Christeyns North America announced the addition of Walter Lopez as Director of Commercial Laundry Operations. He joins Christeyns with extensive experience in commercial laundry operations, plant management and customer-focused service leadership.
Lopez brings a unique perspective shaped by firsthand operational experience, having led large-scale commercial laundry facilities as both a General Manager and Plant Manager while also working closely with laundry operations across the industry. His background gives him a deep understanding of the day-to-day demands, operational challenges and performance expectations commercial laundries face. This allows him to help customers identify practical solutions that improve efficiency, reduce labor costs, lower water and energy consumption, improve productivity, maximize overall plant performance, and positively impact profitability.
“Walter’s operational experience and industry knowledge strengthen our ability to deliver practical solutions that improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and support long-term success for our customers,” said Josh Lilley, CEO of Christeyns North Ameriac. “His addition further reinforces our commitment to providing exceptional service and support throughout the commercial laundry industry.”
In his new role, Lopez will work directly with commercial laundry operations across healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and textile rental markets, helping customers implement best practices and optimize processes through advanced chemistry, equipment solutions, and operational programs designed to improve efficiency and support sustainable growth.
“Walter brings a tremendous level of operational knowledge and industry experience to our organization,” said Peter Jackson, vice president of Commercial Laundry for Christeyns North America. “He understands the operational side of the business because he has lived it firsthand. He understands the challenges plant operators, managers and ownership teams face every day and that experience allows him to provide meaningful support and practical solutions that can make a real operational impact.”
