May 2001
Table of Contents
News & Views
IFI, HSIA call NIOSH links 'weak'
Recognition for a job well done
Garment analysis statistics show recurring problems for cleaners
Dan Eisen retiring after 33 years of analyzing garments for NCA
Consumers say they read those labels
US apparel prices still falling
Clean to try new opening day format
Clean Show deadlines are fast approaching
Two run unopposed for IFI board seats
Crunching numbers in paradise
Where the solutions come from
Editorial: Do the right -- and sensible -- thing
Editorial: Not perfect, but certainly better
Letter: What can be done about dye bleed?
Around the US
Midatlantic
SkillPath conducts business seminars in PA, VA
MAC kicks off spring sessions
Midwest
Minn. legislature considers merging environmental funds
Wisconsin's DERF program remains financially strong
OCA launches redesigned site
Northeast
Queens cleaner hit by EPA penalties
Connecticut cleaner is ordered to pay for cleanup; faces jail, fines of up to $500,000
Mass. proposal seeks temporary disability insurance
NCA hosts two courses in May
Southwest
Texas legislation may set up a 'living wage' for employees
SDA sets June course in Texas
Two Royaltone Class in June
South
Fisher, Yellen to highlight Carolina Clean 2001 show
Higher solvent taxes expected in N. Carolina
Seitz offers live spotting seminars in May, June
SEFA relocates to Savannah
West
WSDLA tees off golf tournament, prize raffle
CCA releases May course schedule
Stain removal seminar comes to Medford, OR
Columns
Stan Caplan: How to reduce your energy costs
Ray Colucci: Alive and well in Bergen County
Don Desrosiers: You and your shirt wholesaler
Dan Eisen: Surveying the solvent alternatives
Stan Golomb: Tools of the drycleaning trade
Frank Kollman: Keeping up to date with labor laws
Frank Lucenta: Spray finishing with an air gun
Dennis McCrory: Customer loyalty is no accident
Alan Robson: Who is in charge of your future?
People
Profile: Jim McArdle
Newsmakers
NCA hires PR firm
Boltuc joins Columbia
Forenta to represent Arctichill
New directors for CLA
Metropolitan adds Sailstar line
Maytag honors for Equipment Marketers
New web site for Hoffman
Information Central
Combination pre-spotter
Portable evaporative cooler
Biodegradable, non-toxic spotting agents
Spray sizing for leather, suede
Compact boiler feed systems
Perc prebrushing
Shirt promotion
Cleaning for casual wear
Odor control for perc systems
Spring poster
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