ATLANTA – Southeastern Laundry Equipment Sales (SLES), a provider of commercial laundry solutions based here, reports it has completed a strategic partnership with two companies in the commercial laundry sector based in Westland, Michigan.
Universal Laundry Machinery (ULM) is the state’s largest and oldest distributor of commercial laundry equipment. Michigan Laundry Machinery Service Inc. (MLM) has provided commercial and industrial laundry services for more than 30 years.
“Bringing Universal Laundry Machinery and Michigan Laundry Machinery Service together under one business unit allows us to harness their collective expertise while providing a more streamlined and integrated experience for all stakeholders in Michigan,” says T. Chase Brown, CEO of SLES.
“This merger represents a pivotal step in scaling SLES’s service-based programs and reinforces our commitment to being the premier provider and partner of commercial laundry solutions in North America.”
SLES says the partnership underscores its commitment to scaling its service-based programs. By combining ULM’s legacy of more than 100 years of experience in commercial laundry equipment distribution with MLM’s three decades of service excellence, the merged separate entity will provide customers with a fully integrated distribution experience comprised of best-in-class technical expertise, product solutions, and comprehensive machine service, according to the company.
Ryan Hubbard, owner of Universal Laundry Machinery, and Steve Hantz, owner of Michigan Laundry Machinery Service Inc., will continue to lead the combined organization.
“Partnering with SLES is a monumental step forward for Universal Laundry Machinery and Michigan Laundry Machinery,” says Hubbard. “The shared commitment to customer service, innovation and technical expertise creates incredible opportunities for growth and for continuing the trusted relationships we’ve built over the past century.”
Hantz echoes this sentiment: “Unifying ULM and MLM by joining with SLES allows us to continue our unparalleled service experience with combined resources and expertise while enhancing the level of service and support we can offer to our customers.”
Have a question or comment? E-mail our editor Matt Poe at [email protected].