Washers and dryers
Household washers and dryers.
Company Ownership
Speed Queen Australia Pty Ltd
AUS
Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
owns 100% of Speed Queen Australia Pty Ltd
USA
Commercial laundry machine manufacturer
Established 1908, world wide presence with commercial and home laundry machines. Brands include Speed Queen. USA-based investment firm BDT Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in 2015.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2016)
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Speed Queen Australia Pty Ltd
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Wash Away Poverty
In 2014, Speed Queen made a commitment to help Wash Away Poverty in Latin America through a partnership with Techo, a youth-led non-profit organization that aims to end poverty across 19 countries in Latin America through various community development programs.
Source: company website
(2016)
Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
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Worker injury
A worker at this company had his hand crushed and a finger amputated after catching it in a machine after the safety guard was not properly installed. The company was cited for safety violations and face 'proposed penalties' of US$51,000.
Source: US Dept of Labor
(2015)
Modern Slavery statement
California, the UK and Australia have all enacted legislation requiring companies operating within their borders to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Source: company website
(2016)
Company Details
Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Contact Details
Address:
26 Twofold St , Thornbury, VIC, 3071, Australia
Phone:
1300 927 437
Website:
Products / Brands
Speed Queen
Speed Queen
Washing Machines & Dryers