866-278-0106
W www.tlctristate.com
☞ Matt Stephenson @ mstephenson@tlctristate.com
H AWAII
Associate Chemical E C P s O & Supplies 810 Gulick Ave. Honolulu, HI 96819
☎ 808-841-2423
☞ Clinton C.C. Lee @ ccclee@aol.com
Happy Valley Service E P s 2696 Kilihau St., Unit F Honolulu, HI 96819
☎ 808-833-0800 W www.happyvalleyservice.com
☞ Victor Flocco @ victor@happyvalleyservice.com
Hunt’s Commercial E s Laundry Equipment
45-618 H Kamehameha Hwy. Honolulu, HI 96744
☎ 808-291-2344
W www.maytaghawaii.com
☞ Jeffrey Hunt @ maytaghawaii@yahoo.com
Waltz Engineering Inc. E P s 500 Alakawa St., Rm. 119 Honolulu, HI 96817 ☎ 808-842-7955 W www.waltzengineering.com
☞ Keith Kimura @ info@waltzengineering.com
WLSN Pacific E T C P s O
73-5580 Maiau St., Bay 7 or G Kailua Kona, HI 96740 ☎ 808-896-6454 W www.wlsnpac.com
☞ Francis Wilson @ wlsnpacific@gmail.com
Happy Valley Service E P s 42 Kaniela St. Wailuku, HI 96793 ☎ 808-244-4677 W www.happyvalleyservice.com
☞ Victor Flocco @ victor@happyvalleyservice.com
I DAHO
Thompsons Inc. E P s O 1707 Broadway Ave. Boise, ID 83705 ☎ 208-344-5179 or 800-881-5179 W www.thompsonsinc.com
☞ Scott K. Thompson @ scott@thompsonsinc.com
I LLINOIS
Laundry Concepts E P s
302 S. Stewart Ave. Addison, IL 60101
☎ 800-845-3903
W www.laundryconcepts.com @ info@laundryconcepts.com
Fike & Fike Inc. s O
1 Brickyard Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701
☎ 309-663-5254 or 800-525-3678
W www.textraxonlline.com
☞ Sheena Dryer @ sdryer@fikeandfike.com
Midwest Laundries E P s 2910 W. 36th St. Chicago, IL 60632
☎ 773-538-7892
W www.midwestlaundries.com @ sales@midwestlaundries.com
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s O
Distribution -
Midwest Region Chicago Office
175 Gaylord St. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
☎ 847-364-9274
W distribution.alliancelaundry.com/ midwest
Haiges Machinery E P s 11314 E. Main St. Huntley, IL 60142
☎ 800-542-2828
W www.haigesmachinery.com
☞ Rory Haiges @ info@haigesmachinery.com
Advanced Textiles Co. T P.O. Box 9 Northbrook, IL 60065
☎ 847-480-1542
☞ Julie Rifkin @ julierifkinadvancedtextiles @gmail.com
Equipment International E P s 8778 Ferris Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053
☎ 847-679-2211
W www.equipment-international.com
☞ Steve Zabrin @ sales@equipment-international.com
American Hotel T O Register Co.
100 S. Milwaukee Ave. Vernon Hills, IL 60061
☎ 800-323-5686
W www.americanhotel.com @ cusrel@ch-supplies.com
I NDIANA
Stanco Industries E P s 2626 Jefferds Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46803
☎ 260-420-2600 or 800-932-3769
W www.stancoind.com
☞ Michael Stanley @ buyer@stancoind.com
Cornerstone Equipment E & Rigging 2535 Burton Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46208
☎ 317-910-5738 or 877-773-1850
W www.cornerstonemachinery.com
☞ Eric Trudo @ eric@cornerstonemachinery.com
Haiges Machinery E P s 8527 Zionsville Rd Indianapolis, IN 46278
☎ 800-542-2828
W www.haigesmachinery.com @ info@haigesmachinery.com
J.P. Equipment E
4024 Millersville Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46205
☎ 317-546-7158 or 800-925-3236
W www.ineedjpequipment.com
☞ Patrick Bowers @ pbowers@ineedjpequipment.com
O’Dell Equipment E P s
133 Harrison Ave. Jeffersonville, IN 47130
☎ 812-283-0355 or 800-333-0355
W www.odellequipment.com
@ sales@odellequipment.com
Meese E P sO
1745 Cragmont St. Madison, IN 47250
☎ 800-829-4535
W www.meeseinc.com
☞ Customer Service @ customerservice@meeseinc.com
I OWA
Ross Chemical E C P s O Systems
P.O. Box 523 Altoona, IA 50009
☎ 515-244-1788 or 800-870-2702
W www.rosschemicalsystems.com
☞ Mike Ross @ mike.rosschemicalsystems@ outlook.com
Century Laundry E 775 Kacena Rd. Hiawatha, IA 52233
☎ 319-364-1592 or 800-791-9321
W www.centurylaundry.com
☞ Rod Malcolm @ rmalcolm@centurylaundry.com
K ANSAS
FabriClean Supply C O of Kansas 14400 W. 97th Terr. Lenexa, KS 66215
☎ 913-492-1743 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Chris Young @ info@fabricleansupply.com
Midwest Commercial E P s O
Laundry Equipment
616 E. North St. Salina, KS 67402
☎ 785-827-9017 or 800-533-6253
W www.mcle-inc.com
☞ Doug Hoeffner @ doug@mcle-inc.com
K ENTUCKY
O’Dell Equipment E P s
P.O. Box 3366 Louisville, KY 40201
☎ 502-584-6100 or 800-333-0355 W www.odellequipment.com @ sales@odellequipment.com
REM Co. E P s O
P.O. Box 455 Versailles, KY 40383
☎ 859-873-8812 or 800-292-5070
W www.remlaundry.com @ sales@remlaundry.com
L OUISIANA
FabriClean Supply C O of Baton Rouge 8666 Kiowa Baton Rouge, LA 70815
☎ 225-237-3045 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Trevor Henricks @ info@fabricleansupply.com
Jim Welsh Inc. E P s 1020 LaCrete Ln. Baton Rouge, LA 70810
☎ 225-766-8905 or 800-348-8905
W www.jimwelshlaundryeqpt.com @ welshinc@bellsouth.net
C O
3848 Industrial Cir. Bossier City, LA 71112
☎ 800-231-6776
W www.idealchemical.com
☞ Sam Block Jr. @ sblock@idealchem.com
Pellerin Laundry E P s
Machinery Sales Co. 731 Jackson St. Kenner, LA 70062
☎ 504-467-9593
W www.pellerinlaundry.com
☞ Scott McClure @ scott.mcclure@pellerinlaundry.com
Pierce Commercial E P s O
Laundry Distributors 22258 Marshall Rd. Mandeville, LA 70471
B 800-254-9274 W www.piercecommercial.com @ gpierce@piercecommercial.com
M ARYLAND
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s O
DistributionEast Region Hagerstown Office 13015 Salem Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740
☎ 800-866-6905
W distribution.alliancelaundry.com/east
Laundry Equipment Repair P s Service
3241 Lucky Dr. Street, MD 21154
☎ 410-452-5260
W www.laundryequipment repairservice.com
☞ Charlie Fitzpatrick @ lersco@gmail.com
Express Parts and Services P s
6908 Spring Hill Dr. Sykesville, MD 21784
☎ 410-563-9000 or 800-977-7278 W www.epslaundry.com @ service@calleps.com
Hynes & Waller E P s
16000 Trade Zone Ave. #403 Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
☎ 301-249-9421 or 800-776-9424
W www.hynesandwaller.com
☞ Chris Meerman @ chrisjr1@comcast.net
M ASSACHUSETTS
National Conveyor E P s O & Machine 16 Scenna Rd. Beverly, MA 01915
☎ 978-927-1281
W www.ncm1.com
☞ Bob Baker @ ncmtextile@aol.com
Garment Machinery Co. P s 10 Kearney Rd., Ste. 308 Needham, MA 02494
☎ 781-559-4077
W www.garmentmachinery.com @ info@garmentmachinery.com
Eastern Laundry Systems E P s 705 Myles Standish Blvd. Taunton, MA 02780
☎ 508-828-9274 W www.elsequip.com @ sales@elsequip.com
Automatic Laundry E P s
45 Border St. West Newton, MA 02465
☎ 617-969-4340
W www.automaticlaundry.com @ susanp@automaticlaundry.com
Aldrich Clean-Tech E P s Equipment 59 Webster Place Worcester, MA 01603
☎ 888462-2832
@ info@aldrichcleantech.com
M ICHIGAN
Curtis Equipment Co. E P s 1410 W. Main (P.O. Box 209) Lowell, MI 49331 ☎ 616-897-9810 W www.curtisequipmentco.com
☞ John Curtis @ john@curtisequipmentco.com
A&B Equipment & Sons Inc. E PsO 911 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Saginaw, MI 48601 ☎ 989-753-4764 or 800-369-4764 W www.ab-equipment.com ☞ David Clark @ sales@ab-equipment.com
E&N Equipment Co. E P s 6492 Malvern Dr. Troy, MI 48098 ☎ 248-866-5500 W www.enequipment.com
☞ Susie Casalou @l susie@enequipment.com
Eagle Star Equipment E P s 2329 Alger Dr. Troy, MI 48083 ☎ 248-457-1140 or 800-482-3400 W www.eaglestarequipment.com @ general@eaglestarequipment.com
Universal Laundry E P s Machinery 38700 Webb Dr. Westland, MI 48185 ☎ 734-727-0478 or 800-825-7787 W www.univlaundry.com @ info@univlaundry.com
M INNESOTA
The Minnesota E P s Chemical Co. 3750 Dunlap St. N. Arden Hills, MN 55112 ☎ 651-646-7521 or 800-328-5689 W www.minnesotachemical.com
☞ Information Desk @ info@minnesotachemical.com
PROS Parts P s 1630 91st Ave. N.E., Ste. 107 Blaine, MN 55449 ☎ 800-359-0628 W www.prosparts.com
☞ Barry Victor @ barryv@prosparts.com
Darling’s Sales & Service E P s O 10007 Baltimore St. N.E. Blaine, MN 55449 ☎ 763-786-1803 W www.darlingsales.com ☞ Brad Darling @ bdar@darlingsales.com
E. Weinberg Supply Co. E C P s 7434 W. 27th St. Minneapolis, MN 55426 ☎ 952-920-0888 or 800-279-0888 W www.weinbergsupply.com @ david@weinbergsupply.com
Kannegiesser ETECH E P s 2090 Elm St., S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55414 ☎ 612-722-1366 or 800-344-0403 W www.kannegiesser-etech.com @ sales@kannegiesser-etech.com
Bobco Systems E P s O 12713 320th Ave. Princeton, MN 55371 ☎ 763-389-3625 W www.bobcosystems.com @ tia@bobcosystems.com
@ info@bdslaundry.com
M ISSISSIPPI
Reliable Laundry E P s O
Textiles & Services 200A Cleveland St. Forest, MS 39074 ☎ 888-279-3976 W www.reliablelaundrytextiles.com
☞ David Gilliam @ sales@reliablelaundrytextiles.com
Ideal Chemical & Supply C O 106 Ware St. Jackson, MS 39208 ☎ 800-824-0356 W www.idealchemical.com
☞ Sam Block Jr. @ sblock@idealchem.com
Laundry South E P s O Systems & Repair 185 Country Place Hwy. Pearl, MS 39208 ☎ 601-420-9414 W www.laundrysouth.com
☞ Robert Harris @ robert@laundrysouth.com
M ISSOURI
Loomis Bros. E P s O Equipment Co. 409 Biltmore Dr. Fenton, MO 63026
☎ 636-343-8888 or 800-783-6665 W www.loomisbros.com
☞ Gabe Rees @ sales@loomisbros.com
Loomis Bros. E P s O
Equipment Co. 264 Geospace Dr. Independence, MO 64056
☎ 816-452-4115 or 800-783-6665 W www.loomisbros.com
☞ Tom Schletzbaum @ sales@loomisbros.com
Laundry Solutions Co. E P s O 3509 N. Kimball Dr. Kansas City, MO 64161 ☎ 913-384-5200 and 800-383-WASH W www.laundrysolutionscompany.com
☞ Richard Gaar @ rgaar@laundrysolutions company.com
Sav-A-Day E P s
Laundry Machinery 55 Millwell Ct. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 ☎ 314-291-1910 W www.sav-a-day.com
☞ Jeff Seele @ sales@sav-a-day.com
R.J. Kool Co. E P s 234 W. 12th Ave. North Kansas City, MO 64116 ☎ 800-345-4551 W www.rjkool.com
☞ Bill Kimmel @ bkimmel@rjkool.com
Laundry Solutions Co. E P s O 1019 Liberty Industrial Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366
☎ 636-978-6345 W www.laundrysolutionscompany.com
☞ Richard Gaar @ rgaar@laundrysolutions company.com
Phoenix Textile Corp. T 21 Commerce Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366
☎ 314-291-2151 or 800-325-1440 W www.phoenixtextile.com
☞ Mike Hayes @ mhayes@phoenixtextile.com
Ideal Chemical & Supply
W www.aldrichcleantech.com
BDS Laundry Systems E P s 2430 Enterprise Dr. St. Paul, MN 55120 ☎ 651-688-8000 or 800-688-0020 W www.bdslaundry.com
Centraz Industries C 4051 Bingham Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116
☎ 314-752-7627 or 800-695-7627
W www.centraz.com
@ centrazind@centraz.com
Komro Supply Co. C O
2600 S. 2nd St.
St. Louis, MO 63118
☎ 314-772-4360 or 800-264-6535
W www.komrosupplycompany.com
☞ Gary Thuro @ gary@komrosupply.com
John Morris Equipment E P s
Company
2023 S. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65804
☎ 417-881-1215 or 800-725-5055
W www.johnmorrisequipment.com
☞ Vi Longwell @ vi@johnmorrisequipment.com
Laundry Solutions Co. E C P s
4629 W. Calhoun St. Springfield, MO 65802
☎ 800-383-9274
W www.laundrysolutionscompany.com
Performance Laundry E P s O
Equipment
4323 W. Chestnut Expressway Springfield, MO 65802
☎ 417-771-7711
W www.performance-laundry.com
☞ Tara Pendergrass @ tara@performance-laundry.com
M ONTANA
Altimus Distributing E C P s O 21 8th St. W. Billings, MT 59101
☎ 406-259-9816 or 800-999-9816
W www.altimusdistributing.com
☞ Kevin Graf @ altimusd@aol.com
N EBRASKA
Horwath Laundry E P s
Equipment
1002 S. 13th St. Omaha, NE 68108
☎ 402-342-1299
W www.aahorwath.com
☞ Jim Horwath @ info@aahorwath.com
J.H. Stuckey Distributing E P s O 8814 J St. Omaha, NE 68127
☎ 402-342-8455 or 800-405-8455
W www.stuckeydistributing.com
☞ John Stuckey @ info@stuckeydistributing.com
JETZ Service E P s 5720 F St. Omaha, NE 68117
☎ 402-339-2565 or 800-228-9445
W www.jetzservice.com @ servicene@jetzservice.com
N EVADA
AJ Industries West E P s O 3095 E. Patrick Ln., Ste. 5 Las Vegas, NV 89120
☎ 702-547-0444
W www.ajindustrieswest.com @ support@ajwest.com
Brady Industries C 7055 Lindell Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89118
☎ 800-293-4698
W www.bradyindustries.com @ marketing@bradyindustries.com
FJG Equipment E P s
3981 Argent Star Ct. Las Vegas, NV 89147
☎ 702-256-7050
☞ Frank Giancola @ fgianc1839@aol.com
Laundry Systems of Nevada E P s 1217 Gator Way Sparks, NV 89431 ☎ 775-322-5481
W www.laundrysystemsofnevada.com
N EW H AMPSHIRE
Aquawing Ozone E Laundry Systems 45 Priscilla Ln. Auburn, NH 03032
☎ 888-296-4777
W www.aquawingozone.com @ info@aquawingozone.com
Daniels Equipment Co. E P s
45 Priscilla Ln. Auburn, NH 03032
☎ 603-641-9487 or 800-258-3570
W www.danielsequipment.com
☞ Lisa Mahan @ sales@decequip.com
Yankee Equipment E P s Systems 15 Glass Ln. (P.O. Box 630) Barrington, NH 03825
☎ 800-239-9265
W www.yankeeequipment.com @ info@yankeeequipment.com
N EW J ERSEY
Edgeco America E T
239 Rahway Rd. Barnegat, NJ 08005
☎ 800-833-4326
@ edgecoamerica@msn.com
PCM Co. O 1431 Ferry Ave. Camden, NJ 08104
☎ 800-222-0317
W www.pcmco.com/SPO-coating.html
☞ Jon Sinrich @ jon@pcmco.com
Cleaners Outlet O
380 Franklin Turnpike Mahwah, NJ 07430
☎ 844-335-8871
W www.cleanersoutlet.com @ orders@cleanersoutlet.com
Star Linen USA T 1501 Lancer Dr. Moorestown, NJ 08057
☎ 856-231-0700 or 800-782-7999
W www.starlinen.com
☞ Joe Haughey, EVP Sales @ jhaughey@starlinen.com
Fowler Laundry Solutions E P s 565 Rahway Ave. Union, NJ 07083
☎ 908-686-3400 or 800-824-9958
W www.fowlercompanies.com @ info@fowlercompanies.com
N EW M EXICO
8500 Los Volcanes Rd. NW, Unit H Albuquerque, NM 87121
☎ 505-884-8513 or 888-884-8513
W www.katzson.com @ sales@katzson.com
Martin-Ray E P s O Laundry Systems 2426 Washington St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 ☎ 505-883-7277 or 800-279-6622 W www.martinray.com
Ultra Clean Laundry E P s Equipment P.O. Box 614 Cloudcroft, NM 88317-0614 ☎ 888-267-5553 W www.ultracleanlaundry.com @ info@ultracleanlaundry.com
N EW Y ORK
HK Laundry Equipment E P s O 530 Main St. Armonk, NY 10504 ☎ 914-273-5757 or 800-229-4572 W www.hklaundry.com ☞ Karl Hinrichs @ leads@hklaundry.com
Alliance Laundry Systems EPs Distribution - East Region Upstate New York Office 319 W. Main St., Ste. 5 Batavia, NY 14020 ☎ 800-527-2219
W distribution.alliancelaundry.com/east/
Superior Laundry E P s Equipment
458 Cozine Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11208 ☎ 718-871-7545
W www.superior-laundry.com @ info@superior-laundry.com
Direct Machinery E P s Sales Corp.
50 Commerce Pl. Hicksville, NY 11801 ☎ 800-572-5573
W www.directmachinery.com @ info@directmachinery.com
Hercules Corp. E
550 W. John St. Hicksville, NY 11801
☎ 800-526-5760
W www.hercnet.com @ info@hercnet.com
Laundrylux E P s
461 Doughty Blvd. Inwood, NY 11096
☎ 800-645-2205 W www.laundrylux.com @ info@laundrylux.com
Hercules Machinery E P s
21 Alabama Ave.
Island Park, NY 11558
☎ 516-889-0088 W www.herculesmachinery.net
☞ Joe Carlucci @ joepres21@aol.com
Gold Coin E P s
Laundry Equipment 91-26 143rd St. Jamaica, NY 11435 ☎ 888-658-2646 W www.goldcoinlaundry.com @ info@goldcoinlaundry.com
Metropolitan Laundry E P s
Machinery Sales Inc.
127-19 101st Ave. Jamaica, NY 11419
☎ 718-441-4000 or 800-728-0001 W www.metropolitanmachinery.com
☞ Marc Katzman @ info@metropolitanmachinery.com
Trevil America E P.O. Box 127 Mamaroneck, NY 10543
☎ 973-535-8305 or 877-873-8451 W www.trevilamerica.com @ TrevilAmerica@aol.com
Sani Wash E C P s 58-90 55th St. Maspeth, NY 11378
☎ 718-729-1700 or 800-288-7264 W www.saniwash.com @ contact@saniwash.com
CSC ServiceWorks E P s 35 Pinelawn Road, Ste. 120 Melville, NY 11747
☎ 844-272-9675 W www.cscsw.com @ customerservice@cscsw.com
Professional Laundry E P s Systems
3655 California Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
☎ 716-662-6100 or 888-637-0600
W www.plslaundry.com
☞ Bill Myers @ windwz2@aol.com
Empire Laundry Machinery E P s 613 E. Main St. Palmyra, NY 14522
☎ 585-218-9810
W www.empirelaundryny.com @ info@empirelaundryny.com
Gauch Distributing E P s 474 N. Greenbush Rd. Rensselaer, NY 12144
☎ 518-283-8302 W www.gauchdist.com @ info@gauchdist.com
A-1 Flatwork Ironer Specialists O 47 Oakley Pl. Staten Island, NY 10306
☎ 718-980-0682
☞ Steve Brusca @ stevenjbuddy@aol.com
D.J. Giancola Exports E P s 4317 E. Genesee St. (P.O. Box 4) Syracuse, NY 13214
☎ 315-446-1002
W www.djgexports.com
☞ Trevor Giancola @ info@djgexports.com
N ORTH C AROLINA
Highland Equipment Co. E 788 Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803
☎ 828-274-7343
W www.highlandequipment.com
☞ Barry Carter @ carter@highlandequipment.com
B&G Lieberman Co. E P s 2420 Distribution St. Charlotte, NC 28203
☎ 704-376-0717 or 800-438-0346
W www.bglieberman.com
☞ Larry Lieberman @ bgl@bglieberman.com
Consolidated Laundry E P s Equipment Inc.
714F Montana Dr. Charlotte, NC 28216
☎ 704-395-1234 or 888-253-5004
W www.consolidatedlaundry.com
☞ Ben Royal @ broyal@consolidatedlaundry.com
Gardner Machinery Corp. E P s
700 N. Summit Ave. Charlotte, NC 28216
☎ 704-372-3890 W www.gardnermachinery.com @ gmc@gardnermachinery.com
T & L Equipment E P s Sales Co. Inc.
1001-A N. Church St. Charlotte, NC 28206
☎ 704-372-8615 or 800-423-7937 W www.washcycle.com @ laundrycoach@washcycle.com
TLC Tri-State Companies E P s 5257 Pit Rd., S. Concord, NC 28027
☎ 866-278-0106
W www.tlctristate.com
☞ Matt Stephenson @ mstephenson@tlctristate.com
Hulon McCraw Inc. T C P s O 5222 Brevard Rd. Horse Shoe, NC 28742
☎ 828-891-8871 or 800-962-5631
W www.mccraws.com @ info@mccraws.com
N.S. Farrington & Co. O 1335 Bridgeport Dr. Kernersville, NC 27284
☎ 336-788-7705 or 800-722-0374 W www.nsfarrington.com
@ info@nsfarrington.com
Consolidated Laundry E P s Equipment Inc. 530 Maywood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603
☎ 800-227-6149
W www.consolidatedlaundry.com
☞ Billy Kincaid @ bkincaid@consolidatedlaundry.com
K&B Laundry Service E P s 1500 Carolina Ave. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
☎ 252-541-3151
W www.kblaundryservice.com @ kblaundryservice@gmail.com
O HIO
Advantage Equipment P s 1056 Home Ave. Akron, OH 44310
☎ 330-475-8220 or 888-676-5079
W www.aeilaundry.com @ scott@advantageequipment.net
Belenky Inc. E P s 1601 Frederick Blvd. Akron, OH 44320
☎ 330-867-3333
☞ Emily Prioletti
W www.belenkyinc.com @ info@belenkyinc.com
The M&L Equipment Co. E P s 987 E. Tallmadge Ave. Akron, OH 44310
☎ 800-328-6000
W www.mlequipco.com @ info@mlequipco.com
Triad Laundry Equipment E P s
3712 Commerce Dr., Ste. A Akron, OH 44321
☎ 330-752-1258
W www.triadlaundry.com @ info@triadlaundry.com
Lakeside Laundry Equipment E 26851 Richmond Rd. Bedford Heights, OH 44146
☎ 216-475-2040 or 800-628-2588
W www.lakesidelaundry.com @ sales@lakesidelaundry.com
Laundry One Inc. E P s O 60 Elm St. Canal Winchester, OH 43110
☎ 614-908-1500 or 800-800-0322 W www.laundryone.com @ info@laundryone.com
Cincinnati Laundry E P s O Equipment
2648 Spring Grove Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45214 ☎ 513-542-5000
W www.cincinnatilaundry.com @ cle@cincinnatilaundry.com
H-M Co. E P s O
2305 Gilbert Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45206
☎ 513-281-3832 or 800-365-1900 W www.draintroughs.com @ sales@draintroughs.com
Machinex E
7654 Production Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45237
☎ 513-771-4020
W www.machinexonline.com
☞ Jeff Dunn @ machinex@machinexonline.com
E.J. Thomas Co. C O
10080 Commerce Park Dr. West Chester, OH 45246
☎ 800-878-0880
W www.ejthomascompany.com @ fairfield_orders @ejthomascompany.com
Teeters Products E P s O
125 E. Second St. Fletcher, OH 45326
☎ 937-368-2376 or 800-521-9864
W www.tplaundry.com @ info@tplaundry.com
R.W. Martin Company E P O 4675 Mogadore Rd. Kent, OH 44240
☎ 330-673-8712 or 800-635-4363
W www.rwmartin.com
☞ Jeff McLain @ info@rwmartin.com
Moore Services E P s
29500 Aurora Rd., Ste. 4 Solon, OH 44139
☎ 440-498-0200 or 800-941-MORE
W www.mooreservices.info
☞ Jerry Moore @ mooreservices@aol.com
Renegade Brands C 5351 Naiman Pkwy., Ste. A Solon, OH 44139
☎ 216-342-5229
W www.renegadebrands.com @ info@renegadebrands.com
O KLAHOMA
Laundry Solutions Co. E 713 S. 8th St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012
☎ 918-251-0800
W www.laundrysolutionscompany.com
☞ Richard Gaar @ rgaar@laundrysolutions company.com
Arrow Machinery Co. E 1121 N. Martin Luther King Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73117
☎ 405-424-4318
W www.arrowmachinery.org @ arrow@arrowmachinery.org
Elite Equipment Co. E P s O 4400 S.W. 134th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73173
☎ 405-692-4800 or 800-335-3600
W www.eliteequipment.com
☞ Marty Jackson @ marty@eliteequipment.com
FabriClean Supply E P s O of Oklahoma 201 N. Ann Arbor Oklahoma City, OK 73127
☎ 405-232-9289 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Kenny Dillon @ info@fabricleansupply.com
O REGON
True Color Fabric Dyeing T 2305C Ashland St., #281 Ashland, OR 97520
☎ 541-488-5911
W www.fabricdyeing.com
☞ Sherry Smilo @ info@fabricdyeing.com
Peterson Equipment Co. E P s 151 N. Front St. Woodburn, OR 97071
☎ 503-981-4032
W www.peterson-equipment.com
☞ Russell Peterson @ russell@peterson-eq.com
P ENNSYLVANIA
Olek Belts P s O
445B Mill Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020
☎ 215-638-4550 or 800-869-2683
W www.olekbelts.com @ sales@olekbelts.com
Butler Staple Co. E P s O
241 North Rd. Butler, PA 16001
☎ 800-821-8842
W www.butlerstaple.com @ ray@butlerstaple.com
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s O
DistributionEast Region Camp Hill Office 1440 W. State St., Ste. B Camp Hill, PA 17011
☎ 800-866-6905
W distribution.alliancelaundry.com/east
PAC Industries E P s O
950 River Rd. Croydon, PA 19021 ☎ 215-638-1000 or 800-972-2292
W www.pacindustries.com @ info@pacindustries.com
Professional Laundry E P s Systems 950 River Rd. Croydon, PA 19021 ☎ 215-354-0111 or 888-637-0600 ☞ Andy Walls @ prolaundrysys@comcast.net
M.C.H. Equipment E P s 421-A Philmont Ave. Feasterville, PA 19053 ☎ 215-355-3778 or 800-399-5237 W www.mchequipment.com ☞ Bob Feldman @ info@mchequipment.com
PAC Industries E P s 5341 Jaycee Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17112 ☎ 717-657-0407 or 800-692-6214
W www.pacindustries.com @ info@pacindustries.com
AC Power Co. E P s
77 Steamwhistle Dr. Ivyland, PA 18974 ☎ 215-364-3430 or 800-362-1900
W www.acpowerco.com @ info@acpowerco.com
CILS E P s C O
36 N. 16th St. Lebanon, PA 17042
☎ 717-274-2693 or 888-820-2457
W www.cils-inc.com @ info@cils-inc.com
CILS Inc. North E P s C O
555 High St. New Berlin PA 17855
☎ 570-884-4644 or 888-978-4799
W www.cils-inc.com
☞ John Noss @ info@cils-inc.com
Alco Washer Center E P s O 1243 W. State St. New Castle, PA 16101
☎ 724-658-8808
W www.alcowasher.com @ alco.washer@verizon.net
Frankford Machinery E P s O 4500 Torresdale Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19124
☎ 215-289-3434
W www.frankfordonline.com
☞ Nick Kashkashian @ info@frankfordonline.com
Pittsburgh Laundry Systems E P s 7500 Washington Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218
☎ 412-351-4500
W www.pittsburghlaundry.com
☞ Sonny Rogalla @ sonny@pittsburghlaundry.com
Sea Isle Corporation T 5447 Guarino Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15217
☎ 800-722-0429
W www.seaislecorp.com
☞ Bill Halpern @ bill@seaislandcorp.com
Central Pennsylvania E P s Laundry Equipment 231 Rear E. Main St. Shiremanstown, PA 17011
☎ 717-761-3617 or 800-242-5520
W www.centralpalaundry.com
☞ Andy Priest @ centralpalaundry2@gmail.com
R HODE I SLAND
Norton Supply Co. E C O 4972 S. County Trl. Charlestown, RI 02813
☎ 800-869-7664
W www.nortonsupply.com
☞ Bill Mark @ sales@nortonsupply.com
S OUTH C AROLINA
Texchine Inc. E P s 207 Beaufort St. Chapin, SC 29036 ☎ 803-345-5171 or 800-768-8205 W www.texchine.com ☞ Jeff Voight @ jeff voight@texchine.com
Consolidated Laundry E P s Equipment 127 Overland Dr., #B Columbia, SC 29209 ☎ 800-766-0926 W www.consolidatedlaundry.comm ☞ Gary Palmer @ gpalmer@consolidatedlaundry.com
FabriClean Supply C O of Carolina
1200 1st Street South Ext. Columbia, SC 29209 ☎ 803-776-7988 or 800-442-7021 W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Debra Wilson @ info@fabricleansupply.com
Universal Unilink T C O P.O. Box 2628 Greer, SC 29652 ☎ 888-830-7872 W www.universal-unilink.com
☞ Sherryl Stoner @ sherrylstoner@universalpa.com
S OUTH D AKOTA
Horwath Laundry E P s Equipment
1880 Center St. Rapid City, SD 57703
☎ 605-343-3507 W www.aahorwath.com @ origin@rushmore.com
Richard-Ewing E C P s O Equipment Co. 27121 S. Parklane Dr. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 ☎ 605-368-2528 or 800-658-3368
Ryco Conveyors E P 1512 E. 17th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 ☎ 605-610-4026 W www.rycoconveyors.com
☞ Todd Ramsey @ todd@ryco92.com
T ENNESSEE
Cates Laundry Equipment E P s 1846 Vanderhorn Dr. Memphis, TN 38134 ☎ 800-489-0023 W www.cateslaundry.com @ info@cateslaundry.com
Ideal Chemical & Supply C O 4025 Air Park St. Memphis, TN 38118
☎ 800-232-6776 W www.idealchemical.com
☞ Sam Block Jr. @ sblock@idealchem.com
Larry & Mike’s E P s O Laundry Services
6376 Winchester Rd. Memphis, TN 38115
☎ 901-546-8151 or 866-328-5173
W www.lmlaundryservices.com
☞ Mike Leake
@ laundryservices@comcast.net
Allied Boiler & Supply E P s 419 S. Front St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129
☎ 800-858-0484
W www.alliedboiler.com
☞ D.J. Baughman @ dj@alliedboiler.com
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s O
DistributionSouth Region Nashville Office
3729 Charlotte Ave.
Nashville, TN 37209
☎ 800-897-7570
Wdistribution.alliancelaundry.com/south
FabriClean Supply C O of Tennessee
741 Massman Dr. Nashville, TN 37210
☎ 615-254-5192 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ John Holt @ info@fabricleansupply.com
Star Distributing E P s 3729 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37209
☎ 615-298-5547 or 800-897-7570
W www.stardistributing.com @ info@stardistributing.com
Laundry Systems E P s C of Tennessee
1506 W. Meadow Ct. Sevierville, TN 37862
☎ 888-427-5743
W www.tnlaundry.com @ jeff@laundrysystems.com
T EXAS
FabriClean Supply C O of Amarillo
3412 W. Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, TX 79106
☎ 806-374-2851 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Gary Mohon @ info@fabricleansupply.com
RAMCO Laundry E P s
Machinery
301 E. Stephens St., Ste. 100 Arlington, TX 76018
☎ 817-640-5100 or 800-878-5578
W www.ramcolaundry.com
☞ Ralph A. McMillan @ sales@ramcolaundry.com
FabriClean Supply C O of Austin/San Antonio
2089 Main St. Buda, TX 78610
☎ 512-295-5550 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Trevor Hericks @ info@fabricleansupply.com
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s O
DistributionSouth Region Dallas Office 631 Southwestern Blvd., Ste. 140 Coppell, TX 75019
☎ 833-288-5700
Wdistribution.alliancelaundry.com/south
Ed Brown Distributors E P s
2510 National Dr. Garland, TX 75041
☎ 214-352-9494
W www.edbrowndistributors.com
☞ Eric Arthur @ eric@edbrowndistributors.com
FabriClean Supply C O of Dallas
8301 Ambassador Row Dallas, TX 75247
☎ 214-826-4161 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Trevor Hericks @ info@fabricleansupply.com
AAdvantage Laundry EP s Systems
2510 National Dr. Garland, TX 75041
☎ 972-278-2138 or 800-880-2138
W www.aadvantagelaundry.com
☞ Marcela Veloz @ mveloz@aadvantagelaundry.com
Intex Distributing Co. C 1173 109th St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050
☎ 972-660-1900 or 877-649-9904
W www.intexdistco.com
☞ Perry Lykins @ intexdallas@intexdistco.com
FabriClean Supply C O of Houston
9770 Wingfoot Houston, TX 77041
☎ 713-864-6373 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Christopher Barnett @ info@fabricleansupply.com
Professional Laundry E P s
Solutions
2500 Wilcrest Dr., Ste. 300 Houston, TX 77042
☎ 210-272-9300
W www.prolaundrysolutions.com @ info@prolaundrysolutions.com
Scott Equipment E P s 6525 Cunningham Rd. Houston, TX 77041
☎ 713-686-7268 or 800-321-7268
W www.scott-equipment.com @ sales@scott-equipment.com
Skyline Equipment LLC E P s 6525 Cunningham Rd., Bldg. C Houston, TX 77041
☎ 281-445-9907 or 800-444-1227
W www.skylineequipmentco.com @ info@skylineequipmentco.com
Best Wash E P s 15012 Eddie Dr. Humble, TX 77396 ☎ 281-441-2465 or 800-456-2378
W www.bestwashinc.com
☞ James West @ sales@bestwashinc.com
Brim Laundry Machinery Co. E P s 302 Nichols Dr. Hutchins, TX 75141 ☎ 214-630-4517 or 800-527-5886
W www.brimldry.com @ website@brimldry.com
Intex Distributing Co. C 411 Tradesmens Park Dr. Hutto, TX 78634
☎ 512-474-6075 or 800-322-7131
W www.intexdistco.com
☞ Cliff Fitch @ cliff.intex@gmail.com
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s O DistributionSouth Region Houston Office
603 E. Sam Houston Pky. S., Ste. 100 Pasadena, TX 77503
☎ 800-888-0074
Wdistribution.alliancelaundry.com/south
Mustang Enterprises E 1238 W. Laurel San Antonio, TX 78201
☎ 210-734-3644 or 866-734-3644
W www.mustangenterprises.com
☞ Steven Dubinski @ info@mustangenterprises.com
Datamars O 1110 Industrial Blvd. Temple, TX 76504
☎ 254-598-3440
W www.textile-id.com @ textile.marketing@datamars.com
U TAH
Mendenhall Equipment Co. E P s 880 W. 100 N.
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
☎ 801-298-1133 W www.mendenhallcle.com @ sales@mendenhallcle.com
Reliable XeVision P 4245 Airport Rd. Ogden, UT 84405-3301
☎ 801-622-7000 W www.xevision.com
☞ Dan Blumel @ dblumel@xevision.com
Reliable Commercial P s Laundry 269 N. Bluff St. St. George, UT 84770
☎ 435-652-1330
W www.reliablehac.com @ reliablecl@infowest.com
Evans Commercial E P s
Laundry Sales
3463 W. 1987 S. Salt Lake City, UT 84104
☎ 801-972-6580 or 800-433-6859
W www.evanslaundryequipment.com
☞ Aaron Burningham @ aaron@evanslaundry.com
Katzson Brothers E T C P s O
3493 W. 1500S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
☎ 801-322-5757 or 877-534-4565
W www.katzson.com @ sales@katzson.com
V ERMONT
Big Bill Work Wear T 294 Crawford Rd. Newport, VT 05855
☎ 800-992-6338
W www.bigbill.com @ service@bigbill.com
Foley Distributing C P s O
280 Seward Rd. (P.O. Box 99) Rutland, VT 05702
☎ 802-773-3738 or 800-950-3738
W www.foleydistributing.com @ info@foleydistributing.com
V IRGINIA
Consolidated Laundry E P s Equipment 4104 Holland Blvd., Ste. 108 Chesapeake, VA 23323
☎ 800-227-6149
W www.consolidatedlaundry.com @ broyal@consolidatedlaundry.com
Valley Washers E P O 18 W. Johnson St. Harrisonburg, VA 22803
☎ 540-434-8086 or 800-433-0506
W www.valleywashers.com @ valleywasher@ntelos.net
FabriClean Supply C O of the Mid Atlantic
4311 November Ave. Henrico, VA 23231
☎ 804-232-6703 or 800-442-7021
W www.fabricleansupply.com
☞ Dwayne Gwaltney @ info@fabricleansupply.com
Caldwell & Gregory E 129 Broad St. Rd., Ste. A Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103
☎ 877-784-6610
W www.caldwellandgregory.com @ info@caldwellandgregory.com
Virginia Dry Cleaning E P s O & Laundry Equipment 1565 Oakbridge Dr., Ste. H Powhatan, VA 23139 ☎ 804-271-4401 or 800-767-1946
W www.vadrycleaning.com @ sales@vadrycleaning.com
Commercial Laundry E P s Equipment Co. 2507 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Richmond, VA 23234
☎ 804-231-9668
W www.commlaundry.com @ office@commlaundry.com
Richclean C O 2810 Ackley Ave. Richmond, VA 23228
☎ 804-262-7433 or 800-237-5825
W www.richclean.com @ supplies@richclean.com
W ASHINGTON
Washington Automated E P s 5801 23rd Dr. West, Ste. 103 Everett, WA 98203
☎ 425-743-7388 or 800-422-0380
W www.washingtonautomated.com @ sales@washingtonautomated.com
Alliance Laundry Systems E P s DistributionWest Region Pacific Northwest Office 12910 NE 125th Way B-3 Kirkland, WA 98034
☎ 800-595-0253
Wdistribution.alliancelaundry.com/west
Northwest Laundry Supply P s 624 N. Francher Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99212
☎ 509-487-4800 or 800-487-4814
W www.northwestlaundrysupply.com
☞ Craig Moore @ craigm@northwestlaundry.com
W EST V IRGINIA
Char-Ann Equipment Co. E P s 2505 Elizabeth Pike Mineral Wells, WV 26150
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Once again, Childs Linen Service kept its doors open by using laundromats.
“We were just having trucks go to one or two laundromats and just running contantly,” Morrill says.
“We were down two weeks without ironers, washers or anything, basically working out of laundromats, paying high prices again, but it kept everyone paid.
“No one skipped a paycheck, and we kept running. We didn’t skip a beat, and no one really noticed anything other than the two hotels that use 100% cotton sheets. They don’t look right unless they hit an ironer. They’re the only ones (who had to use another service) and they stuck with us. They came right back. They like the way we do business.”
He says that the flood happening in winter helped because Childs wasn’t processing its seasonal restaurants and hotels.
How did the laundry get its building cleaned and equipment back up and running?
“I didn’t wait. There’s no flood insurance,” Morrill points out. “It’s not like there’s an insurance company coming and going, we’re going to have Servpro here and so on.
“I grabbed a couple of pumps. I called my brother. Same as with the fire, family bailed me out of that one, too. My brother, he’s a state detective. He took time away from work. He has contact with the state and went to the state fire marshal’s office and got a big pump that they use to pump out floods or after they douse a fire.
“We pumped it out overnight, and we were cleaning and had that place spotless in 24 hours.”
After pumping out all the water, Morrill had to deal with his laundry equipment. They opened all the washers, dryers and ironers to expose the motors and cleaned everything by hand in two or three days.
“This was going into Christmas, so we could not get Daniels Equipment up here fast enough because everyone was leaving for Christmas break, he says. “After Christmas, Daniels came right up.
“They took everything apart to assess the situation. I killed power to the main as soon as I saw we had water coming into the building, so nothing had power. Nothing ran until Daniels, and I had Ecolab in
there, looked at all the equipment.
“We had everything opened up. All the motors pulled from all equipment that was underwater, and we literally were pouring water out of them, and letting them dry with fans for four or five days and then Daniels came back.”
They reassembled the equipment, had an electrician come in for a double check and then turned everything back on.
“We just had a few loud bearings in the washing motors when they extracted because water got in the greased bearing, so they just said we can replace the bearings and re-grease them. And I think for all the machines I have it was only going to be like $3,500. When you don’t have insurance, that’s a blessing,” Morrill says.
“The ironers and everything else came right on and worked and never skipped a beat. In two weeks, we were able to fire up and run everything, clean, sanitized, all back together.”
Morrill says the company did lose three of its five trucks because water got into the starters … and the temperature only reached 16 F the day after the water receded.
“Everything froze and the starters froze, so the insurance company said, you know what, we’re just totaling them,” he shares.
“I rented two trucks for a month until my insurance came through. Nothing new, so I went and bought used trucks from Penske, all white, just like what I had.
“I just had to get them lettered up. They were good to go, and we’re still using them.”
LESSONS LEARNED
Two of the key lessons learned by Morrill from all three disaster situations is that industrial laundries need to “have a plan of attack,” and it’s important “to know somebody you can go to.”
“We all are competitors, but you still have to have good relations with your competitors because they’re going to be the ones that are going to make or break you when something like this happens,” he says.
Another key is good employee communication.
“You have to be in contact with employees and let them know what’s going on because they’re going to need to help,” Morrill says. “Keep them fully informed. Don’t lie because they could go grab a job anywhere right now in this market.
“With good communication, they saw we all had to go through this, and they
kept it going for us. Same thing with families. I had a good family backup. They were here at a drop of a dime and took time off from their jobs to help.”
Finally, he says industrial laundries must be sure about what their insurance policies cover.
“I worked tightly with my insurance agent after the fire,” Morrill shares. “I found out what I didn’t have, and since then, we’ve raised limits and did ‘this and
that’ because it was a lot more expensive to replace equipment.
“I’ve also, again, going through a flood, dealt with the insurance agent, knowing what you have and don’t have. We’ve had to make some changes there and make sure we’re covered from anything.
“You have to think of everything and have that relationship with your insurance agent. Everyone hates to pay those premiums until he’s got to use it.”
Floodwaters from the December 2023 flood reached almost 3 feet inside Childs Linen Service.
Daniels Equipment Co. was on hand again (and Ecolab) to help Childs get its equipment running after the flood.
Tingue’s Hurst retires, Capriles named CFO
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Tingue, a supplier of commercial laundry products and services, reports that long-time chief financial officer, John Hurst, retired effective June 1.
The company named Arnald Capriles as its new CFO.
In his 32 years with Tingue, the company says Hurst was responsible for managing and leading the finance team, deal negotiations, budgetary planning, information technology and data analysis.
The company says he will be remembered for his positive, supportive spirit and steadfast loyalty to the organization.
Capriles, who joined the company in November 2023, brings more than 20 years of experience in finance and business in multinational, public and family-owned companies.
He most recently served as the CFO of Exubrion Therapeutics, a venture-capital-backed animal health start-up. Before that, he served as the head of finance with Boehringer Ingelheim, the world’s largest family-owned animal health
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Capriles studied as an undergraduate in his hometown of Caracas, Venezuela, at Universidad Metropolitana, and he received an MBA from Boston University.
He has lived and worked in four countries and brings a wealth of innovative ideas and experiences.
Capriles transitioned the company’s corporate office to the north side of Atlanta this summer, in proximity to its main operating locations in Peachtree City, Georgia, and Greensboro, North Carolina.
“As John embarks on a well-deserved retirement, a new chapter unfolds for our team,” says David Tingue, the company’s CEO. “I’m grateful for the many contributions John has provided us over the last 32 years.
“And I’m excited for Arnald’s fresh perspective and energy he brings to Team Tingue. I look forward to Arnald building upon the strong foundation that John established and achieving new milestones for the company.”
To honor Hurst’s retirement and his many contributions to Tingue, the company dedicated the conference room in its Peachtree City facility in his name.
Beck’s Classic appoints Justice senior executive of laundry sales
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — Beck’s Classic Manufacturing, a provider of reusable healthcare textiles, reports that Mike Justice has joined its team as senior executive of laundry sales.
He has more than 34 years of experience within the healthcare textile indus-
try, including roles in Medline’s textile division and 24 years with Encompass.
Most recently, Justice was vice president of sales for the healthcare division of Unitex International.
“(This experience) puts him on the path with Beck’s Classic Manufacturing where he will be able to use his wealth of knowledge and skills giving the company added strength in the role so that Beck’s Classic can continue supporting and helping the industry into the future,” shares the company.
“Along with his involvement in TRSA, ALM, ARTA and IATHM, plus his background in sales, plant operations, manufacturing and distribution, all have made Mike into an industry expert.”
Seward named COO for Vestis, Rego senior VP of sales
ATLANTA — Vestis Corp., a provider of uniforms and workplace supplies, reports it has appointed Bill Seward as chief operating officer (COO), effective Sept. 1, and Peter Rego as senior vice president of sales, effective immediately.
Reporting directly to CEO Kim Scott, both Seward and Rego will assume responsibility for key aspects of the company’s strategic plan to achieve high-quality growth, efficient operations, disciplined capital allocation and a performance-driven culture.
“Both have a proven and impressive track record of delivering results in dis-
tributed, route-based models while providing best-in-class customer experiences, and their backgrounds are well suited to support us in establishing a performancedriven culture rooted in process discipline,” says Scott.
Additionally, the company has aligned its field organizational structure to support faster and sustainable adoption of programs and procedures that enhance the customer and teammate experience.
Seward brings more than 30 years of experience to Vestis. He joins the company from UPS Supply Chain Solutions where he oversaw multiple business units including global logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution as president.
He previously served as EVP and chief commercial officer at Stericycle, in addition to other leadership roles at UPS.
As COO of Vestis, Seward will apply his expertise and service-oriented leadership to oversee field operations, customer experience, logistics, global sourcing and manufacturing.
Rego joins Vestis with more than 25 years of business and sales experience, including 19 years at Cintas where he held sales management roles of increasing responsibility and ultimately served as a sales vice president.
Additionally, he served as chief sales officer, North America, at Kellermeyer Bergensons Services; chief commercial officer, USA, at Lion Electric Co.; and most recently as a sales vice president at Verkada.
The company says Rego’s proven industry sales leadership will be leveraged to enhance Vestis’s sales processes, strengthen sales leadership and create outstanding teammate experiences in support of accelerating growth.
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Prudential completes second solar project in California
IRVINE, Calif. — Provider of reusable image work apparel and related textiles Prudential Overall Supply reports it has completed its second solar project installation at its Fresno, California, industrial plant.
The 472 solar panels system is sized for 229 kilowatts and is expected to generate 392,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
Prudential says it will allow the plant to receive 60% of its energy needs through the system. This represents 274 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent greenhouse gas emissions savings annually.
“We are excited to complete our second solar project, this one installed at our Fresno industrial plant,” says John Clark, CEO of Prudential. “There are several other projects currently being evaluated by our engineering team for other Prudential locations.
“These types of initiatives are important and help support Prudential’s Century Initiative, which is our business planning roadmap for the next 100 years in business. The four core areas of our business planning include a focus on our Customers,
Employees, Reputation and Expectations.
“This project demonstrates innovation and accountability for our goal to be the industry’s environmental leader.”
Hospeco Brands Group acquires select assets of Supply Source Enterprises
CLEVELAND — Hospeco Brands Group, the parent company of Monarch Brands, a supplier of textiles and other products, reports that its stalking horse bid has been accepted by a Delaware bankruptcy court as the winning offer for the assets of Supply Source Enterprises (SSE), comprised of The Safety Zone and Impact Products.
The purchase was finalized on July 19. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Hospeco Brands Group is a global manufacturer of wiping solutions, personal care, odor control, cleanroom, safety, textiles, and specialty products to serve building management, industrial and manufacturing, food service, education, healthcare and life sciences, hospitality and wellness, and myriad other markets.
Hospeco Brands Group says that the addition of SSE’s products and capabilities transforms its already-robust bundle into a true single-source solution across the most significant categories in the sanitary supply and industrial safety markets.
Customers of the former SSE and its affiliates can expect business as usual during this transition. The process by which orders were placed before the acquisition remains unchanged.
Georgia-based distributor partners with investment firm
ATLANTA — Commercial laundry equipment distributor Southeastern Laundry Equipment Sales (SLES) reports it entered into a strategic partnership with investment firm and advisor 4612 Group
earlier this year.
Terms of the transaction—which 4612 describes on its website as an “equity” investment type—were not released. The deal closed in February.
As part of the partnership, CEO and owner Chase Brown continues to lead SLES. He says he’s excited about his company partnering with 4612 Group.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to be partnering with this unique group that holistically understands our business and culture and is supportive of us reaching our collective goals and advancing our business,” says Brown.
The SLES statement indicates the partnership represents “a commitment to alignment and growth” driven by Brown’s vision for the business, and that 4612 Group aims to support him and SLES “by leveraging its extensive experience in backing founderled and family-owned businesses.”
Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, SLES serves clients across Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Founded in 1976, SLES is a full-service provider of laundry equipment, offering solutions for on-premises, coin and multifamily laundries. It caters to a diverse clientele, including hospitality, healthcare, laundromats, municipal entities and other commercial businesses.
Alliance Laundry Systems acquires Nashville-based distributor
RIPON, Wis. — Alliance Laundry Systems, a provider of commercial laundry equipment, reports it has acquired the distribution assets of Star Distributing, as well as its Parts King business.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Alliance says the Nashville, Tennesseebased Star is a leading distributor of Speed Queen on-premises, vended and multihousing laundry equipment.
Star will become part of the Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution South Region while maintaining its Nashville office. Durwood R. Davis Jr. founded the business in 1958. In 1995, its coverage area grew with the addition of President Michael Davis’s Nashville office.
It increased its commitment to the industry further when Davis launched the spare parts shipping business—Parts King.
Throughout the years Star has earned several awards for its service and finance support to customers in various markets. Its coverage territory spans Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia and Virginia
“I’ve long spoken not just on Star’s history but my desire to ensure a lasting legacy that continues for decades to come,” says Davis.
“With this sale to the global leader in commercial laundry equipment, we have safely secured this legacy.”
Parts King operations will continue as normal, according to Alliance.
JENSEN-GROUP acquires majority stake in MAXI-PRESS
PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Industrial laundry equipment manufacturer JENSENGROUP reports that it has acquired 85% of the share capital of MAXI-PRESS Holding GmbH, Germany, and its subsidiaries. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Under the agreement, MAXI-PRESS will continue to operate under the well-established MAXI-PRESS brand. Tim Zaiser, managing director, will report directly to the JENSEN-GROUP executive management team.
MAXI-PRESS, known for its market share in press cushions and its unique range of consumables, will play a pivotal role in enhancing JENSEN-GROUP’s service business, according to the company.
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“I am truly impressed by the company’s market position and growth trajectory, resulting from the MAXI-PRESS team efforts under the leadership of Mr. Zaiser in just 15 years and I am looking forward to working together with Mr. Zaiser to further grow the business and take MAXI-PRESS to the next level,” says Jesper M. Jensen, CEO of JENSEN-GROUP.
The acquisition is fully aligned with JENSEN-GROUP’s long-term value creation strategy, aiming to provide a comprehensive range of service propositions to laundries across the globe.
For the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, MAXIPRESS reported consolidated revenues of 21.5 million euro and an EBITDA of 5.6 million euro.
“I knew that one day they would reach out to me, and I am very proud that MAXIPRESS becomes a member of the JENSENGROUP,” says Zaiser.
Dr. Nicolas Himmelmann from the private equity firm AUCTUS Capital Partners AG, Germany, former majority owner of MAXIPRESS, says, “We have seen how MAXIPRESS has shown tremendous growth even during the COVID years and are happy to hand over a well-run company to a strategic buyer like JENSEN-GROUP.”
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