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Huebsch Expands Distribution Network
Huebsch®, the expert in commercial laundry efficiency, has added Empire Laundry Machinery to its distributor network in New York state. As an authorized distributor, the company can now provide Huebs
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Speakers Set For SEFA Show
A full schedule of speakers has been announced for the Southern DryCleaners and Launderers Show in Jacksonville, FL, June 20th - 22nd.The centerpiece of the show, sponsored by the South Eastern Fa
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KREBS Switzerland Launches A Web Store With A Difference
Customers visiting the KREBS Switzerland website will now find some exciting changes as krebsswitzerland.com has moved to a modern and fresh site with English, German, French, Spanish and Italian lang
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Talking Points on ABC’s 20/20 Segment
This week, ABC News gave drycleaners a thoroughly sensationalistic trashing on Good Morning America, 20/20 and abcnews.com. In order to help members respond to questions from e
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Cooperative Conference Hosts More Than 125 Industry Leaders In Cancun
When was the last time you shared ideas with industry peers on how to make your business more efficient, expand your customer base or boost your bottom line?For the largest co-convention so far, D
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ABC News on Anti-Drycleaning Rampage?
It turns out there is good reason for that old expression Getting Taken to the Cleaners‚ So what happens when you leave your cleaner with your most valuable clothes?- Rebecca Jarvis, ABC News Chie
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Wyatt-Bennett Equipment Co. Inc. And Bennett Distribution, Inc. Announce Relocation
As of Friday February 14, 2014Wyatt-Bennett has relocated:The new mailing address for Office Correspondence,Billing, Payments, Invoicing, etcWyatt-Bennett Equipment Co. Inc.16060 Ve
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UniMac Expands Product Range With New 200-Pound Tumble Dryer
Machine increases efficiency in operations with greater capacity, additional featuresUniMac®, a leading provider of on-premises laundry equipment, has expanded its product offering with the introd
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Loyalty In Drycleaning, Laundry And Life
While looking ahead as this fresh New Year begins, I can’t help but feel nostalgic. A lot has happened to our industry in 2013 and not all of it was positive. A lot has happened in my personal life
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Do You Motivate Your Employees?
Let’s face it. You as an owner, or your manager, (assuming you have one) are the most important factors as to whether your employees like their jobs. You determine the mood of your team. No matter h
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Cleaners Showcase Registration Opens And SDA Announces Keynote Speaker
The Southwest Drycleaners Association (SDA) has announced that conference registration and housing opened January 2nd for its April 25th - 27th Cleaners Showcase in Fort Worth. Links to both may be fo
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Entrepreneur Magazine Names CRDN #1 Dry Cleaning Business
CRDN (the Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network), an international organization of textile experts serving the insurance industry, has been named the #1 dry cleaning business as part of Entreprene
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Cleanup Of Drycleaning Properties
When it comes time for buying or selling a property that has a dry cleaning store on it, the transaction can become difficult for everyone involved if the environmental condition of the property is no
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SEFA Workshops – SAVE THE DATE!
"The New Environmental Reality"SEFA Executive Director, Peter Blake, will be presenting "The New Environmental Reality" a workshop designed to cover the basics of all the new rules and regulation
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Where The Big Dollars Are
I’ve heard it said in this industry that we need to diversify. Every time our market drops or the economy falters you hear this. I’m not saying it is bad advice. However, the real profit stuff is
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New Model For bizzie Brand: “bizzieboxes” Now Central Focus And Standalone Option
Since its introduction to the drycleaning industry early last year, bizzie has continued to evolve, based on feedback from the marketplace as well as customers. Now the innovative drycleaning concept
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Goals For 2014
Before you think about setting goals for 2014, you need to look back on 2013. What did 2013 look like? Perhaps not as bad as 2008, but was it as good as you expected? Where did your business succeed a
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New Handmade Decorative Preservation Boxes From Foster-Stephens
Foster-Stephens announced they are the North American Distributor for The Empty Box Company. They are proud to distribute these quality products that are individually “hand made in Great Britain”
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MfMs Production Focus Group Visits Andersen Windows In Minnesota
Methods for Management’s Production Focus Group was hosted by St. Croix Cleaners in Stillwater, Minnesota on September 19th - 20th, 2013. Owners Dave and Polly Nemec and Plant Manager Kileen Swedenb
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Another Year… Another Success
The number 13 is usually looked upon as an undesirable number. This year the 13th annual Coats For Kids was a resounding success! The Southern California Cleaners Association, Glendale Rotary Club and
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An Outlook On How To Process Clothes
The usual spiel is that we tag, wash, iron and rack ’em. (The majority of operators in our great industry do not behave in the way I am about to describe). It is just that simple and mundane if you
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Cleaner & Launderer With Dry Cleaner Profits Brings You A Free Webinar
Webinar Date: Thursday, January 9th @ 3PM ESTNoted route guru Greg Colosi of Dry Cleaner Profits will lead you in this 90 minute Webinar. Cleaner & Launderer has teamed with instructor Greg Co
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Kärcher Pitches In On Colorado Flood Clean Up Efforts
Colorado businesses have stepped up in big ways and small to assist the communities across Colorado impacted by the recent historic flooding. Now, as communities look toward recovery and rebuilding, G
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WSDLA Holiday Social Dinner Dec. 14th
WSDLA is having a holiday social dinner Sat Dec 14th 2013 at Bluewater Grill in Phoenix, AZ. Join the fun, meet new people and join WSDLAcall (602)277-FISH(3474) for reservationsWestern State
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2013 Lending Activity Shows SBA Continuing To Help Small Businesses Grow
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its third highest year of SBA lending to date, surpassed only by SBA’s two record years of supporting more than $30 billion in FY 2011 and 2012
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Workplace Bullying
We are always hearing about bullying of children and young people in school and on social media. I was very surprised to find that workplace bullying is a growing problem in businesses today. Accordin
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Three, Little Used- But Powerful Whitening Agents
In my 43 years as an adult industry veteran I learned a thing or two. In truth, I probably learned more as a teenager working in the plant until I discovered DLI through my local association in Housto
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NEFA’s Fall Fest 2013 November 16 & 17 Portsmouth, NH
NEFA's Fall Fest is visiting Portsmouth, NH this year! Hosted at the prestigious Wentworth By The Sea, the venue is one of the most scenic, yet lavish locations NEFA has ever visited. Located righ
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Xeros Brings Green And Sustainable Textile Cleaning To North America
Xeros, the innovator of an ultra low water cleaning system announced it has officially opened its North American headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire. The company also named three industry vet
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RMFA’s Hazardous Communications Seminar
At RMFA, one of our main priorities is helping you stay on top of what is going on within the industry and the things you care about most.Hazard Communication 2012and the Globally Harmonized Sys
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The Terms, The Times, The Future
Time does not sit still. They say if you wait on it or resist it, you lose. I have come to believe that is true, though regrettably so. It is without question that our industry continues to change. A
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Don’t Forget The Telephone
We spend a lot of time talking about quality and cleanliness. We are always looking for new technology and a better faster computer. Social media- Face book and e-mails, texting. Upscale modern counte
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TCATA Board Members And Officers Elected
The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) announced the results of recent elections for officers and members of the Board of Directors.Steve Mathews of M & B Hangers will serve as Preside
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In Memoriam – Mel Shapiro
Mel Shapiro, prominent businessman, dedicated and much loved family man, and cherished friend to many in Las Vegas, passed away peacefully Monday, August 26, 2013. Mel Shapiro was born April 26, 1930,
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Hiring A Great Employee
In today’s economy, it is even more critical than ever to hire the best people. A recent Forbes article by David K. Williams “Entrepreneurs can’t afford to lose time, money and results from a ba
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Cleaner And Launderer Mobile Updated!
Cleaner & Launderer released it's mobile app in July for Android and iOS users. Which gave you the option to receive it in Print, Online or Mobile Editions. The mobile edition just received an u
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I’ve Seen That Stain Before
One of the main reasons I like to get new cleaning customers for drycleaners is that it allows you to show off your superior skills. As we all know, it is easier to maintain a happy customer than to l
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NCA Texcare 2013 Set For October
NCA’s Biennial Trade Show and Exhibit, TEXCARE 2013 is once again coming to the Meadowlands Expo Center just outside of New York City, in Secaucus, New Jersey this October 19th - 20th, 2013.Acco
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TCATA Concludes Successful Conference
With attendance up 18% over recent conferences, Textile Care Allied Trades Association’s (TCATA) 2013 Annual Management & Educational Conference was a big success. The meeting was held from July 31s
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Do You Need Help Selling or Valuing Your Dry Cleaner?
Richard Ehrenreich retired as the MidAtlantic Association of Cleaners (MAC) Executive Director effective, July 1st, to semi-retire and focus on cleaner appraisals, brokerage and coaching/consulting cl
