Choosing laundry equipment is a long-term decision. The right machines should serve your customers today while giving your business room to adapt as technology, operating needs and customer expectations change. When evaluating equipment, look at three kinds of flexibility: how machines connect with other systems, how easily their programs can be adjusted, and how much freedom you have when installing…

At Continental West, we offer both soft-mount and hard-mount washer-extractors because each type serves different laundry applications. However, when the priorities are laundry production, installation flexibility, drying efficiency and long-term energy savings, commercial and industrial-grade soft-mount washer-extractors offer significant advantages. So, what makes soft-mount washers different? Here are four key benefits. 1. Soft-Mount Washers Don’t Require Bolt-Down Foundations One of…

Every call can expose turnout gear to smoke, soot, chemicals and other contaminants. Proper cleaning is an important part of caring for that gear — and protecting the firefighters who wear it. For many fire departments, having the right equipment to clean and dry turnout gear can be a challenge. Gear washers and dryers are a significant investment, especially for…

Having spent 30 years as a teacher and coach at both the high school and collegiate levels, Steve Leib understands the challenges facing athletic facilities. As a college football coach he has witnessed the struggles of processing athletic laundry and cleaning helmets and pads. As sales manager for Sports Laundry Systems, Leib shares his knowledge of equipment and athletic laundry/gear…

The laundromat industry is evolving. Today's most successful laundry owners aren't relying solely on self-service customers — they're expanding into wash-dry-fold, commercial laundry and pickup & delivery services to generate new revenue and build a more resilient business. Whether you're opening a new laundromat or renovating an existing location, planning for full-service laundry can significantly increase your long-term profitability. Here…