Delta Laundry Equipment Co. has won the 2009 Speed Queen Commercial Distributor of the Year award for its dedication to customer service and significant increase in sales performance.

"Speed Queen is honored to present this award to Delta Laundry Equipment Co.," said Bill Bittner, Speed Queen's national sales manager. "Gary Woody and the staff of Delta Laundry Equipment Co. generated impressive sales in 2009 and their hands-on approach to customer service made them a strong competitor."

Delta Laundry Equipment Co. has been an authorized Speed Queen distributor for more than 20 years. "Our success comes from establishing trusted relationships with our clients," said Gary Woody, owner of Delta Laundry Equipment Co. "We guide our customers through the entire laundry business process by recommending the right mix of Speed Queen equipment and working with their local contractors to create a well-designed laundry facility."

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Greenwood, Miss., Delta Laundry Equipment Co. provides most of Mississippi and northeastern Louisiana with high quality Speed Queen equipment, services and parts.