News A recent history of cleaning solvents 20 years of constant change Associations line up Clean programs An inside look at historic preservation Paris to host IDC, Jet Expo in March Around the U.S. Northeast NCA adds to 2011 schedule of classes Midatlantic PDCA sets all-day maintenance seminar Zoots and Tweeds form partnership South North Carolina inspectors now handing out penalties Midwest Tide competitor considers quitting but re-ups instead Speakers set for March 24 convention in Minnesota Southwest SDA and Fabriclean team up for spotting seminar in Dallas NCA to take on bed bugs in Texas West California fire marshal clarifies code for cleaners

Editorials • More pressure on perc • It’s more than just taking care of clothes? Profile Jim Rossman: Saved by a Tweeter Columns James Peuster: Seeking route redemption in 2011 Frank Kollman: Who is an independent contractor? Don Desrosiers: Are you up for saving $5,000? Dan Eisen: Understanding spotting chemicals Harvey Gershenson: Checking on your competition Bill Bishop: In pursuit of the perfect plan Newsmakers Association executives gather for annual meeting CRDN participates in 100th Extreme Makeover GZA completes clean-up of perc FRSTeam makes top 500 franchise list Four new board members for CLA Marty Friedman joins TLC