Southeastern Laundry Equipment Sales (SLES), a provider of commercial laundry solutions, announced its completion of a partnership with two companies in the commercial laundry sector: Universal Laundry Machinery (ULM), Michigan’s largest and oldest distributor of commercial laundry equipment, and Michigan Laundry Machinery Service Inc. (MLM), a provider of commercial and industrial laundry services for over 30 years, according to a news release.
“Partnering with SLES is a monumental step forward for Universal Laundry Machinery and Michigan Laundry Machinery,” says Hubbard. “The shared commitment to customer service, innovation, and technical expertise creates incredible opportunities for growth and for continuing the trusted relationships we’ve built over the past century.”
Hantz adds, “Unifying ULM and MLM by joining with SLES allows us to continue our unparalleled service experience with combined resources and expertise while enhancing the level of service and support we can offer to our customers.”
According to the release, this partnership underscores SLES’s commitment to scaling its industry-leading service-based programs. By combining ULM’s legacy of over one hundred years of experience in commercial laundry equipment distribution with MLM’s three decades of service excellence, the merged separate entity will provide customers a fully integrated distribution experience comprised of best in class technical expertise, product solutions, and comprehensive machine service.
“Bringing Universal Laundry Machinery and Michigan Laundry Machinery Service together under one business unit allows us to harness their collective expertise while providing a more streamlined and integrated experience for all stakeholders in Michigan,” says T. Chase Brown, CEO of SLES. “This merger represents a pivotal step in scaling SLES’s service-based programs and reinforces our commitment to being the premier provider and partner of commercial laundry solutions in North America.”
Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Marietta, GA, Southeastern Laundry Equipment Sales has been in the commercial laundry industry for nearly 50 years. SLES serves clients across Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Kentucky offering comprehensive services including distribution, maintenance, leasing, and chemical solutions.
