R.W. Martin
R.W. Martin is a privately held, family-owned industrial equipment distributor founded in 1968 in Kent, Ohio, selling new and used laundry equipment, process water heating systems, RFID scrub dispensers, parts, and service across 25+ manufacturer brands to industrial laundries, healthcare facilities, concrete producers, and food and beverage processors in the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersKent, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
R.W. Martin firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- R.W. Martin
- Legal name
- R.W. Martin & Sons, Inc.
- Website
- https://rwmartin.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- R.W. Martin is a privately held, family-owned industrial equipment distributor founded in 1968 in Kent, Ohio, selling new and used laundry equipment, process water heating systems, RFID scrub dispensers, parts, and service across 25+ manufacturer brands to industrial laundries, healthcare facilities, concrete producers, and food and beverage processors in the United States.
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R.W. Martin industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Laundry Equipment
- NAICS
- Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Workwear & PPE Laundry (HSAJAEAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Uniform Laundry (Corporate/Facilities) (HSAJAEAE), Industrial Laundry & Textile Waste Services (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAI)
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Where R.W. Martin is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kent
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
R.W. Martin business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- New Equipment Sales: Sale of new industrial laundry equipment, process water heaters, and related machinery from partnered manufacturers including Sioux, Alliance, CLM, and others.
- Used/Pre-Owned Equipment Sales: Sale of inspected and reconditioned industrial laundry equipment. Equipment is available as As-Is, Performance Tested, or Production-Ready.
- Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts for industrial laundry equipment across all major brands. Same-day shipping available on in-stock parts. Extensive inventory of 7,000+ parts.
- Service and Technical Support: Technical service including installation, maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance contracts. Signature Service team provides field engineering and support.
- Equipment Reconditioning: In-house equipment reconditioning services returning machines to original specifications including inspection, dismantling, parts replacement, and load testing.
- Design Services: Complete plant design and layout services for laundry facilities including healthcare, hospitality, and industrial applications.
- RFID Scrub Dispensing Systems: Automated scrub management systems with RFID tracking for healthcare facilities including White Box, White C, White Case dispensers and collectors.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for all equipment categories |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
R.W. Martin product offering
Product offeringCore offering
R.W. Martin distributes new and pre-owned industrial laundry machinery (washers, dryers, extractors, folders, ironers), a comprehensive replacement parts inventory across 40+ equipment brands, and process water and material-handling equipment including Sioux industrial water heaters, EllisLudell direct-contact water heaters and heat recovery systems, ABG RFID scrub dispensers, custom mezzanines, and VRC lifts. The company also provides factory-trained installation, maintenance, reconditioning, plant design, and decommissioning services for industrial laundries, healthcare facilities, concrete producers, manufacturers, and food processors across North America.
Product overview
R.W. Martin is an industrial equipment distributor and service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of commercial laundry equipment, process water heating systems, and material handling solutions. The core offering spans new and pre-owned laundry machinery (washers, dryers, extractors, folders, ironers), a full parts inventory, and specialized equipment divisions. The Process Water Solutions portfolio (in partnership with Sioux Corporation and EllisLudell) includes industrial water heaters, direct contact water heaters, aggregate heaters, heat recovery systems, steam generators, pressure washers, water chillers, and truck wash systems for concrete, food, and manufacturing industries. The scrub dispensing product line (in partnership with ABG Systems) provides RFID-enabled automated scrub and linen tracking for healthcare environments. Additional offerings include custom mezzanines and VRC lifts (via Cogan and Custom Industrial Products respectively) for vertical storage solutions. The company operates as a value-added reseller and authorized distributor rather than a product manufacturer, representing 25+ equipment brands.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Same-day shipping on most in-stock parts
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use R.W. Martin
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
R.W. Martin technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
R.W. Martin partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- Sioux CorporationcoreR.W. Martin is an authorized distributor for Sioux Corporation, providing industrial water heaters, concrete aggregate heaters, steam generators, pressure washers, steam cleaners, ready mix truck wash systems, water chillers, and other process water equipment. Sioux has been in business since 1939 and provides water-based solutions for concrete, laundry, food processing, and manufacturing industries.
- ABG SystemscorePartnership with ABG Systems to offer automated scrub dispensing machines including White Box, White C, and White Case models, along with White Basket scrub collectors and White Cab linen dispensers with integrated RFID tracking.
- EllisLudellcoreEllisLudell direct contact water heaters and heat recovery systems offered through R.W. Martin. Products include EllisLudell Direct Contact Water Heaters with up to 99% thermal efficiency and EllisLudell Mini Direct Contact Water Heaters.
- Custom Industrial Products (CIP)coreOfficial installer and distributor of VRC lifts (vertical reciprocating conveyors) manufactured by Custom Industrial Products. CIP was founded in 1986 and specializes in customized material handling solutions including PM, TL-M, C, S, and FP series lifts.
- Cogan Wire & Metal ProductscoreAuthorized distributor for Cogan structural steel mezzanines. Cogan has been in business since 1901 and provides custom mezzanines, guardrails, safety barriers, cantilever racks, and storage lockers for material handling and space management solutions.
- Alliance Laundry SystemscoreAlliance Laundry Systems owns the UniMac and Huebsch laundry brands. R.W. Martin sells and services equipment produced under the Alliance Laundry Systems banner. Alliance was founded in 1908.
- Ellis CorporationsecondaryEllis Corporation origins date back to 1898. R.W. Martin provides parts for Ellis Corporation equipment including side-loading open-pocket washer extractors. Ellis provides water-based solutions for commercial laundry industry.
- Fulton BoilersecondaryFulton specializes in industrial heating systems serving many industries including dry cleaners and commercial laundries. R.W. Martin provides Fulton Boiler solutions as well as parts for Fulton equipment.
- EnergenicssecondaryEnergenics provides solutions for commercial laundry industry including Kartwasher laundry cart washer and sanitizer, and Lint Scrubber ambient air lint filter. R.W. Martin is a source for Energenics products.
- MilnorsecondaryPellerin Milnor Corporation manufactures washer extractors, tunnel washers, shuttle conveyors, dryers, and other laundry machinery. R.W. Martin provides Milnor spare and replacement parts as well as Milnor equipment.
- Consolidated Laundry Machinery (CLM)coreCLM has been a leading manufacturer of industrial dryers since 1983. R.W. Martin is a trusted source for Consolidated Dryer equipment and parts. CLM offers heavy-duty industrial tumble dryers in gas-heated and steam-heated models from 250-1,200 lb. capacities.
- ESG USAsecondaryESG USA is a leading producer of stainless steel process control valves such as angle seat valves. R.W. Martin is the official stainless steel valve distributor for ESG USA.
- SonicAiresecondarySonicAire produces dust control fans to eliminate hazardous and potentially combustible dust particles from industrial settings. R.W. Martin offers SonicAire dust control systems for commercial laundries.
- Heat SealsecondaryHeat Seal was founded in 1950 in Ohio and specializes in packaging and process equipment. Through the partnership, R.W. Martin provides laundry wrappers for facilities.
- McClure IndustriessecondaryMcClure Industries produces Sani-Wash Cart Washers with over 35 years of technology. R.W. Martin offers McClure cart washers with UV disinfection for laundry operations.
- Thermal Engineering of Arizona (TEA)secondaryTEA produces energy-saving plant water solutions including water heaters, heat exchangers, filtration systems, pumping systems, and water tanks. Both TEA and R.W. Martin are dedicated to increasing efficiency in water usage.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
R.W. Martin competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Pellerin Milnor Corporation: Major US manufacturer of industrial washer-extractors, tunnel washers, dryers and material handling equipment for industrial laundries — overlapping substantially with R.W. Martin's core new-equipment line and a current partner.
- Girbau: Global industrial laundry equipment manufacturer offering washers, dryers, ironers and finishing equipment for commercial and industrial laundries. Overlaps materially with R.W. Martin's primary product category and target customers.
- Speed Queen: Established manufacturer of commercial and industrial laundry equipment (washers, dryers) with a multi-channel distribution network — comparable equipment portfolio and overlapping end-customers in on-premise and commercial laundry segments.
- Continental Girbau: North American subsidiary of Girbau distributing commercial and industrial laundry equipment across the US and Canada — directly competing for the same industrial laundry accounts R.W. Martin serves in its home geography.
- Lapauw International: Belgian-headquartered manufacturer of industrial laundry machinery (washer-extractors, dryers, ironers) serving industrial and institutional laundries globally. Directly comparable equipment category to R.W. Martin's core industrial laundry portfolio.
Direct peers
- Jensen Industries: Independent industrial laundry equipment distributor and service provider serving commercial/industrial laundry operators with new and used equipment, parts, and field service — a directly comparable distributor model to R.W. Martin.
- B&C Technologies: Industrial laundry equipment sales, service and parts provider serving on-premise and commercial laundry operations, with comparable product breadth (washers, dryers, folders, ironers) and service-oriented go-to-market.
Others
- Alliance Laundry Systems: Parent of UniMac, Huebsch and IPSO commercial/industrial laundry brands, and a major equipment partner of R.W. Martin. Same end-market category (industrial laundry) but operates as a manufacturer rather than a competing distributor.
- Sioux Corporation: Manufacturer of industrial water heaters, steam generators, chillers, pressure washers and concrete aggregate heating equipment, and a core distribution partner of R.W. Martin — comparable product category but R.W. Martin is a downstream distributor rather than competitor.
Regional players
- JLA Group: UK-headquartered industrial laundry equipment and services provider with growing international presence — comparable business model (equipment, parts, service) but primarily serving European markets rather than competing head-to-head with R.W. Martin in the US.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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R.W. Martin leadership team
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R.W. Martin M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about R.W. Martin
What does R.W. Martin do?
R.W. Martin distributes new and pre-owned industrial laundry machinery (washers, dryers, extractors, folders, ironers), a comprehensive replacement parts inventory across 40+ equipment brands, and process water and material-handling equipment including Sioux industrial water heaters, EllisLudell direct-contact water heaters and heat recovery systems, ABG RFID scrub dispensers, custom mezzanines, and VRC lifts. The company also provides factory-trained installation, maintenance, reconditioning, plant design, and decommissioning services for industrial laundries, healthcare facilities, concrete producers, manufacturers, and food processors across North America.
Is R.W. Martin a public or private company?
R.W. Martin is a private company. It is currently operating.
When was R.W. Martin founded?
R.W. Martin was founded in 1968. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is R.W. Martin based?
R.W. Martin is headquartered in Kent, United States, in the North America region.
How does R.W. Martin make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. New Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are used/Pre-Owned Equipment Sales, parts Sales, service and Technical Support, equipment Reconditioning, design Services and RFID Scrub Dispensing Systems.
Who are R.W. Martin's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Pellerin Milnor Corporation, Girbau, Speed Queen, Continental Girbau and Lapauw International. Direct peers are Jensen Industries and B&C Technologies. Others are Alliance Laundry Systems and Sioux Corporation. JLA Group is listed as a regional player.
Does R.W. Martin have an API?
No public API is recorded for R.W. Martin.
What industry is R.W. Martin in?
R.W. Martin's product category is Industrial Laundry Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAJAEAD, Industrial Workwear & PPE Laundry, with a secondary code of HSAJAEAE, Uniform Laundry (Corporate/Facilities). Its NAICS code is 423740 and its SIC code is 5080.