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  • Sidney Tuchman July 28, 1924 – January 7, 2017
    January 24, 2017 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Sidney Tuchman July 28, 1924 – January 7, 2017

    Sidney (Sid) Tuchman passed away peacefully at his San Francisco home on January 7, 2017, at age 92. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana until 1988 when he and his wife Charlene began splitting their

  • Lapels Dry Cleaning Coming To The Houston Area
    January 18, 2017 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Lapels Dry Cleaning Coming To The Houston Area

    First two stores in Katy/Fulshear/Richmond area slated for early 2017Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, recent

  • Southwest Drycleaners Association Announces Location and Dates for Cleaners Showcase 2018
    January 11, 2017 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Southwest Drycleaners Association Announces Location and Dates for Cleaners Showcase 2018

    The Southwest Drycleaners Association (SDA) announces Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana as the destination for its 2018 Cleaners Showcase, to be held April 5th – 7th, 2018.Shreveport-Bossier Conventio

  • Introducing…. Cleaner & Launderer Community on Facebook
    January 10, 2017 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Introducing…. Cleaner & Launderer Community on Facebook

    Cleaner & Launderer is always looking for new ways to become bigger to reach a better readership to deliver the latest news! Our newest addition to Cleaner & Launderer, is our community on f

  • White Conveyors Corporate Sales Meeting Held Mid-October
    December 21, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    White Conveyors Corporate Sales Meeting Held Mid-October

    White Conveyors, Inc., the recognized Worldwide Leader of Automated Garment Sorting, Storage and Retrieval Systems, held a week-long sales conference in October at their headquarters in Kenilworth, Ne

  • Revealing A Secret Weapon From The Last Election
    December 15, 2016 · By Darcy Moen

    Revealing A Secret Weapon From The Last Election

    TGIO: Thank Goodness It’s Over. This past election was one of the most contentious, hard fought elections, ever. Before you roll up your eyes in disgust, let me tell you that as a Canadian I didn’

  • Giving Back Continues What The Founder Started 31 Years Ago
    December 6, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Giving Back Continues What The Founder Started 31 Years Ago

    For Minneapolis, Minnesota based Pilgrim Dry Cleaners Inc., 2016 marked the most successful year for community drives. Since 1986, Pilgrim Cleaners has been helping people in need in their local commu

  • Brainstorming & Five Star Conference Set For January
    November 28, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Brainstorming & Five Star Conference Set For January

    DLI & NCA’s cooperative is set for the Now Onyx Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, January 13th - 15th, 2017. Attend a special Welcome Reception, January 12. This brand-new all-inclusive

  • America’s Best Cleaners Affiliates Meet in Seattle, WA
    November 26, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    America’s Best Cleaners Affiliates Meet in Seattle, WA

    America’s Best Cleaners™(ABC) recently hosted its National Affiliate Meeting, the nation’s premier gathering of professionals in the garment care industry. More than 30 affiliates, partners and

  • Methods For Management’s Success 2016 Conference A True Success
    November 21, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Methods For Management’s Success 2016 Conference A True Success

    Methods for Management held its biennial Success Conference on September 22nd – 25th, 2016 at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico. The conference focused on interaction to promote profit, sales

  • Are You Making The Most Of Every Day?
    November 19, 2016 · By Jackie Smith

    Are You Making The Most Of Every Day?

    We know life is short. But what do we do about it to make it better? Days come and go, and many times they are wasted. I read an article recently that said, “You must look at each day as a gift you

  • SDA Announces Recipient Of The Gerald Stavely Education Fund
    November 12, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    SDA Announces Recipient Of The Gerald Stavely Education Fund

    Keith Daniels, Good Neighbor Laundry & Cleaners in Fairfield, Texas has been awarded the Gerald Stavely Education Fund for the DLI School of Drycleaning Technology, Fall class session. Daniels was

  • Should Dry Cleaners Bother With Facebook?
    November 9, 2016 · By Darcy Moen

    Should Dry Cleaners Bother With Facebook?

    Recently, a dry cleaner asked me: ‘Should dry cleaners bother with Facebook, do you think it has actually brought in any significant amount of business for your clients?’What an excellent coupl

  • EzProducts Acquires MBH Enterprises Products
    November 3, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    EzProducts Acquires MBH Enterprises Products

    David H Brown, President of EzProducts International Inc (EzPi) and Milton B Heilweil, President of MBH Enterprises of South Pasadena Florida announced the acquisition of MBH Rope Ties by EzProducts f

  • Supply Chain, Peer Relationships Thrive At TRSA Annual Conference
    October 4, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Supply Chain, Peer Relationships Thrive At TRSA Annual Conference

    Operator member textile services launderers and associate member suppliers offered rave reviews of TRSA’s Annual Conference and gave especially high marks to the new Executive Exchange, sessions of

  • Disaster Planning/Recovery Sessions Top October Production Summit/Tours Agenda
    September 12, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Disaster Planning/Recovery Sessions Top October Production Summit/Tours Agenda

    Multiple presentations delivering guidelines for planning textile services business continuation following major disruptions such as natural catastrophes and equipment/supply failures highlight the ag

  • All In The Family: Part 1
    September 9, 2016 · By Ellen Tuchman Rothmann

    All In The Family: Part 1

    Back when the average price to clean a two-piece suit was $1.50, my father Sid Tuchman had weekly “take my daughters and son to work” days. He proved himself to be ahead of his time as this practi

  • Poseidon Textile Care Systems Introduces New 8.4 cu.ft Wetcleaning Machine
    September 5, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Poseidon Textile Care Systems Introduces New 8.4 cu.ft Wetcleaning Machine

    Poseidon Textile Care Systems® (Poseidon) recently added the 8.4 cu. ft. (60-pound capacity) Poseidon Wetcleaning Machine to its comprehensive soft-mount wetcleaning line. The highly programmable and

  • R.R. Street & Co. Inc – Adco Teams Up With Starchup
    August 25, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    R.R. Street & Co. Inc – Adco Teams Up With Starchup

    A Technology Platform That Positions Cleaners For Success In The Digital AgeR.R. Street & Co. Inc (Street) is excited to announce an exclusive reseller agreement with Starchup, a technology-plat

  • Passing of Dr. Manfred Wentz
    August 22, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Passing of Dr. Manfred Wentz

    R.R. Street & Co. Inc is sad to have to report the loss of an individual who has had a significant impact on Street’s and the entire professional textile industry. Dr. Manfred Wentz passed away

  • R&B Wire Products Ramps Up Antimicrobial Product Line
    August 14, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    R&B Wire Products Ramps Up Antimicrobial Product Line

    R&B Wire Products announces their complete line of Antimicrobial products, including their Antimicrobial Laundry Carts (100E/ANTI, 200F/ANTI, 201H/ANTI)Antimicrobial Triangular Hamper Stan

  • How We Got Here: Katie and JT Hampton
    August 11, 2016 · By John Leano

    How We Got Here: Katie and JT Hampton

    Current Positions: The husband and wife team of Katie and JT Hampton, both 28, work for Fireweed Cleaners in Anchorage, Alaska. JT is the general manager and Katie is the bookkeeper.The Company: Sin

  • VDMA Garment And Leather Technology: German Laundry And Textile Cleaning Technology Continues To Grow
    July 28, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    VDMA Garment And Leather Technology: German Laundry And Textile Cleaning Technology Continues To Grow

    Top issue Industry 4.0 as key driver of the sectorGerman manufacturers of laundry and textile cleaning technology are looking back on two successful years: in 2014, incoming orders were up by 17 per

  • SCCA Draws A Crowd At Kellerher Equipment
    June 19, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    SCCA Draws A Crowd At Kellerher Equipment

    Kelleher Equipment Supply was host for the Southern California Cleaners Association meeting held on May 15th at their facility in Long Beach, California.For additional information or to make reserva

  • Texcare International Sets New Exhibitor Record – Over 310 Companies At Leading Trade Fair For Textile Care
    June 8, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Texcare International Sets New Exhibitor Record – Over 310 Companies At Leading Trade Fair For Textile Care

    Growth in the textiles, logistics and IT segments - Strong growth in exhibitor numbers from Italy, the Netherlands and TurkeyTexcare International 2016 has already exceeded all expectations. Over 31

  • DLI Partners with Starchup to Offer Smart Routes and Mobile Technology
    June 2, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    DLI Partners with Starchup to Offer Smart Routes and Mobile Technology

    DLI Members Get 15% Discount; Customers Can Order From Any DevicePickup and delivery services are a great way to offer more convenience to drycleaning customers. Many customers want to be able to ha

  • Educational Sessions Set For CCA Fabricare Show
    May 18, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Educational Sessions Set For CCA Fabricare Show

    Fabricare 2016 is scheduled to take place from August 26th to 28th at the Long Beach Convention Center.Kicking off the educational programs early on Friday will be Route Pro James Peuster who will o

  • FRSTeam Celebrates A Decade Of Service And Honors Outstanding Performers
    May 13, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    FRSTeam Celebrates A Decade Of Service And Honors Outstanding Performers

    FRSTeam of North and Central Georgia, FRSTeam by Tri State among top performersFabric Restoration Service Team, Inc. – FRSTeam – a leading national provider of textile restoration services, cele

  • NIE Insurance Wins DLI Endorsement
    May 8, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    NIE Insurance Wins DLI Endorsement

    NIE Returns to Its Roots The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) and NIE Insurance announced that DLI is exclusively endorsing NIE’s business insurance program for DLI’s U.S. members. NIE’s Insurance Program includes National Fire and Indemnity Exchange (“the Exchange”) and policies from other highly rated carriers including Hartford and Travelers. The Exchange specializes in fabricare […]

  • Bruce Grossman On DIY Maintenance
    May 3, 2016 · By Cleaner and Launderer

    Bruce Grossman On DIY Maintenance

    “Low Hanging Fruit”Bruce Grossman has been in business for over 50 years. Best known for his “EZ Timers” as well as repairing boilers and equipment.The boiler room is the least favorite pl