American Drycleaner - September 2023

■ PROFILE: NEW DLI PRESIDENT KATHY BENZINGER

■ GETTING ONLINE REVIEWS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

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If you need a little help finding this month’s hanger hidden on our cover, here’s a clue. Good luck!

Forging Bonds for the Future

In the article “Adding Value to Your Supply Chain” published in last month’s American Drycleaner, we looked at how healthy relationships between manufacturers, suppliers and dry cleaners not only provide all concerned with more pleasant experiences, but can make a huge difference when unexpected events — or disasters — take place.

(In case you missed it, last month’s issue, as well as the entire archive of digital editions of our magazine going back to 2013, can be found at americandrycleaner.com/digital-editions.)

So, if you need to build or strengthen relationships with supply professionals in the industry, the information packed into the 2023 Distributors Directory of this month’s issue should provide you with valuable tools to forge those bonds.

While things are much brighter in the drycleaning industry for most going into 2024 than they were just a year ago — we won’t even talk about the two years before that — this is not the time to rest on building relationships. Take a moment to consider those suppliers who keep materials flowing into your business. Is the relationship as strong as it could be? Or are there signs that it might be time to reassess?

Elsewhere in this issue, we profile Kathy Benzinger, the new president of the Drycleaners & Laundry Institute. With challenges within the industry and pending legislation on the state and federal level, the importance of trade associations like DLI, as well as the National Drycleaners Association and regional organizations, has never been more important. We speak with Kathy and learn about her goals for 2024.

We also have an article from guest writer Jessica Ayre on “5 Ways to Get Online Reviews for Your Drycleaning Business.” Boosting your brand is an excellent method to not only get top-of-mind status with your customers but to stand out from the competition, as well. Getting this online word of mouth from satisfied clients can help you do just that.

As we enter 2023’s final quarter, take a look at your business and see what could be improved in 2024. American Drycleaner is here tohelp!

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DISTRIBUTORS DIRECTORY 2023

Welcome to the American Drycleaner Distributors Directory for 2023. We have extended invitations to companies that provide cleaning equipment, supplies, parts and other vital services to the drycleaning industry to offer information about their business and the best ways to reach them. The results are in the pages that follow, listed alphabetically by city and state. No distributor information was received from states that have no listings.

Take advantage of this information to find those companies that can best service your company and allow you to serve your own clients.

ALABAMA

A-1 Products Inc.

2020 Avenue F Birmingham, AL 35218

Contact: Alex Atwater

Phone: 205-787-1403

Toll-Free: 800-826-9347

aatwater@a-1products.com

�� www.a-1products.com

Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts; services

FabriClean Supply

Birmingham

1200 2nd Ave. North

Birmingham, AL 35203

Contact: Steve Taylor

Phone: 205-251-7272

Toll Free: 800-442-7021

info@fabricleansupply.com

�� www.fabricleansupply.com

Packaging and supplies

Trademark Equipment Co.

1020 Warton Ave.

Tarrant, AL 35217

Contact: David Daniel

Phone: 205-424-4221

dd@deltadpxonline.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

ALASKA

Automated Laundry Systems & Supply 360 E. 100th Ave.

Anchorage, AK 99515

Phone: 907-561-1752

Toll Free: 800-478-1752

sales@autolaundrysystems.com

�� www.autolaundrysystems.com

Laundry and wetcleaning equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts; service

The Laundry Group LLC

300 E 5th Ave.

Anchorage, AK 99501

Contact: Kerry Siebenthal

Phone: 907-561-1752

Toll Free: 800-478-1752

Service@thelaundrygroup.com

�� www.autolaundrysystems.com

Laundry and wetcleaning equipment; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts; service

ARIZONA

Astro Distributing & Leasing

4322 E. Winslow Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85040

Contact: Jay C. Snow

Phone: 602-267-7072

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

CPEC

3120 W. Weldon Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85017

Contact: Mark Svancara

Phone: 602-248-0808

Toll Free: 877-835-5866

mark@cpec-laundry.com

�� www.cpec-laundry.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; misc. equipment; parts; service

CPEC

3202 S. Richey Ave.

Tucson, AZ 85713

Contact: Mark Svancara

Phone: 520-790-7377

mark@cpec-laundry.com

�� www.cpec-laundry.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

Laundry & Cleaners Equipment Co.

320 S. 25th St.

Phoenix, AZ 85034

Contact: Dave Eckenrode

Phone: 602-244-0800

�� www.laundryandcleaners.com

Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts; 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

drycleaning, laundry, finishing and wetcleaning equipment; parts; service

Laundry & Cleaners Supply

402 S. 50th St.

Phoenix, AZ 85034

Contact: Dave Eckenrode

Toll Free: 800-258-9664

�� www.laundryandcleaners.com

Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts; service

Wardlaw Equipment Consultants Inc.

Phoenix, AZ 85014

Contact: Kevin Wardlaw

Phone: 520-791-2804

Toll Free: 877-927-3529

wardequip@aol.com

�� www.wardlawequipment consultants.com

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Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts; service

ARKANSAS

CLI Enterprises

3756 Salem Rd. (P.O. Box 468)

Bryant, AR 72089

Contact: Steve Shepard

Phone: 501-794-0107

steve@clienterprises.com

�� www.clienterprises.com

Laundry equipment; parts; services

FabriClean Supply of Arkansas

6600 Allied Way

Little Rock, AR 72209

Contact: Trevor Hericks

Phone: 501-565-5288

Toll Free: 800-442-7021

info@fabricleansupply.com

�� www.fabricleansupply.com

Detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; 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

CALIFORNIA

Corbett Equipment

1590 Adams Ave., Unit 4373

Costa Mesa, CA 92628

Contact: Jim Corbett

Phone: 949-500-1430

Toll Free: 855-591-1119

corbettequipment.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies; parts; service

DCL Mechanical Services

10524 La Morada Dr.

San Diego, CA 92124

Contact: Fran Bibby

Phone: 619-993-3726

dclmechanical@att.net

Parts; service

Elite Machinery/InnoClean

1363 E. Wilshire Ave.

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Contact: Thomas Kim

Phone: 714-541-2829

elitemachinery@gmail.com

�� www.elitemachinery.net

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

Frimair USA West

4227 Carson Rd.

Camino, CA 95709

Contact: Alan Yordy

Phone: 209-649-4808

yordyalan@yahoo.com

�� www.alanyordyequipment.com

drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; 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; service

Joven Sales & Service

10925 S. Broadway Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90061

Contact: Joven Lactaoen

Phone: 323-757-3161

jovensinc@gmail.com

Drycleaning equipment; parts; service

Kelleher Equipment/ Casares Equipment LLC

9901 Paramount Blvd., Ste. 140

Downey, CA 90240

Phone: 562-422-1257

Mobile: 562-857-4481

contactus@kelleher equipment.com

�� www.kelleherequipment.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC

1700B S. Wall St.

Los Angeles, CA 90015

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

sales@taylorhouseman.com

�� www.taylorhouseman.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

3 Hanger Supply Co.

4334 E Washington Blvd.

Commerce, CA 90023

Phone: 310-679-8800

Toll Free: 877-342-6437

sales@3hangersupply.com

�� www.3hangersupply.com

Detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts

United Cleaners Supply LLC

1676 Delta Ct.

Hayward, CA 94544

Contact: William Whitford

Phone: 510-324-3330

ww.whitford@gmail.com

drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts; service

United Fabricare Supply

P.O. Box 01796

Los Angeles, CA 90001

Contact: Steve Hong

Phone: 310-537-2096

info@unitedfabricaresupply.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

Toll Free: 800-864-2524

uswm.inc@gmail.com

�� www.uswm.net

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; 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

Laundry and finishing equipment; parts; service

COLORADO

Advanced Laundry Systems

13551 W. 43rd Dr., Unit J

Golden, CO 80403

Phone: 303-432-2504

info@advlaundry.com

�� www.advlaundry.com

Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts; service

Clean Designs Inc.

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; service

Cowell Sales Co.

2220 Downing St.

Denver, CO 80205

Phone: 303-861-8826

cowellsales@aol.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; 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; packaging and supplies; parts; service

Martin-Ray Laundry Systems LLC

756 South Jason St. Denver, CO 80223

Phone: 720-359-8000

Toll Free: 800-279-6622

�� www.martinray.com

Laundry and wetcleaning equipment; packaging and supplies; parts; service

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CONNECTICUT

EDRO Corp.

P.O. Box 308

East Berlin, CT 06023

Contact: Scott Kirejczyk

Phone: 860-828-0311

s.kirejczyk@edrocorp.com

�� www.edrocorp.com

Laundry and wetcleaning equipment; misc. equipment

United Suppliers Inc.

1286 Kossuth St.

Bridgeport, CT 06608

Contact: Arnold Cohen

Phone: 203-333-3521

unitedco@aol.com

�� www.drycleanerssupplier.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

District Cleaners Equipment Inc.

4424 Arkansas Ave. N.W.

Washington, DC 20011

Phone: 202-723-7616

districtcleaners@gmail.com

�� www.districtcleaners equipment.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

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; service

Alliance Laundry Systems

Distribution, LLC – Gulf Breeze

1626 Tradewinds Dr.

Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Toll Free: 800-366-4168

sales@clecco.com

www.clecco.com

Drycleaning, laundry, finishing equipment; misc. equipment; parts; service;

A.M. Chevy Equipment Inc.

Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Contact: Joe or Tony Chevy

Phone: 954-946-9703

Toll Free: 844-802-3247

amchevyequipment@aol.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

B&C Technologies

17740 Ashley Dr., Ste. 109

Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Contact: Al Adcock

Phone: 850-249-2222

Mobile: 850-625-5842

al@bandctech.com

�� www.bandctech.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

Bay Area Laundry Equipment

6515 Haines Rd. North St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Contact: Michael 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

Mobile: 904-655-4618

bernieecht@berniesboiler.com

�� www.berniesboiler.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; misc. equipment; parts; service

Cleaners Chemical Corp.

7804 Montecito Place

Delray Beach, FL 33446

Contact: Herschel Podgur

Phone: 561-499-3950

Toll Free: 866-307-0700

Mobile: 561-213-5633

sales@cleaners chemicalcorp.com

�� www.cleanerschemical.com

Detergents and chemicals

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; service

DISTRIBUTORS DIRECTORY 2023

Commercial Laundry Equipment Co.

1114 53rd Ct. South West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Contact: Zach Staley

Phone: 561-848-0054

Toll Free: 800-638-1869 zstaley@clecusa.com

�� www.commercial laundryequip.com

Laundry and finishing equipment; parts; service

EnviroClean

2609 South Federal Hwy. #1003

Fort Pierce, FL 34982

Contact: Lenny Caron

Phone: 800-873-7652 lennyc@envirocleandryclean.net

�� www.envirocleandryclean.net

Drycleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

EzProducts International Inc.

612 North Florida Ave.

Wauchula, FL 33873

Contact: Diana Rue diane@ezpi.us

�� www.ezpi.us

Misc. equipment

FabriClean Supply of Florida

11705 Industry Dr.

Jacksonville, FL 32218

Contact: Dave LaPorte

Phone: 904-696-7685

Toll Free: 800-442-7021

info@fabricleansupply.com

�� www.fabricleansupply.com

drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts; service

FabriClean Supply of Florida

6401 Badger Dr., Ste. 200

Tampa, FL 33610

Contact: Dave LaPorte

Phone: 813-623-3553

Toll Free: 800-442-7021

info@fabricleansupply.com

�� www.fabricleansupply.com

Packaging and supplies

Florida Laundry Systems

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; service

Gulf Coast Equipment Sales

4304 Wallace Rd.

Lakeland, FL 33812

Contact: Elsie Jordan

Phone: 813-253-3191 or 239-288-9386

gcdeinc@yahoo.com

�� gcequipmentsales.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; misc. equipment; parts; service

Industrial Laundry Services Equipment

1075 Florida Central Parkway, Ste. 2150 Longwood, FL 32750

Contact: Christy Jones

Phone: 407-679-0040

Mobile: 407-947-7144

christy@industrial laundrysvcs.com

�� www.ilsorlando.com

Laundry, and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts; service

Machine Depot 10663 Monaco Dr., Ste. 103 Jacksonville, FL 32218

Contact: Ephraim Gottlieb

Phone: 904-422-4925

ephraim@vendorboy.com

�� vendorboy.com

Parts; service

OEM Laundry Parts LLC 4020 University Blvd. Ct. Jacksonville, FL 32217

Contact: Rebecca Sharpe

Phone: 904-240-0211

rsharpe@oemlaundryparts.com

�� www.oemlaundryparts.com

Laundry equipment; parts; service

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 equipment; laundry detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies

DISTRIBUTORS DIRECTORY 2023

Padon Laundry & Dry Cleaning Equipment

39 S.E. Kindred St. Stuart, FL 34994

Contact: Brent Padon

Phone: 561-644-5517

brentpadon@padon equipment.com

�� www.padonequipment.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

Steiner-AtlanticCorp.

1714 NW 215th St. Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Contact: Jim Goulet

Contact: Juan Manzanera

Phone: 305-754-4551

Toll Free: 800-333-8883

sales@steineratlantic.com

�� www.steineratlantic.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; parts; service

Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC

4851 N.W. 79th Ave., Ste. 12 Miami, FL 33166

Contact: Marie Gando

Phone: 305-477-5585

Toll Free: 800-678-1777

miami@supsew.com

�� www.supsew.com

Packaging and supplies

W.P.S. Engineering

16295 Mintra Ct.

Punta Gorda, FL 33955-4205

Contact: Winfried Sauter

Phone: 239-826-2862

win64@aol.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

Worldwide Laundry

1714 NW 215th St.

Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Contact: Juan Manzanera

Phone: 305-477-5585

Toll Free: 800-678-1777

sales@worldwidelaundry.com

�� www.worldwidelaundry.com

Laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

GEORGIA

A-1 Products

1000 Williams Dr., Ste. 1028

Marietta, GA 30066

Contact: Alex Atwater

Phone: 770-428-5545

Toll-Free: 800-969-7659

aatwater@a-1products.com

�� www.a-1products.com

Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts; service

Arent Machinery Co.

352 Worthington Cir. Fort Valley, GA 31030

Contact: Jay-Dee Arent

Phone: 503-657-3000

Toll Free: 800-547-2527

Mobile: 503-572-7709

jaydee.arent@arent machinery.com

�� www.arentmachinery.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

D & K Equipment

3715 Northcrest Rd.

Atlanta, GA 30340

Phone: 770-674-7188

Contact: Danny Kim sales@dnkequipment.com

Drycleaning and laundry equipment

FabriClean Supply of Atlanta

5330 Dividend Dr. Decatur, GA 30035

Contact: Trevor Hericks

Phone: 770-981-2800

Toll Free: 800-442-7021 info@fabricleansupply.com

�� www.fabricleansupply.com

Packaging and supplies

Gulf States Dry Cleaning Company

4035 Nine McFarland Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30004

Contact: Harish Parmar

Phone: 770-343-8455

Toll Free: 800-875-4756 harish@gulfstatesdryclean.com

�� www.gulfstatesdryclean.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

Rahmany Group Inc.

1800-F Macleod Dr.

Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Contact: Mohammad Azhar

Phone: 678-701-5489

rahmanygroup@att.net

�� rahmanygroup.com

Parts; service

Southeastern Laundry Equipment Sales, LLC

1105 Shana Ct., Ste. I Marietta, GA 30066

Contacts: Ron Smith, Jason Downey

Phone: 770-928-0080

Toll Free: 800-522-9274 sales@selaundry.com

�� www.selaundry.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

TLC Tri-State Laundry Companies

GA-3

Smyrna, GA 30080

Contact: Matt Stephenson

Toll Free: 866-278-0106

mstephenson@tlctristate.com

�� www.tlctristate.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

TLC Tri-State Laundry Companies

1560 Old Clyattville Rd.

Valdosta, GA 31601

Contact: Matt Stephenson

Toll Free: 866-278-0106 mstephenson@tlctristate.com

�� www.tlctristate.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

HAWAII

Associate Chemical & Supplies

810 Gulick Ave.

Honolulu, HI 96819

Contact: Clinton C.C. Lee

Phone: 808-841-2423

Mobile: 808-285-1600

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts; service

Colburn Laundry & Dry Cleaning Supplies

1359 Colburn St.

Honolulu, HI 96817

Contact: Michael C. Sadd

Phone: 808-841-3818

Drycleaning and laundry equipment; packaging and supplies; parts; service

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; service

WLSN Pacific

73-5580 Maiau St., Bay 7

Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Phone: 808-896-6454

wlsnpacific@gmail.com

�� www.wlsnpac.com

Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts; service

ILLINOIS

Alliance Laundry Systems

Distribution, LLC – Midwest

175 Gaylord St.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Contact: Karla Robledo

Phone: 847-364-9274

karla.robledo@alliancels.com

�� distribution.alliancelaundry.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

Equipment International

8778 Ferris Ave.

Morton Grove, IL 60653

Contact: Steve Zabrin

Phone: 847-679-2211

sales@equipmentinternational.com

�� www.equipmentinternational.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

Foster-Stephens Inc.

1555 Greenleaf Ave.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Contact: Nancy Jones, Kevin Paz

Phone: 847-357-1100

Toll Free: 800-279-8269, ext. 201

kdaniels@foster-stephens.com

�� www.foster-stephens.com

Packaging and supplies

Haiges Machinery Inc.

11314 Main St. Huntley, IL 60142

Contact: Rory Haiges

Phone: 847-669-3300

Toll Free: 800-542-2828

info@haigesmachinery.com

�� www.haigesmachinery.com

Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts; service

Midwest Trim Inc.

4535 25th Ave. Schiller Park, IL 60176

Phone: 773-594-0700

Toll Free: 800-222-8746 sales@midwest-trim.com

�� www.midwest-trim.com

Misc. equipment

R.R. Street & Co.

215 Shuman Blvd., Ste. 150 Naperville, IL 60563

Contact: Mike Miller

Toll Free: 800-478-7338 mmiller@4streets.com

www.4streets.com

Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals

Suede Products LLC

18600 Graphics Ct.

Tinley Park, IL 60477

Contact: John Conway

Phone: 815-724-0360

Toll Free: 877-710-8200 jconway@suedeproducts.com

www.suedeproducts.com

Detergents and chemicals

Tri-Supply Co.

955 Industrial Ct.

Loves Park, IL 61111

Contact: John Kratz

Phone: 815-637-6374

trisupply@comcast.net �� www.trisupply.com

Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

Washtown Equipment Co. Inc.

4034 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; packaging and supplies; parts;’ service

Western D.C. Computer

5307 N. Wayne Ave.

Chicago, IL 60640

Contact: Joel Kim

Phone: 773-878-0150

info@westerndccomputer.com

Misc. equipment

INDIANA

Indy Hanger & Supply

1440 Brookville Way

Indianapolis, IN 46239

Contact: Lora Bradberry

Phone: 317-215-5988

lbradberry@indyhanger.com

�� www.indyhanger.com

Packaging and supplies; detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents

IOWA

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 finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies; parts; service

Washburn Machinery of Iowa

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

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

KANSAS

Commercial Laundry Sales & Service

1228 S. Santa Fe St.

Wichita, KS 67211

Contact: Daniel Asher

Phone: 316-267-6650

dasher@clsands.com

�� www.clsands.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts; service

DISTRIBUTORS DIRECTORY 2023

FabriClean Supply of Kansas

14400 W. 97th Terr.

Lenexa, KS 66215

Contact: Chris Young

Phone: 913-492-1743

Toll Free: 800-442-7021 info@fabricleansupply.com

�� www.fabricleansupply.com

Drycleaning equipment; packaging and supplies

Midwest Commercial Laundry Equipment Inc.

616 E. North St. Salina, KS 67402

Contact: Doug Hoeffner

Phone: 785-827-9017

Toll free: 800-533-6253 doug@mcle-inc.com

�� www.mcle-inc.com

Laundry equipment; parts; service

KENTUCKY

Fabritec International (Sanitone & Stamford)

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

O’Dell Equipment Inc.

P.O. Box 3366

Louisville, KY 40201

Phone: 502-584-6100

Toll Free: 800-333-0355

sales@odellequipment.com

�� www.odellequipment.com

Finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts; service REM Co.

129 Fieldview Dr.

Versailles, KY 40383

Contact: Robert Price

Phone: 859-873-8812

Toll Free: 800-292-5070

rprice@remlaundry.com

�� www.remlaundry.com

Laundry and finishing equipment; parts; service

LOUISIANA

FabriClean Supply

Baton Rouge

8666 Kiowa Ave.

Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Contact: Trevor Hericks

Phone: 225-237-3045

Toll Free: 800-442-7021

info@fabricleansupply.com

�� www.fabricleansupply.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning, finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies; parts; service

Ideal Chemical & Supply

3848 Industrial Circle

Bossier City, LA 71112

Contact: Sam Block Jr.

Toll Free: 800-231-6776

sblock@idealchem.com

�� www.idealchemical.com

Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

Jim Welsh Inc. 1020 La Crete Ln.

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; service

Pellerin Laundry

Machinery Sales Co. 731 Jackson St. Kenner, LA 70063

Contact: Scott McClure

Phone: 504-467-9593

Toll Free: 800-535-8754 scott.mcclure@peller inlaundry.com

�� www.pellerinlaundry.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

MAINE

Nelson & Small Commercial Equipment 597 Riverside St.

Portland, ME 04104

Contact: Tom Tobiassen

Toll Free: 800-341-0780

tomt@nelsonsmall.com

Laundry equipment; misc. equipment; parts; service

“I tried most of the other brands and none can match the simplicity and reliability of the Realstar Dry Cleaning Machines. After running our rst Realstar for 15 years with very little trouble we purchased another one to add to the capacity. ere was never a question on which one we would purchase. e reliability, the simplicity, and mostly the support when there was an issue were all the reasons we needed to stick with Realstar. It’s incredible when you call support and provide your model number and problem, you feel like the tech on the phone is standing in front of the machine with you, immediately you know you are in good hands. I’ve been doing this for 40 years now and have encountered a lot of vendors but none that I would write a testimonial on, until now. Keep up the great work you guys.”

— Ben Combs, owner of Judi’s Cleaners Citrus Heights, California

Jared Abram, owner of Abram Laundry Services, Antonia Mazatzi, Production Leader and 17 year employee of Judi’s Cleaners, and Ben Combs, owner of Judi’s Cleaners.

DISTRIBUTORS DIRECTORY 2023

MARYLAND

Alliance Laundry Systems

13015 Salem Ave.

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Contact: Cameron Clark

Phone: 301-790-0606

Toll Free: 800-866-6905

sales@leslaundry.com

�� www.leslaundry.com

Laundry and wetcleaning equipment; parts; service

Allied Machinery & Superior Service Inc.

10 Stonewood Ct. Phoenix, MD 21131

Contact: Gary Little

Phone: 410-382-4875

garylittle@amsslittle.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning, and finishing equipment; detergents, chemicals; parts, service

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; service

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

Finishing equipment; parts; service

US Machinery

5129 Powder Mill Rd. Beltsville, MD 20705

Phone: 301-345-8437

usmachinery@gmail.com

�� www.usmachineryinc.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

MASSACHUSETTS

Aldrich Clean-Tech Equipment Corp.

59 Webster Pl. 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; service

AristoCraft Supply

8 West Industrial Park (P.O. Box 450)

Oxford, MA 05140

Contact: Richard Ross

Phone: 508-987-6444

Toll Free: 800-875-0479

Mobile: 508-735-3405 rross@aristocraftsupply.com

�� www.aristocraftsupply.com

Detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies

Garment Machinery Co.

10 Kearney Rd., Ste. 308

Needham, MA 02494

Contact: Justin Oriel

Phone: 781-559-4077

joriel@garmentmachinery.com �� drysmart.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts; service

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; service

Merrow Sewing Machine Co.

502 Bedfort St. Ste. 7

Fall River, MA 02720

Phone: 508-689-4095

Toll Free: 800-431-6677

info@merrow.com

�� www.merrow.com

Packaging and supplies

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; service

Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC

502 Bedford St

Fall River, MA 02720

Phone: 212-691-5900

Toll Free: 800-274-5800

superior@supsew.com

�� www.supsew.com

Packaging and supplies

MICHIGAN

Allied Eagle

1801 Howard St.

Detroit, MI 48216

Phone: 616-245-0574

Toll Free: 800-211-6244

into@alliedeagle.com

�� www.alliedeagle.com

Packaging and supplies

A&B Equipment & Sons

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; misc. equipment; parts; service

Curtis Equipment Co.

1410 W. Main St. (P.O. Box 209)

Lowell, MI 49331

Contact: John Curtis

Phone: 616-897-9810

john@curtisequipmentco.com

�� www.curtisequipmentco.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents; parts; service

Eagle Star Equipment

2329 Alger Dr. Troy, MI 48083

Phone: 248-457-1140

Toll Free: 800-482-3400

info@eaglestarequipment.com

�� www.eaglestarequipment.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

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

Universal Laundry Machinery

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; service

MINNESOTA

BDS Laundry Systems 2430 Enterprise Dr. St. Paul, MN 55120

Phone: 651-688-8000

Toll Free: 800-688-0020

sales@bdslaundry.com

�� www.bdslaundry.com

Laundry and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts; 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; 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; service

The Minnesota Chemical Co.

3750 Dunlap St. North

Arden Hills, MN 55112

Phone: 651-646-7521

Toll Free: 800-328-5689

Mobile: 612-670-0599

info@minnesotachemcial.com

�� minnesotachemical.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies; parts; service

PROS Parts

1630 91st Ave. N.E., Ste. 107 Blaine, MN 55449

Contact: Barry Victor

Phone: 763-231-1579

Toll Free: 866-824-0013

barryv@prosparts.com

�� www.prosparts.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equip.; misc. equipment; parts; service;

MISSISSIPPI

Ideal Chemical & Supply

106 Ware St. Jackson, MS 39208

Phone: 901-363-7720

Toll Free: (800) 824-0356

sblock@idealchem.com

�� www.idealchemical.com

Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies

Laundry South Systems and Repair

2215 US 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; service

MISSOURI

John Morris Equipment & Supply Co.

2023 S. Glenstone

Springfield, MO 65804

Contact: Tim Chamberlain

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; service

Komro Supply Co.

2600 S. 2nd St.

St. Louis, MO 63118

Contact: Gary Thuro

Phone: 314-772-4360

mrkomro@sbcglobal.net

�� www.komrosupplycompany.com

Drycleaning solvents; detergents and chemicals; misc. equipment; packaging and supplies

Laundry Solutions Company

3509 N. Kimball Dr. Kansas City, MO 64161

Contact: Richard Gaar

Phone: 913-384-5200

Mobile: 417-818-4709

Fax: 816-453-5998

rgaar@laundrysolutions company.com

�� www.laundrysolutions company.com

Laundry and finishing equipment; parts; ervice

Laundry Solutions Company

1019 Liberty Industrial Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366

Contact: Richard Gaar

Phone: 636-978-6345

rgaar@laundrysolutions company.com

�� www.laundrysolutions company.com

Laundry and finishing equipment; parts; ervice

Laundry Solutions Company

4629 W. Calhoun St. Springfield, MO 65802

Contact: Richard Gaar

Toll Free: 800-383-9274

rgaar@laundrysolutions company.com

�� www.laundrysolutions company.com

Laundry and finishing equipment; parts; service

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

�� www.loomisbros.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

DISTRIBUTORS DIRECTORY 2023

Performance Laundry Equipment

4323 W. Chestnut Expressway

Springfield, MO 65802

Contact: Tara Pendergrass

Phone: 417-771-7711

Mobile: 417-766-1760

tara@performance-laundry.com

�� www.performance-laundry.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; misc. equipment; parts; 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

bkimmel@rjkool.com

�� www.rjkool.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; 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; 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; misc. equipment; parts; service

NEBRASKA

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; service

CleanWash Laundry Systems

4808 S. 26th St.

Omaha, NE 68107

Contact: Todd Santoro

Phone: 402-505-4956

Toll Free: 888-990-7191

info@clslaundry.com

�� www.cleanwashlaundry.com

Drycleaning and laundry equipment; parts; 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@ stuckeydistributing.com

�� www.stuckeydistributing.com

Laundry and finishing equipment

NEVADA

Desert Boilers & Controls

2625 Dickerson Rd., Ste. C

Reno, NV 89503

Phone: 702-631-7780

reception@desertboilers.com

�� www.desertboilers.com

Drycleaning, laundry and wetcleaning equipment; misc. equipment; parts; service

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; 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

�� www.danielsequipment.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts, service

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DISTRIBUTORS DIRECTORY 2023

Yankee Equipment Systems

15 Glass Ln. (P.O. Box 630)

Barrington, NH 03825

Toll Free: 800-239-9265

info@yankeeequipment.com

www.yankeeequipment.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

NEW JERSEY

Caldwell & Gregory/ 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 and finishing equipment; parts; service

CleanEx Supply/ Need Parts Inc.

80 Bergen Tpk.

Little Ferry, NJ 07643

Phone: 201-373-0089

Contact: Michael Yoo

www.cleanexsupply.com

Drycleaning, laundry and wetcleaning equipment; parts; service

Garment Cleaning Supply

1700 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 7666

Contact: Mike Song

Phone: 973-777-7764

info.GCSupply@gmail.com

www.garmentcleaning supply.com

Detergents and chemicals; drycleaning solvents; packaging and supplies

Metropolitan Laundry Machinery Sales Inc.

979 Lehigh Ave. Union, NJ 07083

Contact: Marc Katzman

Toll Free: 800-728-0001

info@metropolitan machinery.com

www.metropolitan machinery.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts, service

Minda Supply

380 Franklin Tpk.

Mahwah, NJ 07430

Phone: 201-684-1720

Toll Free: 800-892-3390

�� www.mindasupply.com

Packaging and supplies; parts; service

New York Machinery

609 Chancellor Ave.

Irvington, NJ 07111

Contact: Robert Lee

Phone: 973-375-1111

Toll Free: 855-600-3636

Mobile: 551-200-3333 info@nymusa.com

�� www.nymusa.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

R&R Steam LLC

129 N. County Line Rd., Ste. 200 Jackson Township, NJ 08527

Contact: Robert Rosofsky

Phone: 718-983-5767

rrsteam1@gmail.com

�� www.rrsteam.com

Misc. equipment; parts; service

Seickel & Sons Inc.

201 Pond Ave.

Middlesex, NJ 08846

Contact: Joseph Seickel

Phone: 732-624-9070

Toll Free: 800-338-5044

joes@seickel.com

�� www.seickel.com

Finishing equipment; misc. equipment; parts; service

Sussex Dry Cleaning & Laundry Equipment

94 Fulton St. Paterson, NJ 07501

Phone: 201-522-8756

Contact: Fred Hall

sussexequipment@yahoo.com

�� www.sussexdrycleaning equipment.com

Drycleaning and laundry equipment

NEW MEXICO

Advanced Laundry Systems LLC

6808 Academy Parkway East, Ste. A5

Albuquerque, NM 87109

Phone: 505-344-0554 info@advlaundry.com

�� www.advlaundry.com

Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts; service

Katzson Brothers Inc.

8500 Los Volcanes Rd., Unit H

Albuquerque, NM 87121

Contact: Richard H. Right

Phone: 505-884-8513

Toll Free: 888-884-8513

richardr@katzson.com

�� www.katzson.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts; service

LD Supply Co.

1503 12th St. N.W.

Albuquerque, NM 87104

Contact: Daniel Marchl

Phone: 505-247-2246

Toll Free: 800-795-2863

�� www.ld-supply.com

Detergents and chemicals

NEW YORK

Cleaner’s Supply Inc.

1059 Powers Rd.

Conklin, NY 13748-1400

Contact: Rebecca Hardin

Toll Free: 800-568-7768

customerservice@ cleanersupply.com

�� www.cleanersupply.com

Packaging and supplies

Direct Machinery Sales

50 Commerce Pl.

Hicksville, NY 11801

Phone: 516-938-4300

Toll Free: 800-572-5573

info@DirectMachinery.com

�� www.directmachinery.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

D.J. Giancola Exports Inc.

4317 E. Genesee St.

Syracuse, NY 13214

Contact: Charles Giancola

Phone: 315-446-1002

Fax: 315-446-2431

c.giancola@djgexports.com

�� www.djgexports.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; misc. equipment; parts; service

Empire Laundry Machinery

612 E. Main St. Palmyra, NY 14522

Phone: 585-218-9810

info@empiremachineryny.com

�� www.empirelaundryny.com

Laundry equipment; parts; service

Hercules Machinery Inc.

21 Alabama Ave. Island Park, NY 11558

Contact: Joe Carlucci

Phone: 516-889-0088

joepres21@aol.com

�� www.herculesmachinery.net

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

Laundrylux

461 Doughty Blvd. Inwood, NY 11096

Toll Free: 800-645-2205

sales@laundrylux.com

�� www.laundrylux.com

Laundry and wetcleaning equipment; parts; service

The Maxi Companies

4317 E. Genesee St. Dewitt, NY 13214

Contact: Dan Levy

Phone: 315-446-2180

info@maxico.com

�� www.maxico.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; packaging and supplies; parts; service Metropolitan Laundry

Machinery Sales Inc.

127-19 101st Ave.

South Richmond Hill, NY 11419

Contact: Marc Katzman

Toll Free: 800-728-0001

info@metropolitan machinery.com

�� www.metropolitan machinery.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

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DISTRIBUTORS

DIRECTORY 2023

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Professional Laundry Systems

3655 California Rd.

Orchard Park NY 14127

Phone: 716-662-6100

Toll Free: 888-637-0600

professionallaundrysystems @yahoo.com

�� www.plslaundry.com

Laundry equipment; parts; service

Professional Laundry Systems

169 Commack Road, Suite H 288

Commack, NY 14127

Contact: Bill Myers

Phone: 631-242-0020

Toll Free: 888-637-0600

windwz2@aol.com

�� www.plslaundry.com

Laundry equipment; parts; service

Statewide Machinery Inc.

319 West Main St., Ste. 5 Batavia, NY 14020

Contact: Rob Kocjan

Phone: 585-426-3870

Toll Free: 800-527-2219

Mobile: 585-943-9897

rkocjan@statewide machinery.com

�� www.statewidemachinery.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; misc. equipment; parts; service

Superior Laundry Equipment Inc.

458 Cozine Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11208

Contact: Esteban Austin

Phone: 718-871-7545

info@superior-laundry.com

�� www.superior-laundry.com

Drycleaning and laundry equipment

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

NORTH CAROLINA

AAdvantage Laundry Systems

101 High Hope Ln. Garner, NC 27529

Contact: Jason Napier

Toll Free: 800-880-2138, ext. 128

Mobile: 919-710-3589

jnapier@aadvantage laundry.com

�� www.aadvantagelaundry.com

Drycleaning, laundry and wetcleaning equipment; parts; 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; misc. equipment; parts; service

CM Cleaner Technologies

1375 S. Hwy. 16 Stanley, NC 28164

Contact: Chris Mabrey

Phone: 704-491-5187

chrismabrey@aol.com

�� www.cmcleanerstech.com

Laundry and finishing equipment; parts; service

Consolidated Laundry Equipment Inc.

714F Montana Dr., #F Charlotte, NC 28216

Contact: Billy Kincaid

Phone: 704-395-1234

Toll Free: 888-253-5004

bkincaid@consolidated laundry.com

�� www.consolidatedlaundry.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts; service

Consolidated Laundry Equipment Inc.

530 Maywood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603

Contact: Billy Kincaid

Phone: 919-832-4624, ext. 215

Toll Free: 800-227-6149

bkincaid@consolidated laundry.com

�� www.consolidatedlaundry.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts; service

T&L Equipment Sales Company Inc.

1001A N. Church St.

Charlotte, NC 28206

Phone: 704-372-8615

Toll Free: 800-423-7937

laundrycoach@washcycle.com

�� www.washcycle.com

Drycleaning, laundry and finishing equipment; parts; service

TLC Tri-State Laundry Companies

5257 Pit Road South Concord, NC 28027

Contact: Matt Stephenson

Toll Free: 866-278-0106 mstephenson@tlctristate.com

�� www.tlctristate.com

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Tri-State Laundry Equipment

1031 E. Mountain St., Bldg. 315 Kernersville, NC 27284

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Phone: 336-992-5218

Toll Free: 866-885-5218

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NORTH DAKOTA

Quality Zipper & Supply

308 2nd Ave. North, Ste. 201 Grand Forks, ND 58206

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Phone: 701-772-2788

Toll Free: 800-245-9515

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OHIO

Advantage Equipment Inc.

1056 Home Ave.

Akron, OH 44310

Contact: Scott Vlahos

Phone: 330-475-8220

Toll Free: 888-676-5079

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Belenky Inc.

1601 Frederick Blvd.

Akron, OH 44320

Contact: Robert Minster

Phone: 330-867-3333

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Bestway Equipment & Service

216 5th St. (P.O. Box 82) Beverly, OH 45715

Phone: 740-984-2279

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E.J. Thomas Co.

300 Distribution Cir., Ste. A Fairfield, OH 45014

Phone: 412-453-2047

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E.J. Thomas Co.

10325 State Rte. 43, Unit K Streetsboro, OH 44241

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Hudson Equipment Co. 266B Martinel Dr. Kent, OH 44240

Contact: Skip Wilke

Phone: 330-342-9900

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Lakeside Laundry Equipment

26851 Richmond Rd.

Bedford Heights, OH 44146

Phone: 216-475-2040

Toll Free: 800-628-2588

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The M&L Equipment Co.

987 E. Tallmadge Ave. (P.O. Box 4598)

Akron, OH 44310

Contact: Steve Michalec

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Phone: 330-633-6241

Toll Free: 800-328-6000

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Machinex

7654 Production Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45237

Contact: Jeff Dunn

Phone: 513-771-4020

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Miley’s Diversified Service

2324 Auberry Dr. Akron, OH 44312

Contact: Bill Miley

Phone: 330-644-1981

Toll Free: 800-831-8758

Mobile: 330-289-3520

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Moore Services Inc.

29500 Aurora Rd., Ste. 4 Solon, OH 44139

Contact: Jerry Moore

Phone: 440-498-0200

Toll Free: 800-941-6673

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R.W. Martin Company

4675 Mogadore Rd.

Kent, OH 44240

Contact: Jeff McLain

Phone: 330-673-8712

Toll Free: 800-635-4363

Mobile: 330-931-0121

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TP Tools & Equipment

7075 State Rt. 446 (P.O. Box 649) Canfield, OH 44406

Contact: Corey Kollar

Phone: 330-533-3384

Toll Free: 800-321-9260

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OKLAHOMA

AAdvantage Laundry Systems

7626 E. 46th Pl.

Tulsa, OK 74145

Contact: Daniel Kramer

Phone: 918-627-2138, ext. 121

Toll Free: 800-880-2138 dkramer@aadvantage laundry.com

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Elite Equipment Co. 4400 S.W. 134th St.

Oklahoma City, OK 73173

Contact: Marty Jackson

Phone: 405-692-4800

Toll Free: 800-335-3600 marty@eliteequipment.com

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FabriClean Supply of Oklahoma

201 N. Ann Arbor Oklahoma City, OK 73127

Contact: Kenny Dillon

Phone: 405-232-9289

Toll Free: 800-442-7021

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Laundry Solutions Company

713 S 8th Street

Tulsa, OK 72012

Contact: Richard Gaar

Phone: 918-251-0800

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OREGON

Peterson Equipment Co.

151 Front St.

Woodburn, OR 97071

Contact: Russell Peterson

Phone: 503-981-4032 russell@peterson-eq.com

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PENNSYLVANIA

Apparel Machinery & Supply

1836 E. Ontario St.

Philadelphia, PA 19134

Phone: 215-634-2626

Toll Free: 800-523-3331

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FM Supply

400 Line Rd.

Kennett Square, PA 19348

Contact: Todd McKenna

Phone: 610-444-1412

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Frankford Machinery Inc.

4500 Torresdale Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19124

Contact: Nick Kashkashian Jr.

Phone: 215-289-3434

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Gorman Distributors Inc.

1201 Manor St.

Columbia, PA 17512

Contact: Ben Gorman

Phone: 717-299-6571

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J.B. Equipment Corp.

25 W. Park Ave.

Sellersville, PA 18960

Contact: Jim Bukta

Phone: 215-257-5041

Mobile: 215-778-2485

jbequipmentcorp@gmail.com

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PAC Industries Inc.

950 River Rd.

Croydon, PA 19021

Phone: 215-638-1000

Toll Free: 800-972-2292

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PAC Industries Inc.

5341 Jaycee Ave.

Harrisburg, PA 17112

Phone: 717-657-0407

Toll Free: 800-692-6214

info@pacindustries.com

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Pittsburgh Laundry Systems

7500 Washington Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Contact: Sonny Rogalla, Terry Connelly

Phone: 412-351-4500

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Professional Laundry Systems

950 River Rd. Croydon, PA 19053

Contact: Andy Walls

Phone: 215-354-0111

Toll Free: 888-637-0600

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RHODE ISLAND

Norton Supply Co.

4972 S County Trl.

Charlestown, RI 02813

Contact: Bill Mark

Phone: 401-454-8380

Toll Free: 800-869-7664

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SOUTH CAROLINA

Consolidated Laundry

127 B. Overland Dr., Ste. B West Columbia, SC 29172

Phone: 803-779-2390

Toll Free: 800-766-0926

broyal@consolidated laundry.com

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FabriClean Supply of Carolina

1200 1st St. South Ext. Columbia, SC 29209

Contact: Debra Wilson

Phone: 803-776-7988

Toll Free: 800-442-7021

info@fabricleansupply.com

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S.G. Robinson Mechanical Inc.

219 Old Green Pond Rd. Anderson, SC 29625

Contact: Gail R. Horm

Phone: 864-225-2383

Toll Free: 800-948-3159

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Texchine Inc.

207 Beaufort St. Chapin, SC 29036

Contact: Jeff Voight

Phone: 803-345-5171

Toll Free: 800-768-8205

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SOUTH DAKOTA

Horwath Laundry Equipment

1880 Centre St. Rapid City, SD 57703

Contact: Ron Kramer

Phone: 605-343-3507

origin@rushmore.com

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Richard-Ewing Equipment Co.

27121 S. Parklane Dr. Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Phone: 605-368-2528

Toll Free: 800-658-3368

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TENNESSEE

Allied Boiler & Supply

419 S. Front St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Contact: D.J. Baughman

Toll Free: 800-858-0484

dj@alliedboiler.com

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Boiler Equipment Co.

1443 6th Ave.

Knoxville, TN 37917

Phone: 865-525-0771

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Cates Laundry Equpment 1846 Vanderhorn Dr. Memphis, TN 38134

Phone: 901-387-0023

Toll Free: 800-489-0023

sales@catesequipment.com

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FabriClean Supply of Tennessee

741 Massman Dr.

•Presses and Solutions for all Budgets

•Best and Free Technical Support Forever

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•We are the Only Manufacturer of TÜV SÜD Safety Certified Presses; Includes OSHA and UL Safety Standards

•Low Cost of Ownership – Very Reliable, Easy to Fix and Upgradeable

•Pre-printed Sequentially Numbered Heat Seal Barcode Labels in One Day

Nashville, TN 37210

Contact: Trevor Hericks

Phone: 615-254-5192

Toll Free: 800-442-7021

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Ideal Chemical & Supply

4025 Air Park St. Memphis, TN 38118

Contact: Sam Block Jr.

Toll Free: 800-232-6776

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Star Distributing 3729 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37209

Contact: Michael Davis

Phone: 615-298-5547

Toll Free: 800-897-7570

Michael@stardistributing.com

www.stardistributing.com

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W.A.G. Equipment

598 Burnett Rd.

Mount Juliet, TN 37122

Contact: John Armstrong

Phone: 615-830-5959

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TEXAS

AAdvantage Laundry Systems

2510 National Dr. Garland, TX 75041

Contact: Marcela Veloz

Phone: 972-278-2138

Toll Free: 800-880-2138

mveloz@aadvantage laundry.com

www.aadvantagelaundry.com

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Advanced Laundry Systems, LLC

8340 Burnham Rd. Ste. 200

El Paso, TX 79907

Phone: 915-226-6312

info@advlaundry.com

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Alliance Laundry Systems

Distribution, LLC – Dallas

631 Southwestern Blvd., Ste. 140 Coppel, TX 75019

Toll Free: 833-288-5700

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Alliance Laundry Systems

Distribution, LLC – Houston

603 E. Sam Houston Pky South, Ste. 100 Pasadena, TX 77503

Toll Free: 800-888-0074

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Atlas International

2663 Freewood Dr.

Dallas, TX 75220

Contact: Oren Mandalbaum

Phone: 214-350-1234

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Best Wash Inc.

15012 Eddie Dr. Humble, TX 77396

Contact: James West

Phone/Fax: 281-441-2465

Toll Free: 800-456-2378

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Covers Etc. Inc.

925 W. Harris Rd.

Arlington, TX 76001

Contact: Joe “Junior” Zanti

Phone: 817-467-5030

Toll Free: 800-451-6593

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Ed Brown Distributors

3236 Irving Blvd.

Dallas, TX 75247

Contact: Eric Arthur

Phone: 972-787-0906

Toll Free: 800-929-5520

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FabriClean Supply Amarillo

3412 W. Amarillo Blvd. W

Amarillo, TX 79106

Contact: Gary Mohon

Phone: 806-374-2851

Toll Free: 800-442-7021

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FabriClean Supply

Austin/San Antonio

2089 Main St.

Buda, TX 78610

Contact: Trevor Hericks

Phone: 512-295-5550

Toll Free: 800-442-7021

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FabriClean Supply Dallas

8301 Ambassador Row

Dallas, TX 75247

Contact: Cindy Wright

Phone: 214-826-4161

Toll Free: 800-442-7021 cindyw@fabricleansupply.com

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FabriClean Supply of Houston

9770 W. Wingfoot Dr.

Houston, TX 77041

Contact: Christopher Barnett

Phone: 713-864-6373

Toll Free: 800-442-7021

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Gary Belk Equipment Inc.

P.O. Box 852380

Richardson, TX 75085

Contact: Gary Belk

Phone: 972-768-3008

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Gulf States Dry Cleaning Company

12647 Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77024

Contacts: Harish Parmar

Phone: 713-984-8867

Toll Free: 800-289-4756

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Intex Distributing Co.

1173 109th St.

Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Contact: Perry Lykins

Phone: 972-660-1900

Toll Free: 877-649-9904

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Intex Distributing Co.

411 Tradesmens Park Dr. Hutto, TX 78634

Contact: Cliff Fitch

Phone: 512-474-6075

Toll Free: 800-322-7131

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LD Supply Co. 3800 Durazno Ave. El Paso, TX 79905

Phone: 915-533-8217

Toll Free: 800-995-2863

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Memories Gown Preservation

5747 Glenmont Dr. Houston, TX 77081

Contact: Kyle E. Nesbit

Phone: 713-592-0592

Toll Free: 866-492-4696

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Mustang Enterprises Ltd.

1238 W. Laurel

San Antonio, TX 78201

Contact: Steven Dubinski

Phone: 210-734-3644

Toll Free: 866-734-3644

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Roberts Maintenance Engineering

P.O. Box 462473

Garland, TX 75046-2473

Contact: John S. Roberts

Phone: 214-542-1790

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Rosenberg Supply Co.

1608 N. Flores St.

San Antonio, TX 78212

Contact: Reuben Briseño

Phone: 210-736-1873

Toll Free: 800-777-1873

email@rosenbergsupplyco.com

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USA Distributors Inc.

209 Julian St. Dallas, TX 75203

Contact: Kenneth Stearns

Phone: 214-942-3766

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UTAH

A.E.C./Ally Equipment Co.

6657 S. State St., Unit 7

Murray, UT 84107

Contact: Gregg Townsend

Phone: 801-255-9646

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Katzson Brothers Inc.

3943 W. 1500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Contact: Richard H. Right

Phone: 801-322-5757

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VIRGINIA

Consolidated Laundry Equipment Inc.

209 Research Dr., Ste. 102 Chesapeake, VA 23320

Contact: Billy Kincaid

Toll Free: 800-227-6149

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FabriClean Supply of the Mid Atlantic

4311 November Ave.

Henrico, VA 23231

Contact: Dwayne Gwaltney

Phone: 804-232-6703

Toll Free: 800-442-7021

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Richclean

2810 Ackley Ave. Richmond, VA 23228

Contact: Barry Gilman

Phone: 804-262-7433

Toll Free: 800-237-5825

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Incoming DLI President Kathy Benzinger

New leader explores DLI’s role in industry advocacy, education

By Dave Davis, Editor

In August, Kathy Benzinger began her term as the president of the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI). Benzinger is the owner of Benzinger’s Clothing Care, headquartered in Hamburg, New York.

American Drycleaner sat down with Benzinger to discuss her connections with DLI, what she sees as challenges to the industry and cleaners in 2024, and what she wants to accomplish during her one-year term.

ADC: What has your relationship been with DLI over your career?

KB: It was the first Clean Show — in Atlanta in 2015 — that I had attended, and I didn’t know what to expect. At that time, I had been in the drycleaning industry for about 20 years and owned my own business for seven years. During that show, I had the great fortune of meeting two of the nicest people, (NEFA Director) Peter Blake and John Dallas, who was a DLI board member. Every board member has a DCM (district committee member), who is kind of an understudy for that district, and I became John’s understudy.

John became ill, so I stepped into his role. Then, at the encouragement of some of the board members, I ran for his seat once his term had expired. So, I was a DCM from 2015 to 2017, a board member from 2018 to 2021, treasurer from 2021 to 2022 and vice president from 2022

to 2023, and I’ll be stepping into the presidency this year.

John Dallas was a friend and a mentor, and someone that I have grown to love dearly over the years. I give him all the credit for this wonderful opportunity.

ADC: Why did you want to take on a leadership role in DLI?

KB: I took on a leadership role as an opportunity to align myself with an organization that shares my passion for the industry, as well as my passion for learning and growing. I felt that DLI and I align in those two areas, and I knew that if I continued to learn and grow, I would be able to teach and mentor others in the industry, the way that John Dallas and other board members had mentored me. I wanted to learn from the best, and I realized that DLI was the best place to learn.

I also knew that we could be better and offer more opportunities to our membership. I had been a member of DLI for many years, so I saw the value in my membership, and I want others to see it too. I want to spread the word, explore new options and then be able to give back.

ADC: It sounds like mentorship is very important to you.

KB: I have had the most amazing mentors in my life, and without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. And I can’t have a conversation about mentors without mentioning (DLI CEO) Mary Scalco. She is an inspiration to me, both as a professional and as a woman. She is, in my book, one strong, smart, humble person. She takes no credit and gives all credit to her staff.

(Photo: © belchonock/Depositphotos) Benzinger

ADC: In your view, what are some of the biggest challenges currently facing the drycleaning industry? How do you see DLI aiding in these areas?

KB: I think the biggest things going forward are government regulations. I’ve been in this field for many years, and I don’t ever remember them coming on this strongly. Maybe it’s because I just wasn’t conscious of them, or maybe because I’ve become more conscious after COVID about how the government can really step in and create hardships for our industry. If we don’t fight back, they could collapse this industry.

Right now, there are government regulations on the table that deal with perc (perchloroethylene), PFAS (perand polyfluoroalkyl substances), single-use poly bags, minimum wage, credit card compliance… the list is endless. And if we don’t have a watchdog out there protecting us from the government, we could be in trouble. That’s one of the things that DLI does on a national level, along with what the joint state associations (JSA) do on a regional level — protect us and protect the industry from some of these government regulations.

So, I think that’s the No. 1 role for DLI right now — to be aware of what’s going on in the industry. DLI’s role as an advocate for this industry is more critical than ever. We are all so busy running our businesses that we

don’t see what’s going on in California. But we know what’s happening in California is coming to New York next, and to Florida after that, and so on. Having DLI watch things like that is key, and they don’t have the power to do that without membership.

To me, the second key role for DLI is education. The pandemic accelerated the need for that, because a lot of the mom-and-pop stores disappeared. The people still standing are the ones who are investing in education and are finding ways to learn and grow while still running their businesses. DLI has really stepped up in that area. They’ve had virtual training classes, weekly peer-to-peer Zoom calls, monthly webinars, and regional seminars. They’ve really made big strides with education.

ADC: What is a challenge that dry cleaners are facing on a more day-to-day level?

KB: One of the biggest challenges is getting our members to realize that automation is here to stay. I think a lot of our members are thinking they can’t afford automation, but they can’t afford not to automate. It’s going to be critical to the future of those in the industry. So, we’re trying to educate them on the benefits of using their labor costs to pay for this automation. I think will be the helpful for them.

Automation is something I’ve struggled with. We’re

Products have proven to last up to 10 times longer than similar production in this industry and applications.

We have many installations with steam boilers that have been in service for over 50-years, 10 hours per day.

Our heating surface or amount of steel absorbing energy has always been 2 to 3 times that of other units (up to 6 sf of heating surface per boiler horsepower, which some units are closer to 2 sf of steel per hp, and some even 1 sf).

Feinstein Promoted to American Drycleaner Publisher

Thompson remains president of textile care B2B publications group

CHICAGO — American Trade Magazines LLC

(ATM), the parent company of textile care B2B publications American Drycleaner,American Coin-Op and American Laundry News, announces a change in leadership.

Effective August 1, Associate Publisher and National Sales Director Donald Feinstein has been promoted to publisher, assuming responsibility for the group’s editorial, production, circulation, promotions and sales operations.

Charles Thompson, the longtime head of ATM, remains company president while taking a step back from overseeing day-to-day operations. He joined the publications group in 1989 as a regional sales manager for then-parent company Crain Communications and earned promotions to national sales manager, associate publisher and publisher.

Thompson acquired the magazines from Crain in 2011 and retained Feinstein and two other ATM veterans to ensure the publications’ continuity.

“Don has led our company’s sales department for more than a decade,” Thompson says. “And, as associate publisher, he’s excelled at handling many of a publisher’s duties. He’s earned the opportunity to take this next step in his career and I’m excited to watch his

continued growth as an executive and a leader.”

Feinstein, a graduate of Drake University, joined the ATM team in 2001 as production manager before shifting to ad sales as a regional manager in 2005. When Thompson acquired the magazine group, Feinstein was named national sales director, then several years later added the duties of associate publisher.

“In every position I’ve held with American Trade Magazines, I’ve had the opportunity and pleasure to interact with our industry’s leading manufacturers and distributors, as well as the amazing audience of laundry and drycleaning business owners, facility administrators and managers that our magazine group serves,” he says. “I look forward to building on those relationships and continuing ATM’s tradition of industry service that Charlie has set.”

Don Feinstein

I can play that game too by just not paying my bills. But that doesn’t mean that I have successful business.’” To better understand the P&L, Engh suggests looking at the company’s EBITAL (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization and Leasing) information: “To get to that number, there are a number of KPIs that we look at, such as total labor cost, utility costs, supply costs, marketing costs, overhead (including rents), and execu- tive compensation.” While P&L is crucial,

ready to put in an automated system, and they’re extremely expensive. If I didn’t have great mentors in my life, showing me how I can afford it by using my labor costs, I probably wouldn’t have. It could conceivably stunt your growth or prevent advancements in your company.

ADC: Has DLI’s role changed in recent years for dry cleaners? If so, how has it evolved?

KB: Change is a strange word. Some people fear it, some people embrace it, and some people crave it. Personally, I think change is a sign of progress. I think it’s constant in most organizations, and that it’s essential for growth.

For many organizations and companies, COVID fueled that need for change. It accelerated the changes that needed to be made. One of the changes that DLI has made since the pandemic is the weekly peer-to-peer Zoom calls, which allow us to connect with our members in a much better, greater way. I think that was one of the things we were lacking. We had our membership, and we put up a website, but that’s not enough. It’s allowed us to connect face to face with our members.

DLI has also added marketing labs, they’ve done virtual education, social media, and again, the webinars, so I think a lot of good things came out of COVID, as far as what we can do virtually. It’s been great to see our

members face to face — to see their smiles and see their challenges, because they’re written all over their faces. It’s made a huge difference.

ADC: When you step down at the end of your term, what do you want to see as you look back?

KB: I want to look back and see that no dry cleaner, regardless of size, is left behind. I was that $500,000-ayear dry cleaner, and at that size, you have to do it all. Then you have the $2 million-plus cleaners who have people who can do it all. I feel that sometimes there’s a gap, and I really don’t want anyone to get left behind.

I want to create opportunities for our members to continue to learn and grow, and to understand production utilization numbers. I want our members to know we believe in them, and we’re here to help them. I want to empower them to be great, to be strong and to believe they can achieve more.

When I took on the role of DCM, and even as district board member, treasurer and vice president, I was only able to achieve those steps because there were people greater than me who believed in me. And so, I realized that, with the power of others believing in you, you can achieve so much more. So, that is what I want people to take away from my presidency — that I believed in all of our members, and that they can always achieve more.

5 Ways to Get Online Reviews for Your Drycleaning Business

By Jessica Ayre

Online customer reviews are essential for growing your drycleaning business and boosting your brand as the preferred choice among your competitors. You need plenty of Google reviews to show up in searches and build trust with potential customers.

Here are five ways to secure more reviews to help boost your business and increase confidence in your brand.

1. Ask for reviews in person.

Before asking for a review, you’ve got to have excellent customer service and experience. Focus on providing:

• Timely delivery

• Friendly customer service

• Attention to detail

Take the opportunity to ask for a review when a returning customer is picking up their clean clothes. You have a better chance at gathering more reviews when you connect with the customer in person and ask them upfront once you’re aware they’re happy with your service.

You can direct them to your review page by giving them a business card with a QR code to scan, having a sign at your register, or otherwise sharing clear instructions on how to best leave you a review on Google. Whichever you choose, just make your review process as seamless as

possible, so customers will be more inclined to give you the feedback you need.

2. Request reviews by emailing customers.

Many businesses use email to request reviews because they’re accessible and easy to scale. The key to a successful email review request is to make sure your message is short, polite and to the point. You can say something like:

Dear [First Name],

Thank you for choosing [Your Dry Cleaner] for [Service]. We hope you love it! If you do, would you consider leaving us a Google review? [URL] Your feedback helps us continue providing great service and provides others like you with valuable insight.

Thank you in advance!

[Dry Cleaner Rep]

Timing is important, and you should send an email review request shortly after a customer picks up their clothes — within one business day. You want to gather their positive thoughts while they’re still fresh.

3. Follow up with customers via text. Texts have a high open rate and are a guaranteed way to get your review request seen almost instantly. Get customers opted in to receive texts from you by:

• Having them text a keyword such as DRYCLEAN to your business number

• Putting an SMS Chat widget on your homepage, which customers can use to start text conversations with you

• Asking customers to agree to receive texts via your contact forms

After your customers are opted in to receive texts from your business, send a quick thank you along with a link to your review page. Since you’re working with a smaller character count, you need to keep the message brief and straightforward. Pre-made text templates come in handy here, so you don’t have to draft a message every single time you send a review request.

Touch on all key points, such as:

“Hi, [First Name]! Thanks for choosing [Your Dry Cleaner]. To best serve you and others, would you mind leaving us a review?

Here’s the link: [URL]. Thank you!”

A well-equipped business texting software with review management capabilities can help you connect with your customers and manage reviews all in the same place.

4. Encourage customers to interact with you on social media platforms.

Maintaining an active presence

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on your Facebook and Instagram business pages helps draw attention to your brand. With the right posts, you’ll encourage customers to engage, and you’ll ultimately gain more reviews. Here’s how:

• Highlight photos of happy customers with their clean clothes (with their permission).

• Post a link to your review page, encouraging customers to freely share their thoughts.

• Share existing positive reviews and testimonials.

• Run giveaways or contests that require participants to leave a review to enter.

Social media works well for people searching for local recommendations from their friends and family, giving you an opportunity to jump in and engage when you’re tagged in posts or comments. From there, you can ask for feedback and direct them to your review page via a link.

Leveraging social proof is valuable for your page and demonstrates that you value what customers have to say about your drycleaning business. It builds credibility, encourages others to share their thoughts, and even helps prospective customers make a buying decision.

5. Respond to all your reviews — both positive and negative.

Whether your customers leave positive or negative reviews, the most important thing is that you respond to every single one of them — regardless of what they say. Responding shows that you value your customers’ opinions and are willing to get involved to provide the best experience possible.

Customers value transparency from businesses. In fact, it’s expected from consumers as part of their relationship with you. Replying to all reviews is a great way to strengthen your bond, especially

when you are:

• Being empathetic and positive

• Expressing gratitude for feedback

• Using the right tone of voice

• Providing solutions where applicable

• Noting valid criticisms to make existing solutions better This gives you a chance to human-

ize your brand, positioning yourself as a company that listens and cares for its customers. The more you monitor and respond to your reviews, the more customers will be encouraged to leave you feedback.

Jessica Ayre is a content marketing specialist at Text Request, a business texting solution.

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ABC Teams Up to Launch EmpowerWear Partnership

Joint venture with Dress for Success Pittsburgh to help women in need

PITTSBURGH — America’s Best Cleaners (ABC), a national certification agency and consulting firm for the drycleaning and textile care industry, recently partnered with Dress for Success Pittsburgh for the launch of EmpowerWear, a collaboration aimed at empowering women, supporting local communities, and promoting environmental sustainability.

In this venture, ABC assisted in the collection of gently used women’s professional and casual attire via a pilot program with its local Affiliate, Owl Cleaners.

Through biannual collection campaigns and social media engagement, the partnership seeks to provide professional and casual attire to women in need, helping them achieve economic independence and access employment opportunities. The pilot program with Owl Cleaners kicked off Aug. 15 and ran through Sept.15, 2023.

“Dress for Success Pittsburgh was the right partnership opportunity for ABC, our local Affiliate Owl Cleaners, and partners Little Moon Marketing and Cleaners Supply,” says Chris White, ABC executive director. “With so many women and single mothers being set back economically after the pandemic, our goal is that this pilot program will help build confidence, esteem, and success. We hope this program can be deployed to all of our Affiliate cities very soon.”

“Appropriate clothing is the basic foundation every woman needs to look and feel confident as she showcases her skills and abilities in an interview or new job,” says Dress for Success Pittsburgh CEO Tanya Vokes. “By donating items they no longer need, EmpowerWear donors are empowering local women and promoting environmental sustainability, making a real impact across the region.”

Dress for Success Pittsburgh is a nonprofit serving Allegheny, Butler, Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties in Pennsylvania. Its mission is to empower women who are entering and returning to the workforce by collecting new and gently worn women’s work-appropriate clothing, shoes, accessories, makeup and personal care items. In addition to collecting donations, the organization also operates the MGC Networking Group through

which members make financial donations in support of its mission.

“Women visit Dress for Success Pittsburgh for job search, interview, employment, job training, rebuild (major life change) or court appearance attire, along with professional development resources like resume support,” says Calynn Abdullah-Donbrock, director of communications & development at Dress for Success Pittsburgh. “Our primary way of reaching women is through our mobile services events, meeting women right where they are with one of our three mobile boutiques. Mobile services events provide a solution to a common barrier faced by many women across our region: lack of access to adequate transportation. We go to community centers, faithbased institutions, trade schools, and universities with a high population of first-generation students.”

The partnership with Dress for Success Pittsburgh will allow dry cleaning customers to easily donate clothing via their regular scheduled delivery with ABC’s local affiliate, Owl Cleaners

“We’re truly pleased at Owl Cleaners to be partnering with Dress For Success Pittsburgh,” says Owl Cleaners Owner Joe Ziccarelli. “This collaboration feels deeply meaningful to us. We believe it will significantly enhance the visibility of Dress for Success Pittsburgh’s crucial services while also helping to maintain their inventory of needed items. We’re eager to see the positive impacts of this collaboration unfold in our community.”

Study: US Consumer Confidence, Expectations Improved in July

Conference Board indexes rise to their highest levels since 2021

NEW YORK — The Conference Board — a global, nonprofit think tank and business membership organization — recently released its monthly economic indexes, and its findings paint a more positive outlook for the coming months.

•The Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rose again in July to 117.0 (1985=100), up from 110.1 in June.

•The Present Situation Index — based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market

conditions — improved to 160.0 (1985=100) from 155.3 in June.

•The Expectations Index — based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions — improved to 88.3 (1985=100) from 80.0 in June.

More importantly, the Board stated in its release, the Expectations Index climbed well above 80, which is the level that historically signals a recession within the next year. Despite rising interest rates, consumers are more upbeat, the organization says, likely reflecting lower inflation and a tight labor market.

“Consumer confidence rose in July 2023 to its highest level since July 2021, reflecting pops in both current conditions and expectations,” says Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board. “Greater confidence was evident across all age groups, and among both consumers earning incomes less than $50,000 and those making more than $100,000.”

Peterson adds: “Assessments of the present situation rose in July on brighter views of employment conditions, where the spread between consumers saying jobs are ‘plentiful’ versus ‘hard to get’ widened further. This likely reflects upbeat feelings about a labor market that

continues to outperform. When asked about current family financial conditions (a measure not included in calculating the Present Situation Index), the share of respondents citing a ‘good’ situation rose, and those citing ‘bad’ conditions fell, signaling still-healthy family finances. This might reflect softening inflation and continued income support from employment.”

Peterson says that expectations for the next six months improved materially, reflecting greater confidence about future business conditions and job availability.

“This likely reveals consumers’ belief that labor market conditions will remain favorable,” she says.

Despite this more optimistic view for future months, however, the Board’s findings reveal that consumers’ assessment of current business conditions was slightly less optimistic in July, with 21.9% of consumers saying business conditions were “good,” down from June’s 23.4%, and 15.2% said business conditions were “bad,” which is essentially unchanged from 15.3% in June.

Consumers were more optimistic about the short-term business conditions outlook in July, with 17.1% of consumers expecting business conditions to improve, up from 14.6%. Meanwhile, 14.0% expected business conditions to worsen, down from 17.7% in June.

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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; service

Virginia Dry Cleaning & Laundry Equipment Inc.

1565 Oakbridge Terr., 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; misc. equipment; packaging and supplies; parts, service

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

�� www.charannequipment.com

Laundry equipment

WISCONSIN

Commercial Laundry Sales

1130 Elizabeth St. Green Bay, WI 54302

Contact: Wayne Kuhn

Phone: 920-437-0947

Toll Free: 800-662-8356

sales@claundrysales.com

www.claundrysales.com

Laundry equipment; parts; service

Herb Fitzgerald Co.

13150 W. Glendale Ave. (P.O. Box 465) Butler, WI 53007-0465

Contact: John Janz

Phone: 262-783-5808

Toll Free: 800-686-3489

john@herbfitzgerald.com

www.herbfitzgerald.com

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; misc. equipment; parts; service

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

Wausau Chemical

9919 Inovation Way

Wausau, WI 54403

Phone: 262-783-4500

Toll Free: 800-236-2200 support@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

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; 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

Misc. equipment; parts; service

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; misc. equipment; parts; service

Global Dry Cleaning Systems

111-3000 Pembina Hwy.

Winnipeg, MB R3T 3Z2

Contact: Les Brown

Phone/Fax: 204-470-9898

lesbrown@mts.net

Drycleaning and finishing equipment; parts; service

Groulx & Robertson

190 Av. Oneida

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; service

Integrity Mechanical Inc.

6519 40 St. S.E.

Calgary, AB T2C 2J9

Contact: Kevin Marois

Phone: 403-236-2873

imi@telus.net

�� www.imicanada.ca

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; drycleaning solvents, detergents and chemicals

Neifer Installations

(1968) Ltd.

3542 256 St.

Langley, BC V4W 2A3

Contact: Nick Carras

Phone: 604-625-0117

neifer@shaw.ca

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; misc. equipment; parts; service

Nicholson Mechanical Ltd.

2076 Townline Rd. #6

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 and wetcleaning equipment; detergents and chemicals; parts; service

Ontario Laundry Systems

5-7475 Kimbel St.

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; detergents and chemicals; parts; service

Twin-Industry

Sales & Service

103-2476 Wenzel St. East St. Paul, MB R2E 1E8

Contact: Brent Solypa

Phone: 204-942-2489

Toll Free: 800-665-0747

tissl@mts.net

�� www.twinindustrysales.ca

Drycleaning, laundry, wetcleaning and finishing equipment; detergents and chemicals; packaging and supplies; parts; service

2023 RATES: One- to five-time rate: $2.35 per word, boldface $2.40 per word. Minimum charge: $50.00 per ad. Call or write for our threeand 11-time rates. If box number is

used, add cost of 5 words. Display classified rates are available on request. All major credit cards are accepted.

DEADLINE: Ads must be received by

the 1st of the preceding month. For example, for a August ad, the closing date is July 1st.

PAYMENT FOR CLASSIFIED ADS: Must accompany order.

2023 RATES: One- to five-time rate: $2.35 per word, boldface $2.40 per word. Minimum charge: $50.00 per ad. Call or write for our threeand 11-time rates. If box number is used, add cost of 5 words. Display classified rates are available on request. All major credit cards are accepted.

DEADLINE: Ads must be received by the 1st of the preceding month. For example, for a June ad, the closing date is May 1st.

PAYMENT FOR CLASSIFIED ADS: Must accompany order.

Clocking In, Pulling Together and Built for Comfort

10 YEARS AGO. Clocking In — Roughly 42% of dry cleaners were working more hours in 2013 than they were five years earlier, according to respondents of the American Drycleaner Wire survey. While 32.1% said their schedules were “about the same,” 26.3% reported they were not working more compared to five years ago. When asked what their most time-consuming tasks were, 68.1% reported that “production/quality control” took up most of their day. Bookkeeping/accounting was the main task of 42%, and customer service came in third at 39.1%. (Respondents were invited to select up to three choices from the list.)

25 YEARS AGO. Care Label Support — IFI, NCA-I and NCPDC were among the organizations that submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about its proposed changes to the Care Label Rule. IFI said it disagreed with textile manufacturers’ claims that mandatory washing instructions on labels would increase testing and garment costs, saying testing costs would be minimal when spread across all the garments in a style line. IFI also supported the proposal to require either washing or drycleaning in addition to wetcleaning instructions.

50 YEARS AGO. Pulling Together

— Initial results of a membership

survey showed that California Fabricare Institute (CFI) members were predominantly in favor of group advertising. In fact, 90% of those replying believe dry cleaners in their area should advertise cooperatively in an effort to revive business. Three-fourths of the contributions would be volunteered in the $15 to $25 per month categories, but 8% said that they would be willing to assess themselves more than $75 per month. More said they’d rather participate in newspaper campaigns, rather than either radio or billboards.

85 YEARS AGO. Built for Comfort — Billed as “the drycleaning industry’s

first completely air-conditioned plant and store,” the plant of Sanders TriCleaning Co. in Detroit was finished as of September 1938. The cooling agent for the air-conditioning system was well water from a 250-ft. well with a flow of 250 gallons per minute. Other unusual features included drop-lights which were suspended from trolleys and could be adjusted for service at any place along the line without plugging into floor connections, and bus bars which provided flexible plug-in power distribution at any point.

— Compiled by Dave Davis, Editor

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