|
JLA Group is a provider of the distribution, rental and servicing of commercial laundry equipment, commercial dishwashers and regulatory compliance tools. The company is the market-leading distributor of commercial laundry and catering〔()〕 equipment in the UK, having recorded circa 30 per cent market share in 2011.〔Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets, (''JLA Deal Highlights'' ), accessed 10 October 2011.〕 Founded in 1973, JLA is based in Ripponden, West Yorkshire, UK.〔Work Smart, (''JLA Limited'' ), accessed 10 October 2011.〕 == History == JLA was founded in 1973.〔 Initially specialising in only the distribution of commercial washing machines and dryers, JLA adapted their business model in 1998. This new approach offered machines and service as a packaged rental product. In April 2002, JLA acquired Circuit, a company which provides fully managed laundries for residential establishments (such as university campuses and housing associations) across the UK. Circuit has now become a fully incorporated division of JLA. In 2010, JLA expanded with a division named Black Box Intelligence. This division was established as an umbrella brand for its new compliance and building management system products, ''Legionella Intelligence'' and ''Boiler Intelligence''. In February 2011, JLA secured a £12.5 million funding package from Lloyds Banking Group Corporate Markets.〔Insider Media Limited, (''JLA cleans up with £12.5m deal'' ), 3 February 2011. Accessed 10 October 2011.〕〔The Star, (''Lloyds cleans up with loan'' ), 8 February 2011. Accessed 10 October 2011.〕 The package consisted of £7.5 million for capital expenditure and a £5 million working capital facility.〔〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「JLA (company)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|