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LAUNDRY

with water-saving features and
environmentally friendly options
need to be considered. Durability
and reliability are crucial too.
Investing in well-built
machines with sturdy
components and reputable
brands is important for laundry
operators. Branded machines are
known to last for 15 to 20 years.
In short, considering the initial
investment, operating costs, and
long-term savings would be an
economically sound decision.
These factors enable informed
decisions to select the right
commercial laundry equipment
to optimize operations, reduce
costs, and enhance customer
satisfaction.
Speaking on the present
scenario, Akash points out that
“With customers not willing to
spend, suppliers are bringing
in products that are cheaper. In
fact, it is important for suppliers
to also educate the customer
by highlighting the potential
reduced utility bills and smaller
carbon footprint. Customers
will need to start making
informed decisions to establish a
successful business.”

Make in India
Based on the daily or weekly India with its large market
volume of laundry to be processed, potential has not been fully
the machine capacity becomes realized due to various factors. In
prime. The type of fabric that needs fact, globally India is looked at
to be processed and the load per as a country with ‘cheap labour’
wash and the operational hours and hence the demand for quality
determines the capacity of the machines with costs is challenging
machine required. for suppliers. Most international
brands find India “a difficult market
Energy is a major cost driver to sell in”.
and influences the total cost of
Local manufacturing of laundry
the laundry operations across set machines is a major want in the
ups presently operating in India. country. With just two to three
Energy-efficient machines and manufacturers for a country that
reduced downtime can lead to has an estimated annual growth
significant cost savings. rate of the laundry requirement
Machines equipped with at around 9.1% (between 2023 to
high-efficiency motors and 2030), meeting demands is a huge
advanced drying technologies challenge.

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