Industrial Laundry Equipment in Johannesburg | Unicorp
Industrial Laundry Equipment Solutions in Johannesburg
Johannesburg’s thriving hospitality, mining, and commercial sectors demand reliable industrial laundry solutions that can handle South Africa’s most demanding operational environments. Unicorp has been supplying premium commercial laundry equipment to Gauteng businesses since 1985, serving everyone from Sandton’s luxury hotel groups to the industrial laundries supporting mining operations across the province.

Serving Johannesburg’s Diverse Commercial Landscape
The city’s concentration of business activity creates unique laundry equipment requirements. Sandton’s five-star hotels and corporate accommodation facilities need high-capacity washing systems that maintain impeccable linen standards while managing the energy costs that come with Johannesburg’s intensive load shedding schedule. Our gas-powered tumble dryers and energy-efficient washer-extractors help properties from the Sandton precinct to Rosebank maintain operations during power interruptions.
OR Tambo International Airport’s surrounding hospitality corridor – from Kempton Park to Bedfordview – processes enormous volumes of linen daily. Hotels serving international travelers require industrial washing machines that combine speed, capacity, and hygiene standards. Unicorp supplies barrier washer technology and high-G-force extraction systems that reduce drying times and energy consumption, critical considerations for airport hotels operating on tight turnaround schedules.
Johannesburg’s CBD remains home to dozens of traditional dry cleaning businesses serving the city’s corporate workforce. These operations need reliable dry cleaning machines, finishing equipment, and garment care supplies. Unicorp’s BÖWE dry cleaning machines and European finishing equipment from VEIT and Barbanti give Johannesburg dry cleaners the technology edge to compete on quality while managing operating costs through efficient solvent recovery and reduced energy consumption.
Beyond hospitality and dry cleaning, Gauteng’s mining industry creates significant demand for industrial laundry equipment. Mining camps and workforce accommodation facilities across the province process thousands of kilograms of contaminated workwear daily. Unicorp supplies heavy-duty washer-extractors rated for continuous industrial use, along with the steam generators and finishing equipment needed to maintain uniform standards at scale.
Delivery, Installation and Local Support
Unicorp provides comprehensive delivery and installation services throughout the greater Johannesburg metropolitan area, including Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Midrand, Centurion, Boksburg, Benoni, Springs, Germiston, and Alberton. We also service clients across Gauteng province, including Pretoria, Ekurhuleni, and the West Rand. Our installation teams handle site preparation guidance, equipment positioning, utility connections (plumbing, electrical, steam, and gas lines), commissioning, and operator training. We stock spare parts locally, ensuring fast turnaround on maintenance requirements – critical for operations that can’t afford extended downtime.


Contact Unicorp Johannesburg Today
Whether you’re equipping a new hotel laundry, upgrading a dry cleaning business, or establishing an industrial laundry facility, Unicorp brings 40 years of experience to your project. Our team understands Johannesburg’s operational challenges – from load shedding resilience to water efficiency requirements. Request a free consultation and quote today. Call us or complete the online quote form to discuss your specific laundry equipment needs.
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At a glance
Unicorp is Johannesburg’s specialist industrial laundry and dry cleaning equipment supplier, based at 28 6th Street, Wynberg, Sandton 2190. Same-day Gauteng delivery, in-house technician team, and OEM spare-parts stock for BÖWE, VEIT, Barbanti, Reverberi, Silter, Thermopatch, and Girbau equipment. Trading since 1985 and serving Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Midrand, Pretoria, Centurion, Kempton Park, Boksburg, Benoni, and Vereeniging.
Gauteng coverage from our Sandton headquarters
Same-day or next-day equipment delivery, installation, and on-site service across Gauteng. Areas covered:
- Sandton, Wynberg, Bryanston, Fourways, Randburg, Rosebank
- Midrand, Centurion, Pretoria CBD, Pretoria East, Hatfield, Menlyn
- Roodepoort, Krugersdorp, Honeydew, Northcliff
- Kempton Park, Edenvale, Boksburg, Benoni, Springs (East Rand)
- Soweto, Lenasia, Johannesburg South
- Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark, Sebokeng (Vaal Triangle)
Sectors we serve in Gauteng
Unicorp’s Johannesburg base supplies the full range of industrial laundry and dry cleaning equipment across:
- National hotel groups – in-house laundry rooms and central linen operations
- JSE-listed private hospital groups – SANS 10146-compliant healthcare laundry installations
- Mining majors and contract laundries – workwear and PPE processing for the West Rand and Limpopo platinum belt
- Independent dry cleaners – from suburban single-machine shops to multi-line plants
- Garment manufacturers and CMTs – finishing equipment for production lines
- Boutique laundromats and OPLs – on-premise laundries for guest houses, lodges, and care homes
Why Johannesburg operations choose Unicorp
- 40 years in Gauteng – Universe Corp has been at the Wynberg site since 1985 (Unicorp is the trading name).
- In-house technician team – dispatched from Sandton, on-site within 24-48 hours for breakdown calls in metro Johannesburg.
- Locally stocked OEM and OEM-compatible parts – filter discs, solenoid valves, press covers, steam hoses, and electronics common to BÖWE, VEIT, Barbanti, Reverberi, Silter, Thermopatch.
- Load-shedding-resilient equipment options – gas-fired Reverberi steam boilers operate independently of the electricity grid.
- Showroom open Mon-Thu 08:00-16:30, Fri 08:00-15:30 – visit at 28 6th Street, Wynberg, Sandton 2190.
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