American Laundry News

What American Laundry News does

American Laundry News is a B2B trade publication serving the commercial and industrial laundry industry in North America. Operated as a brand under American Trade Magazines (ATMags), a private B2B media conglomerate headquartered in Chicago, the publication delivers industry news, features, columns, expert panels, and survey data to operators and suppliers across commercial/industrial laundries, hospital and healthcare laundries, hotel/hospitality laundries, textile rental, nursing home laundries, prison and school laundries, and equipment manufacturers and distributors. The company is privately held with 11-50 employees.

The core product is a monthly trade magazine available in both print (mailed) and digital (emailed) formats, supplemented by an extensive content platform: a podcast series featuring industry experts, a Resource Center of research papers on laundry operations, a Buyer's Guide directory of suppliers, a geographic Distributors Directory, a digital editions archive dating to 2013, an industry events calendar, and electronic newsletter products (The Wire, PodcastAlert, Research Center Alert, Trending). Career Track and Your Views content sections address executive moves and annual industry survey data respectively.

Revenue is generated through print and digital subscriptions, electronic newsletter opt-ins, advertising (via media kit requests), and classified listings. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The publication maintains editorial independence under the ATMags umbrella, with dedicated staff attribution and contact channels. No public ticker, no disclosed funding rounds, and no third-party investment involvement are identified in the source materials.

Name

American Laundry News

Legal name

American Laundry News

Website

https://americanlaundrynews.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Laundry News is a B2B trade publication, operated under American Trade Magazines, covering news, operations, and supplier intelligence for the North American commercial and industrial laundry industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

American Laundry News is a B2B trade publication delivering industry news, expert columns, podcasts, research resources, and supplier directories to the commercial and industrial laundry sector. It monetizes primarily through paid print and digital subscriptions, advertising, and classified listings, distributing content via monthly print, monthly digital editions, a daily flagship newsletter, free website access, podcasts, and social media.

Product overview

American Laundry News is a B2B trade publication serving the commercial and industrial laundry industry. The company offers a content platform comprising its flagship monthly magazine (available in print and digital formats), an extensive podcast series featuring industry experts, a resource center with research papers on laundry operations, a buyer's guide directory of suppliers, a geographic distributors directory, an archive of digital editions dating back to 2013, an industry calendar of events, and electronic newsletter subscriptions. The publication also features Career Track news for executive appointments and Your Views for industry survey data. The portfolio operates as a unified content platform delivering industry news, education, and business resources to laundry operators, manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Wire: Flagship newsletter featuring the latest news and tips
• PodcastAlert
• Research Center
• Trending

Products and services

• American Laundry News Magazine Monthly trade magazine covering news, features, columns, and industry developments for the commercial and industrial laundry sector; available in print (mailed monthly) and digital (emailed monthly) formats.
• American Laundry News Podcasts Audio podcast series featuring industry experts discussing laundry operations, workplace safety, HR challenges, facility management, supply chain strategies, and industry trends.
• Resource Center Research papers and white papers covering laundry design, construction, workflow optimization, chemicals and dispensing, and cost control strategies for textile services.
• Buyer's Guide Comprehensive directory of industry suppliers and manufacturers organized by product category including equipment, chemicals, textiles, parts, and services for commercial laundry operations.
• Distributors Directory Geographic directory of commercial laundry equipment distributors across the United States, organized by state, with contact information and product/service offerings.
• Digital Editions Archive Online archive of monthly magazine issues dating from 2013 to present, providing access to all past articles and content in digital format.
• Industry Events Calendar Industry events listing featuring trade shows, conferences, regional meetings, webinars, and educational programs for the laundry and textile care sector.
• Newsletter Subscriptions Electronic newsletters including The Wire (flagship daily news), PodcastAlert, Research Center alerts, and Trending topics notifications.
• Classifieds Online classifieds marketplace for employment opportunities and equipment listings within the laundry industry.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Broad incumbents

• Endeavor Business Media: B2B media company operating dozens of trade titles across facilities, manufacturing, and industrial verticals. Comparable portfolio business model and monetization stack (subscriptions, directories, events).
• Informa Markets: Global B2B events and trade media company with a portfolio of vertical trade shows and publications. Comparable business model combining editorial content, directories, and industry events.
• BNP Media: Large B2B media company operating trade publications across multiple industries (including manufacturing and facilities). Comparable business model — niche vertical titles, multi-channel content, event sponsorships — at significantly greater scale.
• Questex: B2B media and events company operating trade publications and conferences across multiple verticals including hospitality and facilities. Comparable in operating model and event-driven revenue mix.

Direct peers

• TRSA (Textile Rental Services Association): Industry association serving the linen, uniform, and textile rental industry that publishes its own content, research, and events. Comparable in audience overlap (textile rental, commercial laundry operators) and editorial mission.
• American Drycleaner: Sister publication also operated by American Trade Magazines (ATMags) covering the drycleaning industry. Direct peer by parent company, business model, and audience structure — print + digital magazine, newsletters, and directory offerings.
• Cleanfax Magazine: Trade publication covering the carpet cleaning, restoration, and adjacent facility-services industry. Comparable niche-vertical B2B trade media model with print/digital editions, directories, and educational content.
• Industrial Launderer (magazine): Trade publication serving the industrial/commercial laundry sector with similar content verticals (operations, technology, regulation). Directly comparable audience and editorial model.

Regional players

• Cleaner & Launderer: UK-based trade magazine covering the laundry and drycleaning industry. Comparable in editorial format and audience profile but focused on the United Kingdom and European markets rather than North America.

Others

• TCATA (Textile Care Allied Trades Association): Industry association representing suppliers and manufacturers to the textile care industry; appears as a partner/contact in American Laundry News's coverage of industry events. Comparable ecosystem role and audience overlap rather than direct competitive overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/laundryNews
• Facebookfacebook.com/americanlaundrynews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-laundry-news

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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