Alliance Laundry Systems, a global leader in commercial laundry equipment, has significantly bolstered its market presence through the strategic acquisition of Metropolitan Laundry Machinery Sales, a move set to redefine the landscape of laundry solutions in the Northeast.
For over five decades, South Richmond Hill, NY-based Metropolitan Laundry Machinery Sales has been an unwavering leader, known for its deep-rooted commitment to customer satisfaction and its strong presence across the Northeast market.
Expressing deep respect for Metropolitan’s legacy, Alliance Laundry Systems acknowledged the family-owned business’s foundational principles of prioritizing the customer since its inception in 1968, affirming their intent to uphold this esteemed tradition.
Under the new ownership, the well-established Queens location of Metropolitan will continue its operations, seamlessly transitioning its identity to the Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution-New York Metro Office, ensuring continuity for its extensive client base.
Established by Howard Katzman in 1968, Metropolitan rapidly ascended to become a formidable commercial laundry equipment distributor, proficiently serving diverse clientele including laundromats, on-premises laundries, and multi-housing facilities throughout the expansive New York metropolitan area.
Today, guided by Howard’s son, Marc, the company sustains its distinguished reputation, providing premium Alliance brands such as Speed Queen, UniMac, and Huebsch, which are synonymous with quality and reliability in the laundry solutions sector.
Alliance Laundry Systems itself is a titan in the industry, making the world cleaner as the premier provider of laundry solutions. Their global leadership is underscored by unmatched quality, relentless innovation, and an expansive product range that serves over 140 countries, bolstered by this recent business acquisition.
No competitor rivals Alliance’s investment in research and development, ensuring their commercial washing machines, dryers, and ironers (ranging from 12–400 lb. capacities) integrate cutting-edge technology. They also provide essential support services for maximum operational efficiency.
Beyond commercial dominance, Alliance also extends its legendary Speed Queen® washers and dryers to homes, offering consumers the superior wash and fabric care of commercial-grade equipment, ultimately aiming to deliver “laundry peace of mind” through an award-winning customer experience.
