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Visa expects more than 100 million contactless cards will be in the hands of American consumers by the end of 2019 and they are currently accepted at 78 of Visa’s top 100 merchants. With

Customers can earn FREE washes with either a loyalty card or their credit/debit card automatically.

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CONTENTS JULY 2020 VOLUME 61 ISSUE 7

COVER STORY

‘THE TRADE SHOW YOU CAN PUT IN YOUR POCKET’ No industry shows for the foreseeable future? No problem!

Our Exhibit in Print featuring this issue’s display advertisers will help fill the void.

INSIDE 8 2020 EXHIBIT IN PRINT Our every-other-year feature returns! Originally created to fill the trade show void between editions of the Clean Show, the largest exhibition for the self-service laundry industry, the American Coin-Op Exhibit in Print takes on added meaning this year in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic that limits large gatherings.

This special editorial section is exclusive to the display advertisers of this issue, and any claims made in the Exhibit in Print are those of its participants, not American Coin-Op.

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8 DEPARTMENTS 4 VIEWPOINT 22 CLASSIFIEDS

23 AD INDEX 24 NEWSMAKERS

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VIEWPOINT

Charles Thompson, Publisher E-mail: cthompson@ATMags.com Phone: 312-361-1680

Donald Feinstein, Associate Publisher/ National Sales Director E-mail: dfeinstein@ATMags.com Phone: 312-361-1682

IT’S ALL IN THE PRESENTATION

Bruce Beggs

When we created the Exhibit in Print, it was intended to be a feature that could help satisfy the desire of owners and operators of self-service laundries who wanted to see the latest and greatest in laundry products and services.

We slated it for even-numbered years, opposite the schedule of the Clean Show, our industry’s largest trade exhibition. The arrival of COVID-19 this year and the resulting restrictions on large gatherings throughout the country has put most trade exhibitions on hold ... but not this one!

The display advertisers of this issue have set up “booths” to introduce themselves and acquaint readers with their products and services. You have no travel expenses or social distancing worries, no need to tread along miles of aisles, no lengthy time apart from your business.

Sure, “live” demos aren’t possible but you can easily get additional information on any product or service by visiting the exhibitor’s website or phoning directly.

So, thank you all for being here. I’ll just cut—let me pick up these large, red-handled scissors, excuse me—the ceremonial ribbon to officially open our 2020 Exhibit in Print.

Snip.

There you are. Make your way to page 8 and “hit the floor.”

Bruce Beggs Editorial Director

Bruce Beggs, Editorial Director E-mail: bbeggs@ATMags.com Phone: 312-361-1683 Mathew Pawlak, Production Manager Nathan Frerichs, Digital Media Director E-mail: nfrerichs@ATMags.com Phone: 312-361-1681

ADVISORY BOARD Jaimie Johnson Tony Regan Michael Schantz Andy Wray

Douglas Pratt Sharon Sager Luke Williford

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POSTMASTER, Send changes of address and form 3579 to American Coin-Op, Subscription Dept., 440 Quadrangle Drive, Suite E, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. Volume 61, number 7. Editorial, executive and advertising offices are at 650 West Lake Street, Suite 320, Chicago, IL 60661. Charles Thompson, President and Publisher. American Coin-Op is distributed selectively to owners, operators and managers of chain and individually owned coin-operated laundry establishments in the United States. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising for any reason. © Copyright AMERICAN TRADE MAGAZINES LLC, 2020. Printed in U.S.A. No part of this publication may be transmitted or reproduced in any form, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from the publisher or his representative. American Coin-Op does not endorse, recommend or guarantee any article, product, service or information found within. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of American Coin-Op or its staff. While precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the magazine’s contents at time of publication, neither the editors, publishers nor its agents can accept responsibility for damages or injury which may arise therefrom.

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EXHIBIT IN PRINT

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rade shows may be on hold at the moment but not here in the pages of American Coin-Op! The magazine is happy to host its own trade show— the Exhibit in Print—in this month’s issue. This “trade show you can put in your pocket” has a lot of the benefits of a live trade show: letting owners and managers peruse the “booths” of manufacturers and suppliers and check out all of the latest products and services.

All the “booth” articles have been submitted by the exhibiting companies, this issue’s advertisers. Any claims made in Exhibit in Print are those of the participants, not American Coin-Op. It’s time to hit the floor!

CleanCloud

Setomatic Systems

SpyderWash can help store owners and their customers stay safe and secure during these trying times, says maker Setomatic Systems. Money/cash handling is one of the quickest, easiest ways to spread germs and viruses. With SpyderWash, your customer can quickly pay for their laundry using a contactless credit/debit card, or with their mobile phone via Apple/Samsung/ Google Pay directly at your washers and dryers. This will help make the experience safer and more comfortable.

According to Visa and MasterCard, contactless credit/debit card usage has skyrocketed 150% in the past year.

Only with SpyderWash can your customers use these safe, secure payment methods directly on your washers and dryers, Setomatic says. There are no additional monthly fees to accept these forms of payment, and no monthly “payment gateway” fees.

SpyderWash says it is the only company that offers a free-wash or -dry loyalty program using your customer’s credit/debit card. There is no signup or proprietary app to download.

Setomatic now has serial interface to support variable pricing seamlessly on Dexter and Continental, in addition to all Alliance Laundry Systems brands. With its new “Smart Hub,” store owners can maximize uptime with automatic reconnecting capabilities if internet service goes down. www.setomaticsystems.com 516-752-8008

CleanCloud says it is leading the way in terms of helping businesses adapt to the coronavirus pandemic. It offers an innovative cloud-based software solution that enables Laundromats to launch an online pickup and delivery service virtually overnight.

As part of the package, Laundromats can choose to have their store appear in CleanCloud’s Mobile App and integrate a booking tool into their website.

This enables customers to find their local Laundromat and place a pickup order from the palm of their hand. Additionally, for the brand-conscious business, CleanCloud offers a premium, custom-branded app, for more bespoke customer service.

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Furthermore, CleanCloud also offers a Driver App. This easy-to-use tool allows your drivers to manage their orders; it even integrates with Google Maps to provide route optimization. The cloud-based nature of the technology means that the customer will be notified by text or email the moment the driver is on the way, and they can even track their location.

Both these apps feed directly into the main CleanCloud POS system, an all-in-one piece of software that includes everything from reporting and staff management to machine and order tracking.

New updates are released almost every week and are included within the subscription fee. www.cleancloudapp.com 415-212-5626 www.americancoinop.com

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Card Concepts Inc. (CCI)

Gold Coin Laundry Equipment Inc.

Gold Coin Laundry Equipment Inc. is a full-service Dexter distributor located in Jamaica, New York.

It has held Dexter’s title of top distributor in the East for 11 straight years and is the most recent (2019) recipient of Dexter’s highest honor, Distributor of the Year.

Gold Coin’s facility contains more than 13,000 square feet of offices, warehouse space and an interactive selling floor. Customers can see the full line of equipment that Gold Coin carries in a working environment. Demonstrations on Dexter 100G and 200G washers show potential buyers the differences between the two lines. They can try out Card Concepts’ LaundryCard and FasCard systems, plus there are working demos of DexterLive and Laundroworks systems.

Customers can also interact with the entire Vend-Rite line, most of the Standard Change-Maker line, as well as a working NATCO wallmounted water heater.

Gold Coin handles Dexter sales in a territory stretching from New York City east to the tip of Long Island, north into upstate New York, western Connecticut and Massachusetts, and areas south and west, including the northern half of New Jersey. Along with selling and servicing equipment in these territories, Gold Coin’s fully stocked and staffed parts department ships competitively priced parts nationwide quickly.

Customers look forward to Gold Coin’s annual Founder Day’s Sale, which the company says will be a little different this year; watch American Coin-Op and the Gold Coin website for announcements. www.goldcoinlaundry.com 800-952-1474 www.americancoinop.com

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This past year, CCI introduced its newest laundry payment system, FLEX. FLEX is the industry’s easiest and most flexible system on the market today that allows you to eliminate coins in your Laundromat, according to CCI. From loyalty cards, credit/debit cards, or mobile wallet, CCI understands that the functionality you need today may not be what you’ll want two years from now. With FLEX, you’re in charge of what payment options you want to accept now and can upgrade at any time.

With the FLEX reader, store owners can implement any number of powerful loyalty programs and remotely manage their store and employees. Owners will never experience service interruption with CCI’s Cellular Backup. This low-cost, peace-of-mind option ensures continued internet connectivity for the FLEX system.

Customers love using the mobile app to start machines, receive end-ofcycle notifications, check machine availability, manage accounts, add value and use mobile wallet payments, CCI says.

The feature-rich system comes with the most advanced card reader in the industry and is backed by the best 24-hour technical support team, the company adds.

Designed by store owners for store owners, FLEX delivers a cost-effective coin replacement solution that’s designed, built and supported in the USA. www.laundrycard.com 866-860-1660

Vend-Rite Mfg. Co.

Vend-Rite offers the VendMaster B Series — versatility in vending.

The 120nb is a four-column electronic vender that can be expanded to 8 or 12 columns. This series is packed full of new technologies offering owners innovation, reliability and dependability.

The MDB platform allows for multi-pricing and easy connectivity to any coin, bill acceptor or card reader system. The vender includes the Imonex quarter/dollar coin drop, which does not give change.

Self-diagnostics assist in identifying and resetting a troubled vend. Reliable optic sensors approve coin acceptance, determine product availability, and confirm delivery.

The product selection buttons illuminate when product is available, blink while vending, and go dark when the column is empty. The large, blue LED display is easy to read and scrolls a friendly, informative message when the vender is idle. The lower door has a large product display to advertise the brands being sold.

The all-steel welded cabinets and internal components are powder-coated for a superior finish and durability for years of service. The three-point locking system and locked cash box provide security. Pedestal bases and security guards are available for all three models. www.vendrite.com 708-652-9700 JULY 2020

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ACE Commercial Laundry Equipment

Royal Basket Trucks Inc.

Royal Basket Trucks Inc.® continues to offer superior cart solutions to support commercial laundries and dry cleaners.

Located in Darien, Wisconsin, Royal has been manufacturing carts for nearly 40 years and has become a recognized brand in the industry. It specializes in, and is committed to, providing top-line cart solutions and service you can rely on.

Royal’s full line of wire laundry carts is produced in Wisconsin and features a durable, black vinyl-dipped wire basket with PVC topping mounted to a powder-coated steel base. The cart moves easily and quietly on non-marking, polyurethane casters and is available in three sizes, including a tapered front cart for front-load equipment, and has optional single and double garment hangers.

Royal also offers a full line of basket trucks, poly trucks, bulk linen carts, hampers, etc., for sorting, collecting, processing and transporting.

Products are made to order and ship in a short lead time.

Service and solutions along with modifications and customization capabilities set Royal apart, the company says.

To see Royal’s full line of products, visit its website or contact the customer service team at sales@royal-basket.com. www.royal-basket.com 800-426-6447

ACE Commercial Laundry Equipment Inc. says it is one of America’s highest-rated full-line equipment distributors serving the coin laundry/vended, on-premise/OPL laundry, and multi-housing/ apartment markets today.

The third-generation, family-owned Huebsch equipment dealer and 2015 national Distributor of the Year prides itself on helping and assisting its customers any way it can.

With a wide variety of equipment and services ranging from coinop washers and dryers to laundry replacement parts, Laundromat remodeling, and a fully stocked service department, ACE Commercial also assists coin laundry owners with equipment financing, card payment and mobile app payment systems, and other laundry supplies.

Between ACE Commercial Laundry Equipment; its nationwide parts division, LaundryParts.com; and one of the nation’s oldest coin vend laundry dealers, SUDSY Vending Supplies, the group can assist most laundry owners with just about any product needed to keep their Laundromat running smoothly.

Since the 1950s, Laundromat owners far and near have been counting on their products and dependable customer service while being treated like part of the family. http://acelaundry.com 877-630-7278

Eastern Funding LLC

Eastern Funding says it is dedicated to the laundry industry and specializes in whatever your project requires: • Buying a Laundromat: Provides the tools and expertise to help navigate your due diligence.

• Retooling with new washers, dryers or payment systems: Can leverage your experience to get this done fast and simple.

• Building a new store: Will provide options and take every step possible to ensure the success of your investment.

Eastern provides a number of opportunities to help a laundry business: Refinance — Leverage your laundry’s value: Offers refinancing options that allows you to put existing equity to work. By refinancing an existing Laundromat, owners can pay off existing debt, lower payments and free up cash for laundry upgrades.

SBA-504 — Expand your business and own your real estate: Through Eastern Funding’s program, it helps laundry owners navigate the SBA loan process on their way to owning the business and real estate.

Eastern Funding’s powerful financing capabilities are reinforced by the rock-solid relationships it has built across the industry, the company says. Laundry owners, distributors, manufacturers, industry organizations and other service providers have depended on Eastern as a financial resource for over 20 years. www.easternfunding.com 877-819-1764 (Exhibit in Print continues on page 14)

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Speed Queen

Speed Queen’s Quantum Touch-controlled washer-extractors and tumble dryers deliver next-level ROI. The full-color touch screen not only gives owners a premium look and feel for their stores, but the intuitive control positions highly profitable cycle modifiers better than any other control on the market.

No longer are customers left to find cycle “extras.” Quantum Touch features modifiers as they walk through screens toward payment. The additional options are listed with detailed descriptions, so customers know exactly what they are getting.

We already know the lift that cycle modifiers can give a Laundromat. Many Quantum Touch owners have seen a double-digit uptick on modifier selection as a percentage of revenue vs. even Quantum Gold. In addition, customers have, when given the choice between the old control or Quantum Touch at a higher vend, selected the higher-priced machine, Speed Queen says.

To maximize your ROI for an upgrade, new machines must produce more than utility savings. Quantum Touch delivers the features, functionalities and efficiency to produce unparalleled ROI. https://speedqueencommercial.com/en-us

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Laundry Concepts has been Chicagoland’s go-to resource for industry veterans and new investors for over 22 years. New in 2020, Laundry Concepts became the single source for Speed Queen along with Huebsch vended Laundromat equipment in Chicagoland. The company also promotes its valuable partnership with Continental Girbau to develop unique and highly profitable Laundromats with its ultra-efficient and reliable equipment offerings.

Its exclusive partnership with CCI offers products like LaundryCard, FasCard and the new FLEX payment system, not only giving customers options for how to pay but owners a plethora of management capabilities and marketing features.

Laundry Concepts offers the industry’s finest products to build and maintain a successful laundry business.

Its parts department continues to offer competitive pricing and same-day shipping on many items, available 24/7 online at LCParts.com. Professionally trained service technicians are available and working efficiently to complete repairs and get equipment back up and running.

Family-owned and -operated, Laundry Concepts understands the importance of maintaining and nurturing relationships with every phone call, email or walk-in guest. www.laundryconcepts.com 800-845-3903

A C Power Co.

A C Power Co. is a family-owned and -operated commercial laundry business based in the greater Philadelphia area.

It distributes Electrolux and Wascomat commercial laundry equipment and genuine replacement parts, and has over 45 years of experience in building and supporting coin/card and on-premises laundry operations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.

It builds Laundromats from the ground up with its customers.

These Laundromats have set new standards for energy efficiency, A C Power says, adding that it believes its customers are the most successful in the industry.

A C Power counts its sales, parts, service and installation technicians among the best in the business. The company is built on good customer service, so A C Power believes a happy, prosperous customer is its best advertisement.

A C Power values your business and promises to work hard to provide you with the very best laundry solutions for years to come. http://acpowerco.com 800-362-1900 www.americancoinop.com

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There’s a difference between running a business and managing one. Running a business involves switching on the “Open” sign and waiting for customers to come in – it’s passive. The latter, however, is about tapping into tools and technology to make the business happen.

That’s exactly what Huebsch Command offers owners.

Huebsch Command’s collection of technology tools equips owners with not just customer-facing features such as a mobile app and rewards program, but powerful owner dashboards and quick access to advanced operational data to help them make informed business decisions. But owners who want next-level management will opt for Huebsch Command’s customer relationship management (CRM) feature.

Those running a Laundromat might anecdotally wonder why they keep missing a previously loyal customer.

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Business owners can no longer afford to just passively run a business based on hunches and a basic understanding of peaks and valleys. They need powerful tools that drive a greater depth of store operations, customer behaviors and marketing effectiveness. Huebsch Command’s suite of technology tools delivers the cutting-edge power to manage in a digital world. https://huebsch.com 800-553-5120

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Continental Girbau

Express Clean™, a dispensing system from Continental Girbau that combines detergents, brighteners and softeners, is designed for vended laundries that feature washers with automatic chemical injection.

Self-contained within a transparent cabinet, Express Clean chemistry is automatically injected into the wash cycle at the perfect moment, producing excellent and consistent cleaning results in less time, Continental says. Customers simply load the washer, enter their desired cycle and press start.

A new revenue generator for laundry owners, Express Clean works seamlessly and automatically with any washers featuring automatic chemicalinjection capabilities. In doing so, it eliminates the hassles associated with manually lugging and loading detergents. In turn, customers enjoy high-quality wash results in less time with less hassle. Simultaneously, owners enjoy accelerated customer turnover.

Laundry owners love Express Clean because it makes their stores unique within a competitive marketplace. The system is easily connected to washers and requires little maintenance.

Encased in a clear plexiglass box with LED lighting signals that coordinate with product pump activation, Express Clean consists of a trio of eco-friendly cleaning chemicals in easy-to-handle, gallon-sized containers.

Engineered for years of constant use, Express Clean offers a commercial-grade delivery box, patented nospill dispensing system, dependable Brightwell pumps, and long-lasting multi-colored LED lighting. Laundry attendants simply replace gallon containers as needed.

Simple and profitable, Express Clean is the perfect dispensing system for a store’s large-capacity washers and a unique amenity that will set your service apart from all others. https://cgilaundry.com 800-256-1072

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ESD has provided the vended laundry industry with innovative products since its founding in 1969. From the introduction of the vertical coin slide to the development and market debut of multiple electronic card payment systems, the company says it has been the industry leader.

The Super Diamond Center 5 VTM is one of ESD’s newest products to be marketed to card store operators.

While providing for the acceptance of cash payments and the dispensing of the store-branded loyalty card, the unit brings the newest cashless payment capabilities to the Value Transfer Machine.

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The Super Diamond Center 5 VTM can be utilized with ESD’s three most popular card payment platforms. The legacy Money Card system, which utilizes an embedded chip smart card, is a leader in the multi-housing and selfservice laundry industries. The CyberLaundry system uses a secured Wi-Fi network for all card reader communication. The cloud-hosted system provides for the acceptance of credit and debit cards directly at each machine, in addition to store-branded loyalty cards. The Synergy system is also a wireless card reader system but utilizes an in-store server system, which allows utilization of store-branded loyalty cards at all machines, even during internet outages. www.esdcard.com 215-628-0860

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These washers are configurable to meet the needs of nearly any application and can stand alone or be stacked with matching dryers. Offering a simple-to-use control with a large digital display, the washers allow for intuitive programming of a variety of functions, including water temperatures, fill levels, cycle times, spin speed and vend prices.

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NEWSMAKERS DISTRIBUTOR CLEC PROMOTES HUSAIN AT DALLAS LOCATION Commercial and Coin Laundry Equipment Co. (CLEC), a factory-direct distributor of Alliance Laundry Systems equipment, recently promoted Sam Husain to director of operations for its Dallas facility.

Husain, who joined the CLEC team in 2018 as a regional sales manager, has since amassed an impressive track record, including selling the first Speed Queen Laundromat franchise in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, CLEC says.

“Sam is a true professional in every sense of the word,” says Craig Dakauskas, president of CLEC. “The CLEC Effect, which Sam Husain is the term we use for our commitment to the pinnacle of customer service, is part of Sam’s DNA. He truly embodies the type of customer experience we seek to deliver.”

Husain previously worked for AT&T, Chase Bank and Wells Fargo Bank before joining the CLEC team.

CLEC offers factory-direct sales and service of Speed Queen equipment in Texas and the Gulf Coast.

FREE LAUNDRY APP CREATED WITH COVID-19 IN MIND BCC Payments, a laundry-focused payment and control systems company, has created a free WashDryGo application platform for Laundromat owners to use during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The WashDryGo app can help store owners manage the flow of customers and maintain safe social distancing during their wash and dry cycles, the company says.

The app can be used with any brand of equipment in both attended and unattended stores. Employees or customers can easily set up accounts with just their phone number and receive notifications when the cycles are complete.

“The WashDryGo concept helps laundry owners protect their customers by encouraging them to social distance, or wait outside during wash and dry cycles, then leave the store to safely fold their clothes at home,” says Tom Merkh, president and chief technology officer of BCC. It was important, when designing the application, that it would work for any Laundromat, regardless of its current payment system, he adds.

Anyone can register to receive the app at WashDryGo.com. It’s also available from Apple’s App Store and Google Play.

GIRBAU GROUP ACQUIRES 100% OF CAPITAL IN JOINT VENTURE The Girbau Group, parent company of Girbau North America, reports it has acquired the entire share capital of its Chinese joint venture Girbau Shenguang Laundry Technology, Shanghai, which provides professional laundry solutions and is exclusively dedicated to its customers in the Chinese market.

With this action, GSLT becomes a subsidiary fully controlled by the Girbau Group with the aim of promoting the future development of the company and strengthening its position in the Chinese market.

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Girbau Group and Chinese laundry machinery manufacturer Shenguang. Girbau, which previously had a majority stake in the company, has taken complete control after purchasing the remaining shares from Qian Zhigen, president of the Shanghai Shenguang Machinery Group.

Qian remained as senior advisor until this month in order to provide the necessary support during the transition period.

General Manager Jeff Liang will serve as head of GSLT, reporting directly to Mercé Girbau, CEO of the Girbau Group, and Serge Joris, Girbau Group president.

USA TECHNOLOGIES NAMES FEENEY CEO The Board of Directors for USA Technologies Inc. (USAT), a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology for the self-service retail market, including Laundromats, has named Sean Feeney the company’s new chief executive officer.

Feeney served as CEO of GT Nexus, a cloud supply chain platform, tripling the company’s revenue and overseeing its sale to Infor in 2015.

Most recently, he was CEO of DefenseStorm Inc., a cybersecurity management platform providing cloud-based and complianceautomated solutions to financial institutions.

Other career stops include having been an operating partner at Golden Gate Capital, interim CEO at Critigen, CEO at Inovis, Sean Feeney and in senior management at CheckFree.

Feeney has a B.S. degree in engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and served as an Army officer for six years.

INVESTMENT FIRM ACQUIRES FAULTLESS BRANDS Private investment firm Architect Equity, Los Angeles, reports it has acquired Faultless Brands, owners of Faultless, Niagara and Magic laundry products, Bon Ami and Kleen King cleaning products, and Trapp Fragrances. Terms were not announced.

Kansas City, Missouri-based Faultless Brands has been familyowned for over 130 years. It’s a collection of consumer products and brands encompassing fabric care, household cleaning, home fragrance and commercial laundry products.

“We are pleased to complete the acquisition of Faultless Brands,” says Dionsio Lucchesi, managing director of Architect Equity. “The business has a rich history of internationally recognized brands, a global distribution footprint and compelling growth plans that we are excited to support.”

Architect Equity is comprised of an integrated team of investors and operators that provide immediate liquidity solutions to public and private business owners. Under Architect’s ownership, target companies benefit from industry relationships, operational resources and an M&A platform to support further company growth, the company says.

“We believe that Architect Equity is an excellent partner to help take our brands and business to the next level by supporting innovation and other growth initiatives across our portfolio,” says Sean Williams, CEO of Faultless Brands.

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