MIAMI — Commercial laundry equipment distributor EVI Industries Inc. has acquired Belenky Inc., an Akron, Ohio-based distributor of commercial laundry products and provider of related installation and maintenance services.

Consideration for the company was paid in cash, according to EVI; it did not disclose the amount paid.

Belenky is the 32nd commercial laundry business to join the EVI family.

It’s a fifth-generation, family-owned laundry distributor and service provider led by the Minster family, currently under the leadership of Robert Minster, Emily Prioletti and Mike Prioletti. Supported by 17 dedicated employees, Belenky has established deep customer relationships and earned a reputation for dependable service, EVI says.

Adding Belenky to its family expands EVI’s presence in Ohio and adds an experienced team with longstanding customer relationships, EVI says.

As EVI continues to deploy technologies and operating systems designed to improve efficiency, speed and scalability across its enterprise, Belenky is expected to benefit from enhanced operational capabilities that promote growth and support an even stronger customer experience.

“Belenky represents exactly the type of business we seek to partner with — a well-managed company with deep customer relationships, a strong local reputation, and an experienced team positioned for growth,” says EVI Chairman/CEO Henry Nahmad. “We’re proud to welcome the Minster family and the entire Belenky organization and look forward to supporting their continued success.”

“Belenky has a long history as a family-owned business focused on customer relationships and excellent service,” says Minster, Belenky’s chairman. “We believe that EVI will be the perfect partner for our future, allowing us to maintain our core business philosophies while adding significant resources and support that will enhance our customer experience.”

Consistent with EVI’s operating model, Belenky will continue to operate under its existing name, from its current facility, with its team in place.