UniMac\u2019s quest to find the oldest model still in service has ended at Zengeler Cleaners in Chicago. The legendary cleaner won the contest with a pair of 35-year-old washer-extractors that run six days a week.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs expected, our Longevity Contest delivered a plethora of machines still in service from a variety of vintages,\u201d said Steve Bowie, General Manager of the On-Premises Laundry Segment for Alliance Laundry Systems. \u201cIn the end, Zengeler Cleaners stood alone with their pair of UniMac machines boasting an impressive run.\u201d<\/p>\n
Zengeler Cleaners has a rich history of its own dating back to 1857, having survived and thrived through two World Wars and the Great Chicago Fire. The two 65-pound washer-extractors are critical players for the business, coming online each day at 5 am and running through 3 pm.<\/p>\n
For fifth generation owner, Tom Zengeler, the decision to go with UniMac 35 years ago was more than a purchase, it was an investment in the brand as a foundational part of the business.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne thing is certain: we simply can\u2019t have a machine go down,\u201d Tom said. \u201cThe UniMac duo has become that important to the success of our business.\u201d<\/p>\n
As winners of the contest, Zengeler Cleaners will receive a new UniMac washer-extractor and matching tumble dryer to help them increase capacity at their facilities.<\/p>\n
With new machines on the way, does that mean the 35-year-old models will get a well-deserved retirement?<\/p>\n
\u201cNo way \u2026 that\u2019s just not going to happen,\u201d Tom said. \u201cOur UniMac machines are way too important to the success of our business.\u201d<\/p>\n
To learn more about the UniMac Longevity Contest and read a story about Zengeler Cleaners, visit unimac.com\/latam\/zengeler<\/a>. For more on Zengeler Cleaners, visit their website at zengelercleaners.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Legendary Chicago Cleaners Win New UniMac Laundry Equipment UniMac\u2019s quest […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":17167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,730,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-on-premises-laundry","category-other"],"yoast_head":"\n