What Continental Laundry Solutions does

Continental Laundry Solutions is a North American commercial laundry equipment provider headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, operating as a portfolio of brands (Girbau Commercial, Girbau Industrial, LG Commercial, Sports Laundry Systems, Poseidon Textile Care, Express Laundry Centers, OnePress, and Econo) serving vended laundromats, on-premise commercial operations, industrial high-volume laundries, guest amenity facilities, and specialty textile care. The company was originally established in 1995 as Continental Girbau Inc. and was acquired by publicly traded EVI Industries in March 2025, followed by an August 2025 corporate rename back to Continental Laundry Solutions to consolidate its diversified identity. Its core technology centers on the proprietary Genius Control platform — a 10-inch touchscreen controller with 450 G-force high-speed extraction, remote diagnostics, over-the-air firmware updates, and industry-exclusive 360° Corner Vision status lights — complemented by industrial automation including GI continuous batch tunnel washers, Sortech RFID-based linen sorting, automatic chemical injection, and high-speed folders/ironers.

Name

Continental Laundry Solutions

Legal name

Continental Laundry Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://continental-laundry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Continental Laundry Solutions distributes and supports commercial and industrial laundry equipment — washers, dryers, ironers, tunnel systems, and automation — across North America through 30 regional distributors and multiple sub-brands serving vended, hospitality, healthcare, athletics, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Laundry Equipment

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Laundry & Textile Care Chemicals & Supplies Distribution (CRAOAGAI)

Keywords

• Commercial laundry equipment
• Industrial laundry systems
• Commercial washers dryers
• Laundry equipment distribution
• Vended laundry solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Oshkosh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial laundry equipment including washers, dryers, ironers, feeders, folders, and tunnel washing systems. Equipment ranges from small vended washers to large industrial tunnel systems.
2. Installation and Training Services: Expert installation and startup assistance, technical training, and ongoing support services provided to customers.
3. Technical Service and Maintenance: After-sales support, preventative maintenance programs, and technical service through nationwide distributor network.
4. Financing Solutions: CustomSelect financing options providing flexible financing paired with competitive fixed rates for equipment purchases.
5. Marketing Services: Continental Creative Services providing tailored marketing solutions including advertising, digital marketing, signage, and in-store promotions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Continental Laundry Solutions designs, manufactures (via Girbau partnership), distributes, and services commercial and industrial laundry equipment including soft-mount and hard-mount washers, commercial dryers, flatwork ironers, tunnel washing systems, and finishing automation for vended laundries, on-premise commercial facilities, industrial laundries, and guest amenity operations across North America. The company also provides installation, training, technical service, financing, and marketing services through a 30+ distributor network.

Product overview

Continental Laundry Solutions is a comprehensive commercial laundry equipment provider offering a diverse portfolio of products across multiple market segments: vended laundries (coin/card-operated), commercial on-premise laundries, industrial high-capacity operations, guest amenity facilities, and textile care. The product portfolio centers on the GS Series soft-mount washers with the Genius Control platform (featuring touchscreen interfaces, up to 450 G-force extraction, and remote update capabilities), complemented by a full range of dryers (ProDry2+, CS-Series, ExpressDry+, GT-Series, ST Dryers, LG Commercial), flatwork ironers (X-Series, Compact Pro, PC Ironers), and automation systems (tunnel washers, feeders, folders, sorters). Key brands include Girbau Commercial, Girbau Industrial, Continental, LG Commercial, Sports Laundry Systems, Poseidon Textile Care, Express Laundry Centers, OnePress, and Econo. The company also provides supporting services including CustomSelect financing, marketing support through Continental Creative Services, technical service and support, and architect resources for facility design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Girbau Commercial: Provides laundry equipment and solutions for the vended and commercial laundry markets throughout North America
• Girbau Industrial
• LG Commercial
• Sports Laundry Systems
• Poseidon Textile Care Systems
• Express Laundry Centers
• OnePress Ironers
• Econo

Products and services

• GS Series Washers Soft-mount washers with Genius Control, up to 450 G-force extract speeds, 10-inch touchscreen, ozone compatibility, and 360° Corner Vision Status Lights; available in 23-, 30-, 45-, 60-, 70-, 80-, 90-, and 130-pound capacities for vended and commercial laundry operators.
• ExpressWash Washers Vended washers designed for coin and card-operated laundries with programmable controls and efficient extraction.
• G-Flex / REM Series Washers Hard-mount washers for vended and commercial laundry applications, bolted to reinforced concrete foundation with extract speeds of 75-250 G-force.
• LG Commercial Washers Commercial washers from LG for vended laundry applications, distributed by Continental Laundry Solutions.
• ExpressDry+ Dryers Vended dryers designed for efficient drying in coin and card-operated laundries.
• ProDry2+ Dryers Commercial dryers with reversing technology for even drying, inverter-controlled twin motors, and moisture-sensing technology to prevent over-drying.
• CS-Series Dryers Commercial dryers available in 25-35, 40-50, 60-70, and 85-95 pound capacities with high efficiency, smart programmability, and reversing technology.
• LG Commercial Dryers Commercial dryers from LG with up to 35 pounds capacity, steel construction, and multilingual display.
• X-Series Ironers Flatwork ironers for high-quality pressing and finishing of linens in commercial laundry operations.
• Compact Pro Ironer All-in-one feeder, ironer, folder and stacker for efficient flatwork processing.
• ExpressDry & StationDry Gear Dryers Dryers designed for gear and specialty item drying in commercial laundry settings.
• GT-Series Industrial Dryers High-volume open-pocket industrial dryers with twin motors, reversing drum, and Linen Life Extension moisture-sensing system.
• ST Dryers Industrial dryers with vacuum loading and automated Spirotilt unloading for high-capacity operations.
• HS-Series Industrial Washers Industrial soft-mount washers with high extract speeds for commercial laundry operations.
• Barrier Washers Industrial barrier washers for healthcare and hygiene-sensitive applications with separation between clean and soiled sides.
• GI Continuous Batch Tunnel Washer (TBS50) 8-module tunnel washing system processing up to 2,000 laundry pounds per hour with programmable modules, water reclamation, and heat recovery for industrial-scale laundry operations.
• PC Ironers Self-contained chest ironers with touch-screen control, programmable for various linen types including pillowcases, sheets, duvets, and table linens.
• FRB Folder Automatic folder for processing dried linens with consistent folds and stacks for high-quality presentation in industrial laundry operations.
• FTQ Drywork Folder Automated folder for dry work processing in industrial laundry operations.
• FT Maxi Auto-Sort Folder Automated folder that classifies, folds, and stacks up to 700-750 pieces per hour, handling towels, pillowcases, wash cloths, bath mats, and blankets.
• DRE High-Speed Clip Feeder Multi-station spreader feeder that automatically straightens items and feeds them into ironers for maximized processing speeds.
• DRC Cornerless Feeder Cornerless feeder for industrial ironing systems.
• Sortech Automated Linen Sorting Automated soiled linen sorting system that identifies RFID-tagged laundry items and automatically routes them into predefined categories for industrial laundry operations.
• CustomSelect Financing Flexible financing solutions paired with competitive fixed rates for laundry equipment purchases, new laundromat development, and existing store acquisitions.
• Continental Creative Services Tailored marketing solutions including advertising, digital marketing, signage, and in-store promotions for laundry businesses and distributors.
• Technical Service & Support After-sales technical support, preventative maintenance programs, expert installation assistance, startup training, and repair services delivered through a nationwide distributor network.
• Architect Resources Architectural specifications, drawings, and planning resources for designing laundry facilities with appropriate equipment layouts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Soft-mount washers cut drying time by up to 50% compared to hard-mount washers due to 450 G-force extraction speeds
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Laundry Systems of TennesseecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional equipment distributor in Sevierville, Tennessee working closely with Brightwater Laundry on automation projects. Provides laundry consultation, equipment sizing, installation, and ongoing support.
• Continental Girbau West (CG West)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-service laundry equipment distributorship serving Southern California market including Arizona and New Mexico. Provides sales, installation, and service support for commercial and industrial laundry equipment.
• Reliable Commercial Laundry SalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor in St. George, Utah serving southern Utah market including Utah Tech University athletics laundry projects.
• Express Laundry Centers BrandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNationally recognized brand offering turnkey laundry business opportunity. Hundreds of thriving locations across North America providing fast, proven solution for customers to wash, dry, and fold laundry in under 60 minutes. Not a franchise - direct licensing path.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jensen Group: Belgian-based global manufacturer of commercial and industrial laundry finishing equipment (ironers, folders, feeders, garment tunnels). Closest international competitor to Continental's industrial automation and flatwork product lines.
• Alliance Laundry Systems: Parent of Speed Queen, Huebsch, UniMac, IPSO and Wascomat — the largest North American commercial laundry equipment manufacturer. Directly comparable as a multi-brand commercial and vended laundry equipment OEM with overlapping distributor and direct-sale channels.
• Lapauw International: Belgian manufacturer of industrial washing equipment (batch and continuous tunnel washers) for large-scale laundry operations. Directly competes with Girbau Industrial's tunnel washer line in the high-capacity industrial laundry market.
• Dexter Laundry: US-based manufacturer of vended and on-premise commercial laundry equipment with a long-standing distributor network. Direct competitor in the vended and small-commercial washer/dryer segments where Continental's ExpressWash, G-Flex, and Econo lines compete.
• Bowe Textile Cleaning: German-based global supplier of industrial laundry and textile-cleaning equipment including garment tunnels and automated finishing. Direct competitor in industrial laundry automation adjacent to Girbau Industrial's tunnel washer and Sortech sorting offerings.
• Pellerin Milnor Corporation: US manufacturer of industrial laundry equipment including tunnel washers, washer-extractors, and material-handling systems. Directly competes with Continental's Girbau Industrial line in the high-capacity industrial laundry segment serving hospitality, healthcare, and linen supply customers.

Others

• EVI Industries: Public (NYSE: EVI) parent company that acquired Continental Laundry Solutions in March 2025 as part of a roll-up of commercial laundry distribution businesses. Not a competitor but the most directly comparable platform peer given shared end markets and acquisition-driven growth model.

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Swedish-listed global OEM of commercial laundry equipment with broader food-service and hospitality equipment portfolio. Overlaps with Continental across vended, commercial, and industrial laundry, but competes as part of a much larger multi-category professional equipment business.
• LG Commercial Laundry: Global consumer-electronics OEM that also distributes commercial washers and dryers through dealer networks in North America. Already a partner of Continental (LG Commercial brand resold through Continental's distributor network) but also competes head-to-head in vended and small-commercial laundry.
• Miele Professional: German premium appliance OEM with a commercial laundry division targeting dental, healthcare, hotel, and dry-cleaning segments. Comparable at the higher-performance / specialty end of the on-premise commercial market where Continental competes with its Poseidon and GS-Series lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 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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