ORLANDO, Fla. — The educational sessions and Innovation Awards at Clean Show 2025 put new ideas and innovation in the industry on display, but the show floor itself remained the main attraction for attendees looking to find equipment and services for their companies.
In Part 1 of this series, we examined the record-breaking attendance of Clean Show 2025 and industry optimism that defined this year's show. In Part 2, we covered the educational sessions and Innovation Awards presentations that drew standing-room-only crowds. Today, we'll highlight some of the key product introductions and updates from exhibitors across the show floor.
Product News
Union Dry Cleaning Products introduced the UNION XPRESS-C, available in both wide and slim formats. The drycleaning machine utilizes spray cleaning technology for fast cycles while also offering the ability to perform small immersion cycles. A key feature, the company says, is that the machine requires no water or steam, with a loading capacity of 45 pounds.
Realstar USA displayed its full line of drycleaning machines for alternative solvents. Drawing attention was a new 35-pound, small-footprint cartridge model. The KT-215 is an all-cartridge alternative solvent machine designed for installation in challenging spaces. The dry-to-dry machine features two tanks and individual filter circuits, as well as an easy-removal refrigeration coil assembly.
Firbimatic debuted the new SAVER F40 SE SLIM. This 40-pound, two-tank, dry-to-dry immersion drycleaning machine features two individual cartridge filter circuits. The unit can operate without steam or water for cycles but can also use steam and water if needed. The machine includes an easy-removal refrigeration coil assembly and air handler for heat dispersion during the drying cycle. It is also available in a 60-pound capacity, and both the 40- and 60-pound machines are available in a wide footprint.
Sankosha displayed several new and upgraded pieces of equipment. The ST-9200 DRU press-free finisher now features an inverter that gives operators the ability to add airflow adjustment to their programs on the steam tunnel. The company introduced a brand-new LP1600 double buck shirt press with an approximate 20-25% increase in productivity over the previous model. Machine motion is enhanced to aid the operator in improving production.
The DF-250 form finisher showed improvements over the previous DF-200 model, with enhanced airflow to improve finish quality. Sankosha also displayed the ADP-218, an upgraded drycleaning pant topper, and the upgraded AF-1000V2 folding machine with improved functionality and versatility. Customers are able to set the programs to fold a wider variety of garments for wash-dry-fold or even small-piece laundry operations, the company says.
Forenta displayed products from its recent acquisition of Garment Management Systems (GMS), featuring the automated assembly conveyor and automated kiosk. Forenta’s spotting board has been redesigned since the last Clean Show. The company showcased a prototype backsplash on the spotting board that includes a chemical rack, gathering feedback from customers on whether to add it to the product line. Forenta’s utility presses and pant leg presses now feature a new patent-pending button arrangement that speeds up the pressing process.
Hi-Steam European Finishing Center introduced and demonstrated a new steam cabinet, the HS-950. Compared with its typical larger, more expensive tensioning machines, this model is simpler, smaller, and more affordable, the company says. It requires no skilled labor and is easy to use, with high productivity that finishes up to seven garments per minute. It’s designed for blouses, jackets, sweaters, T-shirts and other items in cotton, silk, wool, cashmere, satin, polyester, rayon and blends. The unit features small dimensions for easy installation, and energy-efficient, insulated stainless-steel construction.
Xplor Spot shared updates and new features, including detailed garment conditions that allow users to add photos of stains and rips directly in Connect, expanded reporting with all favorite Spot reports now available in Connect, and custom themes to match business branding.
The company also announced upcoming features to include the ProductionConnect platform and SPOT Web, a web-based platform with enhanced security, faster updates and improved reliability. It is also developing AI innovation for garment recognition in Connect to detect patterns, brands, colors and stains automatically.
Additionally, Xplor Spot has entered into a strategic partnership with The Return, a reverse logistics facilitator, to help dry cleaners tap into the growing e-commerce returns market and become tech-enabled return hubs for retail brands and online shoppers.
Poseidon Textile Care Systems introduced the 90- and 130-pound-capacity GS-Series soft-mount washer-extractors with Genius Control and the EDS460 and EDS660 new technology drying tumblers. The GS-Series washers offer sustained high extract speeds of 450 G-force in two minutes for shorter drying times and improved throughput, the company says, along with GeniusWash Load Optimizer for intelligent adjustments of water and chemistry based on load type and capacity. There are also firmware updates via Wi-Fi, a Favorites Library for storing programs, and a Machine Editor for customizing the Genius Control touchscreen.
The upgraded Poseidon EDS460 and 660 Dryers, in capacities of 60 and 95 pounds, offer reversing and moisture sensing, along with programming, quick drying and efficiency within a smaller footprint.
iDryclean Smart Registers announced a strategic partnership with payment processing provider Payarc. The collaboration integrates Payarc’s payment technology directly into the iDryclean Smart Registers platform, offering dry cleaners and laundries a seamless, end-to-end business management experience from customer intake to secure, compliant payment processing. Through this partnership, iDryclean Smart Register customers can now access next-day funding and transparent flat-rate pricing, integrated payments with no double entry or terminal hassles, card-on-file for cardless secure transactions and batch charge account billing.
A.L. Wilson formally announced a new formula for TarGo Dry, one of its oldest products. The drycleaning pre-spotter, known for its effectiveness at removing oily stains and its trusted safety on delicate color and fabric, has been reformulated. The new version is eco- and worker-friendly, chlorinated-solvent free, California-compliant, biodegradable and non-combustible, the company says.
EzProducts International introduced the new Diamond PopUpPress, featuring electroplated upper and lower platens that reduce application time and temperature to 350F and five seconds for applying barcode labels. The company also displayed EzLabelOff, which safely and quickly removes permanent barcode labels from most fabrics, and the EzLabelDispenser, which keeps barcode labels in sequence and prevents them from falling on the floor.
Unipress introduced the new CT-2 CLASSIC shirt unit, an addition to its Cyclone line. The unit is simple to use and maintain, the company says, and is offered at a lower price point. Also announced was an update to its SC1 steam cabinet, making it seven inches taller in response to customer requests driven by the popularity of midi and maxi knit dresses.
Miele Professional showcased the latest generation of Benchmark machines, designed to deliver precision cleaning, intelligent controls and consistent results for high-throughput operations. The exhibit highlighted smart connectivity and process automation features aimed at reducing manual oversight while ensuring process traceability and compliance, all integrated through Miele MOVE. The company also displayed equipment tailored for hygiene-critical environments and technologies focused on resource efficiency, including reduced water and energy consumption.
White Conveyors introduced the 700 Series Universal Controller, engineered to replace and upgrade the 520, 540 and 600 Series controllers with enhanced efficiency, precision control and operational excellence. Key features include a touch-screen interface, troubleshooting tools for faster diagnostics, POS integration, run timers for maintenance tracking, multi-conveyor control and order queue management.
The company also showcased its S-Series OAS Automated Order Assembly System, capable of assembling more than 2,000 pieces per shift while reducing labor costs and increasing productivity. Also displayed was its 24-hour Automated Dry Cleaner (ADC), which provides customers with round-the-clock drop-off and pickup service and can be configured to fit existing buildings.
Come back Thursday for the conclusion of this series, where we’ll explore emerging technologies in the industry, the ongoing labor challenges operators face, and the behind-the-scenes logistics that made the show possible.
For Part 1 of this series, click HERE. For Part 2, click HERE.
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