April 2026
CanDo Laundry Services Completes Acquisition of Solo Laundry & Linen Services
A new chapter for commercial laundry in South and West Wales — and a signal of what's to come across the country.
Today marks a significant milestone for CanDo Laundry Services and the Shepwell Group. We are pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Solo Laundry & Linen Services, based at Kenfig Industrial Estate, Margam, Port Talbot — a business with deep roots in the commercial laundry sector across South and West Wales.
But this isn't about the numbers. It's about what we're going to do with them — significant investment to modernise the site, decarbonise operations, and raise the bar on what clients across the country can expect from their laundry partner.
A Legacy Worth Honouring
The operation at Kenfig has served businesses across South and West Wales through multiple chapters. Known to many as Dyfed Cleaning Services and later Dyfed Laundry before becoming Solo Laundry & Linen Services, this site has processed linen, workwear, and textiles for hospitality providers, healthcare organisations, and industrial operators for the better part of thirty years.
That heritage matters. It represents trust earned through consistency and relationships maintained through reliable service. We didn't acquire a laundry site — we acquired a responsibility to the businesses and communities that depend on it.
Why This Acquisition Matters
CanDo Laundry Services is a multi-site operation delivering fully managed textile rental and commercial laundry solutions to clients in hospitality, healthcare, and industry across the country. Our model is built on long-term partnerships, operational excellence, and a genuine commitment to making our clients' operations run more smoothly.
The acquisition of Solo Laundry & Linen Services brings significant new capacity, regional reach, and operational capability into the group. It is the result of careful planning and deliberate investment — and it signals our confidence in the textile services industry as a place to build for the long term.
Our Investment Commitment
We are making an immediate and substantial commitment to the Kenfig site across four key pillars:
Modernisation & Technology
New processing equipment, automated workflows, and digital textile tracking systems — giving clients real-time visibility, proactive account management, and data-driven performance reporting.
Sustainability & Decarbonisation
Energy-efficient processing, water recycling infrastructure, optimised wash chemistry, and a textile lifecycle programme to maximise reuse and minimise waste. Built to support your ESG reporting.
People & Community
The Kenfig team bring experience and expertise no capital investment can replace. This acquisition creates opportunity — not uncertainty — for the people at this site.
Client Experience
Every investment leads to one outcome: a better, more reliable, more responsive experience. Easier textile management. Fewer headaches. A partner you can depend on.
A Message to Solo Laundry & Linen Services Clients
There is no disruption. Collections and deliveries continue without interruption. Your service levels are protected and your relationships are valued. What changes is the scale of resource, expertise, and investment now working on your behalf.
To every business that has trusted Solo Laundry & Linen Services — whether you've been a client since the Dyfed Laundry days or joined more recently — we welcome any questions about the transition and encourage you to get in touch with us directly. Transparency and accessibility aren't aspirations for us — they're operating principles.
The Next Chapter Starts Now
The textile services industry is undergoing genuine transformation. Rising sustainability standards, digital innovation, evolving client expectations, and increasing supply chain scrutiny are reshaping what it means to be a responsible, high-performing operator in this sector.
CanDo Laundry Services is committed to leading that transformation. The acquisition of Solo Laundry & Linen Services is a statement of that intent.
We're a multi-site operation providing a national textile solution. And we're just getting started.
Looking for a commercial laundry partner you can actually rely on?
Whether you need linen hire, workwear rental, floor mat services, or a fully managed textile solution — we'd welcome the conversation.
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