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Press N ominated for PDCA officers for the next term are: Presi- dent, George “Steve” Steven- son, Stevenson’s Cleaners, Altoona; Vice President/Treasurer, Barry Gordon, Quality Cleaners, Lemoyne; Vice Presi- dent for Government Relations, Dale Kaplan, Kaplan’s Cleaners, Camp Hill; and Secretary, Tim Blain, Metro Dry Cleaners, Cranberry. Members who would like to nomi- nate others should send the names to the office by November 25. Elections will be held at 11 a.m. on December 3 at the Nominating Committee Announces Selections Expo Moves to Baltimore 2017 www.pdclean.org Fall PDCA open board meeting at the Harrisburg Hilton Hotel. All members are invited to attend for the vote or the entire meeting, which will begin at 8 a.m. A DLI Affiliate Association George Stevenson Barry Gordon Dale Kaplan Tim Blain P DCA’s Drycleaning and Laundry Expo has a new location for 2018. The popular event will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center on No- vember 9-11. It is located at 1 W. Pratt St. in Balti- more and features a total of 1,225,000 sq. ft. since its expansion and renovation com- pleted in 1997. Additionally, there is 300,000 sq. ft. of exhibit hall space and 85,000 sq. ft devoted to the meeting rooms. The new location will provide easier ac- cess for attendees coming from central and western Pennsylvania as well as other areas. In addition, the proximity to BWI airport (about 8 miles away) will make trans- portation more convenient for people coming from greater distances. The Inner Harbor location will also give attendees new options for entertain- ment, sightseeing and restaurants. It is surrounded by several major ho- tels and tourist attractions. The Baltimore Convention Center will be the site of PDCA’s 2018 Expo that will take place from November 9 to 11. The building was originally constructed in August of 1979 before undergoing major expansions and renovations almost 20 years later.
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Nominated for PDCA officersfor the next term are: Presi-dent, George “Steve” Steven-
son, Stevenson’s Cleaners, Altoona; VicePresident/Treasurer, Barry Gordon,Quality Cleaners, Lemoyne; Vice Presi-dent for Government Relations, DaleKaplan, Kaplan’s Cleaners, Camp Hill;and Secretary, Tim Blain, Metro DryCleaners, Cranberry.
Members who would like to nomi-nate others should send the names to theoffice by November 25.
Elections will be held at 11 a.m. on December 3 at the
Nominating CommitteeAnnounces Selections
Expo Moves to Baltimore
2017www.pdclean.org
Fall
PDCA open board meeting at the Harrisburg Hilton Hotel. Allmembers are invited to attend for the vote or the entire meeting,which will begin at 8 a.m.
A DLI Affiliate As so ci a tion
George Stevenson Barry Gordon Dale Kaplan Tim Blain
PDCA’s Drycleaning and LaundryExpo has a new location for 2018.The popular event will be held at
the Baltimore Convention Center on No-vember 9-11.
It is located at 1 W. Pratt St. in Balti-more and features a total of 1,225,000 sq.ft. since its expansion and renovation com-pleted in 1997. Additionally, there is300,000 sq. ft. of exhibit hall space and85,000 sq. ft devoted to the meetingrooms.
The new location will provide easier ac-cess for attendees coming from central andwestern Pennsylvania as well as other areas.In addition, the proximity to BWI airport(about 8 miles away) will make trans-portation more convenient for peoplecoming from greater distances.
The Inner Harbor location will alsogive attendees new options for entertain-ment, sightseeing and restaurants.
It is surrounded by several major ho-tels and tourist attractions.
The Baltimore Convention Center will be the site of PDCA’s 2018 Expo that willtake place from November 9 to 11. The building was originally constructed inAugust of 1979 before undergoing major expansions and renovations almost20 years later.
Supporting Our Fellow CleanersPDCA has made a donation to the Go-Fund-Me Account that was set up to pro-
vide relief to drycleaners seriously affected by the recent hurricanes in the southernUnited States. Some fabricare businesses and their families face catastrophic loss totheir businesses and homes after recent hurricanes. Irving Weber Associates and DLIjoined together to provide assistance to those in the industry who have been im-pacted.
Latest GraduatesCongratulations to these recent DLI graduates: Daniel Anderson, Sameday Dry Cleaners, Murrysville, PA, Victor Anderson, Same-
day Dry Cleaners, Murrysville, PA, and Kara Hackenberg, Balfurd Cleaners, StateCollege, PA.
In the NewsKudos to Paula and John Gribble of Classic Cleaners in Lemoyne. They were fea-
tured in the November issue of National Clothesline.
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801 Easton Road, P.O. Box 340Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-830-8495 • 800-822-7352Web: www.pdclean.org
Email: [email protected] PollockSignature Cleaners, Doylestown, PA215-345-1470
Immediate Past PresidentBill Nicolais, Jr.Spotless Cleaners, Dunmore, PA800-632-6877
President-elect-TreasurerSteve StevensonStevenson’s Cleaners, Altoona, PA814-944-9308
Vice President, Government RelationsDale KaplanKaplan’s Careful Cleaners, Camp Hill, PA717-737-0572
SecretaryBarry GordonQuality Cleaners, Lemoyne, PA717-737-8444
DirectorsGarth EckFaxon Cleaners, Williamsport, PA570-326-4176Tom ChidoChido’s Drycleaners, Erie, PA814-461-6594Monica ManterBalfurd Dry Cleaners, Tipton, PA814-237-7661Tim BlainMetro Cleaners, Cranberry, PA724-776-0808Stuart OuttenCapitol Cleaners, Dover, DE302-674-1511
Allied Trades DirectorsJane ZellersJCZ Consulting717-507-4607Bob EdwardsA. L. Wilson Chemical Co.201-741-0100Ryan AgugliaM&L Supply724-816-5277
Executive DirectorCarol Memberg800-822-7352
Meet and Greet BringsExchange of Ideas
Finding and retaining employees, equipment choices, and the impact of casualwear were just some of the items discussed at the Meet and Greet at the StationSquare Sheraton Pittsburgh in October.
PDCA president Mark Pollock facilitated the meeting, which was enhanced byhors d’ouvres and an open bar.
Thanks go to M & L Supply and E.J. Thomas for their support of our Meet andGreet, and our other activities.
straight from the board
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As I write this column, outside temper-atures are starting to drop. Hopefully, yoursales numbers are beginning to rise. Didyou use the quieter summertime to take along look at your business? Did you rec-ognize your weaknesses, and look to cor-rect them? Did you realize your strengths,and look to build upon them? As WarrenBuffett said, “In the business world, therear view mirror is always clearer than thewindshield”.
We, too, at the Pennsylvania and Delaware Cleaners Associ-ation have been busy. This year we have increased our educa-tional programs for our members. “Stain removal and itsimportance in customer relations” seminars were led by JaneZellers and Bob Edwards at several locations across Pennsylva-nia. A “meet and greet” event in Pittsburgh brought people to-gether for a free night of food, drink, and great conversationabout labor issues, pricing, and other related topics.
Did you participate in any of these gatherings? If not, whynot? Isn’t your business worth spending a couple of hours gain-ing an advantage over your competition?
As we look forward to 2018, our efforts to promote the bet-terment of our industry will continue. More seminars are being
planned, with topics that I promise will help you grow yourbusiness.
The largest function that we present will occur next year withmajor positive changes. The Drycleaning and Laundry EXPOwill be moving to the Baltimore, MD, Convention Center inNovember. It is a new venue bringing lots of new ideas, the lat-est in equipment, and the chance to mingle with your fellowprofessionals amongst the beautiful surroundings of the InnerHarbor. Look for more information coming your way as theEXPO gets closer.
If you are a PDCA member, thank you for your support! Wepromise to put forth our greatest efforts to keep you in the bestposition to succeed. If you are not a member, please considerjoining us. For the price of cleaning two pair of pants per week,you will be among the industry elite. You deserve no less!
If you want to contact me personally, as always, call 267-701-6045, or email [email protected].
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Serving Pittsburgh and Tri-state Areas
Quality Leather & Fur Cleaning Expert Tailoring & Repairs
Boots, Dress & Athletic Shoes Handbags & Totes
Feather Pillows Area Rugs
Memory Boxes Wedding Gown Cleaning & Preservation
877-884-2124
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Be Among the Industry Elite
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Winning Stain Removal Seminar
Do you have a quick tip that you use that simplifiesyour work? Share it with your fellow cleaners here…
Need Oversized Guarded Trouser Hangers?Make your own over-sized guarded trouser hangers. I
have a customer who wears size 6XL trousers. Traditionaltrouser hangers are too small. My remedy is to take two18 inch shirt hangers (for strength) and overlap two reg-ular trouser guards (covering all 18 inches) stapling themin the middle. The 6XL trousers can now be placed overthe trouser guards with ample room.
Steve Stevenson, Stevenson’s Cleaners, Altoona
Quick Tips to Share
December 3, 2017Open Board Meeting 8 a.m. and Election ofOfficers at 11 a.m. All members invited. HarrisburgHilton Hotel, Harrisburg.
March 10, 2018Open Board Meeting, Nittany Lion Inn, StateCollege, PA.
November 9-11, 2018Drycleaning and Laundry Expo 2018, BaltimoreConvention Center, Baltimore, MD.
mark the date
The September stain removal seminar inKennett Square was another huge success.Jane Zellers of JCZ Training and Consult-ing, and Bob Edwards, of A.L. Wilson,showed the attendees how to recognizestains, followed by basic proper procedures.Those attending also learned advancedtechniques and how to use bleaches.
Our thanks go to FM Supply for use oftheir facility.
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supportgroup
Adco-R.R. StreetMike Tirpok, 610-442-7664www.4streets.com
A.L. Wilson Chemical Co.Bob Edwards, 201-741-010www.alwilson.com
Amato IndustriesJoseph Amato, 301-565-3220www.amatoind.com
Christopher W. Carley InstallationsChristopher Carley, 410-781-7145www.cwcarley.com
Cleaners SupplyCrystal Granish, 607-775-7905www.cleanersupply.com
Columbia Boiler Co.Mike Bonjo, 610-323-2700www.columbiaboiler.com
Columbia-ILSA MachinesStephen Langiulli, 631-293-7571www.columbiailsa.com
Commercial-Industrial Laundry Services (CILS)Anthony Mohl, 888-820-2457www.cils-inc.com
DCCSJeff Markman, 800-451-8431www.dccs.com
E.J. Thomas Co.Ryan Aguglia, 724-816-5377www.ejthomascompany.com
EZ Products InternationalDiane Rue, 877-906-1818www.ezpi.us
FM Supply Inc.Todd McKenna, 610-444-1412www.fmsupply4u.com
FirbimaticDarrin Haiges, 815-338-2355www.firbimaticusa.com
Frankford Machinery, Inc.Nick Kashkashian, Jr., Ron Kashkashian, 215-289-3434www.frankfordonline.com
Fulton BoilerMike McLean, 315-298-5121www.fulton.com
Hoffman-New YorkerJeff Rainowitz, 201-488-1800www.hoffman-newyorker.com
Hudson Equipment Co.Joe Yuhanick, Skip Wilke,800-684-9838hudsonequipment.com
JCZ Training and ConsultingJane Zellers, 717-507-4607www.janezellers.com
Kreussler ChemicalTom McAllister, 610-585-5390www.kreussler.com
KU Resources Inc.Stephanie Gundling, 724-228-8314www.kuresources.com
Laundry Owners Mutual Blaine Meixner, 800-590-4404www.lom1915.com
Liberty Computer SystemsRick Mungo, 800-233-9804libertycomputers.com
M&L Supply Co.Ryan Aguglia, 330-633-6241www.m-lsupply.com
Metro-Chem Inc. Philip Bodner, 973-589-2800www.metro-chem.com
Moore Services IncJerry Moore, 800-941-6673www.mooreservices.info
PAC Industries Inc.Joseph J. Leo, 717-657-0407www.pacindustries.com
The Route ProJames Peuster, 877-377-6883 ext. 2www.theroutepro.com
Ram Leather CareLinda Munson, 313-864-2111www.ramleather.com
R.R. Street & Co., Inc.Roger Stevenson, 502-523-3635www.4streets.com
SankoshaBill Odorizzi, 847-427-9120www.sankosha-inc.com
Tschopp Supply Co.Jon Silverman, 800-298-6882www.tschoppsupply.com
Union Drycleaning ProductsVic Williams, 404-363-8699www.uniondc.com
United Wire Hanger Corp.Joel Goldman, 201-288-4540www.unitedwirehanger.com
The following allied tradespeople support PDCA as Associate Members. Show your ap pre ci a tion by supporting them.
mind your own business
With higher natural gas prices and our industry’s massiveneed for natural gas, the Midwest Drycleaning and Laundry As-sociation has sent us a few tips that may help control con-sumption.
Many people think that if a gas bill goes high there is a prob-lem directly in the flame or in the measuring equipment. Thisis seldom true. Assuming that the boiler is properly tuned, theonly way to save is to run the boiler less.
Tips to use your boiler less:
1. Cut off your boiler and coast the last 10 or 15 minutesfrom the end of production.
2. Check to see that all pipes including joints are insulated.3. Are all traps before the presses clean and functional?4. Make sure all the check valves at the presses are operating
properly.5. Is the make-up tank working correctly? Make sure vent-
ing is correct and condensate is returned.6. Have your boiler serviced on a regular basis.
Ideas to Reduce Gas Consumption
