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January 30, 2013
StatShot: West Only Region to Register Better Dry Cleaning Sales in December, 4th Quarter

CHICAGO — South only other region to see better sales, a 0.9% fourth-quarter boost

CHICAGO — The West was the only region to register increased dry cleaning sales in both December and the fourth quarter of 2012 when compared to the same periods the previous year, according to the results of this month’s AmericanDrycleaner.com StatShot survey.

Operators in the West saw upswings of 3.6% in December-to-December sales and 4.4% in quarter-to-quarter sales. Several operators said they are seeing signs of growth in their areas, but some expressed caution about consumer uncertainty the “fiscal cliff” warnings has caused.

“Good pickup for the holiday season,” says one. “Slow in comparison to the good ol’ days. Cold weather (is) helping to keep winter wear in use where (it’s) normally not so cold.”

“Some industries are starting to trend up,” adds another. “Home prices and sales are slowly moving up. The dry cleaning and laundry industry are still pretty flat. Pickup and delivery services seem to be gaining where front-door retail is flat.”

November 1, 2011
ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention

American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention. To be held Jan. 30-Feb. 4, 2012, at Grande Lakes, Orlando, Fla. Call 202-347-2900 or e-mail info@cleaninginstitute.org for more information.

November 1, 2011
DLI/NCA Winter Conference

The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) and the National Cleaners Association (NCA) are planning a co-operative winter management seminar Jan. 12-15, 2012, at the Gran Melia hotel resort in Puerto Rico. “DLI Five-Stars & NCA Brainstorming 2012” will provide an opportunity for members of both associations to unite in the sprit of unity, learning, and progress.

A healthy balance of work and play is built into the conference schedule. Seminars will run half-days only Friday though Sunday to allow guests to enjoy the hospitable climate and tropical atmosphere of a very scenic and relaxing atmosphere.

Call Mary Scalco, DLI, 800-638-2627, ext. 1102, or Nora Nealis, NCA, 800-888-1622, for more information.

February 4, 2011
China Laundry Expo

Aug. 4-6 China Laundry Expo. To be held at the Beijing, China International Exhibition Center. Call Echo Jee 0086 20 8327 6369 ext. 813, e-mail echo@unifair.com or visit http://www.laundryexpo.cn.

February 4, 2011
Texcare Asia

Nov. 17-19 Texcare Asia. To be held at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, China. E-mail technical@china.messefrankfurt.com or visit http://www.texcare-asia.com.

September 5, 2007
More Than 100 Exhibitors Set for Texcare Asia

SHANGHAI — China’s boom is creating opportunities throughout the textile-care industry. That’s why Texcare Asia is returning to Shanghai less than two years after its last successful outing in Beijing.

In China, you’ll find a booming tourism market, increasing investment in energy-efficient equipment, greater environmental awareness, a push to renovate or build hotels and hospitals, and a growing middle class that’s becoming more fashion- and hygiene-conscious.