Behind the scenes of a major commercial laundry installation for a holiday resort

For busy holiday resorts, managing large volumes of bedding, towels and other linens is an essential part of keeping daily operations running smoothly. With frequent guest changeovers and demanding turnaround times, having the right commercial laundry facilities in place can make a significant difference to operational efficiency.

Forbes Professional is currently working on a substantial new on-premise laundry installation for a holiday resort, bringing together high-capacity washing, drying and ironing equipment to support the demands of a busy hospitality environment.

While the finished laundry facility will provide the resort with the equipment needed to manage its daily workloads, getting everything into place is a significant undertaking in itself.

Installing industrial laundry equipment requires careful coordination, particularly when working with machinery of this size and capacity. Long before the first machine is switched on, there are important practical considerations, from site access and equipment positioning to transport logistics and installation requirements.

For this project, Forbes Professional is supplying and installing FX600 commercial washing machines, DX55 commercial dryers and I50 330 roller ironers, providing a combination of high-capacity washing, drying and linen-finishing equipment.

Each machine has a specific role within the laundry operation. The washers and dryers are designed to handle substantial volumes of textiles, while the roller ironers support the efficient finishing of flatwork linen, including sheets and other bedding.

For a holiday resort, where large quantities of linen need to be processed between guest stays, the combination of suitable equipment and a well-planned laundry layout is particularly important.

One of the most demanding aspects of a commercial laundry project of this scale is getting the equipment safely into position.

Large industrial washing machines, dryers and roller ironers require specialist handling, and careful planning is needed to coordinate haulage, unloading and movement into the designated laundry area.

Our specialist installation team is managing the process, working through each stage to ensure the equipment is correctly positioned and prepared for installation and commissioning.

It is a considerable logistical exercise, requiring close coordination between transport providers, installation engineers and the wider project team. With equipment of this size, there is little room for improvisation, and thorough preparation is essential.

The photographs from the project offer a glimpse of the work involved before the laundry facility becomes operational.

For holiday resorts, hotels and other hospitality businesses, an on-premise commercial laundry can offer greater control over how and when linen is processed.

Having washing, drying and finishing equipment on site can help operators manage guest changeovers, respond to fluctuating occupancy levels and organise laundry schedules around their own operational requirements.

However, the success of an on-site laundry depends on more than machine capacity alone. Equipment selection, available space, workflow, utility requirements and ongoing maintenance all need to be considered to ensure the facility is practical and appropriate for its intended workload.

Forbes Professional works with hospitality businesses across the UK, providing commercial laundry equipment alongside site surveys, CAD designs, 3D renders, installation and ongoing technical support. With a nationwide network of in-house engineers, the team can also provide servicing and planned preventative maintenance throughout the working life of the equipment.

The new laundry facility will bring together high-capacity washing, drying and finishing equipment in a dedicated on-site operation designed around the resort's requirements. This will all be supported by our multi-award winning service support.

Planning a commercial laundry installation for a hotel, holiday resort or hospitality venue?

Forbes Professional can help you assess your requirements, specify suitable equipment and plan an efficient on-premise laundry facility, with installation and ongoing service support from our experienced team.

Contact Forbes Professional to arrange a complimentary site survey and discuss your commercial laundry requirements.