Red Coats Rejuvenate Regard for Routemen

摘要

10 years ago. Spring is ushering a refresh for the International Fabricare Institute (IFI), as the organization has appointed Ross Markle, Harris Brothers Cleaners, Leavenworth, Kan., as its new director for District 6. He has been a committee member in the district for a year, and was also a founder of the Mid-America Fabricare Association (MAFA) before its 2002 merger with the Southwest Dryclean-ers Association (SDA). … The California Cleaners Association's (CCA) Fabricare 2004 will end on a light-hearted note this year, as comedian Will Durst is slated to entertain attendees at the trade show's final event, the President's Dinner. A five-time Emmy nominee and host/co-producer of the PBS series Livelyhood, Durst is also a regular commentator on National Public Radio and CNN. … Leather-Rich Inc., Oconomowoc, Wis., recently had visitors from two Japanese companies, Hakuyosha Clean Living and Tokyo Wholesale Co. Ltd., to learn best practices on wet cleaning and finishing for suede and leather. Led by Kesami Isa-wa, president of Tokyo Wholesale, the six-member delegation learned various processes, from inspection and leather finishing techniques, to the installation of rails in delivery trucks.