TRSA Textile Services Buyers Guide

Featured Folders and Stackers Listings

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  JENSEN USA Inc.

  99 Aberdeen Loop

  
  

  Panama City

  FL

  32405

  850-271-5959

  850-271-5901

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  The aim of the JENSEN-GROUP is to assist heavy-duty laundries worldwide to provide quality textile services economically. We have become the preferred supplier in the laundry industry by leveraging our broad laundry expertise to design and supply sustainable single machines, systems and integrated solutions. We are continuously growing by extending our offer and by developing environmental friendly and innovative products and services that address specific customer needs. Our success results from combining our global skills with our local presence.

  David Netusil, Manager-Sales Support and Marketing, david.netusil@jensen-group.com, 850.271.5959
  Norbert Gittard, VP-Sales Support and Marketing, norbert.gittard@jensen-group.com, 850.271.5959
  Simon Nield, President, simon.nield@jensen-group.com, 850.271.5959
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  Leonard Automatics Inc.

  P.O. Box 501

  
  

  Denver

  NC

  28037

  704-483-9316

  704-483-4538

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  Leonard Automatics, Inc has served both the industrial textile rental and garment manufacturing industries for 40 years. During that time, we have developed garment tunnel finishers, curing ovens, and boarding machines to meet any production requirement and desired finish. We also manufacture a range of heat treatment ovens, batch curing ovens and continuous conveyor ovens that can be fully customized for your particular application. We also offer a wide range of ancillary equipment including our all stainless steel Transporter conveyor chain, our patented AutoFilter, lint filtration system and many other systems to help you get the most out of your investment. Regardless of your industry, Leonard Automatics will provide the solution to produce the finish you need, helping you decrease labor, save energy and become more profitable while not sacrificing finished product quality.

  Dan Farnsworth, VP Sales, dfarnsworth@leonardautomatics.com, 704.201.4934
  Dave Perry, Eastern Regional Sales Manager, dperry@leonardautomatics.com, 704.998.8890
  Robert Spradley, Western Regional Sales Manager, rspradley@leonardautomatics.com, 704.661.2378

Product Showcase: Folders and Stackers

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  Chicago Dryer Co.

  773-235-4430

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  Chicago’s® Versa garment folder automatically folds, stacks and delivers a wide array of garments for hospitality, healthcare and workwear goods. With over 1,000 different folding programs and the option of up to four sorts, Versa can handle the many shapes, sizes, thicknesses, weights and styles of a wide range of items. This precision folder uses vacuum feed inlets for accurate, precision processing, smoothing brushes to carefully tuck and treat sleeves, and standard discharge by vertical indexing conveyors to produce top-quality results, so you can deliver the best possible product to your customers.
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  Consolidated Laundry Machinery

  (323) 232-2417

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  Built for maximum production using minimal floor space, CLM’s towel folders are capable of folding faster than operators can feed. The design is simple, installs in minutes and is silent when compared to competitive products. Our improved PLC controls feature a vivid touchscreen display that is easy to program and operate. Since 1983, CLM has focused on building high-quality durable dryers and other outstanding wash aisle equipment—known for heavy-duty, high-efficiency and high-productivity output.
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  Foltex USA

  855-436-5839

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  The FlexFold is the perfect solution for folding and stacking a wide variety of towels, garments (including scrubs and gowns), fitted sheets and other tumble-dried pieces with a length up to 90 inches (228 cm.) and width of 47 inches (119 cm.). The FlexFold can automatically fold, sort and stack up to four different items per program. A third crossfold is available to create smaller packages of larger items (such as blankets). Once the preset stack height is reached, the stack of folded pieces is neatly transferred onto a delivery conveyor (configuration is customizable). A non-sort inline version is also available.
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  G.A. Braun Inc.

  800-432-7286

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  Braun’s folder/cross-folder provides high-quality folding for items as large as 130- (330 cm.) by 120 (304 cm.)-inches to as small as 12-by-12 inches (30 cm.) The folder automatically makes two primary folds, and up to three cross folds, keeping selvage edges neatly tucked inside the folded package. Configurations include a one-two-three lane model ideal for varying sizes of linens, a four- or five-lane model for processing multiple small pieces and a single lane option for larger items. Braun’s folder/cross-folder can be ordered with a first cross-fold air jet or knife-fold option. The knife-fold option is ideal for processing linens, while the air-fold option is optimal for sheet folding. Certain models can also process blankets. The Precision Series® Folder/Cross-Folder also has a dynamic fold feature—the folder is programmed to determine whether an item should get two or three cross folds on the fly. This feature allows for different-size goods to be processed without changing programs. It includes queen size, king, and full-size sheets, one after the other.
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  Girbau Industrial

  (800) 256-1073

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  Girbau Industrial (GI) automation makes it possible to quickly and seamlessly feed and fold a variety of flatwork items. GI DR-Series feeders are available in four models to quickly feed damp linen of different types and sizes into corresponding flatwork ironers. The DRM+ is an economic manual vacuum table/box feeder with up to four lanes; the DR1+ is a single-station spreader feeder with the vacuum features of the DRM+ that allow manual feeding on up to four lanes or automatic feeding on one lane; the DRBS is an automatic front feeder that feeds from one or two lanes automatically, and up to four manually. The DRF spreads and feeds up to 1,200 large items per hour, from one or two lanes. It can transform into small-piece multi-lane and fitted sheet-feeding mode. After traveling through an ironer, flat goods can be folded automatically by GI FR-Series folders. It delivers up to three primary folds and three cross folds, using one, two or four lanes, delivering to a dual or single-drop stacker. FR-Series folders ensure consistent folding, unrivaled quality and bolstered throughput. GI offers two high-volume flatwork folders that work seamlessly with any model ironer or stacker—the FRB and the FR+.
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  Kannegiesser ETECH

  612-722-1366

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  The EMV feeding machine makes it easy for operators to achieve continuously precise and fast feeding results. LED Visual feeding indicators on the feeding table show the exact position for the operator to place items. With an ergonomically optimized feeding table, operators experience less strain on their backs and joints, which allows for high performance. The RFS folding machine is the ideal folder for processing small items with high-quality demands. Stacks are produced in up to six lanes, providing exact folding results for different article ranges. The key to superior stacking quality is through the use of lifting stackers and reliable stack transfer.
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  Lavatec Laundry Technology Inc.

  (203) 632-8777

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  Built for greater productivity, the Lavatec FTB towel folder is ideal for users who don’t require classification of stacking towels and similar items. Users can produce a high-quality fold, while reducing labor hours. Featuring a user-friendly, ergonomic design with a large feed deck, the multi-use machine automatically sorts, folds and stacks items up to 47.2-by-92.5 inches (120-by-235 cm.) simultaneously and is capable of reaching 900 pieces per hour. It has all the functions of the FTMAXI, but with single-sort capability, the design is simplified and cost is reduced. The collection conveyor also helps with productivity, feeding directly to a takeaway conveyor so multiple units can be handled by a single linen catcher.
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  Leonard Automatics Inc.

  704-483-9316

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  The Master Eclipse reputation was for versatility and reliability. The Leonard LF and LFC Series builds on this tradition with substantial upgrades. The LF large-piece folder produces up to three primary and three cross folds. The LFC has the same large-piece capability and up to two primary folds for small pieces with small-piece draping accumulation. Our Dynamic Product Length Compensation Controls automatically adjust to the products’ size on the fly with no program change required. These machines provide total versatility for commercial, hospitality or healthcare linen suppliers. Up to three stackers for post-folding automatic sortation are available.
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  R.W. Martin Co.

  800-635-4363

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  R.W. Martin reconditioned feeders and folders are the most cost-effective way to grow your business. Reconditioned equipment provides the performance of new at 40% lower cost. Machines are stripped and rebuilt, using mostly new and reconditioned components to ensure reliable operation and excellent ROI. Warranties that parallel new machinery, professional installation and start-up, plus knowledgeable support ensure a first-class pre-owned equipment experience. Ask about our Re-Build Exchange Program to minimize downtime.
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  Vega Systems USA

  855.834.2797

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  The demand for safety, ergonomics, quality, efficiency and productivity has never been more important in our industry, and these factors have long been the priority in the development of all VEGA Systems finishing equipment. All VEGA feeders, folders, blanket and full-dry folders are designed and built to exceed standards for processing quality and productivity. For an example of innovative superiority, the VEGAFOLD-S flatwork folder is available in traditional left or right-side discharge options, but our most popular design integrates sorting/stacking up to four large piece lanes in the frame of the unit and discharges out the back. This standard design feature saves valuable space and creates a safer working environment.

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