By Federico Donti
Maurizio Berardi’s Laundries have their roots in a family and working culture since the 60s. Since then, they have been well known and appreciated in the city context: a Perugian history of over seventy years and which has passed for four generations.
The third generation of the Berardi family is also that of Maurizio: “I perfected my professional culture in the textile field by participating not only actively in the work of the business, but by taking courses and internships, attending companies in the sector from all over the country, from dyeing to leather workshops,” he tells us.
The intent was to specialize in order to concretize another turnover, carrying on the baton and keeping up with the times: in the name of tradition but also of modernity.
And here nine years ago, Maurizio opened his family-run laundry in Via Piccolpasso (a side street of Via Settevalli).
As soon as we enter, we can only notice the blow-up of Luigi Berardi’s first historic laundry, right in Corso Cavour in the centre of Perugia. The working group is now made up of his wife Tiziana and the precious contribution of collaborators Alessandra, Laura, Mattia and the newcomers: the entry of Bruno and Daniela have given the business an extra charge, new energy to be able to satisfy a greater number of requests. Bruno takes care of transport and logistics, while Daniela lends her thirty years of work in the field of ironing.
There are certifications that attest to the guarantee and quality of work for the laundry – explains Maurizio – not only due to years of experience in the sector, but also to the continuous updates on the properties of new materials and process technologies, thanks to the technical assistance of the LART (Textile Analysis and Research Laboratory)”. In addition, he is keen to let us know: “I have drawn up a new regulation posted at the entrance to the business with the intention of protecting both the company and the rights of customers: the clarity of the employment relationship is fundamental and gives an important qualification”.
In addition to the usual work commissioned by private individuals, such as the washing of duvets, windbreakers, fine garments and carpets, MB has been providing a washing test service for the correct care labelling of garments to well-known companies in the textile sector for years.
Since the early years of his business, Maurizio has specialized in the washing and maintenance of leather garments, studying and practicing in large sector laboratories throughout Italy; for this reason he is recognized for trust, prestige and exclusivity in the way he operates. In 180 square meters of surface, the laundry has state-of-the-art machinery such as the conveyor belt and the new generation ironing bench – and the new shirt ironing machine that allows impeccable ironing and much faster deliveries.
The fame of this laboratory is due to the reliability demonstrated over the years; for this reason, in addition to private individuals, we hear from Maurizio important collaborations, with leading companies of local high fashion: famous brands and international accommodation facilities.
“We are proud to be able to boast our activity in Perugia, with an all-local tradition, which we will see passed on to the next generation, which will always be in the family!”, they conclude proudly.
MB Laundry
Via Piccolpasso, 149 E/F
Perugia
Mon-Fri: 7.00-16.30 Sat: 7.00-12.00
Tel.: 075.5004282