History

The ASKO story started back in 1950 in Vara, Sweden, when an innovative young man built a washing machine for his mother to make her life easier.

More than 70 years later, ASKO is a well loved Swedish brand, inspired by typical Scandinavian values such as functionality, minimalistic design, high quality and environmental responsibility.

ASKO Industries

Rigorously tested through 15,000 loads. ASKO appliances are designed for small and large businesses in all industries.

• smoothly
• economically, and
• with reduced environmental impact.

Hotels

We know that you want to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere for your guests. Therefore, it’s important that your on-premises laundry is up to the task of providing fluffy towels, clean sheets and crisp napkins. Reducing costs from utility bills is also of significant importance. By keeping laundry in-house rather than sending it away saves time and money and gives more control of the laundry process.

Medical and Veterinary Practices

ASKO tailor appliances to the health care industry. Our washing machines and tumble dryers provide optimal hygiene levels even when large loads are in question. We undertake all necessary safety and hygiene crosschecks and adhere to all EU rules and regulations. As a result of which, this provides the peace of mind that you can work safely and effectively. ASKO professional appliances are highly reliable and equipped with adjustable programmes such as the disinfection programme, that provides effective and sterile results.

Hospitality

The demand to keep the highest standards possible are of particular significance in the hospitality industry.

ASKO Professional washing machines and tumble dryers deliver the following features perfect for the hospitality industry:

• tailored programmes
• user-friendly features, and
• unique functions to meet specific requirements.

Retirement and Care Homes

We understand that the requirements for washing machines and tumble dryers in retirement and care homes are directly related to regulatory standards.

For this reason, our machines offer:

• a range of programmes that disinfect to the strictest requirements
• a fast clean cycle to ensure every load produces great results, and
• a wide range of programmes allowing washing of a large variety of items.

Hairdressers

Domestic washing machines fail to keep up with the requirements for a busy hairdressers. They are too slow and drains become clogged with hair.

ASKO professional washing machines are more suited to a hairdressers, because they are:

• faster
• have large holes in the drum to flush hair away, and
• last longer than domestic machines.

Facility Management

ASKO professional machines are:

• robust
• durable, and
• extremely easy to use and understand.

They can run at high temperatures fulfilling all hygiene and antibacterial demands.

Cleaning Companies

Demands for hygiene and thorough cleaning are hugely important for cleaning companies. Efficient floor cleaning calls for proper washing of the cleaning equipment. It is important that the quality of washing machines and tumble dryers copes with current hygiene demands. ASKO Professional washing machines and tumble dryers have specific programmes for cleaning mops and microfibre cleaning cloths.

Food Processing

ASKO commercial washing machines have a range of disinfection programmes ideal for cleaning the fabrics used in food processing. This provides disinfection levels required to thoroughly clean uniforms and protective clothing.

Schools and Nurseries

Our professional washing machines and tumble dryers are robust, durable and extremely easy to use and understand. They run at high temperatures fulfilling all the necessary hygiene and antibacterial demands required to ensure pupils and staff are kept safe. Our machine’s quick programmes are ideal for returning classrooms and communal areas speedily back to normal!

Sport Clubs

Having to clean multiple sets of heavily worn kit ready for training the next day requires robust, efficient laundry equipment you can rely on every day. ASKO’s range of specialised programmes ensure colours and logos stay fresh and bright.

Salons/Spas/Fitness Centres

With special programmes for washing towels our machines are suitable for use in the following environments:

• beauty salons,
• spas,
• fitness studios,
• swimming pools, and
• saunas.

Marinas

Give your guests the ability to clean and dry their washing, and add an additional revenue stream to your business.

Student Accommodation

ASKO commercial washing machines and tumble dryers are ideal for student accommodation, either for:

• fully occupied halls of residence, or
• shared houses.

This means they are perfect for the needs of young people and those who provide accommodation.

Offshore

ASKO machines are suitable for marine use in all offshore settings, including

• cruise ships
• ferries, and
• yachts

Our machines are robust and have a range of programmes for all types of laundry.

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