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Tension style finishing units

TAMPA, FL -- Unipress Corp. has introduced two new tensioning style finishers designed for quality finishing and easy operation.

The Tensioning Finisher Series includes a tensioning utility form finisher (Model TUF) and a pants finisher (model TPF). Both units are designed and manufactured in the USA.

Nine programmable cycles make it simple to process a variety of drycleaned or wetcleaned garments. Each unit automatically applies the correct amount of tension prior to the start of the finishing cycle. Once the garment is positioned and is taut, the steam and hot air quickly finishes the garment.

The TF Series is designed to be easy to use, minimizing operator training. Even inexperienced personnel can be trained quickly to produce high quality garments. Each unit is equipped with a microprocessor featuring self-diagnostics.

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IFI on CD

SILVER SPRING, MD -- Version III of the International Fabricare Institute's Complete Reference Guide on CD-ROM was released at Clean '01. The update of the digital library contains the latest information for IFI's publications department through December 2000.

All of the information is searchable by keyword, letting cleaners find information about almost any fabric care issues ranging from regulatory requirements to handling tough problem garments. The information is presented with Adobe Acrobat 4.0

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Injection detergent

SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Laidlaw's new injection detergent, Normandy, is formulated for drycleaners who are constantly distilling of cooking down solvent at the proper rate. Normandy helps control static and lint and attacks soil.

The company recommends injecting two ounces of Normandy per 10 pounds of cleaning. The product is available in five-gallon pails, and 20- and 55-gallon drums.

Laidlaw said that a portion of the sales generated from Normandy will be donated to various Veterans' funds and organizations.

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Seasonal fashion videotape programs

GIG HARBOR, WA -- Methods For Management Inc., in cooperation with Laurie Wilson of The Wilson Group, has developed the first Fashion Trend video for the drycleaning industry.

The videos are designed to educate the cleaner's staff and boost its image with the customer. By training staff in advance on the latest fabrics, fashions and styles, the cleaner can discuss with cleaning and pressing personnel the particular demands that new styles will bring.

Playing the continuous loop videos in the store will give customers information and let them see the cleaner as a knowledgeable and trend-savvy fabric care professional.

The ten-minute continuous loop videos are sent prior to each fashion season -- Spring/Summer, Fall/Winter. They will cover the latest fashions, fiber content, trim content and challenges.

The videos will offer a balance between high fashion trends and the styles the "average" drycleaning customer will be wearing. They will also discuss the care of product from the consumer, CSR, and the pressers' perspectives and tell about new fabrics and new styles that are coming out.

MFM and Sanitone are jointly distributing this product.

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Line of washer-extractors

KENNER, LA -- Milnor has introduced a new line of washer extractors with load capacities of 35 and 60 pounds. The T-Series line offers a choice of two types of controls -- the EP Plus control with 30 formula selections of the E-P OneTouch control with four pre-programmed formulas. All four models in the line have a single motor inverter drive system. The machines are designed to fit through standard 36-inch door frames.

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Compliance assistance

COLUMBIA, SC -- Safety-Kleen has announced a package of service to help businesses address issues related to compliance with workplace safety and government/environmental regulations.

The services include Regulatory Plan Preparation, regulatory report Preparation, File Management, MSDS Management, Facility Assessments and On-Site/Off-site training.

Assistance with compliance is provided with regulatory permits, fire prevention, emergency action planning, contingency planning and waste minimization.

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Compressor catalog

FREDERICKSBURG, VA -- Kaeser Compressors Inc. has redesigned its "At A Glance" brochure, a mini-catalog of the company's compressors and compressed air equipment. The four-page color brochure lists size ranges for rotary screw and piston compressors, aftercoolers, and dryers. It also describes various types of filters and drain taps available for compressed air systems. Sigma compressor fluids, oil-water separators, mega blowers, Mobilair portable compressors, rotary screw vacuum pumps and breathing air systems are also covered.

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Wastewater processing

SANTA MONICA, CA -- ZeroWaste's new HX heat exchanger works from existing steam and processes one gallon per hour. The unit is made of medical-grade stainless steel and provides alerts for filter change, full tank alert and perc for recycling.

The unit has a footprint of 12 inches wide by 16 inches long and 16 inches high.

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Lint removal

VANCOUVER, CANADA -- Vel-Clean from Drawde Enterprises Ltd. is designed to remove lint from self-grip fasteners, commonly referred to as "Velcro." Vel-Clean locks in three easy-to-use positions and fits in a purse or pocket.

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Wetcleaning

TULSA, OK -- Royaltone's Soft Wash Detergent Plus Conditioner is formulated for wetcleaning items trimmed with suede and leather in any laundry washer with no color bleeding or stiffening. Soft Wash is added to the wash cycle at the ratio of four ounces per ten pounds of garments.

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Ultrasonic cleaning

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- S. Morantz has introduced its 4-in-1 ultrasonic cleaning system that consists of four different sized, portable tanks to allow for cleaning of various sized and diversified items. The 4-in-1 permits the user to clean dirty window blinds, light diffusers, chandeliers, wheelchairs, electronics, TVs and computers, among other items.

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Indirect water heaters for multi-purpose applications

WARSAW, IN -- Bryan Indirect Water heaters are available in sizes of up to 8 million BTU/hr with water heating capacities to 7,680 gallons per hour at 100° temperature rise.

The units are suited for multi-purpose heating. A single unit, for example, can be used for domestic or commercial hot water and space heating or for two or three temperature water for industrial processes.

The primary water in the heater is maintained at a constant temperature and recirculated only within the heating vessel. The heat exchanger, placed in the primary water, absorbs heat and transfers it to the water flowing through its copper tubes.

Bryan Indirect Water heaters requires less floor space than most other types of heaters or boilers. They are shopped completed assembled and wired.

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