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| The self-service laundry industry is undergoing a major transformation. What was once a simple, coin-operated experience is now evolving into a smart, efficient, and customer-focused service.
Driven by advancements in technology and changing consumer expectations, modern laundromats are becoming cleaner, greener, and more connected than ever before. Whether you're a laundry business owner, investor, or regular customer, it’s important to understand how these trends are reshaping the way we wash. 1. Smart Technology & Automation Modern laundromats are becoming tech-savvy hubs.
Why it matters: This feature improves customer convenience, and help owners streamline operations. 2. Eco-conscious customers are driving demand for greener laundry solutions.
Why it matters: Sustainability not only benefits the planet but also reduces utility costs for laundromat owners. 3. Enhanced Hygiene & Safety Since COVID, hygiene has become a top priority.
Why it matters: Clean, safe spaces boost customer confidence and build trust. 4. Customer-Centric Design Self-service laundries are evolving into lifestyle spaces.
Why it matters: A better experience means longer visits, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth. 5. Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decisions Operators now have access to detailed analytics.
Why it matters: Smarter operations help maximise profitability and customer satisfaction. To find out how MEGA can help you improve your Laundromat offering, email us on info@megalaundry.co.za |
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| 101. |  |
15 August 2018 |
| Essentia Training Academy | ||
| A special thank you to Electrolux for arranging the recent Essentia Training Academy in Durban, the time spent together was incredibly valuable and we look forward to an exciting future together!! | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/11606/essentia-training-academy | ||
| 102. |  |
27 July 2018 |
| Water Savings | ||
| Considering the amount of water top load washers waste, we decided to install a 500 litre aquarium in our showroom, this is to demonstrate the water savings from only 10 cycles when using an Electrolux industrial 8 kg front load washer. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9589/water-savings | ||
| 103. |  |
18 July 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| 01 x W5240H - Electrolux Industrial Washer, 450G, 27KG 01 x T5657 - Electrolux Industrial Dryer, ARR, 37KG 01 x SDI - Electrolux Smart Dosing Interface Reason This customer decided to bring their work-ware cleaning on site to improve garment life and staff presentation. They wanted to invest i... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9588/recent-installation | ||
| 104. |  |
6 July 2018 |
| Family Business | ||
| This family owned and run business is proof that hard work and a full commitment to customer service yields outstanding results. They recently invested in additional Electrolux equipment and we look forward to an exciting future in this rewarding industry!! | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/11595/family-business | ||
| 105. |  |
29 June 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 02 x W5250S - Electrolux Industrial Washer, 200G, 27KG 02 x SDI - Electrolux Smart Dosing Reason This customer decided to upgrade old equipment, to improve and reduce water / chemical / energy costs. Electrolux's smart dosing system weighs the load and adjusts deterge... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/11596/recent-installation | ||
| 106. |  |
25 June 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 01 x W5180S - Electrolux Industrial Washer, 200G, 20KG 01 x SDI - Electrolux Smart Dosing 01 x T5550 - Electrolux Industrial Dryer, ARR, 30KG 01 x E160.30 - GMP Flatwork Ironer, 1600 x 300mm Reason After working with this customer for several years, they decided to ... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/11597/recent-installation | ||
| 107. |  |
18 June 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 01 x FSU1 - Electrolux Industrial Spotting Table Reason This customer required a more professional way of treating stains and decided to invest in an Electrolux Spotting Table. Advantages - easy for stain treatment - uses less chemicals, due to targeted spray trea... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/11598/recent-installation | ||
| 108. |  |
15 June 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 01 x W5180S - Electrolux Industrial Washer, 200G, 20KG 01 x SDI - Electrolux Smart Dosing Reason This game lodge required a new washer, with low water and chemical usage, so decided to invest in an Electrolux washer with the industries smartest dosing system. Smart dosin... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/11599/recent-installation | ||
| 109. |  |
11 June 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 02 x W5240H - Electrolux Industrial Washers, 450G, 27KG 02 x T5550 - Electrolux Industrial Dryers, ARR, 30KG 01 x E140.25 - GMP Flatwork Ironer, 1400 x 250mm 02 x FIT2 - Electrolux Industrial Finishing Tables Reason This customer required laundry equipment to clean beddin... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/11600/recent-installation | ||
| 110. |  |
21 May 2018 |
| Happy Customer | ||
| Recent Installation 01 x W575H - Electrolux Industrial Washer, 450G, 8KG 01 x T5190 - Electrolux Industrial Dryer, ARR, 10KG 01 x FIT2 - Electrolux Industrial Finishing Table Reason This training college decided to upgrade from domestic to industrial laundry equipment. Mama Ruth in the ... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/11601/happy-customer | ||
| 111. |  |
18 May 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 01 x W5250S - Electrolux Industrial Washer, 200G, 27KG 01 x T5550 - Electrolux Industrial Dryer, ARR, 30KG Reason As part of a government upgrade project, this tender was awarded to MEGA to install new Electrolux laundry equipment, which exceeded the required specification ... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/11602/recent-installation | ||
| 112. |  |
14 May 2018 |
| Happy Customer | ||
| Happy Customer This customer is located outside South Africa and decided to upgrade their hotel laundry by installing the latest Electrolux industrial laundry equipment, not only will they save money in utilities, their linen / terry towels will last longer. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9587/happy-customer | ||
| 113. |  |
26 April 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 08 x T5675 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryers, ARR, 37KG Reason This customer needed to reduce his energy consumption and decided to invest in our market leading dryers with Axial Airflow, this airtight design uses 1 kW per liter of evaporation versus older Radial Airflow desi... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9581/recent-installation | ||
| 114. |  |
23 April 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 01 x W5330S - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 200G, 35KG 01 x SDI - Electrolux Smart Dosing Interface Reason This customer needed to replace a washer which was no longer worth repairing and decided to invest in a 35KG Electrolux washer with our market leading Smart Dosing s... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9580/recent-installation | ||
| 115. |  |
16 April 2018 |
| Smart Dosing | ||
| Detergent cost is something often overlooking during the purchasing process, however this cost is actually far more then the machine investment over the machines life. So purchasing a washer that weighs the load of laundry and adjusts detergent dosages accordingly, is a vital tool that every laundry... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9568/smart-dosing | ||
| 116. |  |
14 March 2018 |
| 30% GROWTH | ||
| A special thank you to everyone for the support, MEGA has grown by 30% compared to our previous financial year and we look forward to building our company together in this beautiful country!! | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9563/30-growth | ||
| 117. |  |
16 February 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 01 x W5180S - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 200G, 20KG 01 x T5550 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, ARR, 30KG Reason This customer owns a function hire business and due to growth decided to invest in professional equipment, reducing rewashing and vastly improving stain re... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9558/recent-installation | ||
| 118. |  |
1 February 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 02 x PW9C - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washers, 300G, 8KG 01 x T5190 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryer, ARR, 10KG Reason This safari lodge decided to upgrade their equipment and moved away from domestic equipment to improve wash results, save utilities and maximize linen / towel... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9554/recent-installation | ||
| 119. |  |
10 January 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 01 x E200.30 - GMP Flatwork Ironer, 200 x 30 cm, Tenax Reason: This hotel invested in a Terry OPL last year to reduce outsourcing costs and improve quality levels, due to the quick return on investment, they decided to invest in a flatwork ironer to bring linen on site. GMP ironers, ... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9550/recent-installation | ||
| 120. |  |
1 January 2018 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 01 x CLFEX1233.2 - Electrolux Flatwork Ironer, 2 Roll, 3.3m Reason: Due to an increase in business, this customer decided to upgrade their flatwork production capacity with our largest chest heated ironer. This model has 2 x 1.2m diameter cylinders, with an ironing width of 3.3m and ... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9549/recent-installation | ||
| 121. |  |
26 December 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 02 x W41100H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washers, 300G, 110KG Reason: Due to growth and an increase in business, this customer decided to increase production capacity by installing our largest washers with forward and backward tilting. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9548/recent-installation | ||
| 122. |  |
1 December 2017 |
| GMP Tenax | ||
| Considering a chest heated flatwork ironer, ensure you request Tenax: - Allows a higher level of evaporation = improved finish - 100 kg gas springs = higher pressure - Replaces steel wool = no mainteance - Detaching linen forks = simple to operate | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9463/gmp-tenax | ||
| 123. |  |
23 November 2017 |
| New Vehicle | ||
| New vehicle branded & ready for our Johannesburg branch. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9514/new-vehicle | ||
| 124. |  |
20 November 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 01 x W5180H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 450G, 20KG 01 x T5550 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryer, ARR, 30KG 01 x IC43320 - Electrolux Professional Flatwork Ironer, 2.0M 01 x SDI - Electrolux Smart Dosing Reason Customer owns an upmarket holiday letting business and due to high... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9459/recent-installation | ||
| 125. |  |
26 October 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 01 x W555H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 530G, 6 KG, LAC 01 x T5130 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryer, ARR, 6 KG, LAC 01 x GENUS - Pony Professional Finishing Table, Vacuum / Blowing 01 x SD3 - Electrolux Smart Dosing 3 Pump Reason: Customer was outsourcing his dry cleaning work... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9464/recent-installation | ||
| 126. |  |
18 October 2017 |
| GMP Factory Visit | ||
| Recent visit to GMP's factory in Treviso Italy. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9535/gmp-factory-visit | ||
| 127. |  |
9 October 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 01 x W5180H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 450G, 20KG, LAC 02 x PW9C - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 300G, 9KG 01 x T5550 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryer, ARR, 30KG 02 x PD9C - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryer, 9KG 02 x GENUS - Pony Professional Finishing Tables Reason: This cu... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9469/recent-installation | ||
| 128. |  |
2 October 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 01 x W5180H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 450G, 20KG 01 x T5550 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryer, ARR, 30KG 01 x SDI - Smart Dosing Interface Reason: Customer decided to upgrade old equipment with more reliable and efficient equipment. This great selling set is perfect for on pr... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9473/recent-installation | ||
| 129. |  |
27 September 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 01 x Electrolux Professional Hood Type Dishwasher Reason: Customer decided it was time to install a professional dishwasher, reducing breakages, saving time and ensuring thermal disinfection at 80 to 90C throughout the rinse process. Not only do Electrolux Professional Hood Type d... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9507/recent-installation | ||
| 130. |  |
22 September 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 01 x W575H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 450G, 8 kg 01 x SDI - Smart Dosing Interface Reason: Customer decided to upgrade their old hard mount 80G washer using 20 liters water per kg, to a soft mount 450G washer using 8 liters water per kg, saving energy, water and detergent cos... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9508/recent-installation | ||
| 131. |  |
18 September 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 01 x W5250S - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 200G, 27kg Reason: This hospital needed to replace a washer which wasn't worth repairing and decided to upgrade from their old 80G hard mount washer using 20 liters water per kg to a new Electrolux 200G hard mount washer using 10 liters w... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9509/recent-installation | ||
| 132. |  |
11 September 2017 |
| Factory Visit | ||
| Claire Raab is the head of business development for MEGA and based in Cape Town, picture taken during a recent visit to our factory in Sweden. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9540/factory-visit | ||
| 133. |  |
7 September 2017 |
| Smart Dosing | ||
| This game changing technology will allow you to take total control over chemical dosing, improving results and saving up to 40% on your chemical bill. The Electrolux line 5000 washer weighs the load and changes chemical dosages according to load size. The Smart Dosing Interface allows you to conn... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9515/smart-dosing | ||
| 134. |  |
29 August 2017 |
| Showroom Update | ||
| We recently added some new models to our showrooms, W575H and T5190 are great for smaller applications where 3 phase power isn't available and professional cleaning is require, i.e. a small B&B. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9516/showroom-update | ||
| 135. |  |
25 August 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 02 x T5550 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryers, ARR, 30 kg Reason: Customer was using 20 year old dryers in their laundry and needed to save energy. They decided to purchase Electrolux professional dryers as a result of their ultra low energy usage due to Axial Airflow, using only 1 kW ... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9517/recent-installation | ||
| 136. |  |
22 August 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 03 x W5105H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washers, 450G, 11 kg 03 x T5290 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycles Dryers, ARR, 16 kg Reason: This school was washing by hand and through some special fund raising efforts, managed to secure funds to invest in the industry's leading OPL brand. Electro... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9510/recent-installation | ||
| 137. |  |
14 August 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 03 x W5240H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washers, 27 kg 02 x T5675 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryers, 37 kg 01 x IC43320 - Electrolux Professional Flatwork Ironer, 2.0 M Reason: This hotel has been using Electrolux equipment for over 15 years, due to the age of equipment and long servi... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9511/recent-installation | ||
| 138. |  |
10 July 2017 |
| Electrolux Award | ||
| Very proud moment, during a special event in Las Vegas, MEGA received an Award from Electrolux for our 2016 results!! | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9512/electrolux-award | ||
| 139. |  |
3 July 2017 |
| Maytag Award | ||
| Very proud moment to receive a Star Performer award from Maytag during their annual meeting in Las Vegas, Brett & Claire attended and received the award on behalf of the MEGA team. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9513/maytag-award | ||
| 140. |  |
8 June 2017 |
| Clean Show | ||
| Brett Melvill and Neal Mich from Laundry Lux, Laundry Lux are the largest distributor of laundry equipment in the world and sole importers for Electrolux Professional Laundry Equipment in the United States of America. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9539/clean-show | ||
| 141. |  |
17 May 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 07 x W5180S - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washers, 200G, 20KG Reason Customer owns a busy laundry and due to business growth, decided to upgrade his washers. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9532/recent-installation | ||
| 142. |  |
18 April 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 02 x W5240H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washers, 450G, 27KG 02 x T5675 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryers, ARR, 37 kg 04 x MHN33PN - Maytag 10'000 Cycle Washers, 300G, 10KG 04 x MDE18MN - Maytag 10'000 Cycle Dryers, 10 kg 01 x W555H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 5... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9518/recent-installation | ||
| 143. |  |
3 April 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 01 x W5240H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 450G, 27KG Reason: This customer owns a busy laundry and is dedicated to providing outstanding service, with industry leading technology. Due to their rapid growth, they needed to increase capacity and now have 5 Electrolux machines and a... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9519/recent-installation | ||
| 144. |  |
27 March 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 01 x W5180H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 450G, 20 kg, LAC 01 x T5550 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryer, AXIAL, RMC, REV, 30 kg 01 x GENUS - Pony Finishing Table, Vacuum & Blowing Reason: Customer decided to invest in an environmentally friendly alternative to "dry ... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9520/recent-installation | ||
| 145. |  |
17 February 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 02 x T41200 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryers, RMC, 60KG Reason Customer decided to increase his laundries capacity to facilitate growth requirements. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9531/recent-installation | ||
| 146. |  |
13 February 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Equipment: 01 x W5105H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 450G, 11 KG 01 x T5290 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryer, 16 KG 01 x E140.25 - GMP Professional Flatwork Ironer, 1.4 M Reason: Customer recently refurbished their hotel and decided to upgrade their laundry, improving the guest experienced... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9521/recent-installation | ||
| 147. |  |
9 February 2017 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 01 x W5180H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washer, 450G, 20KG 01 x T5550 - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Dryer, ARR, 30KG Reason Customer owns a successful launderette and has been outsourcing his Dry Cleaning work, he decided to invest in Lagoon Advanced Care to take control of his r... | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9543/recent-installation | ||
| 148. |  |
8 February 2017 |
| New Vehicle | ||
| Our partners from Electrolux with one of the new vehicles | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9522/new-vehicle | ||
| 149. |  |
18 October 2016 |
| Recent Installation | ||
| Recent Installation 04 x W575H - Electrolux 30'000 Cycle Washers, 450G, 8KG Reason Customer decided to upgrade his personal care laundry facility. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9530/recent-installation | ||
| 150. |  |
14 September 2016 |
| New Vehicle | ||
| Recent service vehicle addition. | ||
| Read More: http://www.megalaundry.co.za/news/9525/new-vehicle | ||
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