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April 25, 2024
Even before a pandemic took the world by storm, athletic programs concerned themselves with fighting and reducing the spread of…
April 17, 2024
The Launderie Room, a small, high-speed vended laundry on the main drag of downtown Erie, Penn., is located in the…
April 4, 2024
A lot of veterinary clinics and animal care facilities mistakenly purchase washers and dryers from local appliance and big-box stores…
March 26, 2024
In the hospitality world, there are times of occupancy madness that kick every area of a hotel or resort into…
March 11, 2024
Scott Vlahos is president of Advantage Equipment Inc., a full-service laundry solutions provider serving Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Over…
February 27, 2024
More and more dry cleaners looking to diversify are embracing the vended laundry business. And for good reason. By adding…
April 17, 2024
The Launderie Room, a small, high-speed vended laundry on the main drag of downtown Erie, Penn., is located in the City’s designated redevelopment zone. Opened in 2020, it offers a coffee shop feel, vinyl wood floors, bright colors, free WIFI, charging stations, Continental Girbau high-speed ExpressWash® and ExpressDry® laundry equipment, and walls adorning local art. Co-owners Angela Magee and Melissa…
April 4, 2024
A lot of veterinary clinics and animal care facilities mistakenly purchase washers and dryers from local appliance and big-box stores in good faith they’ll work for years to come. Problem is, they don’t. Even worse, when they breakdown, owners quickly discover that the warranty that came with the appliance is null and void. Why? Because the machine was used in…
March 11, 2024
Scott Vlahos is president of Advantage Equipment Inc., a full-service laundry solutions provider serving Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Over the course 21 years, Advantage Equipment has sold and installed turnout gear washers at more than 600 fire departments. In this Q and A, Vlahos provides expert advice on how to select the right washer for cleaning turnout gear according…
February 27, 2024
More and more dry cleaners looking to diversify are embracing the vended laundry business. And for good reason. By adding a vended laundry or two to their business portfolios, dry cleaners can capture new revenue streams, expand and lockdown on a given geographic area, and achieve economy of scale thanks to shared routes, locations, labor and marketing. Plus, when compared…
January 23, 2024
Don’t wait to elevate your laundry until it’s time for a complete retool. Think about how you can make little upgrades along the way. Why? Because small improvements in technology and offerings can make a big difference in how well you attract and retain customers. Always be on the lookout for ways to differentiate your laundry, improve processes and boost…
January 8, 2024
Scott Vlahos is president of Advantage Equipment Inc., a full-service laundry solutions provider serving Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Over the course 21+ years, Advantage Equipment has sold and installed turnout gear washers and dryers at more than 600 fire departments. In this Q & A, Vlahos explains the difference between soft- and hard-mount washers and which is preferable…
August 16, 2023
Joel Jorgensen, vice president of sales at Girbau North America, holds over 28 years of laundry industry experience. A frequent contributor to a variety of laundry industry publications, he is considered an expert on commercial/industrial laundry development and operation.Q: What features make the new Genius Washer line stand apart from competitive models?A: There are a number of features that make…
August 1, 2023
Imagine a business partnership that goes beyond the ordinary. Picture a team that not only has your back but also treats you like family, where genuine care for your success is at the heart of everything we do. That’s the essence of Girbau North America (GNA), a leader in cutting-edge commercial laundry equipment solutions and services. “We are like family,”…