Energenics Corporation recently celebrated 50 years of industry excellence. Founded in 1974 by Jack Haried in Aurora, Illinois, the company initially specialized in manufacturing heat recirculation equipment for the commercial laundry industry. As demand for heat recirculation decreased, Energenics shifted its focus to dryer lint filtration technology, which proved successful. Jack eventually relocated the business to Naples, Florida, where it continues to thrive today.
In 1992, John Hutterly acquired Energenics from Haried. Under Hutterly’s leadership, the company introduced a range of innovative products, including quaternary chemical Kartwash systems. In recent years, Energenics has advanced laundry cart disinfection for the healthcare industry through development of hypochlorous acid and UV-C disinfection systems, effectively eliminating 99.99% of viruses and bacteria. With a presence in over 5,000 laundries worldwide, the company’s current product lineup emphasizes effectiveness and efficiency, while also providing greater sustainability for end-users. The product range includes industrial and OPL dryer lint filters and airflow systems, UV-C and chemical Kartwash systems, hypochlorous acid generator disinfection systems, mobile UV-C surface disinfection units for transport trailers and interior spaces, as well as Lint Scrubbers designed to reduce airborne lint and contaminants.
Energenics is proud of its outstanding employee retention, which ensures customers receive high-quality products crafted by experienced fabricators. The company is dedicated to promoting from within for senior management positions while thoughtfully integrating new talent. Hutterly continues as CEO, having passed the role of President to Tim Sulecki five years ago. Sulecki, who has been with the company for 18 years, has served as a driving force in introducing hypochlorous acid and UV-C systems to the industry.
In recent years, Energenics has expanded its manufacturing space and office infrastructure, boosting capacity by 40%. Following the retirement of industry veteran Bryant Dunivan two years ago, the sales team has grown with the addition of Fred Schetrompf, Kate Hutterly, and Jose Val, bringing together a broad range of knowledge from medical, marketing, and engineering backgrounds. Ingrid Naranjo was promoted to VP of Operations two years ago after 16 years with the company.
“With a forward-thinking management team and an innovative product line, Energenics is excited to meet the evolving needs of laundry facility owners and operators for decades to come,” said Sulecki. “We look forward to the continued success of our current team in the years ahead.”
