Laundry Systems of Tennessee

What Laundry Systems of Tennessee does

Laundry Systems of Tennessee is a privately-held, family-owned commercial and industrial laundry equipment distributor and service provider founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sevierville, Tennessee. The company sells, installs, and services a comprehensive portfolio of commercial and industrial laundry equipment across three segments: On-Premise Laundry (Continental and IPSO washer-extractors and dryers for hotels, healthcare, and vacation rentals), Vended Laundry (coin and card-operated laundromat equipment), and Industrial Laundry (Girbau tunnel systems, open-pocket washers, and finishing equipment capable of processing up to 3,300 pounds per hour). Under President and owner Jeff Large, the company represents multiple equipment brands including Continental Girbau, Onnera (Fagor & Domus), IPSO, Girbau Industrial, and LG, and is authorized to service non-native brands including Uni-Mac, Milnor, Maytag, Speed Queen, and others.

The company generates revenue through five streams: one-time equipment sales, recurring service and repair contracts (with majority of service completed within 24 hours), parts sales across multiple brands, chemical sales with free dispensing equipment, and 5-year full-service leases that bundle parts and service into monthly payments. Customer relationships are notably long-tenured, with documented relationships spanning 17-18 years and customers purchasing 50+ machines over time. The service operation is differentiated by factory-trained technicians dispatched from Sevierville, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Clarksville, with fully stocked trucks enabling first-trip completion of repairs.

Customer concentration is distributed across hospitality (Blackberry Farm, Tru by Hilton, Dollywood Dreammore Resort, Courtyard by Marriott), healthcare and senior living (Givens Estates), industrial laundries (Mountain Fresh Laundry), and a growing set of niche verticals including fire departments, dairy farms, correctional facilities, and salons/spas. Geographic reach spans Tennessee, Kentucky, Western North Carolina, Virginia, and recently Wisconsin. The company also operates under the DBA Premier Laundry Solutions and sells through its website, social media, email newsletter, and a toll-free sales line. The business model is fundamentally relationship-driven and service-led, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no external funding, and no parent company.

Name

Laundry Systems of Tennessee

Legal name

Laundry Systems of Tennessee

Website

https://laundrysystems.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laundry Systems of Tennessee is a family-owned commercial and industrial laundry equipment distributor and service provider, selling and servicing brands like Continental Girbau and Girbau Industrial across hospitality, healthcare, and industrial clients in TN, KY, NC, VA, and WI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sevierville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of new commercial and industrial laundry equipment including washers, dryers, ironers, and tunnel systems. Equipment ranges from light commercial to heavy industrial capacity.
2. Service and Repairs: Maintenance and repair services for commercial laundry equipment. Majority of service completed within 24 hours. Parts and labor for repairs across multiple equipment brands.
3. Parts Sales: Sales of replacement parts for commercial laundry equipment. Full line of Continental parts stocked plus parts for many other brands.
4. Chemical Sales: Sales of laundry chemicals including EPA approved disinfectants and cleaning solutions. Bulk purchasing discounts available. Free dispensing equipment with new accounts.
5. Financing and Leasing: Finance partners specialize in financing laundry equipment specifically. Leasing options include all parts and service in monthly payment over 5-year term.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Laundry Systems of Tennessee sells, installs, and services commercial and industrial laundry equipment for businesses across multiple vertical segments. The company distributes washer-extractors, drying tumblers, flatwork ironers, tunnel washing systems, and finishing equipment from brands such as Continental Girbau, IPSO, Onnera, and Girbau Industrial. It also supplies commercial laundry chemicals and provides parts, maintenance, and repair services across all major equipment brands.

Product overview

Laundry Systems of Tennessee is a commercial and industrial laundry equipment distributor and service provider serving Tennessee, Kentucky, and Western North Carolina. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of laundry equipment organized across three main segments: (1) On-Premise Laundry (OPL) equipment including Continental and IPSO washer-extractors in soft-mount and hard-mount configurations ranging from 20-275 pounds, commercial drying tumblers, and flatwork ironers; (2) Industrial Laundry systems featuring Girbau Industrial open-pocket washers, tunnel washing systems capable of processing 3,300+ pounds per hour, finishing and folding equipment including feeders, ironers, folders, and stackers; and (3) Vended Laundry equipment for coin and card-operated laundromats. The product lineup spans major brands including Continental Girbau, Onnera (Fagor and Domus), IPSO, Fagor, Girbau Industrial, and LG. The company also provides laundry chemicals with free dispensing equipment and full-service parts, maintenance, and repair support across all equipment brands they sell.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Washer-Extractors On-premise commercial washer-extractors from Continental (E-Series soft-mount up to 387 G-force, SP-Series freestanding, G-Flex hard-mount, REM-Series small-load), Fagor FWS-Series, IPSO IY-Series (20-275 pound capacities), LG Platinum, and Econ-O-Wash top-load models, designed for hotels, healthcare facilities, vacation rentals, fire departments, dairies, salons, and B&Bs.
• Commercial Drying Tumblers Commercial drying tumblers including Continental Pro-Series II (20-175 pound capacities), IPSO IT-Series industrial dryers with concentrated airflow, Continental Pro-Series II Stacked dryers, LG Platinum 22-pound dryers, and NFPA-compliant ExpressDry Gear Dryers for turnout gear and PPE.
• Flatwork Ironers Express Heated-Roll Flatwork Ironers available in 13 or 20-inch diameter rolls with steam, electric, or gas heating, featuring Kinematic Pressure and AutoSpeed technology. Compact 5-in-1 Roller Ironing System automates feeding, ironing, folding, stacking, and accumulation at speeds up to 50 feet-per-minute.
• Industrial Open-Pocket Washers and Dryers Girbau HS-6 Series industrial washer-extractors in 130 and 155-pound capacities with high-speed extract in stationary and tilt models. Girbau ST-1300 industrial dryer handles up to 140 pounds in under 15 minutes with vacuum loading. Girbau ST-100 batch dryer processes up to 275 pounds per load.
• Continuous Batch Tunnel Washers Girbau TBS-50 continuous washing system with top-transfer mono-block design processes up to 3,300 pounds per hour using less water and energy. Paired with the Girbau SPR-50 Water Extraction Press that forms round laundry cakes for gentle, efficient water removal.
• Industrial Finishing and Folding Systems Girbau DRM/DR-1/DRB/DRF feeders automatically dress, flatten, and feed wet items into ironers with the DRF processing over 1,200 large items per hour. Girbau PC-120 Chest Ironer processes up to 164 feet per minute. Girbau FL-King/FL-Smart/FL-Lite flatwork folders and FT-Lite/FT-Maxi/FT-Poly/FT-Vest garment folders automate folding and stacking operations.
• Commercial Laundry Chemicals EPA approved commercial laundry chemicals including disinfectants and cleaning solutions for hospitality and healthcare facilities. Free dispensing equipment is provided with new accounts and bulk purchasing discounts are available.
• Parts, Service and Maintenance Full-service maintenance and repair with genuine OEM parts stocked for most major brands including Continental, Uni-Mac, Milnor, Maytag, Cissell, Huebsch, Speed Queen, ADC, Dexter, and Wascomat. Factory-trained technicians dispatched from Sevierville, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Clarksville with fully stocked trucks, completing the majority of repairs within 24 hours of first call.
• Equipment Financing and Leasing Specialized laundry equipment financing through finance partners and a 5-year full-service leasing program. Lease terms require first and last month payment plus installation, with all parts and service included in the monthly payment for fixed-cost operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Can double laundry output while halving labor costs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Continental GirbaucoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary equipment supplier for commercial laundry machines including washers, dryers, and ironers. Company stocks full line of Continental parts and is authorized to service and sell Continental equipment. ContinentalCare warranty programs support sold equipment.
• Onnera (Fagor & Domus)coreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment brand sold and serviced, including FWS-series hard-mount washer-extractors. Onnera brand chosen for best support network and available parts for fast repairs.
• IPSOsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial laundry equipment brand including IPSO industrial tumble dryers and washer-extractors. Equipment known for fewer moving parts reducing wear and tear.
• Girbau IndustrialcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial equipment supplier for high-volume operations including tunnel systems, finishing systems, and open-pocket machines. Capable of processing up to 3,300 pounds per hour.
• LGsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationLight commercial washers and dryers for small-load applications at spas, vet clinics, B&Bs, and restaurants. ENERGY STAR qualified equipment.
• Uni-MacsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCommercial laundry equipment brand serviced by the company's technicians.
• Speed QueensecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCommercial laundry equipment brand serviced by the company's technicians.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• American Dryer Corp (ADC): Manufacturer of commercial and industrial drying tumblers that Laundry Systems services. Operates in the same commercial dryer category with overlapping OPL and industrial laundry customers.
• Girbau Industrial: Manufacturer of Girbau Industrial tunnel washing systems, open-pocket washers, dryers, feeders, ironers, and folders that Laundry Systems distributes into the U.S. Southeast. Supplies the high-end industrial laundry product line (e.g., 3,300 lb/hour tunnel systems) that defines Laundry Systems' industrial segment.
• Jensen USA: Manufacturer of industrial laundry finishing equipment including pressing, feeding, and folding systems. Targets the same industrial laundry customers and product categories as Laundry Systems' Girbau Industrial line.
• Pellerin Milnor Corporation: Manufacturer of Milnor industrial washer-extractors and finishing equipment that Laundry Systems is authorized to sell and service. Operates in the same industrial laundry equipment category with overlapping customer types (industrial laundries, healthcare, hospitality).
• Onnera Group (Fagor & Domus): Manufacturer of Fagor FWS-Series hard-mount washer-extractors and Domus equipment that Laundry Systems sells and services. Competes directly in the OPL washer-extractor category with overlapping customers.
• LG Commercial Laundry: Manufacturer of LG Platinum ENERGY STAR commercial washers and dryers that Laundry Systems distributes for small-load applications at spas, vet clinics, B&Bs, and restaurants. Competes in the light commercial segment via dealer and direct channels.
• Continental Girbau: Primary equipment partner and manufacturer of the Continental E-Series, G-Flex, Pro-Series II, and related washer-extractors, dryers, and ironers that anchor Laundry Systems' core OPL offering. Functions as both supplier and a structural competitor's brand catalog in the same product category.
• Whirlpool Commercial Laundry: Manufacturer of light commercial washers and dryers for hotels, multifamily, and on-premise applications. Competes with the LG and Econ-O-Wash product lines Laundry Systems distributes and is sold through competing regional dealer networks.
• Dexter Laundry: Manufacturer of Dexter commercial washer-extractors and dryers that Laundry Systems is authorized to service. Competes head-to-head in the OPL and vended laundry equipment market with overlapping customers.

Broad incumbents

• Alliance Laundry Systems: Manufacturer-parent of Speed Queen, UniMac, Huebsch, and IPSO — the dominant North American commercial laundry equipment maker and the parent of multiple brands Laundry Systems services. Operates broadly across OPL, vended, and industrial segments with national distribution, making it both a supplier relationship and the largest incumbent competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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