LAVATEC announced it has entered into a new equipment agreement with West Michigan Shared Hospital Laundry (WMSHL) in Grand Rapids, Mich. The member-owned, non-profit cooperative has purchased three, LT-120 continuous tunnel wash systems with 12 compartments, another LT-120 tunnel with six compartments, and 30 TT-745 series gas dryers. The tunnel system compartments each have a …
Miele Professional is expanding its Benchmark Washing Machine range with two new capacity options: 60 lbs and 80 lbs. The new PWM 927 (60 lbs) and PWM 935 (80 lbs) give professional laundry operations greater flexibility for higher laundry volumes. The new models bring the same intuitive controls and consistent Benchmark programming across the range, …
Sea-lion America has announced the North American introduction of the Sea-lion Laundry Dragon® 8.0 Series tunnel washer recently at Texcare Asia. The Sea-lion Laundry Dragon 8.0® Series tunnel washer is a substantially upgraded tunnel washing platform engineered for high-throughput commercial and industrial laundry operations. Developed by Jiangsu Sea-lion Machinery Co., Ltd., the new 8.0 Series …
Miele Professional, in partnership with Kreussler and Veit, is launching the Miele Professional WetCleaning Training Center in Princeton, New Jersey, creating a dedicated environment where textile-care professionals can experience Professional WetCleaning firsthand. The Training Center will officially open in November 2026 with its inaugural WetCare Workshop, bringing together textile-care professionals, industry partners and associations to …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Last week in Part 1 of Tips for Modernizing Your Laundry, we explored considerations necessary when purchasing new equipment or replacing systems in your facility. Those considerations include the importance of knowing your needs, having an open mind and accepting input from others and the dangers of …
Royal Basket Trucks, a leading manufacturer of material handling solutions, announced the launch of the R72 Bulk Poly Truck, a durable and versatile solution designed for demanding commercial laundry, healthcare, and textile operations. Purpose-built for commercial laundry, healthcare, and textile operations. Designed for high-volume environments, the R72 combines durable construction, ergonomic handling, and transportation efficiency. …
JENSEN-GROUP announced that it has come to an agreement with CMAHolding Odense ApS., represented by Mr. Mads Andresen, to increase its ownership in Inwatec ApS from 70% to 100%, further strengthening the Group’s long-term strategy to accelerate automation, robotics, and AI-driven innovation in the laundry industry, according to a news release. Inwatec, founded in 2009 …
New 24/7 digital storefront gives operators faster access to original Lavatec parts, engineering expertise, and real-time inventory visibility In an industrial laundry facility, downtime doesn’t stay contained to the maintenance department. A single tunnel washer shutdown can disrupt production schedules, strain labor resources, delay customer deliveries, and quickly ripple across an entire operation. When …
The Association for Linen Management (ALM) announced that Traci Anelli has joined the organization as Vice President of Marketing & Events, bringing extensive experience in marketing, communications, brand strategy, and the commercial laundry industry. Anelli joins ALM after serving as Director of Marketing at G.A. Braun, which became JENSEN Braun following its acquisition by JENSEN-GROUP …
Bill Seymour has been promoted to project manager at LAVATEC. A 16-year veteran of the laundry industry, he reports to company president and managing partner Mark Thrasher. Seymour joined LAVATEC in 2023 after working as the electric lab and project manager at EDRO Corporation. He served as the remanufacturing manager for two years until he …