CLEAN 2017
Lavatec Laundry Technology (LLT) successfully introduced its new ride-on shuttle, the LT50 110-pound continuous tunnel washer, and the osLaundry software system at the 2017 Clean Show, held 5-8 June at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Just as impressive was Lavatec selling a majority of their booth equipment to several customers during the four-day event.
“We are thrilled with the results of this year’s Clean Show,” said Keith Ware, Lavatec vice president of sales. “We enjoyed many good conversations with customers and others about our new and existing equipment, including the TT-series Ecodry dryers. As expected, the ride-on shuttle was a hit with everyone. It was located along the main aisle and it stopped people in their tracks.”
Cintas has purchased the first ride-on shuttle. Cintas also bought the Lavatex LX445, a 450-pound open pocket two-way tilting washer extractor and a Lavadry TT-756 G, a 450-pound pass-through single tilting gas fired dryer. Cintas plans to have the machines in operation at its Yonkers, New York facility later this year.
North Grand River Co-operative, a laundry in Lansing, Michigan, managed by Sodexo, purchased the new LT50-10BT continuous tunnel washer as well as a 110-pound, 40-bar single stage extraction press and four new TT-series Ecodry dryers. They will be adding the new osLaundry system to the LT50, which is in the early stages of installation in the coming weeks.
“Many of the people we talked to were impressed with osLaundry. Having a software solution that can be integrated into all of our new equipment was a major victory for us and our customers,” said Ware. “We found they liked learning about the remote diagnostic support and real-time information that will allow them to make more informed decisions on a quicker basis. Many operations realize they need to be more efficient, and osLaundry gives them the tools to do so.”
Ware said his staff answered many inquiries about the TT-series Ecodry dryers on the stand. “The smart technology built into the machine puts it on a different level of efficiency and throughput. The line burner covers the entire drum and is the ace in the hole that drives efficiency.”
Huebsch Services of Eau Claire, WI purchased the FL633, a 175-pound capacity gas fired dryer. It was demonstrated next to the Lavafold Maxi triple towel folder as part of Lavatec’s agreement with Continental Girbau to market specific equipment.
