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May 1, 2013
Cutting Energy Costs (Part 2 of 2)

CHICAGO — Best strategy for keeping things in check: audit energy use regularly

CHICAGO — In today’s competitive business environment, it makes sense that every dry cleaning plant operator is seeking ways to increase profit. But one can increase prices only so much. And with any potential labor savings having generally been rung out of most plants, operators must find other ways. Simultaneously, environmental impact is a major concern.

One of the areas in which to save, yet one that is often overlooked or glossed over, is the high cost of energy: electricity, heat and water. Hence, prudent dry cleaning plant operators are, or at least should be, having a critical look at this expense and seeking ways to reduce this financial drain.

The best way to reduce this expense is to implement a pre-planned assessment (a.k.a. audit) of the energy consumers in your dry cleaning plant. Much of this you can do yourself. For those systems and equipment items that could prove more difficult to assess, most utility companies are more than willing to assist, usually at little or no cost to you.

February 25, 2013
In Memoriam: William W. ‘Bill’ Haiges, Haiges Machinery

BROWNSBURG, Ind. — He oversaw the commercial laundry and dry cleaning equipment distributor’s Indiana division

BROWNSBURG, Ind. — William W. “Bill” Haiges, the co-owner and operator of commercial laundry and dry cleaning equipment distributor Haiges Machinery Inc., died Feb. 17 at the age of 66. Haiges oversaw the Indiana division of the company, which is headquartered in Huntley, Ill.

He was a 1964 graduate of Dundee (Ill.) Community High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Surviving him are his wife, Victoria; four children, Kimberly Haiges-Navarro, Darrin Haiges, Brian Haiges and Timothy Haiges; four stepchildren; and nine grandchildren. Other survivors include his former wife and the mother of his children, Diane Haiges; and two brothers, Robert Haiges and Lee Haiges.

Funeral services were held Saturday in West Dundee, Ill., followed by burial with military honors in East Dundee.

Memorials may be made to The Animal House Shelter, 13005 Ernesti Rd., Huntley, IL 60142.

To leave an online condolence, visit the Miller Funeral Home’s website.

August 23, 2012
In Memoriam: Steven Katz, ThermoSteam Systems, and Gene Blumenthal, Metro-Chem

CHICAGO — Industry mourns passings of vendor leaders

CHICAGO — The laundry and dry cleaning industry lost two vendor leaders recently with the passings of Steven Katz, CEO of ThermoSteam Industries, and Gene Blumenthal, founder and president of Metro-Chem Inc.

Steven Mark Katz, 1948-2012

Katz, 63, South Bend, Ind., died Monday. He was born and raised in South Bend. He attended Indiana University, where he graduated with a history degree in 1970. He pursued a career in laundry and dry cleaning, and eventually became the CEO of two companies: ThermoSteam Systems, manufacturer of packaged steam boilers, and Kay Industries, producer of phase converters.

steven katz

Katz was active in the Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA), having served on its board of directors for four years and as treasurer for two.

He was also active in his local community and his congregation, Sinai Synagogue. He was known as an extraordinary orator and was called upon to emcee various events in the South Bend area over the years.

December 6, 2011
Bryan Steam Receives UL Environmental Claims Validation

PERU, Ind. — Bryan Steam reports that it has received UL environmental claims validation for its Triple-Flex™ (patent pending) Ultra-High Efficiency Condensing Boilers.

The boilers feature flexible stainless-steel tubes, minimum thermal efficiency of 90% with 160 F return, and 180 F supply at maximum input. Efficiencies up to 99% are achievable with lower return water temperatures as found in new building designs, Bryan says.

Bryan Steam offers boilers in sizes from 250,000 to 25,200,000 Btuh input, plus a variety of related equipment accessories.

April 7, 2011
An Earth Day Epiphany

CHICAGO — I confess: I was once about as eco-unfriendly as you could get. I drove a gas-guzzling car, believed a light off was a light wasted, and even though the City of Los Angeles provided me with the appropriate bins, I couldn’t be bothered to separate my recyclables. What impact could one person have, anyway?

Even my initial interest in reusable drycleaning bags had nothing to do with being “green.” It was about eliminating the aggravation of the drycleaning experience.

October 13, 2009
Nu-Yale Cleaners Wins Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Nu-Yale Cleaners recently won a 2009 Indiana Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence during the annual Pollution Prevention Conference and Trade Show.

The Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence recognize business leaders who have identified and implemented environmental practices into their programs and facilities with measurable results, according to Nu-Yale Cleaners. The company attributes its winning of the award to its installation of a Solvair Cleaning System.

March 24, 2009
Nu-Yale Wins ABC Affiliate of the Year

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nu-Yale Cleaners, a chain with locations throughout the Louisville area, recently won America’s Best Cleaners’ (ABC) Affiliate of The Year Award.

Nu-Yale, a long-time Indiana 5-Star award-winning cleaner, switched to the Solvair cleaning system last year to promote a “green” message, and has seen strong business growth despite the down economy, ABC says.