MIAMI — Commercial laundry equipment distributor EVI Industries has acquired ASN Laundry Group, a New York-based distributor of commercial laundry products and a provider of related technical installation and maintenance services.

ASN is EVI’s 31st acquisition in the commercial laundry distribution and service industry. Its addition increases EVI’s presence and market share in New York state and will enable EVI to provide increased customer service.

The acquisition is about more than expanding the EVI footprint, says Chairman and CEO Henry M. Nahmad, it’s about investing in people.

“Customers do not buy brands; they buy trust, relationships, and expertise,” he says. “By bringing together the entrepreneurial spirit of 31 family-owned businesses, the salespeople, technicians, and specialists who make those solutions real, and the most comprehensive portfolio of commercial laundry products in North America, we are the only company capable of delivering any solution our customers need.”

EVI, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange, has expanded its presence in the laundry industry through strategic acquisitions, integrating distributors and service providers to create a robust, customer-focused network.

“Our strategy,” says Nahmad, “empowers our distributors to do what they do best: help customers plan, build, and grow with confidence.”