SERIES: Giving Back
Throughout November, we will feature articles that dig into the fabric of generosity. Every day there are companies — large and small — across our industry that are making a difference in their communities and beyond by dedicating themselves to giving back.
There are many ways to give back. Effective generosity is best done with partners who bring their own fresh ideas to the table and lighten the workload. We’ll dig into how some of the most well-known programs got going, and look at surprising options to change the world for the better.
Stay tuned!
Janet Davis Cleaners certified as America’s Best Cleaners Affiliate
Janet Davis Cleaners has received notification of its official national certification as an affiliate of the dry cleaning industry’s highly respected America’s Best Cleaners.
Founded in 1938 by Janet Davis and her father, Janet Davis Cleaners has a rich history steeped in quality and dedication to customer service. As a fifth-generation owner, Kyle Matthews carries on the tradition of excellence in garment care, combining old-world techniques with modern innovations. Located on the iconic Woodward Avenue in Berkley, Michigan, Janet Davis Cleaners offers free pickup and delivery throughout Oakland and Wayne Counties.
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ALM Announces New Elevate 2025 Conference
Registration is now open for the Association for Linen Management (ALM) Elevate 2025, a premier new conference experience designed for leaders in laundry and linen operations. Set for March 17-20, 2025, at the Margaritaville Resort in Nashville, Tennessee, Elevate is crafted to empower professionals across the industry with hands-on learning and practical strategies for achieving new levels of operational excellence.
READ MORE IN CONFERENCES & EVENTS…
TRSA Holds Two Successful Conferences
The Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) recently hosted two conferences:
- The 3rd Regional Summit of 2024. The Northeast Production Summit and Plant Tours was held in Newark, NJ, on Oct. 15-16. The summits featured a uniform design aimed at making a quality program more accessible to all members by bringing it to a central location in their region.
- The 31st Annual Maintenance Management Institute from Oct. 15-17 in Newark, NJ. The event brought together industry professionals for three days of insightful sessions and valuable networking opportunities.
READ ABOUT BOTH IN INDUSTRY NEWS…
Miele Introduces New Washer/Dryer Equipment
The new Benchmark generation of laundry machines from Miele: washing machines with a load capacity of 20 to 25 lb (9 to 11 kg), accompanied by matching dryer.
The new models simplify everyday work. The washing machine door is closed at the touch of a finger. It then locks automatically at the start of a program and opens again once the cycle is complete.
READ THE DETAILS IN PRODUCT NEWS…
Customer Service Manager
Kannegiesser Canada inc. has a true passion for making our customer’s operations better and providing innovative solutions to the challenges of modern commercial laundry automation.
READ THE DETAILS ON OUR JOBS PAGE…
Fabricare Canada will be joining you
at the Clean Expo in Toronto.
Visit us in Booth 134!
OCTOBER 2024 FOCUS: Consultants in the Spotlight
If you’ve never used the services of a consultant in your business to move you to the next level, you may have a lot of misconceptions about them. This month, we’ll focus on different consultants and help you see if you can use their help in your company and it’s future.
SERIES: Consultants in the Spotlight
America’s Best Cleaners
You can’t be in the industry for long without hearing the name America’s Best Cleaners, but you may not realize what it really signifies. The consulting company offers two different, though compatible, services: Certifying top cleaners who are able to correctly process high-end fashion and other luxury items (CoutureCare Certification); and consulting on everything from production, to plant design, leadership development and skills training. ABC currently has 32 affiliates in the U.S. and Canada, and has connections to an international affiliate network elsewhere.
SERIES: Consultants in the Spotlight
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Ascend Consulting Group
Ascend Consulting Group is run by managing director Diana Vollmer. The Group seeks to aid business owners and their management teams to increase profits, company value and customer devotion. It’s a tall order that Ascend Consulting Group approaches strategically.
SERIES: Consultants in the Spotlight
Bob Corfield was looking to leverage his years of experience building and equipping laundry plants with Jensen, Washex, GA Braun, Voss Passat, and Kannegiesser equipment and to assist companies with independent consulting services for advanced automated textile processing. The result was the formation of Laundry Design Group LLC (LDG) in 2011.
SERIES: Consultants in the Spotlight
Know when to Outsource
It’s a given that you started (or took over) your business in order to do quality work, make a good living, and have a loyal following of happy customers.
What wasn’t part of the plan was that, in addition to steering the ship, you’d also be emptying the trash, keeping up with the accounting, evaluating new vendors, solving customer issues, and trying to keep technology on a leash. It’s all part of success; it’s just not what you’re excited about when you get up in the morning.
Information Technology is one area you might want to consider outsourcing. Find out why, and how.
