The DL Expo West 2026 is quickly becoming the must-attend event for drycleaning and coin-op laundry professionals. With 112 booths already sold—representing a 20% increase over 2024—the show is on track to deliver its largest and most dynamic experience yet. Drycleaners and Coin-Op Owners will want to visit the 66 companies represented and hear the most respected voices in the industry speak at the Irving Convention Center (ICC), in Dallas, TX, March 27-29, 2026. Attendees can take advantage of the equipment show and all speaker sessions free of charge. A complete list of vendors, the floorplan and speaker schedule is available at www.dlexpo.org.
Among the speaker sessions, owners will want to hear the panel discussion, “Own Your Cleaners, Don’t Let Your Cleaners Own You.” This session is for cleaners who are ready to break free from the daily grind and focus on growth. Hear firsthand from owners who’ve cracked the code to running their operations semi-autonomously—freeing up their time to lead, innovate and expand. The panel is moderated by Ryan Fish of Red Hanger Cleaners and the panelists include Bobby Patel, Kona Cleaners (Costa Mesa, CA), Ricardo Torres, Tiffany’s Couture Cleaners (Las Vegas, NV) and Nicolas Abuawad, Lavaseco Universal (San Antonio, TX).
Beyond the show floor and classrooms, DL Expo West continues to offer unique opportunities to connect with leading suppliers and industry peers. New for 2026, Metalprogetti will be hosting an open house, Saturday, March 28, at 5:15 pm, at the ICC, which is open to current and potential customers. Other prominent industry groups meeting at the DL Expo West are the Maverick Warrior Group, Methods for Management, Clean Franchise Brands, Drycleaning and Laundry Institute Board of Directors, California Cleaners Association Board of Directors and the Southwest Drycleaners Association.
For those who want a deeper, hands-on experience, space is still available for a behind-the-scenes plant tour of Avon Cleaners, Sunshine Cleaners and Tide Laundromat in the Dallas area, all included with a single ticket price of $25 per person. The guided tour will take place on Friday, March 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cleaners must register for the Tour and the Expo at www.dlexpo.org/dl-expo-west. Out of courtesy to our host facilities, participants must ride the official tour bus to attend.
The DL Expo West is proudly produced by the Southwest Drycleaners Association and the California Cleaners Association. For additional information, please visit www.dlexpo.org/dl-expo-west or contact the Southwest Drycleaners Association at (512) 873-8195 or staff@sda-dryclean.com.
