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JC WET
Jensen USA recovering
from Hurricane
Hurricane Michael damaged the roof of the main facility of this prominent international manufacturer of com- mercial laundry equipment, located in Panama City, FL. According to reports, the parts and machine warehouse survived the storm relatively unscathed.
The most recent report is that they have been running at close to full production since the end of October. Cus- tomers can call a temporary switchboard number, 850- 320-7860 for parts and service.
CLEANING SERVICES
This company, owned by Jim Giddings and Marty Kimmerer, recently was honoured as an Environmental Initiative Award Finalist by Seatrade. The award was presented at the Cruise- Med 2018 trade show in Lis- bon, Portugal (see above. The firm, which has installed wet cleaning equipment on a number of cruise ships, and has been featured in this mag- azine several times, was cited for ‘making the cutting-edge change from conventional dry cleaning to wet cleaning’ during the presentation.
LETTER TO
THE EDITOR Good day, Becca, I just finished reading your article on Fashioning the Future. I want to let you know how much I enjoyed it as I love fashion. There’s always a tidbit for everyone! Keep up the good work! Thank you! Best,
Jane C. Zellers JCE Training & Consulting
REPORT FROM CHRIS HADDAD
Chris was the 2018 recipient of the Tom Kimmel Memorial Scholarship awarded to a Canadian to attend DCLI in Laurel, MD. Here is his report:
Thank you for the opportunity. I loved the classes. The course offered the perfect balance of modernization and tradition within the industry. Instructor Brian and the team at DLI continue to touch on the tradition of dry cleaning but also provide relevant information with regard to how the industry has modernized.
They touch base on customer service, the different cleaning methods, cur- rent regulations facing the industry, and specific improvement points within the student’s facility. To have one-on-one evaluation and recommendations from a team that truly knows all there is to know about the industry is an invaluable resource. It is something I will use for many years!
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 scholarship, which covers tuition, lunch and all class materials. Travel and housing expenses are the responsibility of the stu- dent. Applicants must be able to take the full three-week course at one time – beginning and advanced dry cleaning.
Any Canadian wishing to apply for the 2019 scholarship must be at least 18 years old, speak English, and have worked in the dry cleaning industry for one year. To apply, send a letter stating why you would like to attend DLI to:
marcia@fabricarecanada.com or Fabricare Canada, Box 69571, Oakville, ON L6J 7R4.
6 FABRICARE CANADA November/December 2018
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