The DL EXPO West was everything the industry needed — and more. The event, co-sponsored by the California Cleaners Association (CCA) and the Southwest Drycleaners Association (SDA), proved to be a resounding success with more than 900 badges issued altogether — including nearly 700 cleaners and launderers.
Converting his entire fleet of delivery vehicles to 100% electric had been on Sajid Veera’s mind for quite some time, but the technology wasn’t quite there yet. So, he started on a smaller scale for his Door-to-Door Cleaners business in California.
For members struggling to find interesting things to post about, the Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI) recently launched a new premium social media content service designed to help drycleaning businesses enhance their online presence with professionally designed, custom branded posts and video
The heat won’t be the only thing rising as summer approaches; the industry schedule of events will also be heating up throughout the country.
On a recent visit to one of our client sites, the manager of the location greeted us with her updated, 4-inch, bright red, SDS binder in hand saying, “I’m glad you’re here. I’m afraid of OSHA.”
So... what about starch levels? I feel compelled to write about this today because today, like most days, I got questions about it.
During the recent Methods for Management (MfM) meeting, the topic of Net Promoter Score (NPS) came up as a way to really get a handle on how your business is performing in the eyes of your customers.
A ring can be a bothersome occurrence for any cleaner and a customer. There are many reasons why rings occur and the solution depends upon what caused the rings and the nature of the fabric.
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., one of America’s greatest writers, refused to work with computers during his life. He preferred the tactile sensations that came from clacking away on a typewriter.
“Members of the generation known as Gen Z are peer-influenced, anxious, and they read your reviews,” said Beth Chapman, the featured speaker at this year’s annual meeting of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists (AWGS).
New York Machinery (NYM) is entering a new phase of growth, evolving from a trusted importer and distributor into a fully integrated manufacturer with its own brand.
Since 2005, Anton’s Cleaners has used its professional expertise to clean and distribute thousands of prom dresses, ensuring that financial obstacles do not prevent high school juniors and seniors from attending their milestone events with confidence.
During Interclean in Amsterdam last month, CINET announced a trio of winners who have been granted Lifetime Awards
Metalprogetti recently announced the appointment of Heath Bolin as national sales manager for the U.S.
Continental Laundry Solutions (Continental) recently welcomed new team members
In May, the Route Pros will be hosting its 2026 Spark and Start Leadership Conference at Dublin Cleaners in Columbus, OH.
The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) has announced “Summit of Possibilities” as the official theme for its 2026 Management & Educational Conference, which is set to take place from Aug. 2–5 at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.
PROS Parts announced that Operations Manager Bruce Hope officially retires at the end of April after more than 35 years in the industry.
Martinizing Cleaners recently announced the opening of its newest location in the Minneapolis metropolitan area.
McPherson Cleaners, a cornerstone of Alamance County since its founding in 1953, has expanded into Greensboro with the opening of its third location.
Following his 42 years as president of Puritan Cleaners, Gary Glover announced his retirement. He took over leadership of Puritan Cleaners from his father, Ed Glover, in 1984.
While much of franchising spent 2025 navigating rising costs, labor volatility and crowded categories, Tide Services, a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), took a different approach: building a scalable growth platform around one of the most essential, and often overlooked household services.
In late January, the New England Sanitone Licensees held their annual meeting in Boston, MA.
Value Drycleaners of America, LLC (VDA) announced recently that it has named Mike Weisel as president/CEO, overseeing its operations, as well as those of ZIPS Franchising LLC, franchisor of the ZIPS Cleaners brand, and Gemini Cleaners LLC, franchisor of the Mulberry’s Garment Care brand. His title applies to all three entities.
America’s Best Cleaners (ABC) was recently selected as the exclusive textile and garment care partner for The Home Trust International, a prestigious invitation-only network for luxury home services.
Continental Girbau West (CG West), a leading distributor of Continental Laundry Solutions (Continental), has officially changed its name to Continental West and announced its move to a new facility in Cerritos, CA.
Tide Services has expanded its footprint in the Midwest. Consolidated Cleaners, one of Tide’s largest franchise groups, has acquired seven Widmer’s Cleaners locations across the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
ARYA Cleaners has achieved official national certification as an affiliate of America’s Best Cleaners. Founded by the Rahimzadeh family, ARYA Cleaners has a rich history focused on quality and dedication to customer service.
Recently, Tide Services expanded its footprint on Florida’s Space Coast with the acquisition and conversion of eight Crest Cleaners & Laundry locations.
In October, 18 students graduated the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute’s (DLI) School of Drycleaning Technology’s Introduction to Drycleaning course, and 15 graduated from its Advanced course.
Fabritec International, a third-generation, family-owned leader in professional textile care solutions, announced leadership promotions and team expansions at The Clean Show in Orlando, FL in August.
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