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  • Quotes Of A Lifetime
    Quotes Of A Lifetime · September 12, 2017

    Quotes Of A Lifetime

    I often enjoy quoting some of our industry’s past giants. These industry greats are largely gone from us but fondly remembered.

  • Liberty Computer Systems iDryclean Prop App is a Game Changer
    Business · September 8, 2017

    Liberty Computer Systems iDryclean Prop App is a Game Changer

    Liberty Computer Systems announced iDryclean Pro for iPhone and Android, combining the power of Liberty’s Touch Control Drycleaning software with the mobile needs of your customers. According to

  • Can You Have Too Much Of A Good Thing?
    Dry Cleaners · September 4, 2017

    Can You Have Too Much Of A Good Thing?

    Everybody wants to have a squeaky clean reputation, and nobody likes a bad review out there for the world to see.

  • NCA Texcare Set For October 20th – 22nd
    Business · August 31, 2017

    NCA Texcare Set For October 20th – 22nd

    The world is changing and the world of dry cleaning is no exception.

  • A Place For Everything And Everything In Its Place
    Cleanliness · August 28, 2017

    A Place For Everything And Everything In Its Place

    I remember this title as a phrase from my Grandfather and Father when something was missing from the plant in the way of tools.

  • Stain Removal Clinic Planned For Eastern Pennsylvania
    Business · August 25, 2017

    Stain Removal Clinic Planned For Eastern Pennsylvania

    Noted industry consultant Jane Zellers, and Bob Edwards, of A.L. Wilson Company, will present stain removal clinic on Sat, 9/16 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

  • How I Got Here: Kelly Kelleher
    Dry Cleaners · August 22, 2017

    How I Got Here: Kelly Kelleher

    Kelly Kelleher has been the vice president of Kelleher Equipment in Long Beach, California for the last 32 years.

  • Vertical Water Wall Design Low NOx Steam Boilers
    Boilers · August 18, 2017

    Vertical Water Wall Design Low NOx Steam Boilers

    Pictured here is a Parker Boiler 9.5L-WW (Low NOx) water wall design 9.5HP, 150 PSI Steam Boiler. Parker Boiler has been conducting extensive testing on this new Vertical water wall design in 2015 and

  • The Importance of Networking
    Dry Cleaners · August 15, 2017

    The Importance of Networking

    The best definition I can offer of networking is: the art of building and expanding professional relationships.

  • Mike Nesbit New President Of DLI
    Business · August 12, 2017

    Mike Nesbit New President Of DLI

    In June, the annual Clean Show was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, where thousands of laundry business owners and entrepreneurs gathered. During this conference, MW Cleaners’ President Mike Nesbit was in

  • Finding The Right Employee For Your Business
    Dry Cleaners · August 9, 2017

    Finding The Right Employee For Your Business

    As business owners,we strive to hire the right people to compliment our business.

  • Novak Joins Continental As Customer Care Associate
    Business · August 5, 2017

    Novak Joins Continental As Customer Care Associate

    Continental Girbau Inc. recently welcomed Eric Novak, as a customer care associate. In his new role, Novak interfaces with Continental’s customer care department to process and maintain in-house ord

  • More Than Pretty Pictures
    Dry Cleaners · July 29, 2017

    More Than Pretty Pictures

    At the last Clean Show, DLI hosted an extremely interesting presentation by Trudy Adams and Dave Dawson entitled 5 Essential Steps to Grow Revenue in a Tough Market. On more than one occasion I found

  • New York Looking At Changes To Drycleaning Regulations
    Business · July 24, 2017

    New York Looking At Changes To Drycleaning Regulations

    The New York Department of Conservation is looking to expand the scope of its drycleaning regulation, Pt. 232, to include alternative solventsWhile there are some changes to the ways the department

  • Drat That Record Keeping
    Record Keeping · July 21, 2017

    Drat That Record Keeping

    If you operate a drycleaning plant anywhere in the United States, or a Coin-Op or Laundry plant it surely would be best to maintain records.

  • Kreussler To Place A SYSTEMK4 Dry Cleaning Machine At DLI for Training
    Business · July 18, 2017

    Kreussler To Place A SYSTEMK4 Dry Cleaning Machine At DLI for Training

    “We are very excited to offer our students the chance to work with this new technology,” says Mary Scalco, Executive Director of DLI.

  • How I Got Here: Lynda Buckland
    Dry Cleaners · July 14, 2017

    How I Got Here: Lynda Buckland

    Current Position: Lynda Buckland is the owner and manager of Scotia Dry Cleaners & Laundry Services in Stanley, Falkland Islands.The Company: Along with her daughter, Buckland founded the busine

  • Maytag Commercial Laundry Honors, Recognizes Award-Worthy Achievements
    Maytag Commercial Laundry · July 11, 2017

    Maytag Commercial Laundry Honors, Recognizes Award-Worthy Achievements

    The Maytag® Commercial Laundry 58th Annual Meeting was nothing short of energizing, educational and full of engaging activities. Hosted in Las Vegas, the brand welcomed 218 attendees from 22 countrie

  • The Wonderful World Of Apps
    Business · July 8, 2017

    The Wonderful World Of Apps

    The far-flung world of apps—short for application—extends to every corner of the world.

  • CleanCloud Launches iPad Point of Sale App for the Dry Cleaning And Laundry Industry
    Business · July 5, 2017

    CleanCloud Launches iPad Point of Sale App for the Dry Cleaning And Laundry Industry

    The Revolutionary Software for Dry Cleaners

  • Got Clubs?
    Dry Cleaners · June 30, 2017

    Got Clubs?

    you should have a full bag of clubs so when you hit the rough you have choices available to you to get back out on the fairway

  • Our Industry’s Best Hiring Practices
    Business · June 25, 2017

    Our Industry’s Best Hiring Practices

    Building a great team starts at the very beginning of your buying and planning steps. Your business cannot function at its ideal level if you don’t have the best resources and assets.

  • The Company Creed (part 2)
    Dry Cleaners · June 20, 2017

    The Company Creed (part 2)

    I invited you to join me in a small experiment. The task was to identify some companies that have recently provided you with outstanding customer service.

  • OOPS! He Did It Again
    Dry Cleaners · June 15, 2017

    OOPS! He Did It Again

    They say if you have something that needs to be done, give it to someone whose plate is full and it will get done!

  • 4 Key Reasons Why You Should Join a Cost Group
    4 Key Reasons Why You Should Join A Cost Group · June 10, 2017

    4 Key Reasons Why You Should Join a Cost Group

    The excitement builds as The Clean Show 2017 approaches. This opportunity for those of us in the drycleaning industry to mix, mingle, learn and share always provides special insights that can only be

  • Sell Something!
    Laundry · May 31, 2017

    Sell Something!

    Like it or not, the very life of your business depends entirely on sales.

  • Fabritec International Announce Promotion Of Bartlett And Jordan
    Business · May 27, 2017

    Fabritec International Announce Promotion Of Bartlett And Jordan

    Fabritec International, the maker of Sanitone, Fabritec and Stamford brand detergents and additives has promoted Amy Bartlett and Jeff Jordan

  • So Cal Cleaners Association Meeting – Conflict Resolution
    Conflict Resolution · May 24, 2017

    So Cal Cleaners Association Meeting – Conflict Resolution

    Henry W. D. Parker of Safety & Environmental Compliance Consultants Inc., spoke about the type of people you need to look for in your life.

  • Dunnewolt Installed A New D2 Soil And Sorting System In Commercial Laundry
    Business · May 21, 2017

    Dunnewolt Installed A New D2 Soil And Sorting System In Commercial Laundry

    Dunnewolt B.V. is known around the world for its advanced and reliable computer controlled sorting and handling systems for commercial and industrial laundries. Since its foundation in 1971 Dunnewolt

  • Don’t Be The Manager Who Poorly Delegates
    Don T Be The Manager Who Poorly Delegates · May 17, 2017

    Don’t Be The Manager Who Poorly Delegates

    How many times have you said to yourself, “If you want something done right, do it yourself”?

  • Stain Removal Clinic Planned for Western PA
    Business · May 14, 2017

    Stain Removal Clinic Planned for Western PA

    Basic & Advanced Stain Removal Clinic

  • How I Got Here: Les Pringle
    Dry Cleaners · May 11, 2017

    How I Got Here: Les Pringle

    John Leano interviews people in the Dry Cleaning & Laundry industries

  • Forty Years Of Clean: History Of The Clean Show
    Business · May 8, 2017

    Forty Years Of Clean: History Of The Clean Show

    Clean 2017 marks 40 years since The World Educational Congress for Laundering and Drycleaning debuted as the premier event for textile care.

  • The Family Business
    Dry Cleaners · May 5, 2017

    The Family Business

    What a treat for a plant owner to turn over his successful business to one of his children.

  • EnviroForensics Announces Acquisition Of Vapor Protection Services
    Business · May 1, 2017

    EnviroForensics Announces Acquisition Of Vapor Protection Services

    The environmental consulting experts EnviroForensics, announced they are adding even more experience and knowledge to their vapor intrusion service team.

  • The Company Creed
    Company Creed · April 26, 2017

    The Company Creed

    This month I invite you to join me in a little exercise.

  • Robbie Lamont Freeman November 24, 1947 – March 5, 2017
    Business · April 24, 2017

    Robbie Lamont Freeman November 24, 1947 – March 5, 2017

    After a brief illness, Robbie Lamont Freeman passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 surrounded by his family

  • Calming Upset Customers: Part 2
    Calming Upset Customers Part 2 · April 21, 2017

    Calming Upset Customers: Part 2

    In continuing our discussion of Calming Upset Customers, this article includes insights from two Tuchman Advisory Group members.

  • Huebsch Store Owner Gives Back To Community
    Business · April 18, 2017

    Huebsch Store Owner Gives Back To Community

    Huebsch Store Owner Gives Back To Community, more than 90 people turned out February 8th for a free laundry day in Greenville, North Carolina.

  • Is Your Workplace Brimming With Negativity?
    Dry Cleaners · April 14, 2017

    Is Your Workplace Brimming With Negativity?

    Your first step toward building a more positive attitude is to develop a mission statement for your company.