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Naming the Future: Wash-Plus Partners with Urayasu City

In a significant move towards enhancing community sports and engagement, 株式会社wash-plus has officially signed a naming rights agreement with Urayasu City for the 高洲中央公園少年野球場 (Takasu Central Park Youth Baseball Field). The ceremony took place on December 23, 2023, marking the initiation of a partnership aimed at promoting not just sports, but also sustainability through innovative laundry solutions.

About Wash-Plus

Wash-Plus, headquartered in Urayasu, Chiba, under the leadership of CEO 健太郎高梨, is a comprehensive laundry service provider offering coin laundry facilities, hotel laundry services, and specialized IoT systems in the laundry sector. Their unique approach capitalizes on environmental mindfulness by using wash+ Water, an alkaline ion electrolysis water, eliminating the need for traditional detergents and thus minimizing ecological impact.

Details of the Partnership

The newly named wash+ (ウォッシュプラス) Youth Baseball Field will foster not only local talent in baseball but also serve as a stage for promoting Wash-Plus's eco-friendly vision. The naming rights partnership will run from January 1, 2024, until March 31, 2028, with bright blue signage reflecting the corporate colors of Wash-Plus set to grace the field. This vibrant color scheme aims to symbolize the company's commitment to sustainability alongside local community engagement.

A Commitment to Sustainability

Wash-Plus operates with the purpose of creating a friendly future for both people and the planet. By aligning their operations with the United Nations' SDGs, they aim to address ten of the 17 goals, particularly focusing on sustainability in everyday activities like laundry. With their coin laundry termed wash+, they provide allergen-free laundering, which directly contributes to environmental preservation.

In light of these developments, their latest initiatives include:

• - Implementation of smart laundry IoT systems, introduced as an innovative approach to enhance user experience in laundries.
• - Coin laundries like wash+ 明海店 (Meikai Store) located in Urayasu are equipped with touch panel machines and support various cashless payment methods, responding dynamically to contemporary consumer demands.
• - The adaptation of hospitality laundry systems, such as wash+ Comfort, designed for high-end hotels, prioritizing both user-friendliness and ecological sustainability.

Transforming Laundry through Technology

The proprietary smart laundry IoT system allows customers to manage their laundry efficiently using their smartphones. This system not only simplifies the laundry process but also optimizes operational performance for owners, addressing typical challenges such as cash handling and theft, thereby transforming the narrative around laundromats and enhancing the efficiency and appeal of laundries for the modern consumer.

Moreover, wash+ Comfort caters to hotel guests with bespoke features maximizing convenience and reducing operational burdens through tailored app-less solutions and multilingual support.

Awards & Recognitions

The innovative efforts by Wash-Plus have not gone unnoticed. The company has received multiple accolades, affirming its advancements and contributions to the industry. Notable achievements include:

• - The 2020 Japan Service Awards for excellence in service.
• - Recognition at the IT Awards for their contributions to workplace reform and customer engagement through IoT.
• - Awards from ニューズウィーク日本版 in recognition of sustainable practices aligned with global goals.

Final Thoughts

The partnership between Wash-Plus and Urayasu City not only exemplifies corporate responsibility but also enhances community spirit through sports and sustainability. As their vision unfolds, Wash-Plus sets a compelling example of how innovation can harmonize with environmental consciousness, steadily inviting a new era of eco-friendly practices into daily life.

For more information on Wash-Plus and their initiatives, visit their official website.