JLA (company)

JLA Group
Formerly	John Laithwaite Associates
Company type	Private Limited Company
Industry	Manufacturing and Service
Founded	1973
Headquarters	Ripponden, England
Products	Commercial equipment, regulatory compliance tools, Laundry equipment, catering equipment, OTEX infection control, medical equipment & detergents, Fire & Security Systems, Passive Fire Doors, Fire Risk Assessments, Automatic Opening Vents(AOV)
Revenue	GBP£42.9 million (2015); GBP£27.5 million (2014);
Operating income	GBP£3.6 million (2015); GBP£1.6 million (2014);
Total assets	GBP£8.9 million (2015); GBP£5.0 million(2014);
Number of employees	800
Parent	JLA Equityco Limited
Website	jla.com

The JLA Group is a provider of the distribution, rental and servicing of commercial laundry equipment, commercial dishwashers and regulatory compliance tools as well as Fire & Security Systems, Passive Fire Doors, Fire Risk Assessments, Automatic Opening Vents (AOV). The company is the market-leading distributor of commercial laundry and catering equipment in the UK, having recorded circa 30 per cent market share in 2011. Founded in 1973, JLA is based in Ripponden, West Yorkshire, UK.