The Drycleaning Industry
There's evidence that as soon as textile clothing developed - even in ancient times - so did professional cleaners and the use of products to remove soil and stains. Early on, substances such as kerosene, gasoline and benzene were used to "dryclean" garments. But, since each of substances is highly flammable, safer solvents were ultimately introduced. Today, 90 percent of drycleaners use percholoroethylene, a nonflammable, synthetic solvent, in combination with wetcleaning. One thing remains constant. Then and now, people need food, shelter and clothing. That's why industry experts maintain that the drycleaning industry is buffered by changes in the economy.
Recession-resistant Investment
Dubbed as "recession-proof," drycleaning - as an industry and business - has grown dramatically during the past 10 years. New technologies and processes have streamlined drycleaning operations - boosting energy efficiency, productivity and profits. Moreover, new environmentally friendly equipment and cleaning methods not only benefit the world, they allow drycleaning owners a unique marketing hook. Many consumers seek drycleaners using "green" processes and solvents!
Today, there are 30,000 drycleaners in the United States, according to International Fabricare Institute. Most commercial drycleaners are still single, owner-controlled facilities with an average number of five employees.
Productivity, Labor, Efficiency
At Eagle Star, our drycleaning specialists help established plants become more productive using less energy, labor and equipment. Moreover, we help investors new to the industry get into business the right way - walking investors through site selection, design, equipment, marketing and service after the sale.
JumboDry
We are known in the industry for helping business partners build and grow drycleaning operations into JumboDry plants, mega-sized drycleaning operations designed for maximum productivity, profits and efficiency. Our turnkey service means clients gain industry expertise, plant design studies, workflow plans, technologically advanced equipment, marketing and service after the sale.
