Fabricare Canada “Booth” info:
Fabricare Canada will be EVERYWHERE at the show! We won’t be tied to a booth, so we’ll will be able to attend education sessions, do interviews, and spend time with people all over the floor. If you want to meet, just call Becca — 903-215-2313.
Looking for Clean Show information?
You’ve come to the right place. Check out our special pages to give you everything you need to know regarding the Show. Start with our Everything Clean Show page and then dive into individual pages for more details.
Kannegiesser Expands Global Presence with North American Rebrand
Kannegiesser Etech, Inc., the U.S.-based subsidiary of Herbert Kannegiesser GmbH of Germany, is announcing a name change for its North American business unit. Effective immediately, Kannegiesser Etech, Inc. will become Kannegiesser North America, Inc.
Where’s YOUR Nomination?
It’s time for the 2025 Canadian Best Plant Competition, so get your nomination in. Not sure what to include in the nomination? Visit our special page with tips for what information we need. The DEADLINE IS AUGUST 30, and we’ll be featuring great plants all through September. Yours could be one of them!
A panel of independent judges will be making the final selection of which plant will be named Best Plant 2025.
An Industry Friend in Need
The fabricare community has always been known for its camaraderie and support—and today, one of our most respected industry members needs that support.
Many of you know John Van Willigen, a trusted contractor who has played an instrumental role in helping dry cleaners across Ontario design, build, and maintain their plants. John’s knowledge of plant operations, combined with his thoughtful approach, made him more than just a contractor—he became a trusted advisor to many operators, offering practical recommendations that helped improve efficiency and profitability.
In October 2023, John was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a rare and progressive lung disease with no cure. The disease causes irreversible scarring of the lungs and, in many cases like John’s, leads to complete respiratory failure without a transplant. On July 12th, 2025, John underwent a double lung transplant—a life-saving surgery that marks the beginning of a long and challenging road to recovery.
His wife, Kathryn, has set up a GoFundMe page to help with the considerable expenses associated with his recovery. For those who have worked with John, or who simply wish to lend a hand to a valued member of our community, any contribution would be greatly appreciated. You can visit the page via the link below and read more of John’s story.
On behalf of everyone in the industry, we wish John strength and a smooth recovery.
Rob McConnell, President, Gibsons’ Cleaners
JULY SERIES: Pre-Clean Show
The Industry Holds Its Breath
That’s how it feels when the Clean Show approaches — like we’re holding our collective breath and waiting to see what new innovations will be revealed. Some companies hold off ordering equipment until they can see it live at the Show, and hope to bag a bargain in the process. Others are just weighing their options for the next purchase they need to make in a year or so.
What can you expect at Clean this year? In a word: MORE. More options, more AI, more automation, more services you never thought to offer, more great ideas from the education sessions, more people you’ll meet who are trying things that have changed their businesses for the good. That’s the whole point of the show, to open your eyes to new possibilities.
Next week we’ll feature an interview with one of the organizers of the Clean Show to give you specifics on what to look for and what to expect.
In the mean time, check out our growing Booths To Visit page and read specifics from companies that are enthusiastic about what they’re bringing to you at the Show.
The Low-Down on Clean ’25
Whether you’ve attended past Clean Shows or this is your first time — or you’re still making up your mind — it’s good to have the complete information about the Show. This year is bigger and better than any in the past, so we asked two of the Show executives to lay it out for you.
Bringing Their “A” Game
We’re less than a month away from the Clean Show, and companies are ramping up to make sure you see the best equipment, hear about the best services, and have a chance to ask all your questions.
Each week, more companies send us detailed information about their booth at the Show. This week, Jensen has really raised the bar by revealing the theme of their massive booth is Jensen Land — in homage to the theme park capitol of the world: Orlando, home of this year’s show.
Check out all the booth information so you can plan your trip down the aisles. Click to visit our special Booths to Visit page:
5 Lessons from the Floor
Marketing Ideas that Trade Shows Are Getting Right – and How You Can Incorporate Them into Your Business
The Clean Show is less than a month away, and whether you’re attending or not, it’s a great reminder of marketing tactics we can use in our businesses to stand out in a crowded space. At The Clean Show, everywhere you look, vendors are vying for your attention. Here are five ideas worth borrowing from the trade show floor (no badge required).
It isn’t just about tech; it’s about trust
It is a given that the Clean Show will showcase the latest innovations, faster machines, and all the tools designed to make dry cleaning more efficient. But here’s the question few are asking: Will those innovations help your customers trust you more? Today, trust is the real currency in business. Make sure your purchases at Clean will build customer trust, as well as help your productivity.
