What is happening with solvents? How can cleaners know what to look at if they decide to change?
In response to requests, PDCA will sponsor two seminars on one of the newest that is getting a lot of attention. On May 10, there will be a seminar on K4, with an added discussion on wetcleaning. It will be at the Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North, in Mars, starting at 7:00 pm. The discussion will be led by Tom McAllister of Kreussler and will include light refreshments sponsored by them.
You can download an informational flyer including a signup form by clicking here.
On June 2, another seminar on the same topic will begin at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg at one p.m. Following the discussion and explanation, attendees will move down the road to Quality Cleaners in Lemoyne, where they can see a live demonstration and learn first hand the actual experience of cleaning with K4. The speaker at this meeting will again be Tom McAllister with Kreussler sponsoring light snacks.
An in depth discussion of a full range of solvents will be part of the Sunday seminar at Expo 2012 in October.
Section for Members Only Is New Highlight on Web
In February, PDCA inaugurated its Members Only page on or web site. This page is designed to contain valuable information that will be accessible by password. The password was mailed to members and was included in your ballot on the bylaws revision. We are just getting started, but here’s what’s in the site so far. • There is a section on preventive maintenance, with a schedule you can follow to keep your equipment running at its peak, avoiding aggravation and saving you money. • There is a guide on how to handle drycleaning machines that you may need to dispose of. • There is a compliance guide that summarizes most of the federal and state regulations you must follow. • There are posters you can print out yourself or take to your local shop, to use for promotions and education. • Mandatory federal and state posters that must be placed where employees can see them are here for you to print out. • You can use the chart on it to find manufacturer’s RN numbers if you need to track down who made that garment that failed. This page will continue to grow. We expect to have more maintenance items, more cost-savings ideas and other valuable tools to help you and your business. Check the page regularly, and see what we have to offer you. And if you have misplaced the access information, contact the office.Encyclopedia Now Free for Members
Starting in April, the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute’s Encyclopedia of Drycleaning, will be free to our members. The vast wealth of drycleaning information contains the Institute’s authoritative library of bulletins and articles. The landmark move brings the Institute’s information to most every DLI member’s desktop, laptop, tablet, or pocket computer. Access is by typing in your member number. Originally, the material was available only on a CD-Rom. By switching to computer, DLI can regularly update the material. Information now accessible includes Technical Analysis Bulletin Service (TABS), Not In Vogue, Technical Operating Information, Fabrics & Fashions, Shirt Laundry Procedures , Management Matters, Marketing Methods, Industry Focus, Legislative & Regulatory, Industry Focus, Wetcleaning Procedures, Counter Sense and Fabricare articles.Golf Tourney Date Set September 20 is the date for the 21st Annual Carl Gardner Golf Benefit for the Special Olympics of York County. The annual event has grown since Carl Gardner established it as a way for drycleaners and their friends and associates to enjoy a day on the course while raising money for a deserving cause. Last year’s tournament raised $23,650, by far the best number to date. Mark the date on your calendar and look for more information as the date comes closer.
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Drycleaning and Laundry Expo 2012 Taking Shape
From the Board...
In the Lead Our past president and current DLI District Director Dave Beatty has been the guiding force behind the hanger recycling project. He reports that his business has received a lot of favorable free publicity from local media because of his participation. He made sure to let them and the public know about the project, even though he had actually been recycling hangers for years. The publicity even brought him some new customers.
New Graduates Congratulations to Brad DeiCas of Model Cleaners in Charleroi, Dionne Jones of Philacorp Drycleaning Plant in Philadelphia and Grant Beatty of Murraysville Cleaners in Murrysville. They successfully completed DLI’s recent Introduction to Drycleaning class.