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APRIL SERIES — Your Allied Trades Team
Throughout April we’ll be saluting the unsung heroes of our industry — the men and women of the Allied Trades who get you the equipment and supplies you need in order to serve your customers and be successful as a business owner.
This is your chance to call out those who have done an outstanding job making you… outstanding!
Have a story? Send it to becca@fabricarecanada.com.
A Personal Salute to Suppliers
Sid Chelsky, best know for being the Executive Director of the Canadian Fabricare Association, grew into that position by first being a hands-on dry cleaner for many years, and then a consultant to the industry. He didn’t get there alone. In this installment, he names names and calls out the best of the best who helped him succeed.
Harco recevies “Top Performer” recognition from UniMac
Harco was recently recognized by UniMac brand of Alliance Laundry Systems as a “Top Performer.” Phil Lapenta from Alliance presented the award to the Harco team during a recent visit to the Harco head office in Mississauga, ON.
Fifth-Generation Tingue Joins Management Team
Tingue, Brown & Co., the family-owned and managed supplier of after-market parts and supplies for the industrial laundry industry, proudly announces the addition of John Tingue to the management team of its Tingue division. John will serve as a Regional Sales Manager, overseeing Tingue’s business in the northern United States, from Indiana west.
John is the fifth generation Tingue to join the 123-year-old company.
New jobs have been posted on our JOBS PAGE!
If you’re looking for employment in Ontario in Parts Desk, Service Technician, or Commercial and Industrial Sales positions, check out our page and dust off that resume. This could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
Keeping it Local
For Canadian companies desiring to shop in-country, use our new list to find the goods and services you need. The list is broken into categories, with entries in alphabetical order.
These listings are provided free of charge to companies the fit the criteria, and as a service to Canadian companies that are looking for other Canadian companies.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
APRIL SERIES — Your Allied Trades Team
Throughout April we’ll be saluting the unsung heroes of our industry — the men and women of the Allied Trades who get you the equipment and supplies you need in order to serve your customers and be successful as a business owner.
This is your chance to call out those who have done an outstanding job making you… outstanding!
Have a story? Send it to becca@fabricarecanada.com.
MARCH SERIES — When Trouble Comes
Throughout the month of March we will be featuring articles to get you thinking about all the ways your business can go sideways in a heartbeat.
- Natural disaster (fire, flood, storm damage)
- Equipment breakdown that stops production
- Violence in the workplace
- Cyber intrusion
- Customer injury or employee accident
- Theft or vandalism
- Environmental spill or discovery
- Route driver accident
- Business interruption
There’s a lot to think about to be sure you can sleep at night. We’ll address it from several different angles.
Environmental Disaster Strikes — Now What?
Environmental attorney Jacquelyn Stevens walks you through the steps and considerations involved when an environmental incident occurs. What do you have to do now to be ready? What do you need to do after the fact? If you don’t have the answers on the tip of your tongue, READ IT HERE.
Peace of Mind for Sale
It’s the thing in your business that you pay for but hope you will never use: Insurance.
This article gives great detail about insurance coverage a business owner in our industry should have. You might want to get out your policy and compare it. If you take time to get the right insurance in the first place, you’ll know it’s solid before you have to stand on it. How sure are you about yours?
We spoke to Bruce Boivin of Desjardins Insurance about what insurance a typical dry cleaner or laundry needs to be sure they are both covered and secure.
Before Disaster Strikes
Kevin Marois has seen and cleaned up more than his share of disasters in his decades in the industry. And yes, he’s got the gruesome photos to prove it. This month, he shares the lessons he’s learned, to save you having to learn them through your own disaster.
When Trouble Comes: Crisis Planning for Your Business
Unfortunately, trouble can show up when you least expect it. A break-in, an employee accident, a data breach or (heaven forbid) a fire can bring your business to a screeching halt. But here’s the good news: with a solid crisis plan, you or your team won’t be scrambling in the heat of the moment. Instead, you’ll have a clear roadmap for how to handle the unexpected. Linley tells you how to get there.
The Hospitality Economy
Why Dry Cleaners & Laundromats Must Go Beyond Service
Francis Flair says, “We have moved from a manufacturing economy to a service economy – and now, we’re on the verge of something bigger: a hospitality economy. And here’s the reality: every business is in the hospitality business now. If you own a dry cleaning shop or laundromat, you’re no longer just providing a service. You’re providing an experience – customers will spend their money where they feel most appreciated.” How do you do that?
