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[Knowing How Much Finished Laundry Your Staff Can Produce is Vital to the Health of Your Wash-Dry-Fold BusinessSeveral months ago in this column, I discussed the Japanese principle of Kaizen, which is a philosophy that embraces constant and continual improvement in...PWS Named Speed Queen Distributor of the Year
Speed Queen has presented its highest distributor honor – the 2017 Distributor of the Year Award – to PWS-The Laundry Company. PWS, headquartered in Los Angeles, has a rich history with Speed Queen and remains one of the most prolific developers of vended...Giant Wash Hosts Free Laundry Day, Launches Wash & Learn Program
On May 12, Giant Wash Coin Laundry, located in St. Paul, Minn., kicked off a new Wash & Learn program, in conjunction with a free laundry day at the store. The laundromat hosted the free laundry event in celebration of the new program, offering community members...Laundry Owner Adds ‘Little Free Library’ Stand to His Business’ Offerings
Although Brockton, Mass., has long operated three branches of its main public library, the city now boasts six branches of its “Little Free Library” program as well.The Frederick Douglass Neighborhood Association recently unveiled Brockton’s newest...Dexter University Graduates Most Recent Sales Academy Class
Dexter Laundry recently hosted distributor sales representatives at Dexter University – Sales Academy. This graduating class was comprised of men and women from around the world, representing five countries and more than 400 years of experience in the commercial...Gulf States Laundry Machinery Overcomes Hurricane Harvey, Named Huebsch Distributor of the Year
Less than a year ago, Pravin Parmar was perched in a National Guard boat navigating the streets he normally drove on his way to work. He was hoping Hurricane Harvey had spared his facility. As the Guardsman guided the boat to the front of Gulf States Laundry Machinery...Statewide Announces Revised Seminar Format
Statewide Laundry Equipment – with offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and Miami – has revised its investment seminar program, which features a new format and updated information. “The new investment seminar takes a look at the evolution of...Dexter Laundry Salutes Western State Design
Dexter Laundry recently recognized Western State Design at the manufacturer’s annual conference and awards ceremony, which was held earlier this year in Rome, Italy. The California-based distributor received top honors for its prior-year sales performance. In...LaundryCares Fundraiser Tops $100,000 in Donations
Laundry Professionals Open Their Hearts – And Wallets – At Charitable Fundraiser During Excellence ’18 in Naples In recent years, one of the fastest-growing and perhaps most talked-about aspects of the Coin Laundry Association has been its charitable...
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