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February 15, 2011
DLI Introduces Seal of Approval

Laurel, Md. — The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute announced it is introducing the Seal of Approval program this year as an update to its Award of Excellence (AOE) voluntary certification.

The program is designed to establish and enforce high standards of operation, quality and service, and communicate that commitment to consumers. AOE membership and the Seal of Approval help differentiate responsible companies and highlight their achievement in quality garment care and customer service, DLI says.

January 24, 2011
Five-Star Conference Heads Back to Vegas

In response to popular demand, the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) has again picked Las Vegas as the host city for its annual Five-Star Management Conference, set for Feb. 23-25 at the Wynn Resort.

The event kicks off with a welcome reception on the evening of Feb. 23. Conference activities begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, with opening remarks from DLI CEO Bill Fisher.

October 22, 2010
State of The Industry (Part 7 of 7)

QUESTION 7: What would you tell an operator getting ready to open his or her first plant? What are the biggest areas of growth and opportunity? What makes the business a good option for today’s entrepreneurs?

October 20, 2010
State of The Industry (Part 6 of 7)

QUESTION 6: What opportunities and challenges do drycleaners face in marketing their businesses in the rapidly evolving media landscape? How can operators best reach potential and existing customers in the years to come?

October 6, 2010
State of The Industry (Part 2 of 7)

QUESTION 2: The economy has been shrinking since just after our last State of The Industry in 2007, and drycleaning was hit hard. Can you put the downturn’s effect on the industry in perspective vs. other businesses and past “shocks?”

October 1, 2010
State of The Industry (Part 1 of 7)

QUESTION 1: After almost two decades of increasingly stringent regulation, operators are slowly letting go of perc. Is there a clear winner in the race for a substitute?

BILL FISHER: There’s no winner. If you strip away the health issues, perc is as close to a perfect solvent as the industry has had.

August 10, 2010
State of The Industry (Part 3)

QUESTION 3: When will the industry be able to bounce back, and how close to “normal” will that recovery be? What will the industry look like when the economy recovers?

DAVID COTTER: I don’t think we’re ever going back to the levels seen in 2006 or 2007. We’re in a “reset” mode—we’re going to downsize.

August 2, 2010
DLI Officials Appear at International Conference

GOUDA, HOLLAND — Bill Fisher, CEO of the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI), and Chris Tebbs, DLI’s international director and executive director of the International Drycleaners Congress (IDC), recently spoke at the International Committee of Textile Care (CINET) conference. More than 40 industry professionals from around the world attended the workshop, held June 28-29 in the Netherlands.

January 29, 2010
DLI Brings Marketing Conference to Vegas

LAUREL, Md. — The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) announced it will hold this year’s Five-Star Marketing Conference at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas Feb. 18-19, 2010.

“Attendees said they wanted to go to Las Vegas, so we’re going back to Las Vegas,” says Mary Scalco, DLI’s senior vice president. “The Venetian is a great property, and we got an incredible deal on hotel suites. Every room is a suite, and they’re only $179.”

September 21, 2009
DLI’s Fisher Speaks on Voice of America

LAUREL, Md. — Bill Fisher, CEO of the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI), recently appeared on the Voice of America (VOA), the official radio and television broadcasting service of the federal government, to talk about the economic state of the drycleaning industry.

In an interview with reporter Ye Yuan, Fisher explained that the drycleaning industry hit hard times long before the rest of economy went into recession, and that the decline is now approximately 30% to 40%.

August 11, 2009
DLI Responds to Tribune Report

February 25, 2008
DLI Endorses Carl’s Jr.’s Messiest Menu Items

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Fast-food chain Carl’s Jr. announced yesterday that it has won the endorsement of the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) for its chili-cheese burgers and chili-cheese fries. “Messy and delicious,” the reintroduced menu items are “a ‘win-win’ for chili lovers and drycleaners everywhere,” a promotional campaign says.

January 23, 2008
Industry Descends on New Jersey to Fight Perc Ban

TRENTON, N.J. — In an incredible show of solidarity, more than 120 members of the industry convened in New Jersey on Friday to deliver testimony against a proposal from the state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to ban perchloroethylene use in drycleaning completely by 2021.

July 18, 2007
DLI Releases Solvent White Paper

LAUREL, Md. — The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI, formerly IFI) is releasing a new white paper on solvents this month to help members make informed choices about the cleaning processes they use or consider. Previewed last month at Clean ’07, the report reveals the association’s new position on perc use.

June 13, 2007
'Solvent Options' Reveals New Position on Perc

LAS VEGAS, Nev.— A packed house attended yesterday's panel discussion at Clean '07, "Solvent Options," to hear actual users discuss their experiences with perc and several alternative solvents — as well as another surprising announcement from the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI), formerly known as IFI.

June 11, 2007
2007 Clean Show Drawing Crowds

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Showgirls met with crowds in Las Vegas this morning to mark the opening of Clean '07 — a fitting beginning for what looks to be the highest-stepping Clean Show in years.

The entrance and registration desks teemed with visitors to the 30th anniversary edition of the world's largest textile-care trade show well in advance of its 10:00 a.m. start time. Officials of the show's six sponsor associations joined to cut the ribbon, allowing a flood of visitors to enter.

March 7, 2007
In Defense of Perc: When is Enough Enough?

A Recent CBS Report Again Plays On Consumers' Cancer Fears. Can A Fragmented Industry Respond?