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PETER MEDWID, owner – WESTERN HANGERS & SUPPLIES (Edmonton, AB)
Peter Medwid’s dream was to create a competitive wholesale distribution business. In 2008, his dream was born. Medwid is proud of the growth and expansion of sales of compet- itively priced products in the western provinces of Canada. Continual development and networking with manufactur- ers and suppliers has resulted in a constant A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Medwid also attributes his success to his dedicated, dyna- mite team and his loyal, repeat customers.
Medwid holds great pride in his company’s high stan- dards, including outstanding customer service and his com- mitment to an ongoing, ethical marketplace, with integrity. “Our customers are all ser- viced equally, large or small. Western Hangers provides 100% fill level, always,” says Medwid.
1. Peter Medwid (Owner), Joe Sulyma, Zack Sikora checking out inventory.
2. Boxes of hangers at Western Hangers warehouse in Edmonton. 3. Barrel containers and square lid containers holding laundry deter- gents for distribution to plants.
ABRAHAM SHTEVI, owner – LA PLANCHE À REPASSER (St-Laurent, QC)
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“We are proud of the great service we provide,” says Shtevi. “Our staff work hard to ensure our customers are taken care of from start to finish.” Employees of La Planche à Repasser are well trained so they can explain in detail the process of cleaning and what exactly is involved when treating delicate garments. Shtevi is proud of how his employees maintain a clean and welcoming environment, always courteous to cus- tomers, many of whom have become like family. The company has made the switch to an eco-friendly system for all of their dry cleaning. Shtevi also engages his staff and customers by encouraging them to share their ideas on how the company can improve the services they provide.
Right: Tim Edjibadze pressing shirts.
Below: St-Laurent, Quebec store front.
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DARCY MOEN, owner – DRY CLEANING NETWORK (Regina, SK)
“A lot of dry cleaners have forgotten how to sell the lifestyle and convenience profession- al dry cleaning delivers,” says Darcy Moen. “I really enjoy being a support resource and helping cleaners communicate (and sell) creatively.” From email, websites, social media, to face-to-face marketing, the communication tools available today to dry cleaners can be overwhelming. Moen thoroughly enjoys the challenge of improving a business’ sales by creating innovative marketing campaigns. He feels a sense of pride and accom- plishment in contributions to another’s success. Moen has also found enjoyment in taking his own photos,
Ideas from Darcy Moen.
as a new way of expressing thoughts and ideas. He is proud of the way he’s evolved professionally, as it allows him to expand on his expertise by creating the image to match the mes- sage. He says, “It’s moments like these that really drive me. It’s exhilarating.”
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