AQUALYS LAVERIES

What AQUALYS LAVERIES does

Aqualys Laveries is a French B2B commercial laundry solutions provider headquartered in Villebon sur Yvette, specializing in outsourced laundry operations for institutional property managers across France. The company serves 500+ clients spanning 10+ verticals including student residences, social housing organizations, French military bases, schools, senior residences, tourism and hospitality operators, sports facilities, motorway service areas, and traditional residential real estate. Its installed base exceeds 6,000 commercial washing machines and dryers executing 6,000+ cycles daily.

Its core product portfolio consists of latest-generation commercial laundry equipment sourced from Maytag Whirlpool (MHN30/MHN33 washers and MDE25/MDE28 dryers) and LG (Giant-C Plus dryers and 11–12 kg washers). The machines integrate microprocessors, thermal probes, intelligent sensors, and TurboVent drying technology, and are certified to Energy Star, CEE Tier 3, Water Factor, and Modified Energy Factor standards. Payment infrastructure is provided through a multi-vendor stack integrating GTI, NAYAX, LM CONTROL, Electro Cablage, and Air Wallet for CB, NFC, Bluetooth, and mobile-wallet acceptance, with prepaid card top-ups processed via Banque Populaire's Cyberplus.

Aqualys monetizes through three service models: (1) Delegated Management (Gestion déléguée), a fully outsourced managed service covering advice, installation, operation, maintenance, statistics, and machine renewal under guaranteed availability; (2) Machine Rental (Location de machines), a multi-year subscription with declining pricing for longer terms, bundled with preventive maintenance and payment systems; and (3) Machine Sales (Vente de machines) with one-year maintenance coverage and spare-parts support. A self-serve prepaid card recharge portal generates additional transaction-based revenue from end users. The company is employee-owned, operates with an 11-person team including 5 full-time technicians, and provides national France-wide coverage with regional technical antennas enabling 24–48 hour on-site response.

Name

AQUALYS LAVERIES

Legal name

Aqualys Laveries

Website

https://aqualyslaveries.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aqualys Laveries is a French B2B provider of outsourced commercial laundry solutions for institutional clients, offering managed services, rental, and sales of Maytag Whirlpool and LG washers and dryers across student, social, military, hospitality, and sports sectors nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Laundry Services

NAICS

Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners (81231), Drycleaning and Laundry Services (8123)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial / B2B Laundry Pickup & Delivery (SMBs, Gyms, Salons, Restaurants) (HSAJACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial / Small-Business Wash-and-Fold (Salons, Gyms, Spas, Airbnb Hosts) (HSAJABAE)

Keywords

• Commercial laundry services
• Laundry equipment rental
• Laundry management solutions
• Institutional laundry facilities
• Laundry machine sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Villebon sur Yvette

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Delegated Management (Gestion déléguée): Full-service management of residential laundry facilities. Aqualys handles advice, installation, operation, maintenance, statistics reporting, and machine renewal. The client retains a passive role while Aqualys guarantees machine availability and operational transparency.
2. Machine Rental (Location de machines): Clients lease washing machines and dryers from Aqualys. Aqualys manages installation, preventive maintenance visits, and guarantees machine availability. Rental terms are multi-year with a declining cost structure for longer commitments. Monetic/payment systems (CB, prepaid cards, tokens) are installed.
3. Machine Sales (Vente de machines): Sale of new or second-hand professional washing machines and tumble dryers to clients who want to own their laundry equipment outright. Aqualys provides installation advice, machine installation, and a one-year maintenance package including parts and labor.
4. Prepaid Card Top-ups (Rechargement carte prépayée): End users of laundries managed or equipped by Aqualys purchase prepaid top-up cards (cards without subscription) for use on card-operated machines. Multiple denomination options available (€10, €15, €20, €25, €30) with bonus credits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aqualys Laveries provides end-to-end commercial laundry solutions for French institutional and residential clients, supplying Maytag-Whirlpool and LG professional washing machines and tumble dryers under three models: delegated full-service management (Gestion déléguée), multi-year equipment rental (Location), and outright equipment sales (Vente). The company also supplies spare parts and operates an online prepaid card top-up portal for end users of its machines.

Product overview

AQUALYS LAVERIES offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial laundry solutions for institutional and residential facilities in France. The core product line consists of professional washing machines (MAYTAG-WHIRLPOOL MHN30 & MHN33 models and LG models) with 10-11kg capacities, and tumble dryers (MAYTAG MDE25 & MDE28 and LG Giant-C Plus models). These machines are sourced from North American (MAYTAG-WHIRLPOOL) and Korean (LG) manufacturers and are always delivered as latest-generation units. The company provides three service models: (1) Machine Rental (Location de machines) with maintenance included, (2) Machine Sales (Vente de machines) for customers who wish to own equipment, and (3) Delegated Management (Gestion déléguée) which provides complete outsourced laundry operations including statistics reporting and guaranteed availability. Supporting services include spare parts supply (Pièces détachées) with 48-hour national delivery and online prepaid card recharging (Rechargement de carte prépayée) for resident users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gestion déléguée (Delegated Laundry Management) Full outsourced laundry operations service covering advice, equipment installation, regular technician maintenance, guaranteed machine availability, statistics reporting, financial transparency, and fleet renewal with latest-generation equipment. Designed for institutional property owners who want a hands-off solution.
• Location de machines (Machine Rental) Multi-year rental of latest-generation commercial washing machines and dryers (Maytag-Whirlpool and LG), with preventive maintenance visits, 24-48 hour repair response, payment system options (CB, NFC, prepaid cards, tokens), and a declining cost structure for longer commitments.
• Vente de machines (Machine Sales) Sale of new or second-hand professional washing machines and tumble dryers with installation advice, machine installation, and a one-year maintenance package including parts and labor, plus extended warranty options.
• Pièces détachées (Spare Parts) Supply of new and original spare parts for Maytag-Whirlpool and LG machines with 48-hour delivery across France and on-site installation services available.
• Rechargement de carte prépayée (Prepaid Card Top-up) Online 24/7 prepaid card recharging service for end users of Aqualys-equipped laundries. Supports €10/€15/€20/€25/€30 top-ups with bonus credits, processed securely via Cyberplus (Banque Populaire).
• MAYTAG-WHIRLPOOL MHN30 / MHN33 Professional Washing Machine Professional washing machine with 88-liter drum, 10 kg capacity, 1150 RPM spin speed, 40-47 liter water consumption per cycle. Features integrated microprocessor and thermal probe for adaptive cycle control. Energy Star certified. Sold, rented, or managed by Aqualys.
• LG Professional Washing Machine Professional LG washing machine with 102.6-liter drum, 11 kg load capacity, 1150 RPM spin speed, and 50 liter water consumption per cycle. Microprocessor-controlled cycles and energy-efficient operation. Sold, rented, or managed by Aqualys.
• MAYTAG MDE25 / MDE28 Professional Tumble Dryer Professional tumble dryer with 190-liter drum, 10 kg capacity, full drying cycle in 45 minutes. TurboVent technology supports consistent drying up to 40 meters of PVC extraction ducting. Sold, rented, or managed by Aqualys.
• LG Giant-C Plus Professional Dryer Professional LG dryer with 201-liter drum volume and 12 kg capacity. Electronic control with microprocessor enables flexible drying cycles adapted to different fabric types. Sold, rented, or managed by Aqualys.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of minimum €300 per year per machine pair (washer + dryer) vs. previous generation equipment due to Energy Star, CEE Tier 3, and Water Factor rated machines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GTI & NAYAXcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment technology providers for CB (credit card) and NFC telephony payment systems installed on Aqualys laundry equipment. GTI and NAYAX enable card-operated and contactless payment at washing machines, replacing traditional coin/token systems.
• LM CONTROLcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment technology provider for CB and NFC telephony payment systems on Aqualys laundry machines. Enables cashless payment options including credit cards and NFC-based mobile phone payments.
• Whirlpool-MaytagcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPrimary equipment supplier of commercial washing machines (model MHN30 & MHN33) and tumble dryers (model MDE25 & MDE28). Maytag Whirlpool is a North American brand that has equipped tens of thousands of laundries in the US, Canada, and Mexico for over 40 years. Equipment carries Energy Star, CEE Tier 3, Water Factor, and Modified Energy Factor certifications.
• LGcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEquipment supplier of commercial washing machines and tumble dryers (Giant-C Plus model). South Korean manufacturer LG entered the European commercial laundry market in 2012 based on global best practices and standards. Provides 11-12 kg capacity washing machines and large-volume dryers.
• LéLi Pro Label VertminorOthersEcological laundry detergent supplier. Aqualys exclusively offers LéLi Pro Label Vert ecological detergent to its laundry clients, supporting the company's environmental commitment.
• Offshore RéférencementminorOthersWeb development and SEO agency credited on the Aqualys website footer. Provides ongoing website maintenance and search engine optimization services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LaundryLux: US distributor and service provider for commercial laundry equipment serving multifamily and on-premises laundries with sales, rental, and route services.
• JLA: UK-based commercial laundry equipment, rental, and managed-service provider serving institutional clients including housing, healthcare, and hospitality — directly comparable B2B model to Aqualys.
• CSC ServiceWorks: US commercial laundry route operator with installed base across multifamily, laundromat, and on-campus housing — comparable recurring revenue, route service, and payment tech stack.
• WASH Multifamily Laundry: US multifamily laundry route operator providing equipment, card payment, and managed services to apartment and student housing — directly comparable recurring B2B laundry service model.

Broad incumbents

• Elis: French-listed linen and uniform rental / laundry services group serving hospitality, healthcare, and industry — broader scope than Aqualys but overlapping French institutional customers.
• Electrolux Professional: European commercial laundry OEM with full product line for hotels, restaurants, and institutions — broad incumbent in the same product category as Aqualys's Maytag/LG offerings.
• Miele Professional: German commercial laundry OEM with broad European footprint serving hotels, care homes, and laundromats — competes with Aqualys's equipment offering and could disintermediate via direct sales.
• IPSO: Belgian commercial laundry OEM (part of the Alliance Laundry Systems group) with European distribution for vended, on-premises, and industrial laundry — comparable equipment line and channels to Aqualys.
• Speed Queen Commercial: Major commercial laundry OEM (part of Alliance Laundry Systems) supplying equipment to multifamily and on-premises laundries globally — a potential supplier or competitor to Aqualys's OEM channel.

Regional players

• Girbau: Spanish commercial laundry OEM with strong presence in Southern Europe, selling equipment and integrated service solutions — comparable European regional equipment competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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