Girbau: professional washing machines & industrial dryers

Girbau originated in 1960 in Vic, Spain, and grew to become a leading global manufacturer of professional and industrial laundry equipment. A family-owned company, Girbau is known for reliability, innovation and durability-values that recur in every machine, from compact professional washers to high-capacity industrial dryers.

• Sustainable & economical – Designed to structurally reduce water and energy consumption.
• Reliable in continuous operation – Built for high volumes, short cycles and long life.
• Consistent wash quality – Smart drum and airflow design protects textiles and reduces turnaround time.
• Ergonomics & safety – Logical operation, quick access for service and maintenance.
• Widely applicable – From industrial laundries to hotels & restaurants, healthcare, gyms & wellness, cleaning companies and laundromats.

• Industrial laundries – Maximum uptime, high net capacity, easy service access.
• Hotels & restaurants – Spotless table linens, bedding and towels.
• Hospitals & healthcare – Hygiene assurance and reproducible wash quality.
• Gyms & wellness – Short programs, fresh towels, easy operation.
• Cleaning companies – Efficient washing of mops, cloths and work clothes.
• Laundromats – Robust, user-friendly and cost-effective machines.

• Efficiency per kilo – High g-force centrifugation and optimized airflow reduce process time.
• Lower Total Cost of Ownership – Less consumption, less wear and tear, higher availability.
• Easy to integrate – Ready for data-driven work and deployable in existing setups.
• Service-friendly – Modular design and easy accessibility of parts.

Is Girbau suitable for both OPL and industrial applications?
Yes. The range runs from professional (OPL) machines to high-capacity industrial solutions.

How does Girbau contribute to lower consumption?
Through efficient drum geometry, high extraction speeds and optimized airflow in dryers-which saves you water, energy and time.

Can I expand or replace existing setups without downtime?
Often they do. We plan installation and conversion so that downtime is minimal; Vartex advises on this.

What about maintenance and parts?
Vartex offers preventive maintenance, rapid interventions and parts supply for maximum uptime.

Which sectors benefit the most?
Industrial laundries, hospitality, healthcare, gyms & wellness, cleaning companies and laundromats-wherever predictable quality and short turnaround times count.

Just before the first batch starts, there is that quiet moment: the schedule is ready, the machines are up to temperature, the day can begin. That’s when you especially want predictability-no frills, just do what’s needed. This is why we have briefly bundled the essentials for each machine group.

• • Girbau washing machines – Stability in extraction, low consumption, ergonomic operation.
  • Girbau dryers – Smart airflow, controlled residual moisture, textile-friendly cycles.

Questions about capacity or incorporation? Let us know; we are happy to think with you.