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BURNSVILLE, MN — Chart Industries has introduced its eAnytime Clothes Drop-off (eACD), which are drop-off and pick up kiosks for drycleaning, available in floor and wall models. The units provide self-service for drycleaning and laundering customers using a major credit or debit card or a store's proprietary card for payment. The eACD uses the Linux operating system and an Intel Celeron computer with touchscreen software that can be customized to the business's needs. The customer interface is through a wide-angle 15" color monitor. A thermal printer provides receipts and bag identification.

NEW YORK, NY — MBH Enterprises has introduced a new rope tie design that features and EZE-Pull handle.

The ties were designed to save time and labor for laundries by eliminating shake-out in preparing shirts for finishing. The manner in which the shirts are held together subjects them to greater mechanical action so that shirts come out cleaner and brighter. Also, the need to scrub collars is reduced and the problem of tangled sleeves is largely eliminated.

MBH also said there are savings in water, energy, supplies, sewage and labor because Rope-tie "logs" take less volume, permitting more shirts to be included in each wash load. The logs make it easier to load and unload the washer while saving time because shirts come out presorted.

WILLOWBROOK, IL — Stan Caplan's stain removal video is now available in Spanish. The 77-minute video can train Spanish-speaking cleaners/spotters in-house at a time that is convenient for plant operations rather than waiting for a course at a remote location. The video can also be used for home study.

The course, which provides a unified approach to stain removal, was originally released in English several years ago. The video is also available in Korean.

The English version includes a spotting board reference chart and a comprehensive text in which each method of stain removal is thoroughly discussed and demonstrated along with the use of bleaching and digesters and the basics of textile chemistry.

Caplan was the International Fabricare Institute's chief instructor for over 10 years and taught the Southwest Drycleaner's Association School for another 10 years.

TULSA, OK — Royaltone reformulated its triple strength Royal Shield Stain Repellent for use on suedes, leathers and cloth items.

Suede, leather and cloth can be protected from liquid stains and soiling by spraying them with Royal Shield Protective Coating, which the company said will not change the color, texture, softness or suppleness of leather or cloth and will not mat down the nap of suedes.

Royal Shield is applied a pressurized sprayer or with an air spray gun after pressing and brushing are complete. The repellency will last from the time it is applied until the article is recleaned. It is available in gallon jugs and aerosol cans.

SANTA MONICA, CA — Zerowaste's new Model HX has three filters and electronics to let the drycleaners know when to change filters, when to recycle the separated perc and when to stop adding water. It also stops and starts operating automatically.

The Zerowaste HX comes with a heat exchanger than can be mounted 40 feet from the main Zerowaste unit, which allows installation in an out of the way place, such as a boiler room.

The HX can handle a gallon an hour and will shut down when it stops sensing water.

NAPERVILLE, IL — R. R. Street & Co. Inc. has introduced new packaging graphics for Mulsolite, a neutral lubricant for wetside stains.

The new packaging is for Mulsolite in one-gallon containers and 15-gallon drums. Mulsolite has its own spotting bottle and a spout for easier application.

There has been no change to Mulsolite's formula. Street's said the product speeds water-soluble stain removal, makes feathering easier and improves safety to fabrics and dyes.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — The Aquamat condensate management system is designed for disposing of compressed air system condensate, an oil-water mixture that is classified as a hazardous waste. The condensate can't be discharged directly into sanitary drains unless the oil is first separated from the water.

The Aquamat is a four-stage separation system that can eliminate the need for expensive disposal by outside contractors.

Models are available in six sizes. The system requires no electricity and minimal maintenance.

HUNTLEY, IL — Firbimatic is offering a money down lease operation through its dealers in cooperation with Trinity Capital Corp.

The offer applies to every new Firbimatic machine in stock and expires Dec. 31, 2001.

SOUTH BEND, IN — ThermoSteam Systems Inc. has reduced prices on popular-size models of boilers and water heaters, including the Standard 9.5 HP boiler, the 15 HP low NOx boiler and the 80-gal., 95-percent fuel efficient Insta-Therm water heater. Special pricing is available on other models, too. The offer expires Dec. 31, 2001.

HICKSVILLE, NY — Bright Computer, Inc has announced its new version 2.0 for the touch screen system and version 2001.7 for the keyboard system.

The new DCS-Windows Version 2.0 can also work with the keyboard version which can help in the transfer from the keyboard version to the touch screen version.

This system has two screens for ticketing, Standard Screen and Express Screen. These two screens are embedded to one touch screen system so the user can choose between "easy and step by step for the novice" and "speed one touch accessing for the gurus."

Bright Computer's new 2001 year 7th version for the conventional keyboard driven DCS-EXPRESS System can access the Rack No Input, Tag No Input, Ticket Reprint, Ticket Change, Delivery Out, Takeout (2), Detail View, Post Ticket View with one touch of the keyboard.

This version also has a capability for express ticketing with starch or box hanger information, credit card information for credit card pay accounts, instant customer information input or updating function, remained ticket printing function, customer ticket view, price check up and a one-touch takeout function with one touch of the keyboard.

The new version also has a cellular phone number input section and an e-mail address input section for integrating with the wireless and digital era.

LOS ANGELES, CA — A new line of bi-fold service windows, available in both automatic and manual styles, is available from C.R. Laurence Co. Inc.

The all-electric automatic service window offer hands-free operation. The windows can

be opened by stepping in front of a built-in infrared sensing device or by using a jamb-mounted push button. The two door panels open outward simultaneously.

Both the manual and automatic models are available in either flush mounted or "projected" bay window styles with either satin anodized or duranodic bronze finishes. Custom paint colors and custom sizes are available. The windows can also be custom fabricated to level 1 bullet resistance.