MIDWEST DRYCLEANING & LAUNDRY INSTITUTE
Welcome to the newly formed Midwest Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (MWDLI). Formally known as the Midwest Drycleaners and Launders Association (MWDLA), MWDLI has been established to help increase the profitability of your dry cleaning business with research, education, advocacy and support from industry experts focused strictly on you. The MWDLI Strategic Planning Council will help DLI steer, direct and promote member activities. MWDLI’s primary objective will be to focus on Education and Training in your area to help members keep abreast of the latest industry information from stain removal to regulatory issues to everything else in between.
WORKING HARD FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS!
Networking
The opportunity to network with drycleaner owners in your area can help you find fresh solutions to old problems and gain further insight for running a successful cleaner.
Educational Opportunities
We believe that excellence comes from relentless improvement. We evaluate each part of our curriculum every time it is taught.
Local Advocacy
MWDLI will be working hard to bring local meetings, seminar, and networking with their peers.
Advisory Counsel
John Mertes
Ziker Cleaners
1240 South Syrkit St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
574-287-2887
Greg Schwegman
Sunshine Cleaners
4854 Mary Ingles Highway
Silver Grove, KY 40176
859-781-4777
Perry T. Carrico
Rainbow Cleaners
504 South 4th Street
Danville, KY 40422
859-236-4274
pale01@gmail.com
Jeff Schwegmann
Sunshine Cleaners
4854 Mary Ingles Highway
Silver Grove, KY 40176
800-232-0792
Ray Kroner
Kroner Dry Cleaners
3820 N Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
513-661-1400
info@kronerdrycleaners.com
Robin Kramer
Notre Dame
100 St Michael's Laundry
Notre Dame, IN 46556
574-631-7802
rkramer@nd.edu
Tim Day
Classic Cleaners
8071 Knue Road
Indianapolis, IN 46250
317-845-0361
Mike Fothergill
Holiday Cleaners
3301 Barbour Lane
Louisville, KY 40241
502-425-6183
Jim Gault
Gaults Plaza Cleaners &
Laundromat
855 Coshocton Ave Ste 19
Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
740-393-2831
Rick Armstrong
3609 Waterford St
Richmond, IN 43734
765-977-3228
James Belt
Fabric Care Center
5760 W Morris Street
Indianapolis, IN 46241
317-224-3212
Dru Shields
EnviroForensics
825 N Capital Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204
888-866-7911
Jeff Dunn
Machinex
7654 Production Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45237
513-771-4020
Jeff Jordan
Fabritec International
8145 Holton Drive Ste 110
Florence, KY 41042
800-543-0460
Scott Nelson
Wilcox Environmental
Engineering Inc
1552 Main Street Ste 100
Speedway, IN 46224
317-472-0999
snelson@wilcoxenv.com
The Association Built To Help Dry Cleaners Connect
Belonging to a trade or professional organization like Midwest Drycleaning & Laundry Institute is as important to a business as developing services for its customers. Whether you're trying to decide on getting into the dry cleaning business or you're already an owner, we are here to be your guide.
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Call
765-969-5745
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www.dlionline.org
Email
midwestdli@gmail.com
Executive Director Report
As part of the Midwest Drycleaning & Laundry Institute, you are invited to participate in a special group night on March 20th with the Indiana Pacers as they take on the Miami Heat. Tipoff for the game is 7:00 PM. Ticket prices include food and drinks, including beer and wine. Come join us! Complete details can be found in this issue of the magazine.
On March 21st, MWDLI will hold an Education Training Seminar at Classic Cleaners in Indianapolis. The seminar will focus on Professional Wetcleaning, and will feature industry experts. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Classic Cleaners is a world class drycleaning, wetcleaning and laundry facility utilizing the latest in equipment technologies. Additional details and registration can be found in the issue of the magazine.
Save the Date! The Midwest Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (MWDLI) will hold its annual convention at the DoubleTree in Lawrenceburg, IN on August 7-8, 2020. This is the first time MWDLI has held its convention in Lawrenceburg. With its small town charm, there is plenty to see and do including opportunities for sightseeing, gambling, golf, fine dining and much more. MWDLI’s Annual Convention Program is a unique blend of educational sessions and exhibits designed to help attendees prepare for new opportunities facing the industry. Stay tuned for complete information…. The MWDLI convention will feature table top exhibits, silent auction, peer-to-peer interaction, golf, cocktail reception, great food and a great hotel. You will not find this type of education for drycleaners anywhere else. The Annual Convention was developed by drycleaners for drycleaners. This is a one stop educational opportunity for all things drycleaning.
Your MWDLI team can be reached at 765-969-5745. See You In Lawrenceburg!
PLEASE SUPPORT MWDLI's ALLIED TRADES
DLD Disposal
(800) 685-9824
www.dld-inc.com
ECC Horizon
(317) 595-4400
www.ecchorizon.com
Cleaner's Supply
(607) 775-7905
www.cleanersupply.com
PLEASE SUPPORT MWDLI's
ALLIED TRADES
Cleaner's Supply
(607) 775-7905
www.cleanersupply.com
Machinex
(513) 771-4020
www.machinexonline.com
EzProducts
(877) 906-1818
www.ezpi.us
DLD Disposal
(800) 685-9824
www.dld-inc.com
Fabricare Systems
(770) 966-9323
www.fabricaremanager.com
Fabritec International
(859) 781-8200
www.fabritec.com
Wilcox
(317) 472-0999
www.wilcoxenv.com
ECC Horizon
(317) 595-4400
www.ecchorizon.com
E J Thomas Company
(614) 808-4107
www.ejthomascompany.com
Sunshine Leather Care Co
(800) 232-0792
www.sunshinecleaners.com
Kreussler Inc
(813) 884-1499
www.kreussler.com
SPOT Business Systems
(801) 208-2231
Forenta
(423) 586-5370
MWDLI Wetcleaning Seminar
Featuring Industry Experts
Jeff Quail - Poseidon, Chris Patten - AL Wilson, Jeff Dunn - Machinex
Dean Sheridan - Kreussler and Experts from Sankosha
Saturday
March 21, 2020
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
(Lunch Included)
Classic Cleaners
8071 Knue Road
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Members $99
Non-Members $129
Let's face it more and more garments your customers are wearing can be wetcleaned. And that is only going to increase - the suit is not coming back and dogs are hand wash only!
You'll learn how to use wetcleaning for more than shirts. Our experts will cover the complete process from start to finishing and everything in between. Attendees will be broken down into small groups to maximize the overall training experience. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Classic Cleaners is a world class facility utilizing the latest in wetcleaning equipment technologies.
For more information please contact Jon Meijer at 765-969-5745