PODAB, INC.
SARASOTA, FLORIDA

PODAB, INC. is a distinguished Scandinavian company specializing in professional laundry equipment, with its roots tracing back to 1945. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, and historically based in Sweden, the company maintains a legacy of family ownership spanning over seven decades. Originally founded by Companions Pettersson, Olsson, and Dahlin under their initials forming PODAB, AB was registered as PODAB-REVECENT in 1976. The business flourished during its operation in Gothenburg, Sweden, primarily producing washing machines until the pivotal partnership with IPSO in 1985, a subsidiary of Alliance Laundry Systems. Under the leadership transition to Robert Sellberg, and later CEO Jimmy Nilsson, PODAB has expanded its portfolio by partnering strategically with companies like Swiss Schulthess and Primus. This expansion enhanced their offering with bespoke solutions such as the Baseline and Streamline series, solidifying its stature in Sweden's professional laundering industry. Famed for manufacturing quality appliances at competitive prices, PODAB serves multiple sectors including condominiums, hospitality, healthcare, and emergency services. All products are meticulously crafted to optimize performance, meeting diverse operational requirements across various applications. PODAB continues to thrive under the guidance of Carl R Sellberg as its Chief Executive Officer and Aaron Parkin as COO. The company is registered in Florida with a filing number P08000042879, incorporated on April 28, 2008, showcasing robust governance and compliance reflected through annual report submissions until December 12, 2024.