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Alliance Laundry (NYSE: ALH) sets new COO International and VP Investor Relations

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Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. reports a planned leadership transition in its international operations and investor relations team. Jan Vleugels, Chief Operating Officer International, will retire effective September 30, 2026 after more than a decade with the company. The Board will appoint Bob Calver as Chief Operating Officer International effective October 1, 2026, providing continuity for international operations.

The company also hired Tom Gelston as Vice President, Investor Relations effective June 1, 2026. The accompanying press release highlights Mr. Calver’s experience, including leading a $2 billion term loan refinancing and work on Alliance’s NYSE listing, and describes Mr. Vleugels’ role in expanding global manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Retirement effective date September 30, 2026 Planned retirement of COO International Jan Vleugels
New COO International start date October 1, 2026 Effective date of Bob Calver’s appointment as COO International
VP Investor Relations start date June 1, 2026 Effective date of Tom Gelston joining as VP Investor Relations
Term loan refinancing size $2 billion Refinancing led by Bob Calver as Interim CFO
Countries served Approximately 150 countries Scope of Alliance Laundry’s global operations
Employees More than 4,000 employees Global workforce cited in company overview
Machine load capacity (imperial) 20–400 lb. Range of commercial washer, dryer and ironer capacities
Machine load capacity (metric) 9–180 kg Metric range corresponding to equipment load capacities
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. A copy of the press release announcing the executive leadership and organizational updates..."
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forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions..."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
emerging growth company regulatory
"405 of this Chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
term loan refinancing financial
"As Interim CFO, he led the company’s $2 billion term loan refinancing and drove key workstreams..."
NYSE listing market
"drove key workstreams in preparation for Alliance’s NYSE listing in October 2025."
sustainability report other
"he led the company’s investor and banking relationships, produced its first sustainability report, and served as executive sponsor for ESG."
A sustainability report is a document a company publishes that describes its environmental, social and governance practices, risks, and goals—essentially a report card on how the business impacts people and the planet. Investors use it to judge long-term risks and opportunities that don’t show up on the balance sheet, such as regulatory exposure, reputational damage or resource shortages; think of it like a building’s maintenance record that helps predict future repair costs and safety issues.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 2, 2026
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-42897
98-0444708
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
221 Shepard Street
54971
Ripon, Wisconsin
(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (920) 748-3121
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant
under any of the following provisions:
☐
 Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
ALH
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933
(§230.405 of this Chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company  ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for
complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;
Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On June 2, 2026, Mr. Jan Vleugals, Chief Operating Officer International of Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.
(the “Company”), provided notice of his decision to retire effective as of September 30, 2026, following more than a
decade of distinguished service. The Board of Directors of the Company will appoint Bob Calver as Chief Operating
Officer International, effective October 1, 2026, following Mr. Vleugals’ retirement.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
A copy of the press release announcing the executive leadership and organizational updates included above
is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference. The
information furnished under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the
liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release, dated June 2, 2026
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ALLIANCE LAUNDRY HOLDINGS INC.
Date: June 2, 2026
By:
/s/ Michael D. Schoeb
Name: Michael D. Schoeb
Title: Chief Executive Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2, 2026
Alliance Laundry Holdings Announces Leadership Transition for COO
International and Investor Relations
RIPON, WI — June 2, 2026 — Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALH) (“Alliance” or the
“Company”), the world’s premier provider of commercial laundry systems, today announced that Jan
Vleugels, Chief Operating Officer International, will retire effective September 30, 2026, following more
than a decade of distinguished service. The Company also announced that Bob Calver will be named COO
International, effective October 1, 2026, and that Tom Gelston has joined as Vice President, Investor
Relations, effective June 1, 2026.
Mr. Vleugels joined Alliance in 2014 as part of the Company’s acquisition of Primus, bringing decades
of manufacturing experience to the role. As COO International, he has overseen Alliance’s operations
across Latin America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. During his tenure, he led the successful transition of
IPSO® operations from Belgium to the Czech Republic, the expansion of the Pribor manufacturing plant,
and the creation of the STAR Engineering Lab. He led the team that designed, built, and launched the
Alliance Thailand manufacturing facility, and most recently led the decentralization of Alliance
International — a strategic initiative that has strengthened the agility and capability of the company’s
global operations.
Mike Schoeb, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Jan has been a cornerstone of Alliance's
international business since the day he joined us in 2014 through the Primus acquisition. The
manufacturing capability, the operational discipline, and the global infrastructure he has built represent
a lasting contribution to this company. We are grateful for everything he has given to Alliance. At the
same time, I could not be more confident in Bob's appointment as his successor. Bob knows this business
as well as anyone, and he brings the financial acumen, the relationships, and the strategic perspective
that will serve our international business well in its next chapter."
Mr. Calver joined Alliance in 2018 and has held roles of increasing responsibility across the finance
organization, including Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, Interim Chief Financial Officer,
and most recently Vice President, Investor Relations. As Interim CFO, he led the company’s $2 billion
term loan refinancing and drove key workstreams in preparation for Alliance’s NYSE listing in October
2025. As VP Investor Relations, he built the investor relations function and had a key role in the
Company’s first year as a publicly traded company.
Mr. Gelston joins Alliance with more than 25 years of investor relations and finance experience across
publicly traded industrial and technology companies. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of
Finance and Investor Relations at FuelCell Energy, where he led the company’s investor and banking
relationships, produced its first sustainability report, and served as executive sponsor for ESG. Prior to
FuelCell Energy, Mr. Gelston spent 18 years at Terex Corporation, a Fortune 500 diversified machinery
manufacturer, most recently as Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications.
During his Terex career, he also held responsibilities in business development, mergers and acquisitions,
strategy, and financial planning and analysis. Earlier in his career, Mr. Gelston worked in private equity
and with GE Capital’s Commercial Finance division. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from
Fairfield University and is a member of the National Investor Relations Institute.
About Alliance Laundry
Alliance Laundry makes the world cleaner as a provider of the highest quality commercial laundry
systems. Our laundry solutions are available under five respected brands, sold and supported by a global
network of select distributors. We serve approximately 150 countries with a team of more than 4,000
employees. Our brands include Speed Queen®, UniMac®, Huebsch®, Primus® and IPSO®. Together,
they present a full line of commercial washing machines, dryers, and ironers (with load capacities from
20–400 lb. or 9–180 kg.) and support service. You can also enjoy the superior wash and fabric care of
commercial-grade laundry equipment in your home through our legendary Speed Queen® washers and
dryers.
For more information, visit www.alliancelaundry.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor"
provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can
identify these forward-looking statements by the use of terms such as "expect," "will," "continue," or
similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words, but the absence of these words does not
mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements represent our management's
beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. You should read this press release with
the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. All
statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking
statements, which include but are not limited to: statements regarding the leadership transitions and the
Company's plans, guidance, growth, execution and any other statements of expectation or belief. These
statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our
actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from results expressed
or implied in this press release. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, those related to: the high
degree of competition in the markets in which we operate; our reliance on the performance of
distributors, route operators, suppliers, retailers and servicers; our ability to achieve and maintain a
high level of product and service quality; fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw materials; our
exposure to international markets, particularly emerging markets; our exposure to costs and difficulties
of acquiring and integrating complementary businesses and technologies; and our exposure to worldwide
economic conditions and potential global economic downturns.
Additional information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties are contained in the section
entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2025. Additional information will be made available in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other
filings and reports that we may file from time to time with the SEC. Except as required by law, we assume
no obligation, and do not intend to, update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons
actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if
new information becomes available in the future.
Investor/Media Contact
Tom Gelston
Vice President, Investor Relations
Media Contact:
Randy Radtke
Senior Manager of Content and Creative Services

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FAQ

What executive leadership changes did Alliance Laundry Holdings (ALH) announce in this 8-K?

Alliance Laundry announced that COO International Jan Vleugels will retire on September 30, 2026. Bob Calver will become COO International on October 1, 2026, and Tom Gelston has joined as Vice President, Investor Relations, effective June 1, 2026.

Who is replacing Jan Vleugels as COO International at Alliance Laundry (ALH)?

Bob Calver will replace Jan Vleugels as Chief Operating Officer International effective October 1, 2026. He joined Alliance in 2018 and has held senior finance roles, including Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, Interim Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President, Investor Relations.

When will Jan Vleugels retire from Alliance Laundry Holdings (ALH)?

Jan Vleugels, Chief Operating Officer International, plans to retire effective September 30, 2026. He joined Alliance in 2014 through the Primus acquisition and has overseen operations across Latin America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, including major manufacturing expansions and organizational decentralization initiatives.

What is the role of new VP Investor Relations Tom Gelston at Alliance Laundry (ALH)?

Tom Gelston joined as Vice President, Investor Relations effective June 1, 2026. He brings more than 25 years of investor relations and finance experience, including senior roles at FuelCell Energy and Terex, and will lead Alliance’s relationships with investors and the financial community.

What prior experience does Bob Calver bring to the COO International role at ALH?

Bob Calver has held several key finance positions at Alliance since 2018. He served as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, Interim Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President, Investor Relations, and led the company’s $2 billion term loan refinancing and key workstreams for the NYSE listing in October 2025.

How large is Alliance Laundry Holdings’ global business footprint?

Alliance Laundry serves approximately 150 countries with a team of more than 4,000 employees. Its commercial laundry solutions span multiple brands and a full line of washing machines, dryers, and ironers with load capacities ranging from 20–400 lb. (or 9–180 kg).

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