DrySolv to meet with NY, NJ cleaners
Dry Cleaning Technologies and DrySolv distributor R. V. Davies will host a
meeting for all drycleaners interested in DrySolv in the New Jersey/New York
areas on Wednesday, May 9.
Speaking at the meeting will be Ray Roccon, DrySolv product manager, local
drycleaners who are using DrySolv, R. V. Davies sales representatives, and a
representative from the New Jersey Small Business Assistance Program Department
of Environmental Protection.
The meeting will begin about 6:45 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 2339 Rt 4 East in
Fort Lee, NJ. Refreshments will be served. All interested parties are welcome
to attend.
DrySolv is an alternative to perc that can work in existing perc machines.
According to Dry Cleaning Technologies, cleaners who use DrySolv can apply for a
general air permit (GP-013) in New Jersey. Several drycleaners in New Jersey
are currently already running DrySolv.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is incorporating Maximum
Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards for perc into air pollution
permits issued by the DEP for perc drycleaning facilities. Additionally, the
Department requires risk assessments.
In some situations, the DEP may also require risk assessments to ensure that
perc emissions do not pose a heath risk to the neighbors of drycleaning
facilities, which can lead to a limitation on the amount of perc that can be
used by a drycleaning facility.
It is also possible that the DEP will propose new regulations that will further
regulate perc in drycleaning.
“These new regulations stand to diminish the ability of perc drycleaners to
survive in New Jersey,
” said DrySolv’s Roccon. “In some risk assessment evaluations, drycleaners have only been granted 30
gallons of perc a year for the entire facility.
”
DrySolv, he said, could allow them to apply for a general air permit (GP-013)
alleviating their existing problems of restrictions without having to invest in
new machinery.
Anton’s Belle of the Ball returns for a third year
Prom night can be as stressful as it is memorable, especially for high school
girls. Even if the right person asks them out, the real fear comes when they
realize they have to find the right gown... which many cannot afford in the
first place.
Three years ago, Anton’s Cleaners launched its Belle of the Ball program, which helps girls who
otherwise wouldn
’t have the opportunity to attend their school’s prom.
So far, Anton’s has helped make sure that thousands of high school girls have had the proper
attire for their prom, and this year, the 43-store drycleaning chain in Eastern
Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire collected and cleaned dresses free of
charge through April 16.
As a guideline, donated dresses can be of any size, but they should be in good
shape and only gently worn.
Anton’s also prefers that the dresses be no more than three or four years old so that
they can still be considered trendy and in style.
Providing additional support for the program were sponsors NSTAR, FOX25, Mary
Lou Andre
’s dressingwell.com, Simmons College, Graham Communications, Jordan’s furniture and the Junior League of Boston.
On April 28, Anton’s hosted its Belle of the Ball Boutique at Simmons College in Boston. Prior to
that day, girls were pre-qualified and were given an appointment time.
Once there, the girls were aided by volunteer personal shoppers who simplified
their search for the perfect dress.
Also on hand were local makeup specialists who will offer personal tips and
advice.
Throughout the day, attendees could win raffled prizes, such as gift
certificates for hair salons, makeup and beauty product baskets, prom jewelry
and much more.
For more information on Anton’s Belle of the Ball program, visit the company’s web site at www.antons.com.
NCA hosts Mets outing on June 22
This year will mark the ninth time that the National Cleaners Association has
hosted an annual Mets outing, and if last year is any indication, it should be
quite exciting.
After all, the New York Mets were only one win away from the World Series last
season before they lost Game Seven in the National League Championship Series
to the current reigning champions, the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Mets had an amazing season, winning 97 games, which tied for the most in
Major League Baseball with their New York counterparts, the Yankees.
One of the highlights of the year occurred during NCA’s last outing when Mets’ rookie John Maine pitched a complete game shutout for a 7-0 win over the
Houston Astros on July 21.
This year, the outing will take place on Friday, June 22. It will be an
interleague game against the Oakland Athletics. The game begins at
approximately 7:10 p.m., but NCA members will meet in the picnic area about an
hour before.
The cost is $55 a ticket, which includes the game, dinner, snacks, souvenirs and
prizes. Last year, a bat signed by Carlos Beltran was given away.
Tickets will be sold out fast. Cleaners can call Joe Hallak at (201) 343-7333 or
Ed Roth at (718) 969-0207.
