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RNS Number : 7101Z  ME Group International PLC  09 April 2026

 

9 April 2026

 

 

ME Group International PLC

('ME Group', 'the Company' or 'the Group')

 

ME Group signs new partnership for a large-scale roll-out with ASDA

to install Wash.ME laundry machines

 

ME Group International PLC (LSE: MEGP), the global leader in automated
instant-service equipment, is pleased to announce it has entered into a new
partnership agreement with ASDA, one of Britain's leading retailers, for
Wash.ME laundry machines to be located on ASDA sites.

 

Under this agreement, ME Group will install and operate Wash.ME laundry
machines at ASDA's Supercentre, Superstore, supermarket and petrol forecourt
sites across the United Kingdom. The overall ambition is to target up to 700
Wash.ME laundry machines across these sites. These sites are attractive,
high-footfall locations which can be easily accessed and maintained by the
Group's strong network of field engineers.

 

Today, ME Group operates more than 7,600 Wash.ME laundry machines with a
presence in 12 countries, with more than 1,500 laundry machines located in the
United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland. These machines give consumers access
to self-service, large-capacity (9kg and 20kg drums), energy-efficient,
high-speed washing and drying laundry services, available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.

 

The new partnership with ASDA supports the Group's growth strategy, with
ambitions to install more than 1,300 Wash.ME laundry machines in FY 2026 and a
long-term target of installing 20,000+ machines globally.

 

Commenting on the new partnership, Vladimir Crasneanscki, Deputy Chief
Executive Officer of ME Group, said:

 

"ASDA is a perfect company to partner with, their retail and petrol stations
are excellent locations for our services and their innovative and fast-paced
approach will enable us to deploy our units rapidly. We are delighted to
announce this partnership; this is the largest single client deal in the
history of our laundry division and demonstrates the growing demand for our
services.

 

"The rapid expansion of our Wash.ME laundry services is a key strategic
priority for the Group, driven by strong consumer demand. In 2025, we
announced a record number of Wash.ME machine installations of 1,326 across our
geographies, and we have clear ambitions to continue building on this
progress. This partnership is indicative of our intention to further cement
our UK market-leading position in the unattended laundry segment."

 

Joseph Sutton, Vice President Asda Express, foodservice and fuel, said:

 

"We're always looking for new ways to make life easier for the customers who
shop with us, particularly by strengthening the breadth of services that meet
their needs under one roof.

 

"This large‑scale rollout of Wash.ME units gives customers a quick,
convenient and great‑value way to tackle their laundry while they shop.
We're pleased to be working with ME Group on this significant partnership and
look forward to seeing the benefits it brings to customers across the UK."

 

 

 

ENQUIRIES:

 

 ME Group International plc         +44 (0) 1372 453 399
 Vladimir Crasneanscki, Deputy CEO  ir@me-group.com (mailto:ir@me-group.com)
 Stéphane Gibon, CFO

 Hudson Sandler                     +44 (0) 20 7796 4133

 Wendy Baker / Nick Moore            me-group@hudsonsandler.com (mailto:me-group@hudsonsandler.com)

 

 

NOTES TO EDITORS

 

ME Group International plc (LSE: MEGP) is an international market leader in
automated self-service equipment aimed at the consumer market, with over
48,000 vending units currently in operation.

 

The Group operates, sells and services a wide range of instant-service vending
equipment across 16 countries in its key regions of Continental Europe, the UK
& Republic of Ireland and Asia Pacific. The Group's services include:

 

Core activities:

 

 ·        Photo.ME  Photobooths and integrated biometric identification solutions
 ·        Wash.ME   Unattended laundry services and launderettes

 

Ancillary activities:

 

 ·        Print.ME       High-quality digital printing kiosks
 ·        Other vending  Primarily Foodservice vending equipment (Feed.ME), Children's rides
                         (Amuse.ME), Photocopier services (Copy.ME)

 

The Group has a proven track record of innovation and diversification of its
products and services, enabling it to respond to the evolving needs of its
customers and consumers.

 

The Group benefits from well-established partnerships and long-term contracts
with major site owners in attractive, high-footfall locations, enabling it to
offer multiple products and services onsite. Partners include supermarkets,
petrol forecourts, shopping malls (indoors and outdoors), transport hubs, and
administration buildings (City Halls, Police etc.).

 

The Company's shares have been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1962.

For further information: www.me-group.com (http://www.me-group.com/)

 

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