MIAMI — EVI Industries plans to expand beyond its core commercial laundry distribution and service business by acquiring locally based garment care company Sudsies Inc., a move that would establish its new consumer garment care division.
The transaction is expected to close after customary conditions are met. Terms were not disclosed.
It marks EVI’s first dedicated expansion outside the commercial laundry market since launching its acquisition-driven growth strategy in 2016.
Consumer garment care is a multibillion-dollar and essential market with steady, recurring demand, served by thousands of independent, often family-owned businesses, EVI says. As consumers place growing value on quality, convenience, and service experience, the company sees a significant opportunity to build a leading garment-care business of national scale.
While entering this sector, EVI emphasizes that it remains committed to growing its commercial laundry business through continued acquisitions and investments in its operating platform.
“Our commitment to the commercial laundry distribution and service industry, the foundation of our company, has never been stronger,” says EVI Chairman and CEO Henry M. Nahmad. “We intend to capitalize on the same strengths that made us North America’s leading commercial laundry enterprise to extend our reach into a large and attractive consumer market.”
Founded in 1996, Sudsies has built a reputation in South Florida for premium garment care, serving both consumers and luxury retail partners with pickup-and-delivery services and specialized care for high-end apparel, EVI says. For the 12 months ended June 30, 2026, Sudsies generated approximately $21.7 million in revenue and $5.7 million in EBITDA.
Following the acquisition, Sudsies will continue operating under its existing brand and leadership, with founder Jason Loeb remaining at the helm. EVI intends to use the garment care business as the foundation for a national platform.
“After nearly 30 years building Sudsies, choosing the right partner for our future was one of the most important decisions we would ever make,” says Loeb. “We chose EVI because they offered something rare: a permanent home that protects what we have built and keeps our name, our team, our culture, and our standards in place.”
Over the last decade, EVI has grown from a single Florida distributor into a network of 32 commercial laundry businesses with more than 900 employees.
The company said it expects the Sudsies acquisition to be accretive to earnings during its fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
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