American Drycleaner - August 2018

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FINDING THAT HOME RUN STORE LOCATION! INTRODUCING NEW COLUMNIST DAN MILLER

ADVANTAGE, YOU! LIGHTEN UP

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-Jordan Wood, Davis Imperial Cleaners “The new route prepay process that Maineline developed and just rolled out is outstanding! This saves us so much time each day as we can now batch and charge out all the route deliveries due for the next day at once. It has also saved us on collections situations. ” -Jon Simon, Parkway Custom Drycleaning

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drycleaner drycleaner A M E R I C A N

August 2018

Vol. 85, No. 5

FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS Pre-Inspection Home Run!

Hitting a Homer

Well-known drycleaning business owner Dan Miller, CEO of Mulberrys Garment Care, is a new columnist for the magazine. He’ll be writing his brand-new column called Owner’s Office each issue. In his first column (as featured on the front cover!), he shares secrets to finding that “home run” location for your store. Step up to the plate with Miller each month, and please join us in welcoming him to the magazine.

Dan Miller, Columnist

Distributors Directory

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Three-hundred-and thirty-five companies across 46 states plus Puerto Rico and Canada are featured in this year’s Distributors Directory! You’ve come to expect updated information from the companies you buy your equipment, tools, and products from. And we deliver!

Thirteen full pages in this issue are packed top to bottom, margin to margin, with the company names, addresses, contacts, phone numbers, e-mails, websites and product categories you want.

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Management Strategies Advantage, You! Diana Vollmer

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Spotting Tips Lighten Up Martin Young

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Around the Industry

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Classified Advertising

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Advertiser Index

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Wrinkle in Time Army Takes Over?

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NEED HELP FINDING THE HIDDEN HANGER? Scan this QR Code for help in finding the hidden hanger on this month’s cover.

Good luck!

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P RE - I N SP E CT I O N

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atter up! You wanna hit that dinger....

You’re reading all the signs.... Or are you?

What do you spend the most time on while running your drycleaning business? A few owners from around the U.S. shared with me how they spend their time at work.

From the Southwest: “Following up on employee execution of company systems and processes.”

From the West Coast: “My time is divided in thirds between employee issues, customer issues, and equipment issues, but lately employee issues happen more.”

From the East Coast: “Employees.”

From the Midwest: “About 50% of my time is spent on ‘customer-related activities,’ with another 35% on miscellaneous administrative tasks and 15% on employees. Rough estimates.”

Tim Burke Also, I asked the same drycleaning owners if they get to industry shows like this month’s Fabricare Show in Long Beach?

Three of the four owners I talked with are going to the show or sending someone.

Besides delegating your time wisely, you, as the owner/operator, need to be aware of the companies providing your plant’s products and equipment. So we feature our yearly Distributors Directory in this issue beginning on page 6.

We also have our popular columnist Diana Vollmer, asking you to consider outsourcing more of your tasks in her latest column, Advantage, You! Reader favorite Martin Young describes handling lightweight summer apparel in this month’s column titled Lighten Up. I’m happy to introduce a well-known name from the fabricare industry: Dan Miller, owner of Mulberrys Garment Care, who joins the magazine as a columnist.

He shares his insights in his first “Owner’s Office” column about choosing that allimportant store location, called Hitting a Homer! (Also featured on the front cover!)

This issue bursts forth with resources for the busy drycleaning store owner—you!

Now go to the plate confidently and hit a homer.... <Crack!> There it goes! ADC American Drycleaner (ISSN 0002-8258) is published monthly except Nov/Dec combined. Subscription prices, payment in advance: U.S., 1 year $46.00; 2 years $92.00. Foreign, 1 year $109.00; 2 years $218.00. Single copies $9.00 for U.S., $18.00 for all other countries. Published by American Trade Magazines LLC, 566 West Lake Street, Suite 420, Chicago, IL 60661.

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Charles Thompson, President and Publisher. American Drycleaner is distributed selectively to: qualified dry cleaning plants and distributors in the United States. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising for any reason. © Copyright AMERICAN TRADE MAGAZINES LLC, 2018. Printed in U.S.A. No part of this publication may be transmitted or reproduced in any form, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from the publisher or his representative. American Drycleaner does not endorse, recommend or guarantee any article, product, service or information found within. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of American Drycleaner or its staff. While precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the magazine’s contents at time of publication, neither the editors, publishers nor its agents can accept responsibility for damages or injury which may arise therefrom.

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Editor Tim Burke

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ALABAMA A-1 Products Inc. 2020 Ave. F, Ensley Birmingham, AL 35218 Contact: Shawn Hopkins Phone: 205-787-1403 Toll-Free: 800-826-9347 ✉ shopkins@a-1products.com www.a-1products.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts and service

FabriClean Supply Birmingham 1200 2nd Ave. North Birmingham, AL 35203 Contact: Steve Taylor Phone: 205-251-7272 Toll Free: 800-626-8428 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Packaging and supplies

Quality Cleaners & Laundry Equipment Co. 1001 Jeremy Pl. S.E. Arab, AL 35106 Contact: Barron Latta Phone: 256-679-7574 ✉ barronlatta@yahoo.com Boilers; drycleaning and laundry equipment; plant installations; presses; vacuums

Trademark Equipment Co. 5690 Pine Lane Cir. Bessemer, AL 35022 Phone: 205-424-4221 Toll Free: 877-456-2515 Fax: 205-428-0389 Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

ALASKA Automated Laundry Systems & Supply 5020 Fairbanks St. Anchorage, AK 99503 Contact: Kerry Siebenthal Phone: 907-561-1752 Toll Free: 800-478-1752 ✉ sales@autolaundrysystems.com www.autolaundrysystems.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies; parts and service; ozone equipment

CPEC 3120 W. Weldon Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017 Contact: Dave Svancara Phone: 602-248-0808 Toll Free: 877-835-5866 ✉ sales@cpec-laundry.com www.cpec-laundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

CPEC 3202 S. Richey Ave. Tucson, AZ 85713 Contact: Greg Svancara Phone: 520-790-7377 Toll Free: 877-835-5867 ✉ greg@cpec-laundry.com www.cpec-laundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Laundry & Cleaners Supply Inc., Laundry & Cleaners Equipment Co. 402 S. 50th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 Contact: Dave Eckenrode Phone: 602-244-0770 www.laundryandcleaners.com Drycleaning equipment; laundry equipment; finishing equipment; parts and service

Laundry & Cleaners Supply Inc., Laundry & Cleaners Equipment Co. 3791 N. Highway Drive Tucson, AZ 85719 Contact: Dave Eckenrode Phone: 520-888-8410 Toll Free: 800-258-9664 www.laundryandcleaners.com Drycleaning equipment; laundry equipment; finishing equipment; parts and service

The Laundry Genie Supply Co. 5350 W Bell Rd., Ste. C-122408 Glendale, AZ 85308 Contact: Scot Baker Phone: 602-380-9837 ✉ sudsbaker@gmail.com www.laundrygeniesupply.com Detergents and chemicals; parts and service; water conditioning equipment

Wardlaw Equipment Consultants Inc.

ARIZONA Astro Distributing & Leasing 4329 E. Magnolia St. Phoenix, AZ 85034

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Contact: Jay C. Snow Phone: 602-267-7072 Toll Free: 800-362-7876 Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Phoenix, AZ 85013 Contact: Kevin Wardlaw Phone: 520-791-2804

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Toll Free: 877-927-3529 ✉ wardequip@aol.com www.wardlawequipment consultants.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies

ARKANSAS CLI Enterprises 3756 Salem Rd. (P.O. Box 468) Bryant, AR 72089 Phone: 501-794-0107 www.clienterprises.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

FabriClean Supply Little Rock 6600 Allied Way Little Rock, AR 72209 Contact: Beau Fulcher Phone: 501-565-5288 Toll Free: 800-482-1283 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Packaging and supplies

Justin Laundry Systems Inc. 5310 Baseline Rd. Little Rock, AR 72209 Contact: Mike Worthy Phone: 501-551-8600 Toll Free: 888-403-9600 ✉ mworthy@justinlaundry.com www.justinlaundry.com Laundry equipment

Nu-Way Products Co. 220 Garrison Cove West Memphis, AR 72301 Contact: Phillip Farmer Phone: 870-735-4291 Toll Free: 800-462-2089 ✉ nuwayproducts@att.net www.nu-wayproducts.com Detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; irons; coin-op and janitorial supplies; press pads and covers

CALIFORNIA ALC Dry-Cleaning & Laundry Systems 937 Lee Lane Concord, CA 95418 Contact: Lyman Caulk Phone: 510-815-2297 ✉ lyman@cleaners-laundry.com www.cleaners-laundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service; package plants

California Drycleaning Technology

Chico, CA 95973 Contact: Stuart Depper Phone: 650-291-4572 ✉ cleantech@yahoo.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment

Corbett Equipment 16402 Gothard St. #D Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Phone: 714-596-2224 ✉ service@corbettequipment.com www.corbettequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

DCL Mechanical Services 10524 La Morada Dr. San Diego, CA 92124 Contact: Fran Bibby Phone: 619-993-3726 ✉ dclmechanical@att.net Parts and service

Elite Machinery/InnoClean 1363 E. Wilshire Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705 Contact: Thomas Kim Phone: 714-541-2829 ✉ elitemachinery@gmail.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; parts and service

Frimair USA West 3412 E. Miner Ave. Stockton, CA 95205 Contact: Alan Yordy Phone: 209-649-4808 ✉ yordyalan@yahoo.com www.alanyordyequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; installations; parts and service

Fujistar 12955 Arroyo St. Sylmar, CA 91342 Contact: Tony Haddad Phone: 818-361-1066 Toll Free: 800-842-9661 ✉ fujistar200@cs.com www.fujistar.net Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Golden State Laundry Systems 1984 E. Gladwick St. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 Contact: Justin Ha Phone: 310-223-2240 Toll Free: 800-465-8300 ✉ justinh@gsls4laundry.com www.gsls4laundry.com Laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

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Joven Sales & Service 10925 S. Broadway Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90061 Contact: Joven Lactaoen Phone: 323-757-3161 ✉ jovensinc@gmail.com Drycleaning equipment; parts and service

Kelleher Equipment Supply Inc. 2121 E. Curry St. Long Beach, CA 90805 Phone: 562-422-1257, ext. 1 Mobile: 562-857-4481 ✉ contactus@kelleherequipment.com www.kelleherequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Les Pringle Service Inc. 2635 E. Artesia Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90805 Contact: Les or George Phone: 562-531-0353 Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts and service

M. W. Equipment Co. 1130 North Pacific Ave. Glendale, CA 91202 Phone: 818-768-0207 ✉ 2mwequipment@gmail.com Parts and service

Pride Laundry Systems Inc. 8321 De Celis Pl. North Hills, CA 91343 Phone: 818-920-2400 Toll Free: 800-660-7743 ✉ info@pridelaundry.com www.pridelaundry.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

Pride Laundry Systems Inc. 7765 Arjons Dr., Ste. A San Diego, CA 92126 Phone: 858-271-5885 ✉ info@pridelaundry.com www.pridelaundry.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC 1700B S. Wall St. Los Angeles, CA 90015 Contact: Marie Gando Phone: 213-749-6750 Toll Free: 800-873-7397 ✉ la@supsew.com www.supsew.com Packaging and supplies

Taylor Houseman Inc. 162 Harbor Ct. Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: 925-432-0323 Toll Free: 800-464-6866

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3 Hanger Supply Co. 3355 W. El Segundo Blvd., Unit B Hawthorne, CA 90250 Contact: Mike Yadegar Phone: 310-679-8800 Toll Free: 877-342-6437 ✉ sales@3hangersupply.com www.3hangersupply.com Packaging and supplies; chemicals; machine parts

United Cleaners Supply LLC 1676 Delta Ct. Hayward, CA 94544 Contact: William Whitford Phone: 510-324-3330 ✉ ww.whitford@gmail.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; vending soaps and bags; Laundromat vending supplies

United Fabricare Supply P.O. Box 01796 Los Angeles, CA 90001 Contact: Steve Hong Phone: 310-537-2096 ✉ unitedfabricare@aol.com www.unitedfabricaresupply.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

U.S. Western Multitech Inc. 1261 N. Patt St. Anaheim, CA 92801 Phone: 714-525-8890 ✉ uswm.inc@gmail.com www.uswm.net Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Western State Design 2331 Tripaldi Way Hayward, CA 94545 Phone: 510-786-9271 Toll Free: 800-633-7153 ✉ info@westernstatedesign.com www.westernstatedesign.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Wyatt-Bennett Equipment Co. Inc. 16060 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 110 Encino, CA 91436 Phone: 818-778-0550 ✉ info@wyattbennett.com www.wyattbennett.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

COLORADO Clean Designs Inc.

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2800 S. Oak St. Lakewood, CO 80227 Phone: 303-969-8288 Toll Free: 800-444-4580 ✉ info@cleandesigns.com www.cleandesigns.com Drycleaning, laundry and wetcleaning equipment; parts and service

Cowell Sales Co. 2220 Downing St. Denver, CO 80205 Phone: 303-861-8826 Toll Free: 800-861-8826 ✉ cowellsales@aol.com Drycleaning and laundry equipment; parts and service

Global Machinery & Service 2950 S. Bear Creek Blvd. — Unit B Lakewood, CO 80228 Contact: Mike Park Phone: 303-995-0123 ✉ globalmachineryservice@gmail.com Drycleaning equipment; parts and service

Katzson Brothers Inc. 960 Vallejo St. Denver, CO 80204 Contact: Richard H. Right Phone: 303-893-3535 Toll Free: 800-322-2417 ✉ richardr@katzson.com www.katzson.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies; parts and service

Martin-Ray Laundry & Cleaners Equipment 2050 W. 9th Ave. Denver, CO 80204 Phone: 720-359-8000 Toll Free: 800-279-6622 www.martinray.com Laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts and service; plant design

CONNECTICUT Association of Wedding Gown Specialists (AWGS) 454 Old Cellar Rd. Orange, CT 06477 Phone: 203-878-3005 Toll Free: 800-501-5005 ✉ info@weddinggownspecialists.com www.weddinggownspecialists.com Licensing and franchising, wedding gowns

EDRO Corp.

P.O. Box 308 East Berlin, CT 06023 Contact: Ed Kays Phone: 860-828-0311

Toll Free: 800-628-6434 ✉ sales@edrocorp.com www.edrocorp.com Laundry, wetcleaning and ozone equipment

Mac-Gray 266 Prestige Park Rd. E. Hartford, CT 06108 Phone: 888-622-4729 ✉ customercare@macgray.com www.macgray.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

Nu Tech Inc. 350 Fairfield Ave. Stamford, CT 06902 Contact: Harry Yang Phone: 203-325-8849 ✉ nutechmachine@yahoo.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Pro-Touch Equipment 44 Rachel Dr. Stratford, CT 06615 Contact: Robert Garvin Phone: 203-612-7226 Mobile: 914-879-8939 ✉ protouchequipment@yahoo.com Drycleaning equipment; parts and service

United Suppliers Inc. 1286 Kossuth St. Bridgeport, CT 06608 Contact: Arnold Cohen Phone: 203-333-3521 ✉ unitedco@aol.com www.drycleanerssupplier.com Finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; packaging; parts and service

Williams Engineering Inc. 133 Cottage Rd. Enfield, CT 06082 Contact: Ed Williams Phone: 860-749-4930 Toll Free: 800-862-2284 ✉ willeng@sbcglobal.net Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District Cleaners Equipment Inc. 4424 Arkansas Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20011 Contact: Frank Emanuele Jr. Phone: 202-723-7616 ✉ districtcleaners@gmail.com www.districtcleanersequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

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FLORIDA Aaxon Laundry Systems 6100 N. Powerline Rd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone: 954-772-7100 Toll Free: 800-826-1012 www.aaxon.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

A.M. Chevy Equipment Inc. 1230 S. Dixie Hwy. East Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Contact: Joe or Tony Chevy Phone: 954-946-9703 Toll Free: 844-802-3247 ✉ amchevyequipment@aol.com www.drdrycleaning.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Automated Laundry Systems 2849 Dawn Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32207 Phone: 904-733-5500 Toll Free: 800-518-9274 ✉ hello@alstoday.com www.alstoday.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts and service

B&C Technologies 17740 Ashley Drive, Ste. 109 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 Contact: Al Adcock Phone: 850-249-2222 ✉ sales@bandctech.com www.bandctech.com Laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Bay Area Laundry Equipment 6515 Haines Rd. North St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Contact: Mike Stefani Phone: 727-526-6207 ✉ blaundryequipment@ tampabay.rr.com Laundry equipment

Bernie’s Boiler & Cleaners Equipment Services 11313 Distribution Ave. West Jacksonville, FL 32256 Contact: Bernie Echt Phone: 904-262-6040 ✉ bernieecht@berniesboiler.com www.berniesboiler.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Bobco Packaging 2312 Lob Lolly Ln. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Contact: Bob Pratt Phone: 954-972-9552

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7652 Bella Verde Way Delray Beach, FL 33446 Contact: Herschel Podgur Phone: 561-499-3950 Toll Free: 866-307-0700 Mobile: 561-213-5633 ✉ sales@cleanerschemical.com www.cleanerschemical.com Detergents and chemicals

Commercial & Coin Laundry Equipment Co. 1626 Tradewinds Dr. Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 Phone: 850-932-8348 Toll Free: 800-366-4168 www.clecco.com Drycleaning, laundry, finishing equipment; parts, service; ozone equipment

Commercial Laundry Equipment 2054 Sprint Blvd.

Apopka, FL 32703 Contact: Russ Harper Phone: 407-886-1722 Toll Free: 800-226-9449 ✉ russ@commerciallaundry.net www.commerciallaundry.net Laundry equipment; parts and service

Commercial Laundry Equipment Co. 1114 53rd Ct. South West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Contact: Holly Hensel Phone: 561-848-0054 Toll Free: 800-638-1869 ✉ hhensel@commerciallaundry equip.com www.commerciallaundryequip.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

Dry Cleaners & Laundry Supply Inc. 1924 N. Rio Grande Ave. Orlando, FL 32804 Contact: John Harrison Phone: 407-648-7083 Mobile: 321-945-4147 ✉ johndrycleaners@bellsouth.net www.getdrycleansupplies.com Detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies

Drycleanbuilders 774 S.W. Colleen Ave. Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983 Contact: Lenny Caron Phone: 954-326-4018 www.envirocleandryclean.net Drycleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

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Dryclean USA 290 N.E. 68th St. Miami, FL 33138 Phone: 305-754-9966 www.drycleanusa.com Drycleaning, laundry and wetcleaning equipment; franchise stores

Fabricare Supply 4960 N.W. 165th Street #B9 Miami Gardens, FL 33014 Contact: Luis Gonzalez Phone: 305-974-1370 Mobile: 954-655-3800 ✉ sales@fabricaresupply.com www.fabricaresupply.com Drycleaning and wetcleaning supplies; finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies;

FabriClean Supply Jacksonville 11705 Industry Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32218 Contact: Dave LaPorte Phone: 904-696-7685 Toll Free: 800-553-9040 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Packaging and supplies

FabriClean Supply Sunrise/Miami 5030 N.W. 109th Ave., Ste. E&F Sunrise, FL 33351 Contact: Dave LaPorte Phone: 954-306-3342 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Packaging and supplies

FabriClean Supply Tampa 6401 Badger Dr. Tampa, FL 33610 Contact: Dave LaPorte Phone: 813-623-3553 Toll Free: 800-282-2924 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Packaging and supplies

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Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

Industrial Equipment & Supplies 2055 N.W. 7th Ave. Miami, FL 33127 Phone: 305-324-0410 Toll Free: 800-969-4766 ✉ info@getdrycleansupplies.com www.getdrycleansupplies.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

J.W. Allen & Associates 3948 3rd South St., #374 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Contact: Jim Eppler Phone: 904-353-7341 Toll Free: 877-690-4996 ✉ sales@steamsuppliers.com www.steamshop.com Steam and hot water parts, valves, ignitors, gauge assemblies

One Stop Drycleaning Machinery P.O. Box 564 Lake Helen, FL 32744 Contact: Daniel Echt Phone: 386-532-3451 ✉ decht3451@gmail.com www.dechtinc.com Drycleaning, laundry detergents and chemicals, drycleaning solvents, packaging and supplies

Padon Laundry & Dry Cleaning Equipment 39 S.E. Kindred St. Stuart, FL 34994 Contact: Brent Padon Phone: 561-644-5517 ✉ brentpadon@padonequipment.com www.padonequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and services

Steiner-Atlantic Corp.

5149 N.E. 12th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 Contact: Ira Gottlieb Phone: 954-928-0950 ✉ fllaundry@fllaundry.com www.fllaundry.com Laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

290 N.E. 68 St. Miami, FL 33138 Contact: Jim Goulet Phone: 305-754-4551 Toll Free: 800-333-8883 ✉ info@steineratlantic.com www.steineratlantic.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; parts and service

Industrial Equipment & Supplies

Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC

115 Watts St. Jacksonville, FL 32204 Phone: 904-354-5773 Toll Free: 800-918-2869

4851 N.W. 79th Ave., Ste. 12 Miami, FL 33166 Contact: Marie Gando Phone: 305-477-5585

Florida Laundry Systems

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Toll Free: 800-678-1777 ✉ miami@supsew.com www.supsew.com Packaging and supplies

Tampa Bay Cleaners Supply 2302 E. 5th Ave. Tampa, FL 33605 Phone: 813-247-6332 Toll Free: 800-966-7627 ✉ info@getdrycleansupplies.com www.getdrycleansupplies.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

Worldwide Laundry/ D.J. Giancola Exports Inc. 3325 N.W. 97th Ave. Miami, FL 33172-1105 Phone: 305-418-4030 Toll Free: 877-953-9433 ✉ sales@worldwidelaundry.com www.worldwidelaundry.com Laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

W.P.S. Engineering 315 N.W. 15th St. Cape Coral, FL 33993 Contact: Winfried Sauter Phone: 239-826-2862 ✉ win64@aol.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

GEORGIA A-1 Products Inc. 1235 E. Kennestone Cir. Marietta, GA 30066 Phone: 770-428-5545 Toll-Free: 800-969-7659 ✉ info@a-1products.com www.a-1products.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts and service

Adco Professional Products LLC 1706 Ledo Rd. Albany, GA 31707 Contact: Greg Reinhardt Toll Free: 800-821-7556 ✉ greinhardt@adco-inc.com http://adco-inc.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals

D & K Equipment

Contact: Ben Prema Phone: 770-343-8455 Toll Free: 800-875-4756 ✉ benprema@gslaundry.com www.gslaundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

FabriClean Supply Atlanta 5330 Dividend Dr. Decatur, GA 30035 Contact: Debbie Day Phone: 770-981-2800 Toll Free: 800-688-3032 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

Rahmany Group Inc. 1800-F Macleod Dr. Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Contact: Mohammad Azhar Phone: 678-701-5489 ✉ rahmanygroup@att.net Parts and service

Southeastern Laundry Equipment Sales Inc. 1105 Shana Ct., Ste. I Marietta, GA 30066 Contacts: Ron Smith, Joe Cole Phone: 770-928-0080 Toll Free: 800-522-9274 ✉ sales@selaundry.com www.selaundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Star Distributing Co. Inc. 4938 S. Atlanta Rd. S.E., Ste. 600 Smyrna, GA 30080 Contact: Richard Davis Phone: 678-412-0091 Toll Free: 800-642-9409 www.stardistributing.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

Tri-State Technical Services/ TLC Equipment 912 Francis St. Waycross, GA 31503 Contact: Chris Duffett Phone: 912-338-9110 Toll Free: 866-278-0106 ✉ cduffett@tristatetechnical.com www.tristatetechnical.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

3715 Northcrest Rd. Atlanta, GA 30340 Phone: 770-674-7188 Drycleaning and laundry equipment

HAWAII

Gulf States Laundry Machinery Co.

810 Gulick Ave. Honolulu, HI 96819 Contact: Clinton C.C. Lee Phone: 808-841-2423

4035 Nine McFarland Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30004

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Phone: 847-357-1100 Toll Free: 800-279-8269, ext. 201 ✉ kdaniels@foster-stephens.com www.foster-stephens.com Packaging and supplies

Sadd Supplies

Haiges Machinery Inc.

1359 Colburn St. Honolulu, HI 96817 Contact: Michael C. Sadd Phone: 808-841-3818 Drycleaning and laundry equipment; packaging and supplies; parts and service

11314 E. Main St. Huntley, IL 60142 Contact: Dawn Melkor Phone: 847-669-3300 Toll Free: 800-542-2828 ✉ info@haigesmachinery.com www.haigesmachinery.com Commercial drycleaning and laundry equipment

Waltz Engineering Inc. 500 Alakawa St., Bldg. 119 Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: 808-842-7955 ✉ info@waltzengineering.com www.waltzengineering.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

WLSN Pacific P.O. Box 1185 Kapauu, HI 96755 Phone: 808-896-6454 ✉ wlsnpacific@gmail.com www.wlsnpac.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts and service

ILLINOIS Custom Care Equipment 5422 N. Humboldt Ave. Peoria Heights, IL 61616 Contacts: Randy or Linda Owens Phone: 309-266-9122 Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Dry Clean Concepts Inc. 2516 Waukegan Rd., Ste. 201 Glenview, IL 60025 Contact: Aaron Kawer Phone: 847-363-3444 ✉ info@drycleanconcepts.com www.drycleanconcepts.com Turnkey drycleaning plant development, including site selection, funding and business planning

Equipment International 8778 Ferris Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60653 Contact: Steve Zabrin Phone: 847-679-2211 ✉ sales@equipment-international.com www.equipment-international.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Foster-Stephens Inc. 1555 Greenleaf Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Contact: Kathy Daniels

Midwest Trim Inc. 4535 25th Ave. Schiller Park, IL 60176 Phone: 773-594-0700 Toll Free: 800-222-TRIM ✉ sales@midwest-trim.com www.midwest-trim.com Zippers and fasteners

Quality Cleaning Fluids & Manufacturing Co. 9216 W. Grand Ave. Franklin Park, IL 60131-3002 Contact: Doris Dellegrazie Phone: 847-451-1190 Toll Free: 800-708-2070 ✉ ddellegraz@aol.com www.galaxywastewater.com Drycleaning solvents; wastewater treatment; prefilter systems

R.R. Street & Co. 215 Shuman Blvd., Ste. 403 Naperville, IL 60563 Contact: Mike Miller Toll Free: 800-478-7338 ✉ mmiller@4streets.com www.4streets.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; filtration

Suede Products LLC 18600 Graphics Ct. Tinley Park, IL 60477 Contact: John Conway Phone: 708-614-0939 Toll Free: 877-710-8200 ✉ jconway@suedeproducts.com www.suedeproducts.com Detergents and chemicals for leather and suede processing

Tri-Supply Co. 955 Industrial Ct. Loves Park, IL 61111 Contact: John Kratz Phone: 815-637-6374 Toll Free: 800-289-0653 ✉ trisupply@comcast.net www.trisupply.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and

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KENTUCKY

chemicals; packaging and supplies; plant design

finishing equipment; parts and service

Washburn Machinery Inc.

5005 Blairs Forest Ln. N.E. Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Contacts: Todd Hingtgen, Dan Furman Phone: 319-294-0044 Toll Free: 866-895-0044 ✉ thingtgen@qwestoffice.net www.washburnlaundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment

8145 Holton Dr., Ste. 110 Florence, KY 41042 Contact: Jeff Jordan Phone: 859-781-8200 Toll Free: 800-543-0406 ✉ jeffjordan@fabritec.com www.fabritec.com Detergents and chemicals

KANSAS

O’Dell Equipment Inc.

175 Gaylord St. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Contact: Jeff Fox Phone: 847-364-9274 Toll Free: 800-245-8425 ✉ info@washburnmachinery.com www.washburnmachinery.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Washtown Equipment Co. Inc. 4036 W. Montrose Ave. Chicago, IL 60641 Contact: Alan Katz Phone: 773-545-1353 Toll Free: 800-533-5036 ✉ washtowneq@aol.com www.washtownequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Western D.C. Computer 5757 N. Lincoln Ave. #19 Chicago, IL 60659 Contact: Joel Kim Phone: 773-878-0150 ✉ info@westerndccomputer.com www.westerndccomputer.com Computer systems

INDIANA Haiges Machinery Inc. 5754 W. 85th St. Indianapolis, IN 46268 Contact: Ted Cooley Phone: 317-876-8900 Toll Free: 800-382-4253 ✉ info@haigesmachinery.com www.haigesmachinery.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Laundry City Equipment

Washburn Machinery

FabriClean Supply Lenexa 14400 W. 97th Terr.

Lenexa, KS 66215 Contact: Chris Young Phone: 913-492-1743 Toll Free: 800-832-0096 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and janitorial supplies

FabriClean Supply Wichita 1040 E. MacArthur Wichita, KS 67216 Contact: Doug Ayers Phone: 316-529-8555 Toll Free: 888-432-0433 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Packaging and supplies; detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents

Jetz Companies 901 N.E. River Rd. Topeka, KS 66616 Contact: Sales Phone: 785-354-7588 Toll Free: 800-530-5719 ✉ info@jetzservice.com www.jetzservice.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

4456 Northwest Dr. Fort Wayne, IN 46835 Contact: Bill Davis Phone: 260-486-9235 Toll Free: 800-622-4480 ✉ laundryfw@yahoo.com www.superlaundry.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

Machinery Sales Co.

IOWA

Midwest Commercial Laundry Equipment Inc.

Century Laundry Distributing 775 Kacena Rd. Hiawatha, IA 52233 Contact: Rod Malcolm Phone: 319-364-1592 Toll Free: 800-791-9321 ✉ rmalcolm@centurylaundry.com www.centurylaundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and

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P.O. Box 3437 Shawnee, KS 66203 Contact: Frank Rock Phone/Fax: 913-248-1339 Mobile: 913-208-6383 ✉ frankmsc@sbcglobal.net Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

616 E. North St. Salina, KS 67402 Contact: Doug Hoeffner Phone: 785-827-9017 ✉ doug@mcle-inc.com www.mcle-inc.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

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Fabritec International (Sanitone & Stamford)

P.O. Box 3366 Louisville, KY 40201 Phone: 502-584-6100 Toll Free: 800-333-0355 ✉ sales@odellequipment.com www.odellequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Parts Emporium 7212 Nashville Rd. Bowling Green, KY 42101 Contact: Tammy Vogler Phone: 270-796-3808 Toll Free: 800-468-3272 ✉ partsemporium@twc.com www.partsemporium.net Finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts and service

REM Co. 129 Fieldview Dr. Versailles, KY 40383 Contact: Jeff Sanders Phone: 859-873-8812 Toll Free: 800-292-5070 ✉ jeff.sanders@remlaundry.com www.remlaundry.com Laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

LOUISIANA Allyson Supply Inc. 247 Hord St. Harahan, LA 70123 Contact: Chris Eichhorn Phone: 504-734-1863 Mobile: 504-481-7410 ✉ chriseichhorn111075@yahoo.com Detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies

Commercial & Coin Laundry Equipment Co. 226 Goldman St. Lafayette, LA 70501 Phone: 337-234-4377 Toll Free: 800-366-4168 www.clecco.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service; ozone equipment

FabriClean Supply Baton Rouge 8666 Kiowa Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Contact: Chris Barnett Phone: 225-237-3045 Toll Free: 800-738-7380 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Packaging and supplies

Ideal Chemical & Supply 3848 Industrial Cir. Bossier City, LA 71112 Contact: Sam Block Jr. Phone: 318-746-4358 Toll Free: 800-231-6776 ✉ sblock@idealchem.com www.idealchemical.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

Ideal Chemical & Supply 5800 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B Harahan, LA 70123 Contact: Sam Block Jr. Phone: 504-733-3531 Toll Free: 800-233-6776 ✉ sblock@idealchem.com www.idealchemical.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

Jim Welsh Inc. 1020 La Crete Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Contact: Richard Welsh Phone: 225-766-8905 Toll Free: 800-348-8905 ✉ welshinc@bellsouth.net www.jimwelshlaundryeqpt.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Pellerin Laundry Machinery Sales Co. P.O. Box 1137 Kenner, LA 70063 Contact: Scott McClure Phone: 504-467-9593 Toll Free: 800-535-8754 ✉ sales@pellerinlaundry.com www.pellerinlaundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

United Machinery Corp.

2530 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Contact: Chris Rodick Phone: 504-486-5356 Toll Free: 800-486-5356 ✉ umcldyequi@aol.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

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Union Drycleaning Products, USA 1900 Meredith Park Drive McDonough, GA 30253 1-800-433-9401 fax 404-361-2454 www.uniondc.com America’s Best Selling Brand of Dry Cleaning Machines ADC_Full Page.indd 1

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MAINE Nelson & Small Commercial Equipment P.O. Box 1420 Portland, ME 04104 Contact: Tom Tobiassen Toll Free: 800-341-0780 ✉ tomt@nelsonsmall.com www.nelsonsmall.com Laundry equipment; parts and service; ozone systems

The O’Neil Co. 97 Shaker Rd., Unit #2 Gray, ME 04039 Contact: Ray Giandrea Jr. Phone: 207-657-3166 Toll Free: 800-660-7627 ✉ rayg@oneilcompany.com www.oneilcompany.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

MARYLAND Allied Machinery & Superior Service Inc. P.O. Box 128 Hunt Valley, MD 21030 Phone: 410-382-4875 Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning, finishing equipment; detergents, chemicals; parts, service; boiler treatments

Amato Industries Inc. 9120 Talbot Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: 301-565-3220 Toll Free: 800-992-6286 www.amatoind.com Wetcleaning and finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts and service

Herson Supply 7901 Beechcraft Ave., Ste. L Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Contact: Ron Herson Phone: 301-417-1300 ✉ supplyguys@hotmail.com Drycleaning and laundry detergents and chemicals, drycleaning solvents, packaging and supplies

Hynes & Waller Inc. 16000 Trade Zone Ave., #403 Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Contact: Chris Meerman Phone: 301-249-9421 Toll Free: 800-776-9424 ✉ chrisjr1@comcast.net www.hynesandwaller.com Laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

Laundry Equipment Services 13015 Salem Ave.

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Hagerstown, MD 21740 Contact: Cameron Clark Phone: 301-790-0606 Toll Free: 800-866-6905 ✉ sales@leslaundry.com www.leslaundry.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

Toll Free: 800-875-0479 Mobile: 508-735-3405 ✉ rross@aristocraftsupply.com www.aristocraftsupply.com Detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; press pads and covers

Satec International Inc.

220 Reservoir St., Ste. 20 Needham, MA 02494 Contact: Justin Oriel Phone: 781-559-4077 Toll Free: 800-238-6930 ✉ joriel@garmentmachinery.com www.garmentmachinery.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts and service

5129 Powder Mill Rd. Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: 301-345-0128 ✉ info@satecinternational.com www.satecinternational.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment

Sewing Machines, Tailor Trimmings & Laundromat Soap & Supplies 3232 Frederick Ave. Baltimore, MD 21229 Contact: Eddie Weinstein Phone: 410-945-5700 Toll Free: 800-394-7627 ✉ stadham@comcast.net www.baltimoresewing.com Sewing machines and tailor trimmings

US Machinery 5129 Powder Mill Rd. Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: 301-345-8437 ✉ usmachinery@gmail.com www.usmachineryinc.com

MASSACHUSETTS Aldrich Clean-Tech Equipment Corp.

59 Webster Place Worcester, MA 01603-1950 Contact: Robert Aldrich Phone: 508-792-1007 Toll Free: 888-462-2832 ✉ baldrich@aldrichcleantech.com www.aldrichcleantech.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment, parts and service; complete plants; preventive maintenance

American Equipment Sales Corp.

1345 Main St. Waltham, MA 02451 Phone: 781-894-6600 Toll Free: 800-747-7837 ✉ sales@aclslaundry.com www.americanequipment salescorp.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

AristoCraft Supply 8 West Industrial Park (P.O. Box 450) Oxford, MA 05140 Contact: Richard Ross Phone: 508-987-6444

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Garment Machinery Co.

M&R Machinery Corp.

505 Lynn St. Malden, MA 02148 Contact: Robert Carozza Phone: 781-324-3395 ✉ mrmachinerycorp@aol.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; parts and service

New England Dependable Equipment Inc. 88 Maple St. Waltham, MA 02453 Contact: Michael Chae Phone: 781-891-5676 Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts and service; credit-card processing

Package Supply Corp.

5 Mear Rd., Ste. #3 Holbrook, MA 02343 Phone: 508-583-8066 Toll Free: 800-336-8066 ✉ info@packagesupply.net www.packagesupply.net Packaging and supplies

MICHIGAN A&B Equipment & Sons

www.curtisequipmentco.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service; consulting Delta Drycleaning Equipment 918 East Ten Mile Road Hazel Park, MI 48030 Phone: 248-789-4980 ✉ twkim50@hotmail.com Drycleaning equipment

E&N Equipment Co. 30335 Stephenson Hwy. Madison Heights, MI 48071 Contact: Susie Casalou Phone: 248-255-7486 ✉ susie@enequipment.com www.enequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Eagle Star Equipment 2329 Alger Dr. Troy, MI 48083 Contact: Michael Szczotka Phone: 248-457-1140 Toll Free: 800-482-3400 ✉ info@eaglestarequipment.com www.eaglestarequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service; plant design and consulting; ozone systems

E.J. Thomas Co. 12040 Beech Daly Rd. Taylor, MI 48180 Phone: 734-946-4132 Toll Free: 800-437-6808 Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

P.B. Gast 3919 N. Greenbrooke Dr. S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Phone: 616-245-0574 ✉ info@alliedeagle.com www.alliedeagle.com Drycleaning and laundry equipment; parts and service

Universal Laundry Machinery

635 Wellington St. Saginaw, MI 48604 Phone: 989-753-4764 Toll Free: 800-369-4764 ✉ sales@ab-equipment.com www.ab-equipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service; plant designs/layouts; ozone equipment

38700 Webb Dr. Westland, MI 48185 Contact: Mark Hubbard Phone: 734-727-0478 Toll Free: 800-825-7787 ✉ mhubbard@univlaundry.com www.univlaundry.com Laundry and wetcleaning equipment; parts and service

Curtis Equipment Co.

MINNESOTA

1410 W. Main St. (P.O. Box 209) Lowell, MI 49331 Contact: John Curtis Phone: 616-897-9810 ✉ john@curtisequipmentco.com

BDS Laundry Systems 2430 Enterprise Dr. St. Paul, MN 55120 Phone: 651-688-8000

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Presentation is Everything.

Keeping light-weight, knit shirts from losing their shape can be easier said than done. Stretch the shirt onto the wrong hanger, and you end up with bumps on the shoulders known as “hanger dimples.” We created our line of Knit Hangers with a unique size and shape that prevents bumps in polo and knit shirts. Warm weather months mean it’s Knit Hanger season at M&B.

To learn more about our line of Knit Hangers, go to www.mbhangers.com to find your local distributor, or call 888-227-0436 to speak with one of our customer service representatives.

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Toll Free: 800-688-0020 ✉ info@bdslaundry.com www.bdslaundry.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

Darling’s Sales & Service 10007 Baltimore St. N.E. Blaine, MN 55449 Contact: Brad Darling Phone: 763-786-1803 ✉ bdar@darlingsales.com Laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

E. Weinberg Supply Co. 7434 W. 27th St. Minneapolis, MN 55426 Contact: David Weinberg Phone: 952-920-0888 Toll Free: 800-279-0888 ✉ david@weinbergsupply.com www.weinbergsupply.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts and service

J & B Service & Supply Co. 13035 243rd Ave. Zimmerman, MN 55398 Phone: 612-840-7294 ✉ jbserviceinc@gmail.com Parts and service

The Minnesota Chemical Co. 2285 Hampden Ave. St. Paul, MN 55114 Contact: Michael F. Baker Phone: 651-646-7521 Toll Free: 800-328-5689 Mobile: 612-670-0599 ✉ mike.baker@minnesotachemical.com www.minnesotachemical.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies; parts and service

PROS Parts 1630 91st Ave. N.E., Ste. 107 Blaine, MN 55449 Contact: Barry Victor Toll Free: 866-824-0013 ✉ barryv@prosparts.com www.prosparts.com/amdr Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equip.; parts, service; press pads and covers

MISSISSIPPI Ideal Chemical & Supply 106 Ware St. Jackson, MS 39208 Contact: Sam Block Jr. Phone: 601-932-4920 ✉ sblock@idealchem.com www.idealchemical.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

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Laundry South Systems and Repair 2215 Hwy. 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 Contact: Robert Harris Phone: 601-420-9414 Mobile: 601-209-1020 ✉ robert@laundrysouth.com www.laundrysouth.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

MISSOURI Ig. Weingartner & Son Inc. 9641 Natural Bridge Rd. St. Louis, MO 63134 Contact: George Weingaertner Phone: 314-428-4220 Mobile: 314-973-4814 ✉ dryclean1@sbcglobal.net Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

John Morris Equipment & Supply Co. 2023 S. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65804 Contact: Jay Patterson Phone: 417-881-1215 Toll Free: 800-725-5055 Mobile: 417-840-3265 ✉ vi@johnmorrisequipment.com www.johnmorrisequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

KeeWes Equipment Co. 3509 N. Kimball Dr. Kansas City, MO 64161 Contact: Richard Gaar Phone: 913-384-5200 Toll Free: 800-383-9274 Mobile: 417-818-4709 Fax: 816-453-5998 ✉ rgaar@keewes.com www.keewes.com Laundry equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts and service

Komro Supply Co. 2600 S. 2nd St. St. Louis, MO 63118 Contact: Gary Thuro Phone: 314-772-4360 ✉ mrkomro@sbcglobal.net www.komrosupply.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; press pads and covers

Loomis Bros. Equipment 409 Biltmore Dr. Fenton, MO 63026 Contact: Karan Presson Phone: 636-343-8888, ext. 4901 Toll Free: 800-783-6665 ✉ kpresson@loomisbros.com

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www.loomisbros.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service Mach Distributors Inc. 10665 Baur Blvd.

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MidAmerica Equipment Co. 1019 Liberty Industrial Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366 Phone: 636-978-6345 ✉ sales@midamericaequipment.com www.midamericaequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry and wetcleaning equipment; parts and service

A.A. Horwath & Sons 1002 S. 13th St. Omaha, NE 68108 Contact: Jim Horwath Phone: 402-342-1299 ✉ info@aahorwath.com www.aahorwath.com Drycleaning and laundry equipment; parts and service

J.H. Stuckey Distributing Inc. 8814 J St. Omaha, NE 68127 Contact: John Stuckey Phone: 402-342-8455 Toll Free: 800-405-8455 ✉ sales-service@stuckey distributing.com www.stuckeydistributing.com Laundry and finishing equipment

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3549 Spencer St. Las Vegas, NV 89169 Phone: 702-838-5900 ✉ centennial@drycleaners.net www.drycleaners.net Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

R.J. Kool Co. 234 W. 12th Ave. North Kansas City, MO 64116 Contact: Bill Kimmel Phone: 816-474-9274 Toll Free: 800-345-4551 ✉ sales@rjkool.com www.rjkool.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Sav-A-Day Laundry Machinery 55 Millwell Ct. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Contact: Jeff Seele Phone: 314-291-1910 Toll Free: 800-489-9274 ✉ sales@sav-a-day.com www.sav-a-day.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

MONTANA Altimus Distributing Inc. 21 8th St. West Billings, MT 59101 Contact: Kevin Graf Phone: 406-259-9816 Toll Free: 800-999-9816 ✉ altimusd@aol.com www.altimusdistributing.com Laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service; ozone systems

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Desert Boilers & Controls 305 W. St. Louis Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102 Phone: 702-631-7780 ✉ info@desertboilers.com www.desertboilers.com Drycleaning, laundry and wetcleaning equipment; parts and service; boilers

Desert Boilers & Controls 2625 Dickerson Rd., Ste. C Reno, NV 89503 Phone: 775-409-4710 ✉ info@desertboilers.com www.desertboilers.com Drycleaning, laundry and wetcleaning equipment; parts and service; boilers

FJG Equipment Co. 3981 Argent Star Ct. Las Vegas, NV 89147 Contact: Frank Giancola Phone: 702-256-7050 Fax: 702-256-7534 ✉ fgianc1839@aol.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

NEW HAMPSHIRE Daniels Equipment Co., Inc. 45 Priscilla Ln. Auburn, NH 03032 Contact: Lisa Mahan Phone: 603-641-9487 Toll Free: 800-258-3570 ✉ sales@decequip.com

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MAKING CENTS OF THE DOLLARS COMPARING WET CLEANING & DRY CLEANING COSTS New technologies allow wet cleaning to significantly improve throughput production over traditional dry cleaning. This makes a strong case for the eco-friendly wet cleaning process.

But what about the costs associated with wet cleaning versus dry cleaning? When compared — dollar for dollar — wet cleaning is thousands less.

INITIAL INVESTMENT First, let’s evaluate the initial cost of each system. This is the amount required to purchase new alternative-solvent dry cleaning machines versus similarly sized Poseidon wet cleaning systems.

When the numbers are crunched, there’s a $67,000-$72,000 cost differential in favor of Poseidon wet cleaning. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Let’s dig deeper.

machine. From there on, there is not a huge difference.

Water — Water usage can vary. On the dry cleaning side, when a chiller is utilized to recycle water through a dry cleaning machine, very little water is used. But, a chiller costs between $15,000 and $30,000.

In general, a 60-pound wet cleaning machine uses 40 gallons of water per load, and over the course of a year, would go through as much water as a dry cleaning machine hooked to a water tower. A dry cleaning machine hooked to a chiller is the most water efficient. The only problem is that this scenario requires a costly initial investment.

Electricity — When it comes to electricity, wet cleaning comes out ahead.

This is because a dry cleaning machine requires 60-90 amps to operate, whereas a wet cleaning system requires just 15.

Natural Gas — The boiler needed to operate a dry cleaning machine uses 670,000 BTUs, which dwarfs the wet cleaning requirement of 118,000 BTUs. Plus, a boiler will run until all plant production is completed for the day. A wet cleaning system dryer operates in 15-20 minute increments a dozen times a day. Again, wet cleaning wins.

Labor — When compared, labor costs are very similar in both dry cleaning and wet cleaning.

1) Additional Capital Expenditures en, there are additional costs associated with operating a new dry Often, cleaning machine, including upgrading boilers, chillers, air compressors and electrical. If you have to upgrade any of these because of your new dry cleaning machine, you’ll fork out considerably more. Whereas, if you go with a wet cleaning system, you won’t.

For example, a customer is installing an 80-pound capacity dry cleaning machine at a cost north of $100,000 list price. It’s going into an existing facility. To operate correctly, the dry cleaning machine will require the purchase of another chiller ($16,000) and an 80 amp breaker. Additionally, the new chiller will require another 70 amp breaker. In the end, the new dry cleaning machine not only requires a new chiller, it demands a costly electrical upgrade. All this adds up.

By comparison, an 80-pound capacity Poseidon wet cleaning system, which operates on 15 amp breakers, doesn’t require anything extra. So, if you add a wet cleaning system, you’ll likely not have to purchase or upgrade anything else.

2) Operational Costs We know now that the minimal initial investment of a 60-pound capacity dry cleaning machine is at least $67,000 greater than that of a similarly sized wet cleaning system. We also know other capital expenditures and upgrades are also part of the installation and operational equation. Now, let’s compare labor, chemistry/solvent, regulatory/licensing fees and utility costs.

Chemistry — Initial start-up costs for chemistry for a 60-pound wet cleaning machine is around $2,000. It’s $6,000 for a 60-pound dry cleaning

3) Regulatory & Waste Disposal Fees Finally, regulatory fees and waste disposal costs are not uniform across the country because each state has its own set of laws. Typically, it costs hundreds per drum for removal of dry cleaning still-bottom-solvent wastes.

On the flip side, there are never disposal or regulatory costs for wet cleaning.

WET CLEANING — A THIRD OF THE COST OF DRY CLEANING At the end of the day – when all factors are considered – wet cleaning costs are thousands less than those of dry cleaning. Plus, wet cleaning delivers 50 percent more throughput. That’s a one-two punch that’s hard to reckon with.

Please contact Jeff Quail at jquail@poseidonwetcleaning.com with any questions.

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www.danielsequipment.com Laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service Yankee Equipment Systems 15 Glass Lane (P.O. Box 630) Barrington, NH 03825 Contact: Peter Limoncelli Phone: 603-868-6891 Toll Free: 800-239-9265 ✉ info@yankeeequipment.com www.yankeeequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

NEW JERSEY BFL Supplies 28 Harrison Ave., Ste. 203 Englishtown, NJ 07726-1564 Toll Free: 877-779-9759 ✉ info@bflsupplies.com www.bflsupplies.com Detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

Cleaners Outlet 380 Franklin Turnpike Mahwah, NJ 07430 Toll Free: 844-335-8871 ✉ info@cleanersoutlet.com www.cleanersoutlet.com Packaging and supplies; drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; press pads and covers

CleanEx Supply/ Need Parts Inc. 80 Bergen Turnpike Little Ferry, NJ 07643 Phone: 201-373-0089 Contact: Michael Yoo ✉ myoo@needpartsinc.com www.cleanexsupply.com Drycleaning, laundry and wetcleaning equipment

Equipment Marketers 100 Melrose Ave. Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Phone: 856-428-3355 Toll Free: 800-223-1376 Fax: 856-428-5477 ✉ sales@equipmentmarketers.net www.equipmentmarketers.net Laundry, finishing equip.; parts, service

Garment Cleaning Supply 50 Morton St. East Rutherford, NJ 07073 Contact: Mike Song Phone: 973-777-7764 Fax: 973-777-7752 ✉ info.GCSupply@gmail.com www.garmentcleaningsupply.com Detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies

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Metropolitan Laundry Machinery Sales Inc. 979 Lehigh Ave. Union, NJ 07083 Contact: Cliff Ross Phone: 908-687-9400 ✉ info@metropolitanmachinery.com www.metropolitanmachinery.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts, service; boilers

Minda Supply 380 Franklin Turnpike Mahwah, NJ 07430 Phone: 201-684-1720 Toll Free: 800-892-3390 www.mindasupply.com Packaging and supplies; parts and service

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NEW YORK Cleaner’s Supply Inc. 1059 Powers Rd. Conklin, NY 13748-1400 Contact: Page Walker Toll Free: 800-388-5410 ✉ customerservice@ cleanersupply.com www.cleanersupply.com Packaging and supplies

Direct Machinery Sales

609 Chancellor Ave. Irvington, NJ 07111 Phone: 973-375-1111 Toll Free: 855-600-3636 ✉ info@nymusa.com www.nymusa.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

50 Commerce Pl. Hicksville, NY 11801 Contact: Ron Hirsch Phone: 516-938-4300 Toll Free: 800-572-5573 ✉ rhirsch@directmachinery.com www.directmachinery.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

R&R Steam, LLC

D.J. Giancola Exports Inc.

New York Machinery

129 N. County Line Rd., Ste. 200 Jackson, NJ 08527 Contact: Robert Rosofsky Phone: 718-983-5767 ✉ rrsteam1@gmail.com www.rrsteam.com Plant installations; service equipment

Seickel & Sons Inc. 360 Elizabeth Ave. Newark, NJ 07112 Contact: Joseph Seickel Phone: 973-242-1948 Toll Free: 800-338-5044 ✉ joes@seickel.com www.seickel.com Finishing equipment; parts and service; boilers

NEW MEXICO Advanced Laundry Systems LLC 103 Rio Rancho Dr. NE, Ste. C5 Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Contact: Amanda Lamkin Phone: 505-344-0554 ✉ info@advlaundry.com www.advlaundry.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

Katzson Brothers Inc. 8500 Los Volcanes Rd. Albuquerque, NM 87121 Contact: Richard H. Right Phone: 505-884-8513 Toll Free: 888-884-8513

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Empire Laundry Machinery 860 Linden Ave. Rochester, NY 14625-2718 Contact: Gerry Hendershot Phone: 585-218-9810 Toll Free: 800-359-6262 ✉ gerry@empireny.com www.empirelaundryny.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

FabriCare Industries 2 Ervin Dr. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Contact: Hilda Caballero Phone: 845-463-1622 Toll Free: 800-367-3575 ✉ info@fabricareind.com www.fabricareind.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts and service

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Phone: 516-889-0088

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Laundrylux 461 Doughty Blvd.

Inwood, NY 11096 Toll Free: 800-645-2205 ✉ sales@laundrylux.com www.laundrylux.com Laundry and wetcleaning equipment; parts and service

Metropolitan Laundry Machinery Sales Inc. 127-19 101st Ave. Jamaica, NY 11419 Contact: Marc Katzman Phone: 718-441-4000 ✉ info@metropolitanmachinery.com www.metropolitanmachinery.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service; boilers

Professional Laundry Systems 100D Jefryn Blvd.

Deer Park, NY 11729 Phone: 631-242-0020 Toll Free: 888-637-0600 ✉ professionallaundry systems@yahoo.com www.plslaundry.com Laundry equipment

Professional Laundry Systems 3655 California Rd. Orchard Park, NY 14127 Contact: Bill Myers Phone: 716-662-6100 Toll Free: 888-637-0600 ✉ windwz2@aol.com www.plslaundry.com Laundry equipment

Statewide Machinery Inc. 319 West Main St., Ste. 5 Batavia, NY 14020 Contact: Tony Longo Phone: 585-426-3870 Toll Free: 800-527-2219 Mobile: 585-943-9897 ✉ tlongo@statewidemachinery.com www.statewidemachinery.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Super Laundry Equipment 234 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbury, NY 11797-2015 Phone: 516-678-4404 Toll Free: 888-678-9274 ✉ sales@superlaundry.com www.superlaundry.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

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Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC 48 W. 25th St. New York, NY 10010 Contact: Marie Gando Phone: 212-691-3400 Toll Free: 800-274-5808 ✉ nycs@supsew.com www.supsew.com Packaging and supplies

Whitehouse Supplies Corp.

224 Pulaski Ave. Staten Island, NY 10303 Phone/Fax: 718-442-0914 Toll Free: 877-268-0193 Drycleaning solvents, detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

World Trade Exporters Inc. 1801 Cold Springs Rd. Liverpool, NY 13090 Phone: 315-453-3051 Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

NORTH CAROLINA AAdvantage Laundry Systems 101 High Hope Lane Garner, NC 27529 Contact: Jason Napier Toll Free: 800-880-2138, ext. 128 Mobile: 919-710-3589 ✉ jnapier@aadvantagelaundry.com www.aadvantagelaundry.com Drycleaning and laundry equipment; parts and service

B&G Lieberman Co. 2420 Distribution St. Charlotte, NC 28203 Contact: Larry Lieberman Phone: 704-376-0717 Toll Free: 800-438-0346 ✉ bgl@bglieberman.com www.bglieberman.com Finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; press pads and covers; alterations equipment and supplies; zippers and fasteners; sewing machines; irons

CM Cleaner Technologies 1375 S. Hwy. 16 Stanley, NC 28164 Contact: Chris Mabrey Phone: 704-491-5187 ✉ chrismabrey@aol.com www.cmcleanerstech.com Conveyors and bagging machinery; parts and service

Consolidated Laundry Equipment Inc. 714F Montana Dr. Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone: 704-395-1234 Toll Free: 800-227-6149

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Fuller Supply Co. P.O. Box 1261 Concord, NC 28026 Contacts: Tom Little Phone: 704-782-0214 Detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies; press pads and covers; irons; dye lock; invoices/thermal paper

N.S. Farrington & Co. 2355 Farrington Point Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Contact: John Erskine Phone: 336-788-7705 Toll Free: 800-722-0374 ✉ info@nsfarrington.com www.nsfarrington.com Detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies; parts and service

T&L Equipment Sales Company Inc. 1001A N. Church St. Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-372-8615 Toll Free: 800-423-7937 ✉ sales@washcycle.com www.washcycle.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

Tri-State Laundry Equipment 1031 E. Mountain St., Bldg. 315 Kernersville, NC 27284 Contact: Kevin Lawson Phone: 336-992-5218 Toll Free: 866-885-5218 ✉ tristate@northstate.net www.tristatelaundryequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service; used equipment; facility design

NORTH DAKOTA Quality Zipper & Supply 308 2nd Ave. North, Ste. 201 Grand Forks, ND 58206 Contact: Scott Kuntz Phone: 701-772-2788

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Belenky Inc. 1601 Frederick Blvd.

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Bestway Equipment & Service 216 5th St. (P.O. Box 82) Beverly, OH 45715 Phone: 304-428-7154 Fax: 740-984-2280 ✉ sales@bestwayequip.com www.bestwayequip.com Drycleaning and laundry equipment

C&W Equipment/Calsco Inc. 1114 Ferris Rd., #A Amelia, OH 45102 Contact: Brian DeMaris or Bob Folchi Toll Free: 800-443-3573 ✉ m.wright@candwcorp.com, bob.folchi@candwcorp.com www.candwcorp.com Laundry equipment; parts and service; textiles

Carman Ohio Co. 11445 Rockfield Ct. Cincinnati, OH 45241 Phone: 513-721-1984 ✉ carmanohio@fuse.net Steam-cleaning equipment

Cleveland Parts Specialists 37195 Ben Hur Ave., #B Willoughby, OH 44094 Contact: John Legan Phone: 440-942-2244 ✉ sales@cleveland-partsspecialists.com www.cleveland-partsspecialists.com Parts and service

300 Distribution Cir., Ste. A Fairfield, OH 45014 Phone: 513-841-0880 Toll Free: 800-878-0880 Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

E.J. Thomas Co. 5101 Forest Dr., Ste. C New Albany, OH 43054 Phone: 614-294-3373 Toll Free: 800-282-2748 Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

Hudson Equipment Co. 35 S. Oviatt St. Hudson, OH 44236 Contact: Skip Wilke Phone: 330-342-9900 Toll Free: 800-684-9838 ✉ skip@hudsonequipment.com www.hudsonequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Lakeside Laundry Equipment 26851 Richmond Rd. Bedford Heights, OH 44146 Phone: 216-475-2040 Toll Free: 800-628-2588 ✉ sales@lakesidelaundry.com www.lakesidelaundry.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

The M&L Equipment Co. P.O. Box 4598 Akron, OH 44310 Contact: Steve Michalec Phone: 330-633-6241 Toll Free: 800-328-6000 ✉ sales@mlequipco.com www.mlequipco.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Machinex 7654 Production Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45237 Contact: Jeff Dunn Phone: 513-771-4020 ✉ machinex@machinexonline.com www.machinexonline.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service; plant design

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7211 N. Harrison Ave. Shawnee, OK 74804 Contact: Carl Randall Phone: 405-878-0537 Toll Free: 800-331-5506 ✉ royaltone@royaltone.com www.royaltone.com Detergents and chemicals for cleaning leathers and suedes

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Friedman Supply 553 Greenfield Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Contact: Jerome Friedman Phone: 412-521-3906 Detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

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E.J. Thomas Co. 1515 William Flynn Hwy. Glenshaw, PA 15116 Phone: 412-453-2047 Toll Free: 800-878-0880

5341 Jaycee Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17112 Phone: 717-657-0407 Toll Free: 800-692-6214 ✉ info@pacindustries.com www.pacindustries.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

Pittsburgh Laundry Systems 7500 Washington Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Contact: Sonny Rogalla, Terry Connelly Phone: 412-351-4500 ✉ sonny@pittsburghlaundry.com, terry@pittsburghlaundry.com www.pittsburghlaundrysystems.com Laundry and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts and service

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Gorman Distributors Inc. 1201 Manor St. Columbia, PA 17512 Contact: Ben Gorman Phone: 717-299-6571 Toll Free: 800-336-6571 ✉ info@gormandist.com www.gormandist.com Detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; store fixtures

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2121 Robinson Blvd.

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1201A Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Contact: Bob Guyer Phone: 412-697-9201 Toll Free: 877-404-7278 Mobile: 724-624-4493 ✉ bob@superlaundrypa.com www.superlaundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

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25 W. Park Ave. Sellersville, PA 18960 Contact: Jim Bukta Phone: 215-257-5041 Mobile: 215-778-2485 ✉ jimb7111@verizon.net Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

PAC Industries Inc. 66-D Progress Ave. Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Phone: 724-772-3780 Toll Free: 866-722-7253 ✉ info@pacindustries.com www.pacindustries.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

PAC Industries Inc. 950 River Rd. Croydon, PA 19021 Phone: 215-638-1000 Toll Free: 800-972-2292 ✉ info@pacindustries.com www.pacindustries.com Laundry equipment; parts and service

The Maxi Companies 152 Edmond Dr. Warwick, RI 02886 Contact: Dan Levy Phone: 401-885-3322 ✉ danl@maxico.necoxmail.com www.maxico.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts and service

Norton Supply Co. 65 Bath St. Providence, RI 02908 Contact: Bill Mark Phone: 401-454-8380 Toll Free: 800-869-7664 ✉ sales@nortonsupply.com www.nortonsupply.com Finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts and service

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SOUTH CAROLINA Central Equipment Co. 127 Overland Dr. West Columbia, SC 29170 Contact: Ronnie Fulmer Phone: 803-779-2390 Toll Free: 800-766-0926 ✉ sales@centralequip.com www.centralequip.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and services

Richard-Ewing Equipment Co.

Packaging and supplies

Best Wash Inc.

27121 S. Parklane Dr. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Phone: 605-368-2528 Toll Free: 800-658-3368 Drycleaning and laundry equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts and service

FabriClean Supply Nashville 741 Massman Dr. Nashville, TN 37210 Contact: John Holt Phone: 615-254-5192 Toll Free: 800-622-3479 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Packaging and supplies

15012 Eddie Dr. Humble, TX 77396 Contact: James West Phone/Fax: 281-441-2465 Toll Free: 800-456-2378 ✉ sales@bestwashinc.com www.bestwashinc.com Laundry equipment; parts and service; detergents

Star Distributing

Bobby Jones Service Co.

TENNESSEE Allied Boiler & Supply

3203 Old Pond Rd. John’s Island, SC 29455 Contact: Tommy Roof Phone: 843-327-9492 ✉ tommyroof@comcast.net Detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

419 S. Front St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Contact: D.J. Baughman Toll Free: 800-858-0484 ✉ dj@alliedboiler.com www.alliedboiler.com Drycleaning and laundry equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts and service; boiler training

FabriClean Supply Columbia

Boiler Equipment Co.

Central Supply Co.

1200 1st St. South Ext. Columbia, SC 29209 Contact: Debra Wilson Phone: 803-776-7988 Toll Free: 800-272-0540 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

1443 6th Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917 Phone: 865-525-0771 Toll Free: 800-252-2345 ✉ info@boilerequipment.com www.boilerequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

S.G. Robinson Mechanical Inc.

500 Willowbrook Dr. Manchester, TN 37355 Contact: Paul Buchanan Phone: 865-250-7390 ✉ paulbuchanan20@bellsouth.net Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment

4920 Belton Hwy. Anderson, SC 29621 Contact: Gail R. Horm Phone: 864-225-2383 Toll Free: 800-948-3159 ✉ sales@sgrobinson.com www.steamlady.com Boilers; drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies; parts and service

Texchine Inc. 207 Beaufort St. Chapin, SC 29036 Phone: 803-345-5171 Toll Free: 800-768-8205 ✉ sales@texchine.com www.texchine.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment

SOUTH DAKOTA Horwath Laundry Equipment 1880 Centre St. Rapid City, SD 57703 Contact: Ron Kramer Phone: 605-343-3507 ✉ origin@rushmore.com Drycleaning and laundry equipment; parts and service

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Cates Equipment Sales & Service 1846 Vanderhorn Dr. Memphis, TN 38134 Phone: 901-387-0023 ✉ sales@catesequipment.com www.catesequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment

Ideal Chemical & Supply 4025 Air Park St. Memphis, TN 38118 Contact: Sam Block Jr. Phone: 901-363-7720 ✉ sblock@idealchem.com www.idealchemical.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

FabriClean Supply Knoxville 4123 Appalachian Way Knoxville, TN 37918 Contact: Paul Thorman Phone: 865-689-1221 Toll Free: 800-888-2234 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com

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3729 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37209 Contact: D. Michael Davis Phone: 615-298-5547 Toll Free: 800-897-7570 ✉ mdavis@stardistributing.com www.stardistributing.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts and service

410 Lillard Rd., Ste. 110 Arlington, TX 76012 Contact: Bobby Jones Phone: 817-366-3705 ✉ bjsc@att.net www.bobbyjonesservice.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service; turn-key plants

W.A.G. Equipment

406 W. Division St. Arlington, TX 76011 Contact: Jack Godfrey Jr. Toll Free: 888-461-3555 www.cometcleaners.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

598 Burnett Rd. Mount Juliet, TN 37122 Contact: John Armstrong Phone: 615-830-5959 ✉ wagnashville@comcast.net www.wagnashville.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service; financing; plant design/layouts; boilers; package plants

TEXAS AAdvantage Laundry Systems 2510 National Dr. Garland, TX 75042 Contact: Marcela Veloz Phone: 972-278-2138 Toll Free: 800-880-2138 ✉ mveloz@aadvantagelaundry.com www.aadvantagelaundry.com Drycleaning and laundry equipment; parts and service

Abraham Dry Cleaning & Laundry Supply 1445 W. Beltline Rd., Ste. 102 Carrollton, TX 75006 Contact: Moses Yoo Phone: 972-323-5064 ✉ abrahamsupply@gmail.com Drycleaning solvents

Atlas International 2663 Freewood Dr. Dallas, TX 75220 Contact: Avner Wolanow Phone: 214-350-1234 Toll Free: 800-727-9274 ✉ sales@atlaslaundry.com www.atlaslaundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

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Covers Etc. Inc. 925 W. Harris Rd. Arlington, TX 76001 Contact: Junior Zanti Phone: 817-467-5030 Toll Free: 800-451-6593 ✉ sales@coversetc.com www.coversetc.com Packaging and supplies; press pads and covers

Ed Brown Distributors 2705 Hawes Ave. Dallas, TX 75235 Contact: Ed Blair Phone: 214-352-9494 Toll Free: 800-929-5520 ✉ ed@edbrowndistributors.com www.edbrowndistributors.com Laundry and wetcleaning equipment

Equipment Sales 3602 Clancy Ln. Horizon City, TX 79928 Contact: Kem Muncie Phone: 915-852-9509 ✉ eqsales360@aol.com Drycleaning and laundry equipment

FabriClean Supply Amarillo 3412 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Amarillo, TX 79106 Contact: Brenda Cummings Phone: 806-374-2851 Toll Free: 800-648-9665 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com

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Detergents, chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging, supplies

FabriClean Supply Austin/San Antonio 2089 Main St. Buda, TX 78610 Contact: Russ Massey Phone: 512-295-5550 Toll Free: 888-301-4555 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Detergents, chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and janitorial supplies

FabriClean Supply Dallas 8301 Ambassador Row Dallas, TX 75247 Contact: Trevor Hericks Phone: 214-826-4161 Toll Free: 800-442-7021 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts and service

FabriClean Supply Houston 9770 Wingfoot Dr. Houston, TX 77041 Contact: Chris Barnett Phone: 713-864-6373 Toll Free: 800-233-4240 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Drycleaning equipment; packaging and supplies

Gary Belk Equipment Inc. P.O. Box 852380 Richardson, TX 75085 Contact: Gary Belk Phone: 972-768-3008 ✉ james.belk@sbcglobal.net Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Gulf States Laundry Machinery 12647 Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77024 Contacts: Pravin Parmar, Harish Parmar Phone: 713-984-8833 Toll Free: 800-289-4756 ✉ info@gslaundry.com www.gslaundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning, finishing equipment; parts, service

Intex Distributing Co. 1173 109th St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050 Contact: Ben Henke Phone: 972-660-1900 Toll Free: 877-649-9904 ✉ intexdallas@intexdistco.com www.intexdistco.com Packaging and supplies

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Intex Distributing Co. 411 Tradesmens Park Dr. Hutto, TX 78634 Contact: Gerald Henke Phone: 512-474-6075 Toll Free: 800-322-7131 ✉ intex123@swbell.net www.intexdistco.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

It’s Yours 4 Less 3425 Raider Drive, Ste. D Hurst, TX 76053 Contact: Chris Hoover Phone: 214-659-3030 ✉ info@itsyours4less.com www.itsyours4less.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; installation services

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Trinity Dry Cleaning & Laundry Supply 1125 North Union Bower Rd., Ste. 110 Irvington, TX 75061 Contact: Moses Yoo Phone: 972-323-5064 ✉ trinitysclsupply@gmail.com Drycleaning solvents

USA Distributors Inc. 209 Julian St. Dallas, TX 75203 Contact: Kenneth Stearns Phone: 214-942-3766 Toll Free: 800-354-3789 Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

UTAH A.E.C./Ally Equipment Co.

5747 Glenmont Dr. Houston, TX 77081 Contact: Kyle E. Nesbit Phone: 713-592-0592 Toll Free: 866-492-4696 ✉ gowns@tmw.com www.gownspreservations.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment

6657 S. State St., Unit 7 Murray, UT 84107 Contact: Gregg Townsend Phone: 801-255-9646 ✉ sales@allyequipment.com www.allyequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Mustang Enterprises Ltd.

Katzson Brothers Inc.

1238 W. Laurel San Antonio, TX 78201 Contact: Steven Dubinski Phone: 210-734-3644 Toll Free: 866-734-3644 ✉ info@mustangenterprises.com www.mustangenterprises.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment

Roberts Maintenance Engineering P.O. Box 270171 Dallas, TX 75227 Contact: John S. Roberts Phone: 214-542-1790 ✉ robertsmaintenance.john@gmail.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

Rosenberg Supply Co. 1608 N. Flores St. San Antonio, TX 78212 Contact: Reuben Briseño Phone: 210-736-1873 Toll Free: 800-777-1873 ✉ rosenbergsupply@hotmail.com Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

Scott Equipment Inc. 5612 Mitcheldale Houston, TX 77092 Toll Free: 800-321-7268 (SCOTT) ✉ sales@scott-equipment.com

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3943 W. 1500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Contact: Richard H. Right Phone: 801-322-5757 ✉ richardr@katzson.com www.katzson.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning, finishing equip.; detergents, chemicals; solvents; packaging, supplies; parts and service

VIRGINIA Consolidated Laundry Equipment Inc. 209 Research Dr., Ste. 102 Chesapeake, VA 23320 Phone: 757-547-5350 Toll Free: 800-227-6149 www.consolidatedlaundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

FabriClean Supply Richmond 4311 November Ave. Richmond, VA 23231 Contact: Dwayne Gwaltney Phone: 804-232-6703 Toll Free: 800-448-3006 ✉ info@fabricleansupply.com www.fabricleansupply.com Packaging and supplies

Richclean 2810 Ackley Ave.

Richmond, VA 23228 Contact: Barry Gilman Phone: 804-262-7433 Toll Free: 800-237-5825 ✉ supplies@richclean.com www.richclean.com Detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies

Valley Washers Inc. 18 W. Johnson St. Harrisonburg, VA 22803 Phone: 540-434-8086 Toll Free: 800-433-0506 www.valleywashers.com Laundry equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts and service

Virginia Dry Cleaning & Laundry Equipment Inc. 1565 Oakbridge Terrace, Unit H Powhatan, VA 23139 Contact: Chip Fletcher Phone: 804-271-4401 Toll Free: 800-767-1946 ✉ chip@vadrycleaning.com www.vadrycleaning.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts, service; press pads; packaging, supplies

WASHINGTON CESCO 20830 International Blvd.

Seattle, WA 98198 Contact: Rich Boyd Phone: 206-824-9055 ✉ rich@cescoequipment.com www.cescoequipment.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Phoenix Equipment Co. 32504 223rd Ave. S.E. Black Diamond, WA 98010 Contact: Brad Heilman Phone: 425-417-4263 ✉ bfheilman@msn.com Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts and service

Western State Design 14241 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd. Woodinville, WA 98072 Contact: Rick Hall Phone: 425-483-5642 (ext. 102) Toll Free: 800-633-7153 ✉ rhall@westernstatedesign.com www.westernstatedesign.com Laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Westport Supply Co. 22239 76th Ave. South Kent, WA 98032 Contact: Gene Rhome Phone: 253-872-2027

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WEST VIRGINIA Char-Ann Equipment Co. 2505 Elizabeth Pike Mineral Wells, WV 26150 Contact: Ed Boice Phone: 304-489-9355 Toll Free: 800-679-9350 ✉ charann@wirefire.com Laundry equipment

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Haiges Machinery Inc.

131 E. Wisconsin Ave. Pewaukee, WI 53072 Contact: John Kubczak Phone: 262-523-4105 Toll Free: 800-236-1144 ✉ info@haigesmachinery.com www.haigesmachinery.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Herb Fitzgerald Co.

13150 W. Glendale Ave. (P.O. Box 465) Butler, WI 53007-0465 Contact: Jim Fitzgerald Phone: 262-783-5808 Toll Free: 800-686-3489 ✉ jim@herbfitzgerald.com www.herbfitzgerald.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service; ozone systems

Luetzow Industries

1105 Davis Ave. South Milwaukee, WI 53172 Contact: Ryan Luetzow Phone: 414-762-0410 Toll Free: 800-558-6055 ✉ luetzow.poly@gmail.com www.luetzowind.com Packaging and supplies; poly bags; poly tubing (25-28 in.); custom print poly; custom size and gauge poly; manufacture and deliver poly

Washburn Machinery Inc.

S95W32875 Hickorywood Trail Mukwonago, WI 53149 Contact: Rick Brown Toll Free: 800-245-8425 ✉ sales@washburnmachinery.com www.washburnmachinery.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

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Wausau Chemical

13137 West Glendale Ave. Butler, WI 53007 Contact: Wayne Koeppe Phone: 262-783-4500 Toll Free: 800-236-2200 ✉ wkoeppe@wausauchemical.com www.wausauchemical.com Detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

WYOMING Central Laundry Supply P.O. Box 1634 Gillette, WY 82717 Contact: Tom Degnan Phone: 307-687-7131 Toll Free: 800-750-7131 Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

PUERTO RICO Manuel Gomez Esteves P.O. Box 11380 San Juan, PR 00922 Contact: Freddie DeJesus Phone: 787-251-4560 ✉ mpereyo@coqui.net Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts and service

Montequin Distributors Calle 13 S.O., #903 Caparra Terrace, PR 00921 Contact: Felix Montequin Phone: 787-781-6390 Mobile: 787-781-6370 ✉ office@montequin.com www.montequin.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts and service

CANADA Besteam Boilers Inc.

421 Rue Locke St. Laurent, QC H4T 1X7 Contact: Matthew Newpol Phone: 514-636-3656, ext. 117 Toll Free: 800-363-8771 Mobile: 514-862-9691 ✉ mattnewpol@gmail.com Boilers; irons; return tanks and pumps; parts and service

Cal-Tech Services Ltd.

393 Herring Cove Rd. Halifax, NS B3R 1W3 Contact: Calvin Kerr Phone: 902-477-1020 Toll Free: 800-588-2258 ✉ caltech@ns.aliantzinc.ca Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

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East Coast Laundry Systems

519 Herring Cove Rd. Halifax, NS B3R 1X3 Contact: Peter Blunden Phone: 902-477-7722 Toll Free: 800-565-1281 ✉ peterb@eclaundry.ca www.eclaundry.ca Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; ozone systems; parts and service; plant design

Envirogreen Canada

110-23000 Fraserwood Way Richmond, BC V6V 3C7 Phone: 604-324-9400 Toll Free: 800-663-9295 ✉ envirogreencanada@gmail.com www.envirogreencanada.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Global Dry Cleaning Systems

111-3000 Pembina Hwy. Winnipeg, MB R3T 3Z2 Contact: Les Brown Phone/Fax: 204-269-1982 ✉ lesbrown@mts.net Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts and service

Groulx & Robertson

190 Oneida Dr. Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 1A8 Contact: Denis Lamarre Phone: 514-697-7760 Toll Free: 800-363-7760 ✉ dlamarre@groulxrobertson.ca Packaging and supplies

Image Distributors Ltd.

P.O. Box 180 Calmar, AB T0C 0V0 Contact: Les Krzywy Phone: 403-271-1449 Toll Free: 866-771-1449 Mobile: 403-852-0096 ✉ imagelaundry@shaw.ca www.imagelaundry.ca Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts and service

Integrity Mechanical Inc.

6519 40 St. S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 2J9 Contact: Kevin Marois Phone: 403-236-2873 ✉ imi@telus.net www.integritymechanical calgary.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; padding for finishing equipment

Metromec Equipment Inc.

865 Hodge St. Montreal, QC H4N 2B1 Contact: Matthew Newpol Phone: 514-747-7771 Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and

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Neifer Installations

10113 173 St. Surrey, BC V4N 4H6 Contact: Sharon Carras Phone: 604-588-6030 ✉ neifer@shaw.ca www.neifer.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts, service; ozone equipment; press pads, covers; boilers

Nicholson Mechanical Ltd.

2B - 33790 Industrial Ave. Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T9 Contact: Doug Nicholson Phone: 604-853-3053 Toll Free: 877-432-7286 ✉ info@nmlonline.ca www.nmlonline.ca Drycleaning, laundry, finishing equipment; detergents, chemicals; parts and service

Ontario Laundry Systems

7475 Kimbel St., Unit 5 Mississauga, ON L5S 1E7 Phone: 905-673-1308 Toll Free: 888-669-4837 ✉ info@ontariolaundry.com www.ontariolaundry.com Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts and service

Prairie Distributors Inc.

#160 - 6651 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC V7C 5C2 Contact: Amir Ladha Phone: 604-231-9334 www.pdibc.ca Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts and service

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ne of the most common mistakes made by folks in our industry is poor store location. Whether or not we like to admit it, the most important factor in the success of a drycleaning business is where the store is located. A poor location can saddle an owner with unwanted lease payments and unprofitable stores.

In my travels visiting with dry cleaners, I’ve seen cleaners with terrific quality and service who are struggling because their stores lack visibility.

Likewise, I’ve seen cleaners producing terrible quality who are hugely successful because they are on the corner of two high-traffic streets.

Of course, it’s easy to know if you’ve found the right or wrong location after the fact. The question is how do you know you’ve found the right spot before you cut the check for the security deposit?

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BATTER UP Are you a discount cleaner who is appealing to millennials? Are you a couture cleaner marketing to married households? Do your customers value convenience or quality more? The ideal location for you will vary dramatically, depending on your answers to these questions.

The first step to finding the ideal location is determining the answers. For existing cleaners, there are services like infoUSA® that can run a search on your existing customer list and tell you demographic information on those customers such as age, income, neighborhood, and more.

For new cleaners, you will have to determine what kind of brand you want to be.

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One important thing to remember is that 75% of customers go to a dry cleaner within three miles of where they live, so you should look at info within that radius.

Fortunately, the U.S. Census Bureau has great information on income by ZIP code that can help guide your search.

You can also go to any commercial real estate broker that specializes in retail and they should be able to give you a “heat map” of your area by income or density.

FIND YOUR ZONE Now you know where you want to be. The question is, can you find a space?

At this point, finding a good commercial real estate broker can be extremely valuable. Specifically, it is good to find a broker that specializes in what is called tenant representation or “tenant rep.” They are plugged in to what’s available in your market and may also know of spaces that aren’t yet for lease. (continued) www.americandrycleaner.com

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Tenant rep brokers are paid a commission only if they find you a space, so they are highly motivated to find something that works for you.

If you’re not ready to hire a broker, sites like LoopNet can be helpful. LoopNet.com has an excellent search engine that allows users to search by ZIP code, type of space, price per square foot, and other characteristics.

For example, if you were in Chicago, you could search for retail space of between 1,000 and 2,000 square feet, in ZIP code 60614, with rent between $15 and $25 per square foot, and produce a list of all of the currently available spaces matching those criteria. You could then contact the brokers for the spaces and arrange a tour.

I also recommend driving the area. You’d be amazed at how many small-business landlords just put up a sign and wait for someone to come by.

CUSTOMER VIEW Having a good list of locations in the right neighborhood is great, but unless your location appeals to your customers, it won’t succeed. Here is where you have to put on your customer hat and assess the location from the viewpoint of the customer.

Is the location on a regular commuter route? Are the location and signage easily visible from the road? Is the site accessible from both sides of the road? Is it convenient to enter the parking lot to park or to use the drive-thru? Is it easy to carry clothes in and out?

Ideally, the answers to all of these questions will be “yes.” If not, your customer won’t see that you’re there or

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won’t have a convenient experience when they find you.

No matter how good you are at your work, they will leave if they find a convenient, comparable alternative.

REVENUE MINUS RENT Most people in dry cleaning measure their rent as a percentage of sales and say that if you’re at 10% of revenue or below, you’re doing well.

Generally that is true, but if you evaluate locations that way, it will lead you into believing that a location that costs $25,000 in rent and does $250,000 in sales is as good as a location with $50,000 in rent and $500,000 in sales, when in fact the $500,000 location will be far more profitable.

A better back-of-the-envelope way to compare the available locations in your market is to estimate what you think the revenue will be and subtract the rent. Whichever location has the highest number is probably your best bet.

Finding a great drycleaning location is part science and part art.

There are never any guarantees, but if you follow these five steps, you’ll substantially increase your chances of finding a “home run” location and reduce your risk of ADC striking out.

Dan Miller is the chief executive officer of Mulberrys Garment Care, a premium drycleaning and laundry business with 17 locations in Minneapolis, San Francisco, and Dallas. You may contact him at dmiller@ mulberryscleaners.com or 866-473-0798.

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Of all the things that happen in business, small-business owners must personally address more challenges than owners of large companies, Diana Vollmer and certainly more than professional managers at those large corporations who have professional staff they can assign to every task.

Large organizations have more resources available to pay for full-time, highly focused on-staff capabilities.

Do you have an organizational chart? Although certainly not comprehensive, it can list many of the responsibilities that need to be fulfilled continually by the drycleaning organization. As the owner, you have ultimate responsibility for every aspect of the business, beginning with your business model.

That responsibility includes the following: people (internal employees, and external customers, suppliers and partners), product and production, logistics, facilities, equipment, maintenance, operations, finance, capital, sales and marketing, processes and procedures, pricing, packaging, store design, layout, site selection, and even more.

Some of these responsibilities are intermittent, like finding a new location, laying out a plant, and signing a lease.

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As you review your organizational chart, remember that the job must be done whether there is a staff individual specifically assigned to do it or not. So how is a smallbusiness owner supposed to accomplish the daunting responsibilities faced in the broad range of duties that need to be fulfilled?

There are two general options: hire internal employees that are assigned to one (and often more) of the jobs; or contract for external experts to do the functions as the need arises.

The latter option is known as outsourcing.

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You likely already outsource your legal and tax reporting functions to attorneys and CPAs due to the unique education and skills requirements involved. Most of you are also familiar with outsourcing payroll to a company that specializes in performing that specific function.

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reporting requirements.

Depending on their contracted role, they can assist when questions or audits arise and can make the process smoother because regulators know them and are used to working with them.

It may be prudent for you to now consider contracting for periodic help on additional assignments as well. A good starting point is to review the items on your chart that you really dislike and consider if those jobs can realistically be contracted out on either a part-time or on-call basis.

Let’s first focus on the CFO (chief financial officer) and the direct reports for that executive function.

These include administrative responsibilities that are often outsourced. Accounting, bookkeeping and payroll are commonly contracted out, so for now we will focus on HR (human resources) and IT (information technology).

How often have you encountered a situation in which an employee interaction with another employee, manager, customer or supplier has resulted in a complaint, a tense unproductive environment, a resignation of a valued employee, an angry or lost customer, or even a formal arbitration or lawsuit?

HR is one of the most complex issues businesses face. It is estimated that one in five small businesses has an ongoing formal dispute with an employee; it is my experience that the percentage is higher in the fabricare industry.

However, few cleaners can afford a full-time HR specialist, but hiring for on-call expertise is realistic and affordable. A good source to reach professionals in North America, and globally if needed, is the Society of Human Resource Managers (www.shrm.org).

IT proficiency has become more generalized relative to hardware maintenance and internally less specialized for software due to the hosting availability offered to the industry for POS and accounting.

Your needs may be better suited to outsourcing versus an internal employee. If you have not explored alternatives, it is a good time for a review. Sites like www. freelancer.com can be a good starting place to find the right fit between your needs and a contractor to fulfill them.

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compliance and training needs. Janitorial is also a function that can readily be hired from outside.

Purchasing is a skill that can be beneficially utilized annually to request and analyze bids for supplies and services that may have gotten out of line due to their lower-level priority on your “to do” list.

Another example is to hire an efficiency engineer to analyze the plant layout, either as it exists today or for a new installation.

The promotional/sales and marketing group often outsources marketing but should also take advantage of outside sales training to change passive order-taking culture into a sales culture, a status that is prevalent in the fabricare organizations that are currently growing their sales.

When is the last time you had a trainer in to coach your counter and route staff to sell more to your existing customers, or to actively reach out to prospects and active referrers and influencers?

If you want your company to grow and prosper in this competitive industry, your team needs training and implementation of their new sales skills to make it happen.

Do press releases often rise to the top of the priority list?

They are highly effective and should be an integral part of your promotional package, as should regular interactive written communication with customers. Writing skills are valuable and contractible.

Are you considering opening another location? Do you pride yourself in being an expert negotiator of leases?

How often have you actually negotiated a lease? Once every couple of years? Less frequently or more often?

Perhaps you should enlist the aid of someone who negotiates leases daily to obtain the best terms possible and the most value for the life of your investment in the lease.

The same is true for a professional retail designer for your store remodel or new opening.

Any or all of these alternative contracted functions can cut your costs, increase your profit and ensure your future prosperity.

Professionals are more proficient, efficient and costeffective. Take advantage of their advantages.

ADC Diana Vollmer is a managing director for Methods for Management, which has served dry cleaners and launderers with affordable management expertise and improved profitability since 1953. For assistance outsourcing your needs contact her at dvollmer@mfmi.com or call 415-577-6544. www.americandrycleaner.com

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Lighten Up Avoid streaks and swales on ‘lightweight’ apparel rolling through your plant

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ummer is rolling past. It’s the time for light colors and lightweight fabrics.

There is a challenge we all face with summer wear: stains that were left untreated over the off-season. Any stain is more difficult to remove after the passage of time.

Most stains are more visible against a white or pastel background fabric.

Lightweight fabrics such as silk and rayon are more likely to show streaks and swales when handled poorly. Let’s start with the classic, “It wasn’t like that when I put it away.”

It could be any number of stains.

Martin Young The simplest stain is a yellow/brown

area that the customer insists was not there when the garment was put away many long months ago. It will appear to have a very definite outline.

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If you are lucky and it is a caramelized sugar stain, then you will look like a hero. Sugar is easily dissolved by water. The sugar in an otherwise clear stain has turned brown with time and/or heat.

A caramelized sugar stain is easily removed with the first step in wet-side stain removal. Flush with steam over the vacuum nose of the board, add a drop of neutral synthetic detergent, then flush again with steam.

If it is not caramelized sugar, you have simply conditioned the stain for easier stain removal with the following stain-specific steps: • Always try your tannin formula before trying your protein. (Tannin formula has little adverse effect on a protein stain. In most cases, protein formula will tend to set a tannin stain.)

• Inspect the stain closely. If the stain is dominated by what appear to be cross patterns along the edge, you may be facing one of the tougher stains to remove, an oxidized oil stain. (This is usually food oil/grease that contacted the garment while warm.)

• It is best pre-treated with a good paint, oil and grease (POG) remover, dry-cleaned, then post-spotted or soaked in a safety bleach like sodium perborate.

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after all other appropriate chemical tools have been exhausted.)

Many garments marketed for warm weather are constructed of lightweight fabric and present a unique problem. Lightweight fabrics are subject to streaks and swales. Unfortunately, in most cases, these streaks and swales are the result of poor habits by the cleaner/spotter.

Don’t let it happen in your plant. With the heavy emphasis on productivity, it is easy to add a few extra pieces to a run in an effort to gain time. This causes problems with lightweight fabrics.

Under ideal conditions, lightweight fabrics will dry quickly and evenly. Under less-than-good conditions, lightweight fabrics will dry unevenly, resulting in streaks and swales.

Lint is everywhere in a drycleaning plant. When allowed to accumulate on air filtration equipment, the airflow is reduced. Reduced airflow leads to uneven drying, and uneven drying leads to streaks and swales.

It is a drycleaning system. Treat it as such, and you will ADC reduce problems with your garments.

Martin L. Young Jr. has been an industry consultant and trainer for 20 years, and a member of various stakeholder groups on environmental issues. He grew up in his parents’ plant in Concord, N.C., Young Cleaners, which he operates today. Phone: 704-786-3011, e-mail: mayoung@ctc.net.

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Texas Tide Noting on its website, MW Cleaners “is excited to announce that we’re joining the Tide Dry Cleaners system, and the most trusted expert in the fabric care industry, to better serve you. Soon, we will be converting our 36 MW Cleaners stores in Houston, Texas, and the MW Cleaners delivery business in Austin, Texas, to Tide Dry Cleaners.”

Mike Nesbit, MW Cleaners president, writes in a letter to customers: “We are thrilled to expand the Tide Dry Cleaners brand in Texas along with some of the most influential leaders in the drycleaning industry.”

He adds that, “Tide shares our core belief that customer service is the cornerstone of our business, so rest assured — we’re bringing along the entire MW Cleaners staff that you’ve come to love.”

He further indicates in the letter that, “As our guest,

MW Cleaners stores like this one are now Tide Dry Cleaners. (Photo: Tide Dry Cleaners)

you should not see any disruption to your current experience. In fact, you can expect the same great customer service and cleaning expertise combined with new benefits that only Tide Dry Cleaners can deliver. Here are a few: • 24-hour drop-off and pickup on your schedule; • Open seven days a week with extended hours; • A 7-Point Inspection that includes tightening loose threads and replacing cracked buttons for free; • Brighter whites and darker blacks with Tide Restore™ and Back-To-Black™ services; • Rewards and more with the Tide Inner Circle rewards program.”

The company indicates on its website in a May post: “We’re excited to make this change over the next few months and we’ll make sure to keep you informed as we transition!”

For over 70 years, Tide® laundry detergent has been caring for the clothes of American families, it notes, and is an extension of the Tide® brand. The franchise system is expanding across the United States, it adds.

Agile Pursuits Franchising Inc. (APFI) is a franchisor and operator of Tide Dry Cleaners, and is a whollyowned subsidiary of Procter and Gamble. APFI was founded in 2008.

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Milt & Edie’s celebrates 30 years of service Milt & Edie’s Drycleaners & Tailoring Center recently celebrated three decades of serving Burbank and Southern California with a “Re-Dedication” ribbon-cutting ceremony, the firm reports.

“Thirty years of love and dedication have made Milt & Edie’s what it is today and seeing everyone here supporting us was wonderful,” says Edie Chortkoff. “Milt would have loved it!”

“This was a milestone occasion offering us an opportunity to let our customers and community know we are continuing our commitment to providing superior service and quality cleaning and tailoring,” says Beth Shader, who runs the family business with her husband, Michael Shader, and her mother.

Milt Chortkoff died in December, but Beth notes he was very involved in the early planning stages of the anniversary event: “Dad loved a reason to celebrate and this was a big deal, especially for a business with the motto, ‘All customers leave happy... always!’”

Everyone in attendance enjoyed free refreshments from local restaurant favorite Porto’s and were encour-

Celebrating 30 years serving Burbank, Calif., Milt & Edie’s Drycleaners & Tailoring Center owners, pictured along with friends holding congratulatory certificates, are Michael Shader (holding scissors), Edie Chortkoff (wearing blue blouse and dark sunglasses) and Beth Shader (standing next to her wearing a dark sweater). (Photo: Milt & Edie’s Drycleaners & Tailoring Center)

aged to spin the Milt & Edie’s “Wheel of Rewards,” where guests could win up to $100 in free services, the business relates.

Michael Shader says the Wheel of Rewards comes out throughout the year and encourages everyone to “join us on Facebook because that is where we give some advance ADC notice of when the Wheel will be spinning.”

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Army Takes Over?

10 YEARS AGO. Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) fined six Portland-area dry cleaners last month for alleged monitoring, record-keeping and hazardous-waste violations. Under the terms of a 2006 grant from the U.S. (EPA) funding perc lean-detection equipment, operators were asked to monitor and report results from the detectors. DEQ reviews conducted in 2007 and 2008 revealed that many businesses had failed to comply with these and additional requirements. The six businesses were issued a warning in October 2007 and a second warning in January. “The [agency’s] drycleaning program has done a lot of outreach,” a DEQ environmental law specialist told the Portland Tribune. “As a result of that outreach, some people have come into compliance, and some haven’t.”

press” underscores the importance of the AIL study. …. What’s In a Name? In a recent issue of the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, the chief of a W.Va. police department described the effectiveness of the new human relations program which his department has been using to cool racial conflict. The chief’s August 1968 last name: Bias.

35 YEARS AGO. The Supreme Court’s recent action stripping Congress of its legislative veto power has stripped the drycleaning industry of whatever political muscle it might have had to modify the Federal Trade Commission’s new care labeling amendments. The unexpectedly controversial amendments still may be subject to review in Congress — no one seems to know for sure — but the veto is out, according to a spokesperson for the agency’s enforcement division. …. Letters, calls, and personal contacts with state legislators helped dry cleaners in Connecticut recently defeat a proposed sales tax on dry cleaning. In a campaign spearheaded by the Neighborhood Cleaners Assn., the cleaners also collected over 20,000 signatures on petitions that were presented to the governor.

75 YEARS AGO. Army Takes Over? News item from Hazleton, Pa.: “Army Air Corps officials were in Hazleton again yesterday inspecting the drycleaning facilities of a local cleaning plant with a view of taking over the drycleaning equipment exclusively for military needs. It is stated that the drycleaning situation is critical in various camps and soldiers have gone weeks without any cleaning accommodations. The army then has found no other recourse than to demand priority on this particular service.” In Washington, Colonel Hobby, head of the WACS, had to try 15 different drycleaning plants before she could persuade anyone to clean her uniform. ….

Fire at a Santa Ana, Calif., cleaners burned off the left arms of $2,000 worth of garments. They were on a rack and the fire started in a trash box nearby. …. Fire completely destroyed a cleaners plant in Valdez, Wash. They had just moved into their new location two days earlier.

Destroyed were between $4,000 and $5,000 worth of clothing, and also equipment valued at $5,000.

50 YEARS AGO. Should You Press Durable Press? Or Can Finishing be Eliminated? Test findings concerning “what really happens” when durable press garments are not professionally pressed — and when they are — highlight the American Institute of Laundering’s (AIL) latest bulletin #585 titled Durable Press Washing and Finishing. Garment manufacturers’ predictions that “90% of all their production will be channeled to durable To read more of American Drycleaner’s chronicling of the industry over the years, visit www.americandrycleaner.com.

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84 YEARS AGO. August 1934 (our third issue ever), in a new section called In The Bag. This note came from a reader from Michigan: “Your cheerful little magazine contains much friendly advice and humor; and should receive a hearty reception from all the dry cleaners in the nation.”

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The Evolution of Clean Join these satisfied customers...

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“This is my third Columbia, they never cease to amaze me.

Each generation gets better and better with their engineering design and maintenance. It puts this end of my business on cruise control!”

~Kurt and Drew Skasik, Skasik’s Quality Dry Cleaners “Ten days ago we made the transition from a Columbia perc machine to a Columbia SENSENE machine. Having been a perc operator for so long, I was very nervous about making the move.

Fast forward 10 days, I can honestly say I am very happy with the purchase! The learning curve is minimal, the solvent does the job as advertised, we are down to 4 spotting chemicals, the running cycle is just a little bit longer than perc, the clothes come out soft and the colors are vibrant. And when you open the door at the end of the cycle, instead of getting a blast of perc, you get a pleasant and refreshing smell.”

“I’ve been in the drycleaning business for 28 years, always using perc. I have been searching for an alternative solvent for the past two years. After researching Sensene, visiting plants running with Sensene for the past few months, it has been beyond my wildest expectations. It’s better than perc! As the owner of Ruthie’s Cleaners, Owasso, MI, I am a hands-on operator and the one that has always done the cleaning. This solvent is just phenomenal. This is my second Columbia machine. In 23 years Columbia has always been the leading company in technology and my new Columbia is a testament to that fact.”

~Robert Marks, Ruthy’s Cleaners

“Having finally bought my Columbia, I can honestly say I’ve entered the 21st Century. This machine produces exceptional cleaning and is efficient, whites are white and I don’t have to worry about anything after I hit Start. My only regret is having waited so long!”

~Craig Ford, Owner/Operator, SeaBreeze Cleaners

~Mike Ingalls, Iron Mike’s Cleaners

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