History
The JENSEN-GROUP traces its origins back to a servicing and manufacturing company that was founded in 1937 on Bornholm, a Danish Island in the Baltic Sea. In 1960, Jørn Munch Jensen developed the first folding machine for heavy-duty laundries and began marketing the product worldwide.
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Jørn Munch Jensen was dreaming of living an international life abroad that encouraged him to start his own business in the laundry industry. We can truly say that not only his personal life - and consequently his family's life - has become very international indeed, but also the alignment of our entire company. For the past decades, heavy-duty laundries around the globe turned to the JENSEN-GROUP, because they are convinced that we provide the best solutions: No-one has brought more innovation to our industry. And to make sure it stays that way, hundreds of JENSEN staff members on all continents are working hard on reliable and sustainable products.
Jørn Munch Jensen, 10.6.1932 - 21.6.2012
Merely 11 days before passing away, Jørn Munch Jensen could celebrate his 80th birthday together with his family and friends. We say goodbye to a fulfilled man, and thank him for being a loyal patron.
Early Developments
Ejnar Jensen starts the company during a period of economic recession, as a repair shop for dairy equipment, on the island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea.
Early Developments
Ejnar Jensen’s son Jørn Munch Jensen (1932-2012) starts working in the company.
From the Baltic Sea to the World
Jørn Munch Jensen is dreaming of living an international life abroad, and this encourages him to start his own business in the laundry industry.
The first folding machine developed by JENSEN is finished and installed at the Bornholm Laundry: The Combifolder changed the focus of the company, which resulted in the name JENSEN being synonymous with industrial laundries around the world.
From the Baltic Sea to the World
JENSEN has already sold 80 Combifolders abroad. In the mid sixties, the product range expands to encompass other areas, like feeders and ironers.
Automation
JENSEN introduces the revolutionary new Jenstack: the first stacker ever, JENSEN again adds to the wave of laundry automation. In the late sixties and early seventies, more industrial laundries emerge, and they need large heavy-duty machines to make their laundry process more efficient. JENSEN quality machines are among their favorites.
Growth through acquisition
The nineties are a decade of growth: JENSEN acquires AB Metric Interconveyor (garment handling systems), Futurail (monorail systems) and Senkingwerk.
Senking introduces JENSEN to a new complement product area. It breaks with an ageold strategy that JENSEN would never get wet and only offer finishing technology. Jørn Munch Jensen‘s words „we will never get wet“ are still quoted today - of course, with a twinkle in the eye.
Leadership through Innovation
The concept of cornerless feeding represents a major technological breakthrough.This method basically doubles the number of items which can be processed per operator as compared with traditional clamp feeding. The difference is that one simply feeds the hem side of linen into the feeding bill of our machines without the time consuming process of finding two corners.
The new Millennium
The new millennium marks a paradigm shift in the way society is expecting from technological solutions. The heavy-duty laundry industry is increasingly taking a responsible position in regards to environmental protection and is committed to pursuing long term energy strategies: a combination of saving money and saving our planet and its precious resources. Also JENSEN is committed to developing and manufacturing high-performing laundry equipment that minimizes the energy and water consumption, and these undertakings are grouped in the JENSEN CleanTech concept, launched in 2008.
Making the one-stop-shop approach complete
In 2015, JENSEN expands its current product portfolio with JENSEN stand-alone washer extractors (JWE) and tumbler dryers (JTD) for the washroom section of heavy-duty laundries. In 2016, the JENSEN-GROUP introduced JENSEN Barrier Washers (JBW).
Smart solutions for a successful future
The internet of things are opening up great new perspectives for heavy-duty laundries. In 2016, the JENSEN-GROUP and ABS join forces by forming a new company, Gotli Labs AG, with the aim of consolidating the data management in heavy-duty laundries. With the creation of Gotli Labs, a large dedicated organization with business experts, we confirm our focus on the development of innovative new solutions.
Launch of the new brand “ALPHA by JENSEN”
From China to the World: ALPHA by JENSEN stands for high quality, high ‘value for money’ solutions for customers all over the world, who need lean machines that can simply get the job done. The new brand “ALPHA by JENSEN” launches at the Texcare Asia show in Shanghai, in September 2017
Investment in laundry robotics and AI
On January 1, the JENSEN-GROUP acquires participation of 30% in Inwatec ApS, a Danish company that manufactures high-end heavy-duty laundry products. This investment in laundry robotics and AI (Artificial Intelligence) confirms the Group’s vision to automate all processes in the laundry.
Inwatec spans the bridge between JENSEN’s current offering in laundry solutions and Industry 4.0.
Automatic detection of foreign objects, identification of garments using high-performance cameras and fully automatic sorting of soiled garments with intelligent robots are some of Inwatec's core competencies. The product portfolio is rounded off with robotic buffering of stacked cleaned articles and mat rollers with sorting extensions.
Year of product launches
JENSEN launches a series of innovations for all sections of laundry technology, such as an entire finishing line with the new KliQ feeder, the new Kalor ironer and the new Katana folder. These products show blockbuster value in market penetration and customer acceptance. Along with the expansion of our new product portfolio and geographic reach a record number number of new JENSEN continuous tunnel washers are operating around the world.
Celebrating …and standing strong
Our anniversary year has a turbulent start as we face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the travel and tourism industry is impacted harder than any other industry, we make necessary preparations must prepare ourselves for a future with unknown risks and opportunities. We do everything in our power to support our customers in these difficult times and run our business to the best extent possible.
Fortunately, there is a post-season to everything. That is why we continue to develop individual machines, systems as well as turn-key solutions that are benchmarks in productivity and availability.
Strengthening Our Presence in Japan
On March 9, 2023, the JENSEN-GROUP and MIURA agreed to a joint-venture that will make the JENSEN-GROUP a key partner for MIURA’s wholly owned subsidiary Inax, one of the main manufacturing and distribution companies for heavy-duty laundry equipment in Japan. Preceded by the USA and China, Japan is the third-largest economy in the market. Its laundry industry is characterized by high-tech solutions, highly automated processes, and the need for hygienic solutions. With this Joint Venture, we are boosting our market presence in Japan and confirming our “Go East Strategy”.
Driving Growth in Consumables & Services
In 2024, the JENSEN-GROUP acquires a majority stake in MAXI-PRESS Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries. This strategic move will help to develop our offerings in consumables, spares and services, further solidifying our position in the global heavy-duty laundry market. MAXI-PRESS, renowned for its leading market share in press cushions as well as its unique range of consumables, will play a pivotal role in enhancing JENSEN-GROUP's service business. The acquisition is fully aligned with our long-term value creation strategy and Business Plan 50/500, aiming to provide a comprehensive range of service propositions to laundries across the globe.
A look into the future
In the past decades, many machines and concepts have been developed with the performance of heavy-duty laundries in mind. What the rest of this century will bring to JENSEN is difficult to say, but it is clear that we will continue to always be a step ahead: with automation as a key to productivity, and with ecological product development for sustainable laundry automation.
