Flying Fish delivers engineered on-premise laundry (OPL) solutions for luxury hotels and resorts. With 20 years of manufacturing expertise and equipment operating in 120+ countries, we design complete laundry facilities - from equipment selection to layout planning - that reduce operating costs by 30-40% and cut linen turnaround to under 90 minutes.
Below are three recent installations across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe. Each project includes the exact equipment configuration and verified results.
Property Profile: 180 rooms, full-service spa, beachfront location
The Challenge
The resort was outsourcing laundry at $28,000 per month. Turnaround delays of 36-48 hours forced them to maintain 4x par stock, and guest complaints about bed linen quality were affecting online ratings.
Equipment Configuration
● 1 x XGQ-100F Washer Extractor (100KG)
● 1 x XGQ-50F Washer Extractor (50KG)
● 1 x Energy-Saving Tumble Dryer (100KG)
● 1 x Energy-Saving Tumble Dryer (50KG)
● 1 x 3.3m Automatic Feeder
● 1 x 3.3m 2-Roller Flatwork Ironer
● 1 x 3.3m Bed Sheet Folding Machine (auto-docking, 120-150 sheets/hr)
Results After 12 Months
Monthly laundry cost: $28,000 to $13,400 (52% reduction)
Linen turnaround: under 2 hours from dirty to guest-ready
Par stock reduced from 4x to 2.5x, freeing $45,000 in working capital
Guest satisfaction for linen quality: +23% in Q1
ROI achieved in 18 months
"The XGQ extraction performance is remarkable - our 600-thread-count sheets come out nearly dry. The automatic feeder and double-roller ironer give us a seamless workflow, and the auto-docking sheet folder delivers consistent folds at 120-150 sheets per hour. Our laundry sits near guest villas and creates zero noise disturbance."
Project Director, 180-Room Beachfront Resort, Phuket
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Property Profile: 40 rooms, fine dining restaurant, adventure activity program
The Challenge
The lodge needed on-premise laundry for mixed loads - luxury bed linens, restaurant tablecloths, and outdoor gear. During peak safari season (June-September), 95% occupancy made outsourced laundry schedules unreliable. Water conservation was also critical given Cape Town's water restrictions.
Equipment Configuration
● 1 x XGQ-50F Washer Extractor (50KG)
● 1 x XGQ-20F Washer Extractor (20KG)
● 1 x Energy-Saving Tumble Dryer (50KG)
● 1 x Energy-Saving Tumble Dryer (20KG)
● 1 x Flatwork Ironer (2.8-3.0m roller)
Results After 12 Months
Same-day turnaround achieved even at 95% occupancy
● Water consumption per KG of laundry: 40% reduction
● Zero operational delays during peak season
● Fine dining linen quality upgraded with dedicated gentle-wash programs
● Cleanliness rating on booking platforms: 4.9/5
"During peak months, outsourced laundry couldn't keep up and we lost bookings. Now we process everything on-site. The 50KG washer handles bedding, the 20KG handles smaller items - the split configuration gives us real flexibility. The compact footprint fit our converted utility building perfectly."
General Manager, 40-Room Safari Lodge, Cape Town
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Property Profile: 280 rooms, corporate guest focus, La Defense business district
The Challenge
The hotel needed to process 2,200+ linen items daily for corporate guests with high standards. Equipment had to meet EU energy efficiency standards and French hygiene requirements. Outsourced laundry costs in central Paris had reached EUR35,000 monthly.
Equipment Configuration
● 3 x XGQ-100F Washer Extractors (100KG)
● 3 x Industrial Tumble Dryers (100KG-120KG)
● 1 x 3.3m Four-Roller Flatwork Ironer
● 1 x 3.3m Automatic Sheet Folding Machine (120-150 sheets/hr)
Results After 14 Months
● Daily throughput: 2,500+ items with peak-season headroom
● Energy consumption: 38% reduction, qualifying for French energy transition tax credits
● Monthly laundry cost: EUR35,000 to EUR16,500
● Guest compliments on bed linen presentation: +31%
● Full HACCP and EU Ecodesign compliance achieved
● Equipment uptime: 99.2% over 14 months
"The 4-roller ironer handles our volume effortlessly, and the sheet folding machine at 120-150 sheets per hour eliminated hand-folding entirely. In Paris, guests notice everything. The improvement in bed linen presentation alone justified the investment."
Operations Director, 280-Room Business Hotel, Paris La Defense
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Boutique Hotels - 20 to 50 Rooms
● 1 x XGQ-30F Washer Extractor (30KG)
● 1 x XGQ-20F Washer Extractor (20KG)
● 1 x 28KG Dryer
● 1 x 20KG Dryer
● 1 x 2.5m Flatwork Ironer
● Daily capacity: 200-400 items
Mid-Size Hotels - 80 to 150 Rooms
● 1 x XGQ-100F Washer Extractor (100KG)
● 1 x XGQ-50F Washer Extractor (50KG)
● 1 x 100KG Dryer
● 1 x 50KG Dryer
● 1 x 3.0m Flatwork Ironer
● 1 x 3.0m Sheet Folding Machine
● Daily capacity: 800-1,500 items
Luxury Resorts - 150 to 300 Rooms
● 2 x XGQ-100F Washer Extractors (100KG)
● 1 x XGQ-50F Washer Extractor (50KG)
● 2 x 100KG Dryers
● 1 x 50KG Dryer
● 1 x 3.3m Automatic Feeder
● 1 x 3.3m Double-Roller Flatwork Ironer
● 1 x 3.3m Sheet Folding Machine (auto-docking)
Daily capacity: 1,500-2,500 items
Large Hotels & Convention Centers - 300+ Rooms
● 3+ x XGQ-100F-150F Washer Extractors
● 3 x 100-120KG Dryers
● 1 x 3.3m Four-Roller Flatwork Ironer
● 1 x 3.3m Automatic Sheet Folding Machine (120-150 sheets/hr)
Full automation integration
● Daily capacity: 3,000+ items
All configurations are customized based on your linen mix, available space, and local utility conditions.
Why Hotels Choose Flying Fish
● 120+ countries served - regional expertise across Southeast Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Europe
● CE & ISO9001 certified equipment meeting international safety standards
● 30-50% utility cost reduction through proprietary energy-saving technology
● Whisper-quiet operation - full suspension systems enable laundry facilities adjacent to guest areas
● 24/7 technical support with regional spare parts warehouses
● Custom engineering - voltage, water quality, and layout adapted to your facility
Q: What size washer extractor do I need?
Calculate 3-4KG of laundry per occupied room per day. A 100-room hotel at 80% occupancy needs roughly 240-320KG daily capacity - either one 100KG unit running 3 cycles, or two 50KG units for flexibility.
Q: How much space does an on-premise laundry require?
A 100-room property typically needs 60-80 square meters for washing, drying, ironing, folding, and clean linen storage. Flying Fish provides complimentary layout planning based on your floor plans.
Q: What is the typical payback period?
Most properties achieve full ROI in 18-24 months through outsourced cost elimination. High-cost markets (Europe, North America) often see payback in 12-18 months.
Q: Can your equipment handle delicate luxury linens?
Yes. Thirty programmable cycles with adjustable wash intensity, temperature, and G-force protect 600+ thread-count sheets and spa textiles while removing maximum soil.
Q: Do you provide installation and training?
Yes. Turnkey packages include equipment positioning, utility connection, operator training, and maintenance protocols. Certified technicians available across Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Q: What warranty do you offer?
12-month comprehensive warranty on all equipment, plus lifetime technical support. Most spare parts deliver within 3-5 business days from regional warehouses.
Q: How does your sheet folding machine work?
Our automatic sheet folding machine processes 120-150 bed sheets per hour with programmable fold profiles for single, double, queen, and king-size sheets. Auto-docking integration with flatwork ironers creates a continuous wash-to-finish workflow.
Tell us about your property and we will design a configuration with projected ROI.
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Tel: +86-21-37580234
Address: Building 2, No.488 Yanghai Road, Nanqiao Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai
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