Los Angeles-area hotel industry specialist Magic Laundry Services is moving ahead with a $4-million plant upgrade. Owner Harry Kertenian is taking advantage of equipment and technology viewed on TRSA’s European plant tours, replacing two 10-module tunnel washers with larger-capacity Kannegiesser models in one of two Magic plants in Montebello, CA. He’s adding three more ironer lines in a second facility. Other processing improvements include energy-efficient dryers and greater use of conveyors and rails, plus conversion of all 16 open-pocket washer/extractors to the Smartex brand from Turkey. Softrol and Kannegiesser also are working with Magic staff to find new ways to ...