About AQUAOur Brand

holds the largest market share by volume of
coin-operated laundry equipment sold in Japan.

Starting in 1971, AQUA was the first manufacturer in Japan to produce and sell coin-operated laundry machines.Today we are Japan’s bestselling brand for laundry business solutions, with a reputation for excellent reliability proven by our long experience in the industry.

Based on the number of units shipped in Japan in 2018
(data analysis by AQUA).

History of AQUA

As the leading manufacturer in the Japanese market, we continue to achieve our mission over decades of launching innovative products that satisfy laundromat owners and their customers.

  • 1971
    Coin-operated automatic washer
  • 1972
    Coin-operated dryer
  • 1972
    Coin-operated dryer
  • 1975
    Coin-operated gas dryer
  • 1981
    Coin-operated frontload automatic washer
  • 1986
    Sneaker laundry machine
  • 1990
    Pre-paid card laundry machine
    Coin shower
  • 1995
    Coin-operated steam closet
    Coin-operated shower
  • 1998
    Automatic drum-type washer with G-balance control
  • 1999
    Futon drying machine
  • 2000
    Futon washer
  • 2002
    Automatic washer with electrolyzed water technology
  • 2003
    Coin-operated automatic washer and dryer combo machine
  • 2010
    Automatic futon & comforter washer and dryer combo
  • 2018
    Washer and washer and dryer combo machine with ozonated water rinse cycle

AQUA laundromat machines are
designed and produced in Japan.

AQUA coin-operated laundry machines have been consistently
designed, developed, and manufactured in Japan since 1971.

R&D Center

Manufacturing Center

AQUA Equipped Laundromats