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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
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Making Decisions On Wetcleaning Or Drycleaning
Many claim to have a machine that will “do it all” for you. No decisions. Just chunk it in and go about your business. Much the same way drycleaners are taught today. When you place no investment
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Crystal Cleaning Center Celebrates 50 Years In Business
Crystal Cleaning Center in San Mateo’s Crystal Springs Village Shopping Center enjoyed celebrating their 50th anniversary on July 12th. Lynnette Watterson and staff used this occasion to fondly take
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Hooray For San Diego
Once in awhile, we need to applaud the government because sometimes they get it right. Three cheers for San Diego and their approach to reduce workers’s compensation fraud. I am not referring to fra
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Metropolitan Laundry Machinery Named Huebsch Distributor Of The Year
Huebsch®, the expert in commercial laundry efficiency, recently named Metropolitan Laundry Machinery Sales Inc., its 2012 Distributor of the Year. The 2012 honor marks the 12th time Metropolitan has
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Trusted Performance From Dowper Solvent
DOWPER™ solvent is a water-clear, stabilized solvent that meets industry standards for high-quality, dry cleaning-grade stabilized perchloroethylene. It is free of residual odors and safe for the fa
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Buying Or Selling A Business
This is never an easy decision, for most folks. Especially if they are buying a business like our industry. Most of this issue will cover the buyer’s concerns. Sellers may actually gain some informa
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Download: Cleaner & Launderer Mobile in the Apple App Store!
A month ago today Cleaner & Launderer became an app for android and today it is available for your iPhone or Ipad. Cleaner & Launderer was the first newspaper in the industry to provide an o
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UniMac Hardmount Washer-Extractors Deliver Top Performance
Machines offer reliable and durable construction.UniMac®, a leading provider of on-premise laundry equipment, announced the UW45 and UW65 hardmount washer-extractors, engineered to be the longest
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Sullair SP Oil/Water Separators Offer Guarantee Of Oil Carryover
Sullair announced the availability of its SP Oil/Water Separators, the versatile, high performance filtration units that are designed to control liquid condensate containing oil and various other cont
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Do You Have A Business Plan?
Do you have a business plan? If not…why not? You need to take the time to evaluate your business and determine where you are going and how you intend to get there. This is a necessary part of your
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Street’s Line Of Cleaning And Finishing Products For Professional Wetcleaning And Laundry
Street’s Hydrocare™ has gone “PRO” – introducing H2PRO™ professional products for wetcleaning and laundry for times when cleaning in water is the best choice. The Hydrocare products you ha
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CRDN Names Fearon VP Of Operations
Bob Fearon was promoted to Vice President of Operations at CRDN, the Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network. The announcement was made by Wayne Wudyka, CRDN’s Chief Executive Officer.Prior to
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NEFA’S 18th Annual Clean Classic July 17th
NEFA's 18th Annual Clean Classic -- July 17th! NEFA has moved the tournament to Blackstone National Golf Course this year. The central Massachusetts location is right in the heart of
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DLI Showcases Member Charities
DLI Cleaners Care is showing the world just how great cleaners are by highlighting some of the community support programs cleaners have created in their areas. The list was meant to recognize Dryclean
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Download: Cleaner & Launderer Mobile In The Google Play Store
Today Cleaner & Launderer has become an app directly on your phone or tablet. Cleaner & Launderer was the first newspaper in the industry to provide an online edition and now the first indus
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The Clean Show Story – A History
In its 36th year, the Clean Show remains the premier event for the commercial laundering, drycleaning and textile service industry. Thousands of people from all points of the globe come to see and lea
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A Few Facts About Clean 2013
A Few Facts About Clean 2013 Name of Show:World Educational Congress for Laundering and Drycleaning (Clean 2013)Show Dates:June 20th - 22nd, 2013Show Location:New Orle
