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High quality standards, reduction of the ecological footprint and a team of professionals formed by people with functional diversity, flags of Tecnolav Sustainable Laundry. The project carried out by Girbau also contributed to these objectives, which reduced energy costs and significantly boosted the productivity and profitability of the business.

What do Apple, Google and Amazon have in common? The three companies started their professional activity in a garage. Fernando Argiró, with his entrepreneurial spirit, also decided to open his business in 2007 in the garage of his house: a small laundry with several washing machines and the conviction of turning it into an attractive and prosperous business.

The project, which was born with the desire to offer a differential service, quickly became an efficient laundry with the highest quality standards. Tecnolav Sustainable Laundry, located in Buenos Aires (Argentina), has gone from managing 300 kg to 20 tons of daily clothes and employing 100 people in just over a decade.

Within the framework of the expansion, expansion and consolidation of Tecnolav Sustainable Laundry, Fernando Argiró decided to bet on a solid partner and guarantees. Girbau's philosophy convinced Argiga from the beginning. Girbau, carried out a whole project management work and was in charge of both the planning and the advice and coordination of the execution of the project, in addition to fully equipping the laundry and accompanying the client at all times.

Currently, Tecnolav has two TBS50 washing tunnels of 12 modules, three ironing trains formed by three GAS PC120 calenders, two DFR and one DRM+ introducers and three FL+ folders, as well as four FT-Maxi towel folders, four HS6057 washing machines, one HS6040 and three high-speed HS6023, six dryers of the ST100 series and five more of the ED series, among other machinery.

The installation of Girbau machinery was a resounding success: the laundry managed to reduce energy costs and significantly boost the profitability of the business, as well as production rates. In total, water levels were reduced by 70%, chemicals used in processes by 30%, gas use by 20%, and water vapor in the facilities by 10%.

Likewise, the final results of the garments have been excellent and, therefore, the service provided has managed to make a great difference with respect to the competition and a positive impact on customers. Sustainability and inclusion as flags Tecnolav has two strategic pillars within its firm: sustainability and inclusion. First of all, it has Girbau's high-tech machinery that allows you to significantly reduce the energy cost.

An example of this is the laundry system used, which reuses water and only consumes 7 liters per kg unlike other systems that trigger consumption up to 25 liters per kg. In parallel, Tecnolav Sustainable Laundry has been the only SME recognized for its labor inclusion plans in Argentina, receiving the Inclusive Management Seal by the National Disability Agency.

It was a challenge and a challenge to coordinate a project of this magnitude, especially from a logistical point of view. Being a central laundry the issue of space, mobility and unloading time of the containers, with all the material, within the city was limited. Thanks to our work model, oriented to the client, he was sure that the whole project would be able to be carried out without any setback for him and with the total tranquility and certainty that he could continue to serve his clients without any risk, "said Pablo Dávila, Regional Business Director LATAM of Girbau.

"The strategic alliance with Girbau is a step forward to achieve the objectives set. The trust and closeness between both partners have allowed to develop a great synergy. In addition, thanks to Girbau's comprehensive service, we have been able to meet the needs and expectations of our customers. In this sense, how we do it is also important, since producing in a sustainable and inclusive way has allowed us to generate a positive impact on customers and the environment," said Fernando Argiró, Founder & CEO of Tecnolav Lavandería Sustentable de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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2 TBS 50 washing tunnels of 12 modules: they integrate the Intercooler system that generates a 30% reduction of the water in the preheating circuit.
• 2 DFR introducers and 1 DRM+: ergonomic and safe charging points, which allow a transfer of clothes without interference and increasing productivity.
• 3 gas PC120 calenders: the thermal insulation of the lids allows to take advantage of the heat, save energy and boost the performance of the machinery.
• 3 FL+ flat clothes folders: characterized by versatility, versatility and high production.
• 4 FT-Maxi towel folders
• 6 ST100 G dryers.
• 5 dryers of the ED series: they have the Heat Capture system, a door with double glazing and double panel insulation to increase efficiency and improve comfort in the work area.
• 4 high-speed HS6057, 1 HS6040 and 1 HS6023 washing machines: integrates features such as Aquamixer and Aquafall that obtain the maximum performance of washes with low water levels, optimizing water and energy consumption.

Girbau Latam
Girbau Latam was born as a result of the strategic integration of our network of associated subsidiary companies in the Latin American region belonging to the Girbau Group. With 60 years of history, GIRBAU is a multinational company that has established itself as one of the world's leading groups in the manufacture of innovative solutions for the world of laundry, based on production centers and its own technology, with a global business and service approach. The objective of Girbau is to offer the maximum value for its clients, accompanying them in a personalized and close way in their business growth, adapting to the business, economic and cultural environment of each country and region.

Through our value offer, which starts with the high quality of manufacturing and advanced technology of our products, as well as the wide variety of integral services, including project engineering, support and local technical services, Girbau offers all its customers, a business model that allows them to achieve high profitability, operational efficiency, focusing its human resources on its essential activity, significantly reducing fixed operating and maintenance costs.

Learn more at www.girbau.com