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May 2019 • Issue #652

We have Moved!

The Minnesota Chemical Co. has moved into our new facility at 3750 Dunlap Street North, Arden Hills, MN 55112. Same website, same phones and emails.

We will be better able to serve you in our new home, just a few miles north of our former location.

Many thanks to all the MCC staff who worked so hard to complete the move. They were magnificent. We apologize for any inconvenience to customers.


Job Opportunity in Eastern Wisconsin

Coin Laundry Store Owners or others who are interested in laundromats: We seek a full-time or possibly part-time person for Huebsch coin laundry machinery sales and supply sales in Eastern Wisconsin. Dan Baker of our Menomonee Falls office would like to talk to you. Call Dan at 414-708-5242 or email Dan at dan.baker@minnesotachemical.com


Super Savertime-energy-water

Milnor’s 60 lb. capacity model 30022 VRJ provides three ways to save: time, energy and water. That’s good for our environment. And great for you.

Milnor’s E-P Plus® controller has pre-programmed wash formulas built right in to save you time. You can modify formulas or create and save up to 30 of your own. Our extra-large cylinder perforation means linens end the cycle retaining less moisture, speeding up dryer times to save energy. Save water with Milnor’s RinSave® Water Saver technology. The VRJ can even fit through a standard 3’-0” door, which simplifies installation and saves space. That’s even more savings. Super!milnor-logos


Make your plans for the Clean Show in New Orleans, June 20-23.

Preregister through June 10 to save $40!

Call your Minnesota Chemical Co. representative for time-saving vendor booth appointments with key vendors such as Milnor, Chicago, Huebsch or Sankosha. No waiting; walk right in! Traditionally the first day of Clean is the busiest.


Volume Per Case: 120pcs.
Size: 16.5 inch
Color: Black
$60.00/case

Supply Ideas by Chrismaruso

Maruso Plastic Nesting UNI HANGER

These new plastic hangers are really something revolutionary! They beautifully maintain hung garments and have the special feature of a multipurpose clip that will securely hold trousers or shoulder straps. Their molded design also allow for convenient stacking for recycling.

Multipurpose Clip

These hangers perfectly nest when not in use for easy return to laundry for immediate reuse.


Service Tips by Ed

Washer movement during extract

I get called a lot about machines shaking during extract. What I find most of the time is machines are under loaded or overloaded. First, let’s talk about the proper way to load a washer. When a washer is loaded correctly once the load is totally saturated and the basket stops when changing direction there should be an opening of 11:00 o’clock to 1:00 o’clock at the top of the load. Next you should check to see if all the anchor bolts are tight. If they are all tight see if the grout is broken or has come out. If you find bad anchors or bad grout you need to call me and set up to reinstall that washer before it gets damaged or somebody gets hurt. On soft mount washers you could have some bad shocks that need to be replaced.


Parts Ideas from Barb

Spring cleaning has now begun.
Order parts–get the job done!

With big laundries, small ones and medium size too,
We stock parts that are perfect for you.

Different laundries have specific needs.
Stocking shelf parts is very smart indeed.

Stop on by and see our new place.
Meet the staff and my smiling face.


Milnor Visitor

Addison Jones, Field Service Technician, recently visited Minnesota Chemical Co. Addison was a great help at Milnor CBW start ups in Iowa at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, IA and North Iowa Textile Services in Mason City, IA. He worked on both projects with James Baker and our service techs.


Calendar of Events:

May 21 – SAVE THE DATE Upper Mississippi Valley Association of Linen Management meeting, VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN – www.umvailm.org 

May 24 – Wisconsin Fabricare Dry Cleaners 7:10 PM Brewers Baseball, Miller Park. Connect with fellow WI cleaners for tips and new ideas – plus a lot of fun.
REGISTER

June 19 – Pellerin Milnor Factory Tour and Open House, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 700 Jackson Street, Kenner, LA. Free transportation from the nearby New Orleans (MSY) airport or from your downtown hotel. This open house is the day before Clean Show. Register online www.milnor.com 

June 20-23 – CLEAN SHOW 2019 Morial Convention Center, New Orleans – Get your hotel now! – www.cleanshow.com

July 16 – SAVE THE DATE Upper Mississippi Valley Association of Linen Management meeting, Mayo Hospital, Eau Claire, WI. – www.umvailm.org 

August 9 – Minnesota Cleaners Association Annual Meeting, Treasure Island Resort and Casino. Silent auction, dinner boat cruise. Watch for details.

October 15-16 – SAVE THE DATE Upper Mississippi Valley Association of Linen Management two day seminar and meeting, Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Red Wing, MN – www.umvailm.org