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Posts Tagged: Commercial Laundry

  • Tips on Planning a New Facility or Equipment Purchase 

    Tips on Planning a New Facility or Equipment Purchase 

    By Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant If you’re thinking about upgrading your facility, there are many things that you should consider prior to taking the leap.  Of course, you want any upgrade or purchase to add to its value.  One wrong move though, and that value-added could turn into a drain on your budget.

  • Clean 2022 Visitor Registration Has Opened

    Clean 2022 Visitor Registration Has Opened

    Visitor registration for The Clean Show 2022, the largest event in the U.S. for the laundering, dry cleaning, textile care services, supplies, and equipment industry, is officially open, according to a news release.  The four-day event, held in Atlanta, July 30 to August 2, 2022, will bring together thousands of industry professionals from all across

  • LAVATEC taps Wilson as  Midwest Regional Sales Manager

    LAVATEC taps Wilson as Midwest Regional Sales Manager

    Jack Wilson, a 24-year veteran of the commercial laundry industry, is the new Midwest Regional Sales Manager for LAVATEC Laundry Technology, Inc. Based in Atlanta, he reports to President and CEO Mark Thrasher. Wilson’s hiring is the latest step in LAVATEC’s continuing quest to better service its customers. Wilson began his career with Loomis Brothers

  • Building Efficient Wash Processes in Commercial Laundries (Part 1)

    Building Efficient Wash Processes in Commercial Laundries (Part 1)

    By Al Adcock, Vice President Sales & Marketing, B&C Technologies — Improving the efficiency of your commercial laundry can often be found in the details of the laundering process itself, receiving, sorting, washing, drying or ironing, and the preparedness and training of the staff. Efficient washing generally has 4 aspects: Temperature Time Chemicals Mechanical Action In

  • Division Laundry & Cleaners Expands With Angelica Acquisitions

    Division Laundry & Cleaners Expands With Angelica Acquisitions

    San Antonio-based Division Laundry & Cleaners, Inc. announced it has acquired the Texas assets (commercial laundry facilities) of Angelica based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The transaction includes two facilities and their depots and allows the San Antonio company to expand into the Dallas, Houston and Oklahoma markets, according to a news release. The expansion to

  • LAVATEC Increases Capacity and Efficiencies for Emerald Textiles

    LAVATEC Increases Capacity and Efficiencies for Emerald Textiles

    Emerald Textiles™, a commercial healthcare laundry and linen service business headquartered in San Diego, recently upgraded their Los Angeles facility. One of the capital investments Emerald made as part of a multi-million dollar commitment was the purchase of a new continuous batch washer system (CBW) from LAVATEC Laundry Technology, Inc., according to a news release.

  • Looking Ahead-2002 (Part 3)

    Looking Ahead-2002 (Part 3)

    Many of us are happy that 2021 is behind us. But what lies ahead is unknown. In this three-part series industry leaders have shared their concerns for the industry, advice for operators, and their COVID experiences. Today is Part 3 of Looking Ahead – 2022. See Part 1 here and Part 2 here. ******************************************************************* Paulo

  • Product & Accessories Spotlight: Going Green

    Product & Accessories Spotlight: Going Green

    As we move towards a ‘greener environment,’ more companies are concerned about their carbon footprint. Additionally, there are a growing number of customers who require environmentally conscious laundry methods. To meet these demands an increasing number of products that serve the laundry industry are being produced with conservation in mind. In our Going Green feature,

  • Looking Ahead-2022 (Part 2)

    Looking Ahead-2022 (Part 2)

    Many of us are happy that 2021 is behind us. But what lies ahead is unknown. In this three-part series industry leaders have shared their concerns for the industry, advice for operators, and their COVID experiences. Today is Part 2 of Looking Ahead – 2022. See Part 1 here  and Part 3 here ************************************************************ Dan

  • Looking Ahead – 2022 (Part 1)

    Looking Ahead – 2022 (Part 1)

    Many of us are happy that 2021 is behind us.  But what lies ahead is unknown. In this three-part series industry leaders have shared their concerns for the industry, advice for operators, and their COVID experiences. See Part 2 here and Part 3 here **************************************************************** Ty Acton President Tingue What are your concerns for the