What Jensen-Group does

JENSEN-GROUP is a Switzerland-headquartered (Burgdorf), publicly listed (Euronext Brussels: JENS) supplier of automated industrial laundry technology, founded in 1937 and operating globally with 2,500+ employees and a 73,000+ machine installed base. The company organizes its offering around four technology pillars: washroom technology (tunnel washers, washer extractors, dryers, water extraction, automated handling via the Futurail line, and robotic sorting via Inwatec), flatwork finishing technology (conveyors, feeders, ironers, folders, stackers, and the Jenscan Plus scanning system), garment finishing technology (automatic hangers, finishing systems, folders), and mat technology (mat washers, shakers, centrifuges, dryers, and the patented Vortex Mat Roller). The product portfolio spans individual machines to fully integrated lines and is supported by an in-house software layer including the iJOS operating system launched in 2026 plus legacy tools such as Target Monitoring and RailExplorer for material flow management.

JENSEN-GROUP serves enterprise buyers in five primary verticals: healthcare (hospitals and nursing homes requiring barrier-washer-grade hygiene), hospitality (hotels and restaurants requiring high-volume bed and table linen finishing), workwear (industrial laundries processing colored textiles for client-specific sorting), dirt-control mats (commercial entrances), and cruise ships (space-constrained high-volume operations). The company goes to market through direct enterprise field sales backed by a global field-service engineering network, supported by a multilingual customer portal and the JENSEN spare parts webshop.

JENSEN-GROUP monetizes through three revenue streams: (1) capital equipment sales (industrial washers, dryers, ironers, finishing and mat-handling lines) sold on a quote-based enterprise basis, (2) aftermarket products and services including spare parts, consumables, upgrades, and technical support across the installed base, and (3) design, installation, and commissioning plus training (JENSEN Academy) and financing services. Recent strategic moves — the July 2024 acquisition of an 85% stake in MAXI-PRESS Holding GmbH (consumables/spares/services), the December 2025 acquisition of G.A. Braun (North American equipment), the integration of OY Vestek AB as JENSEN Finland, and dedicated sales/service build-out in Czech Republic and Slovakia — indicate a deliberate expansion of both recurring aftermarket revenue and geographic footprint.

Name

Jensen-Group

Legal name

JENSEN HOLDING AG

Website

https://jensen-group.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

JENSEN-GROUP is a publicly listed Swiss-headquartered global supplier of automated heavy-duty industrial laundry technology, selling tunnel washers, dryers, ironers, garment and mat finishing equipment, plus robotic sorting, to enterprise healthcare, hospitality, workwear, and cruise operators across 20+ countries with a 73,000+ machine installed base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Laundry Equipment & Automation

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Uniform Laundry (Corporate/Facilities) (HSAJAEAE)

Keywords

• Industrial laundry equipment
• Automated laundry systems
• Washroom technology
• Flatwork finishing machinery
• Laundry robotics automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Gent

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Laundry Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial washing machines, dryers, flatwork ironers, garment finishers, and mat processing equipment to commercial laundries, healthcare facilities, hospitality businesses, and cruise operators
2. Aftermarket Products & Services: Spare parts, maintenance services, upgrades, and technical support for installed base of 73000+ machines worldwide
3. Design & Installation Services: Custom design, installation, and commissioning services for complete laundry systems
4. Consumables & Spares: Revenue from consumables, spares, and services, expanded through MAXI-PRESS acquisition

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

JENSEN-GROUP designs, manufactures, sells, and services automated industrial laundry equipment and systems for heavy-duty commercial laundry operations, covering the full workflow from soiled-linen sorting and washroom processing (tunnel washers, washer extractors, dryers) through flatwork finishing (ironers, feeders, folders, stackers) and garment finishing, including integrated robotic handling (Futurail) and mat processing equipment. The company complements this equipment portfolio with aftermarket parts, design, installation, financing, training (JENSEN Academy), and the iJOS operating system software for smarter laundry operations.

Product overview

JENSEN-GROUP is a global leader in automated laundry technology, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial laundry equipment and systems. The product range includes four main technology segments: Washroom Technology (tunnel washers, washer extractors, tumble dryers, water extraction presses, and automated sorting/handling systems like Futurail), Flatwork Finishing Technology (conveyor systems, feeders, ironers, folding machines, scanning systems, and stackers), Garment Finishing Technology (garment hangers, finishing systems, and folding machines), and Mat Technology (mat washers, shakers, centrifuges, dryers, and mat rollers). The company also offers a game-changing iJOS operating system for smarter laundry operations. Services include a customer portal, spare parts webshop, training (JENSEN Academy), design, financing, installation, and comprehensive aftermarket support. Products are designed for diverse industries including healthcare, hospitality, workwear, cruise ships, and industrial laundries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALPHA by JENSEN: Product brand distributed and serviced by Ecotex GmbH & Co. KG in specific German regions (RP, HE, SL, BW)
• JENSEN CleanTech
• JENSEN Academy

Products and services

• JENSEN Tunnel Washer UniQ Advanced tunnel washer system for continuous industrial laundry washroom operations.
• Senking Universal Tunnel Washer family (Universal, CompactLine, Mediline, SL) Versatile, energy-efficient tunnel washer family for industrial laundry applications including healthcare-specific Mediline variant and compact CompactLine configuration.
• JENSEN Washer Extractor JWE family Industrial washer extractors (JWE, L-TRON, JWE 270/600) for commercial and industrial laundry applications.
• JENSEN Barrier Washer JBW Barrier washer extractor designed for the highest hygiene standards in healthcare and hospital laundries.
• JENSEN CartWashPlus Hygienic cleaning system for laundry carts in industrial laundry facilities.
• JENSEN Tumble Dryer JTD Stand-alone tumble dryer for small to medium-sized laundry operations.
• L-TRON DTX Tumbling Dryer and Transfer Dryer family (DT, DT Plus, WR 60-120, XR) Large-capacity transfer and tumble dryers (DT, DT Plus, DTX, WR 60-120, XR) for energy-efficient industrial and commercial laundry drying.
• JENSEN Water Extraction Press ExQ and SEPPlus Brand new water extraction press (ExQ) and SEPPlus efficient, reliable water extraction press for industrial laundry operations.
• JENSEN Centrifuge Z1200Plus/Z1300Plus/Z1400 High-performance centrifugal extractors for batch water extraction processing in industrial laundries.
• Futurail Automated Handling System Automated laundry handling solution for soiled and clean textile transport, integrating with Inwatec robotic sorting, Jenscan Plus scanning, VacuTrans vacuum transport, and Target Monitoring software.
• Inwatec Robotic Sorting System Automated, robotic sorting solutions for soiled linen using X-ray scanners to detect foreign objects and RFID readers for precise textile identification.
• JENSEN Sorting System family (ContinuSort, CombiSort, MultiSort, TransSort, MobileSort, DirectSort, Futurail Soiled Sorting, Ergonomic MultiSort, Manual sorting) Family of soiled-linen sorting systems ranging from the fastest high-volume option (ContinuSort) through versatile (MultiSort), low-ceiling (TransSort), mobile (MobileSort), ergonomic, and value-engineered (Futurail DirectSort) variants for industrial laundry.
• VacuTrans Vacuum Transport System Ultrafast and flexible vacuum transport system for moving linen through industrial laundry facilities.
• JENSEN Flatwork Ironer family (JFI, EXP/EXP 2000, EXPG/EXPG 2000, EX, Kalor G 1200) Industrial flatwork ironers spanning small/medium (JFI) to high-capacity steam-heated (EXP) and self-contained gas (EXPG, Kalor G 1200) units for industrial finishing operations.
• JENSEN Large- and Small-Piece Feeders (KliQ family, Express family, Variant 2000, Basic Plus, JENSEN Tau, Turnus, Viking 2000, Trolley Tilting Device, JENSEN Conveyor, Jenrail 2000 Automatic) Industrial flatwork feeders and separators including multi-purpose and small-piece feeders, fast sheet feeders, separators, and preparation handling for flatwork finishing lines.
• JENSEN Folders and Stackers (Classic family, Universal family, Magic, JENSEN Gamma, Katana, Concorde, Olympic, Napkin & BottomUp, MFS, Drape & Store, Centro JL, Blanket, Silverline, Kando, Roll Off, OT, Max family including Max Twin, Max Blanket, Max SW, Max Compact) Industrial folders and stackers for flatwork finishing including combination folders, primary folders, small-piece and napkin folders, blanket stackers, large-piece stackers, and compact space-saving variants.
• JENSEN Towel Folders (Butterfly, Butterfly Classic, Butterfly Blade, Butterfly Uniform, Concorde TF) and Towel Feeders (THOR, BLIZZ) Industrial towel folders and towel feeders, including the versatile Butterfly folder range and automated/robotic towel delivery systems.
• Jenscan Plus Scanning System The most advanced scanning system in the laundry industry for textile tracking and management within industrial flatwork finishing operations.
• Jenway Flatwork Handling System Automatic transport and storage system for all types of flatwork in industrial laundry finishing operations.
• Garment Finishing family (Lobster hanger, Omega Pro, Easy, MetriV, MetriQ, Metricon conveyor, Fox MF/AF/Duo/1200) Garment finishing equipment including automatic garment hangers, Omega finishing systems, loading/unloading stations, automated conveyors, and Fox folding machines for industrial garment processing.
• Vortex Mat Roller Simple, cost-efficient return-to-operator mat roll machine for industrial mat finishing, featuring a patented roll-over function for enhanced productivity.
• TYPHOON Mat Roller Customizable and efficient roll-through mat roll machine for industrial mat finishing.
• Mat Technology Washing and Drying family (Senking Universal Mats, Mat Shaker, JENSEN Centrifuge for mats, Batch Transfer Drying Tumbler DT 60-240 for mats) Industrial mat washing, sand shaking, water extraction, and drying equipment for dirt-control mat processing operations.
• Laundry Management Software (Target Monitoring, RailExplorer / Rail Explorer 5.0, RailExpress) Software suite for accelerated production planning and complete material flow management in industrial laundries, including Target Monitoring, RailExplorer (Rail Explorer 5.0), and RailExpress packages.
• iJOS Operating System The game-changing Intelligent JENSEN Operating System (iJOS) for smarter laundry operations, launched in 2026.
• JENSEN-GROUP Spare Parts Webshop Online webshop for original spare parts and wear parts for JENSEN-GROUP industrial laundry equipment.
• JENSEN-GROUP Customer Portal Customer portal providing access to parts, service, and support for JENSEN-GROUP products worldwide.
• JENSEN Academy Training Services Training and education services for JENSEN-GROUP industrial laundry equipment operation and maintenance.
• JENSEN Design Services Professional design services for industrial laundry facility planning and layout optimization.
• JENSEN Financing Services Financial solutions and financing options for JENSEN-GROUP industrial laundry equipment purchases.
• JENSEN Installation Services Professional installation and commissioning services for JENSEN-GROUP industrial laundry equipment.
• JENSEN Aftermarket Products & Services Aftermarket products, spare parts, consumables, upgrades, and technical support services for the existing JENSEN-GROUP installed base worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 400 mats/hour processing capacity with Vortex Mat Roller
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MAXI-PRESS Holding GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2024JENSEN-GROUP acquired 85% stake in MAXI-PRESS Holding GmbH, Germany and its subsidiaries. MAXI-PRESS provides consumables, spares, and services in the heavy-duty laundry market, enhancing JENSEN's global service capabilities and market position.
• InwateccoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for automated robotic sorting systems. Inwatec develops automated, robotic solutions for soiled linen sorting using X-ray scanners to detect foreign objects and RFID chip readers for precise textile identification. Robots pick items from conveyor belts and sort them with precision.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alliance Laundry Systems: US-based global manufacturer of commercial laundry equipment under Speed Queen, IPSO, UniMac and Huebsch brands, serving vended, on-premise and industrial laundry markets that overlap with Jensen's workwear and hospitality segments.
• Herbert Kannegiesser GmbH: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial laundry and garment-finishing equipment for laundries serving hospitality, healthcare and workwear — Jensen's most direct European competitor across washing, drying, ironing and folding systems.
• Pellerin Milnor Corporation: US manufacturer of industrial washing, drying and material-handling systems for heavy-duty laundries and the Braun-adjacent North American market that Jensen just entered through its G.A. Braun acquisition.
• Electrolux Professional: Sweden-listed professional laundry and food-service equipment company with industrial tunnel washers, dryers and ironers targeting laundries, hotels and healthcare — comparable in scale, product breadth and end-market coverage to Jensen.
• Girbau Group: Spain-based global supplier of industrial and commercial laundry equipment (washers, dryers, ironers, folder-stackers) for self-service, on-premise and industrial laundries — overlapping customer segments and product categories with Jensen.
• Miele Professional: Miele's commercial/industrial laundry division supplying washers, dryers and ironers to hotels, restaurants, hospitals and industrial laundries — directly overlapping with Jensen's hospitality and healthcare segments in premium equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Whirlpool Commercial Laundry: US incumbent with the Maytag, Whirlpool and commercial brand portfolios, dominant in on-premise and vended laundry; competes at the lighter end of Jensen's industrial-laundry customer spectrum.
• LG Commercial Laundry: Korean electronics giant's commercial laundry business targeting on-premise hospitality and healthcare laundry rooms with washers and dryers — broader appliance incumbent with overlapping end customers to Jensen.

Emerging players

• Christeyns: Belgium-headquartered provider of laundry chemicals, detergents and dosing solutions, plus equipment support services — adjacent to Jensen's consumables/spares push and increasingly overlapping via MAXI-PRESS-style service bundles.
• Lapauw International: Belgian industrial laundry equipment manufacturer focused on heavy-duty washing, drying and finishing systems for industrial laundries — a smaller but directly comparable European specialist competing against Jensen in mid-market industrial laundry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A2 records

Investments

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