ORLANDO, Fla. — The Clean Show 2025 drew record-breaking attendance here since the COVID pandemic, nearly 400 exhibitors, and a strong education program on and off the show floor, Messe Frankfurt Inc. states in its final show report.
Let’s hear from some more of the exhibitors who used Clean to promote their new wares or spread the word about enhanced or expanded products and services.
This American Coin-Op report represents only a sampling of exhibitors and the products/services shown or described at Clean 2025. With hundreds of companies in attendance, this multi-part article isn’t intended to be all-encompassing.
Be sure to follow American Coin-Op for more product and service announcements from these companies and others in the months to come.
LAUNDRYLUX
Amid the buzz of Clean Show 2025, Laundrylux drew attention with a booth blending creativity, storytelling, and innovation. Visitors moved through two connected spaces — The House and The Garage — each capturing a different facet of the company’s identity.
The House honored Laundrylux’s family roots, displaying photos of employees, their families, and the Milch family legacy intertwined with the evolution of the laundry industry. Guests followed a “Hall of History” that celebrated tradition before stepping into The Garage — a space inspired by Silicon Valley startups that famously began in humble garages — where the company showcased its forward-looking technology.
Attendees discovered the new Electrolux Washer-Dryer Combo, a compact, high-performance unit introduced to the North America market that earned Laundrylux the Clean Show Innovation Award for Best New Product.
More than 70 team members attended the show, demonstrating Laundrylux’s strong presence and unity. On the second day, employees wore pink branded shirts to support the Laundrylux Women’s Initiative; the company is committed to hiring more women than any other company in the industry while championing female entrepreneurship and leadership.
“We wanted to offer something more than just a booth full of equipment,” says Jason Fleck, senior vice president at Laundrylux. “We wanted to offer an experience — one that honors our past, embraces our present, and inspires the future.”
WHIRLPOOL CORP.
At Clean Show 2025, Whirlpool Corp. showcased its Maytag Commercial Laundry and ADC brands in a booth designed around real-world settings for three key markets: vended laundromats, on-premise laundry (OPL), and multi-housing.
“We wanted to set it up to show the different segments we serve,” explains Dan Smodic, global marketing director for Commercial Laundry. There was a Maytag Equipped Laundry for a vended store, specialty drying from ADC with unique products that highlight the brand’s capabilities, and a multi-housing area focused on small-chassis machines.
Maytag introduced a new lineup of multi-load washers and new Advantage Dryers built for performance, durability, and flexibility. With washer capacities up to 85 pounds and dryers up to 120 pounds, the line provides efficient, high-capacity options for both vended and on-premise laundry environments.
“Our new multi-load line reflects what operators have been asking for: reliable, durable equipment designed to meet market demands,” says Michael Ledford, senior director and general manager of Commercial Laundry. People are excited about the quality of the multi-load line and how easy it’s going to be to service and install.
Ledford adds that operators now see the Whirlpool brands as providing a true end-to-end solution: “Whether it’s OPL or a full laundromat, we’ve got it all.”
BROOKS-WATERBURN CORP.
For nearly 25 years, Brooks-Waterburn Corp. has provided customized insurance plans for laundromats and today insures more than 1,000 stores nationwide, says President Larry Trapani.
“The Clean Show is a great opportunity to network,” he says of the event, “not necessarily to gain more customers but you see and get to meet other vendors, manufacturers, lenders at the show and you form relationships with them.”
He admits current insurance trends aren’t favorable for laundromats: “The insurance companies are losing money on the laundromat industry, and the reason is there are more in claims being paid out than premiums being collected, it’s that simple.”
Slip-and-fall incidents remain the most common — and costly — claims. “Just one in five years can make your account unprofitable,” Trapani warns. He urges owners to store any security camera footage that captures alleged slip-and-falls “forever” to counter exaggerated claims. Attorneys may delay filing a lawsuit until they suspect the footage has been taped over or erased.
R&B WIRE PRODUCTS
R&B Wire Products, a longtime producer of quality laundry carts and trucks, showcased several product updates.
“We have some wonderful new coatings for our wire carts,” says Frank Rowe, vice president of sales and marketing. “Our (Dura-Seven™) thermoplastic coating adheres more strongly to the wire, covering both the base and basket, and is warrantied against rust for seven years.”
New to the lineup are an antimicrobial vinyl bumper truck and an elevated antimicrobial basket truck. “Antimicrobial means bacteria can’t sustain life on the surface, so it offers a much cleaner option for customers,” Rowe explains.
The company also redesigned its 48-cubic-foot Poly Trucks. The Turnabout model features adjustable shelves that convert from vertical to horizontal without removal, allowing quick transitions from soiled linen to clean delivery. The Transport model adds a lower front opening for easier loading, a welded steel base, and a seamless interior with a tapered floor and built-in drain holes.
“We didn’t just redesign these trucks; we rethought them from the ground up,” says President Grant Rawlins.
CENTS
The technology company highlighted upgrades to its AI-powered call center, marketing automation, business management and more, plus it previewed upcoming membership platforms alongside Laundroworks.
“We are excited to show how much we have built since Clean 2022 when we were the new kid on the block,” says Cents CEO and Co-founder Alex Jekowsky. “While our team, business and products have evolved, one question has always driven everything at Cents: What if one system could handle everything you needed?
“We offer payments, connected hardware, business management, digital ordering, marketing, AI tools and more. Whether you use just one product or all of them, Cents is the platform that grows with operators.”
In-booth sessions explored technology adoption, efficiency, and evolving customer expectations. From these and other discussions, Cents identified five trends shaping the industry:
- Consolidation is accelerating driven by sophisticated investors
- Small-business commercial laundry is finding its niche
- AI, automation and robotics are becoming practical reality
- Laundromats are becoming integral community spaces
- Labor trends are reshaping operations and compensation
TJERNLUND FANS
Through four generations, Tjernlund Fans’ mission has been to provide quality engineered and manufactured products that solve exhaust, ventilation and heating/cooling problems. In serving the commercial/coin laundry industry, the company offers its LB2XL No Clog Dryer Duct Booster®.
The device maintains clothes dryer exhaust air velocities at proper levels when duct lengths exceed dryer manufacturer recommendations, Tjernlund says. The LB2XL is suitable for up to 120 equivalent feet of 4-inch duct.
Its COP-Series controllers measure pressure within the common duct and modulate the Dryer Duct Booster fans to match exhaust volume changes. This helps each dryer operate more efficiently and keeps lint suspended within the duct until it is exhausted outdoors.
The result, the company says, is dramatic reductions in drying time, energy use, lint buildup and duct cleaning maintenance.
Check back Thursday for Part 4
If you missed earlier parts: Part 1 — Part 2
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