Ian P. Murphy

American Drycleaner

Ian P. Murphy is a freelance writer based in Chicago, and was the editor of American Drycleaner from 1999 to 2011.

Recent articles by Ian P. Murphy

SDA Expects Record Turnout for Show

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Southwest Drycleaners Association (SDA) says that...

Operators Expect to Keep Expenditures Down

CHICAGO — Most drycleaners will try to keep equipment and supply costs...

DOC Moves on Dumping, Hanger Prices Headed Up

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary...

EPA Issues Stricter Smog Standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moved to...

Widmer’s Latest to Leave Zoots Fold

CINCINNATI — Zoots Corp. has sold Widmer’s Cleaners, the large Cincinnati-...

‘Greenness’ Important to Plant Positioning

CHICAGO — Two-thirds (68.9%) of drycleaners mention that their services...

Zoots Abandons Connecticut Stores

NEWTON, Mass. —  Zoots Corp. has moved out of Connecticut, according to a...

Cleaners Vary on Oscar Gowns, NCA Says

NEW YORK — Most members of the National Cleaners Association (NCA) say...

Drycleaning Sales Grew in '07

CHICAGO — Nationwide drycleaning sales grew an average of 3.0% during 2007...

DLI’s Hometown Proposes Perc Ban

LAUREL, Md. — Legislation introduced in a City Council meeting in Laurel,...

Greensleeves Giveaway Celebrates First Year

GLEN COVE, N.Y. — Greensleeves Garment Care offered drycleaning services...

DLI Endorses Carl’s Jr.’s Messiest Menu Items

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Fast-food chain Carl’s Jr. announced yesterday that...

Martin Young to Take Over 'Spotting Tips' Column

CHICAGO — American Drycleaner is pleased to announce that it has added a...

McCain Leads Presidential Race Among Drycleaners

CHICAGO — Drycleaners tend to favor Republican presidential candidates on...

‘Door-To-Door’ Launches Franchise Push

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — A company known as Door-To-Door Dry Cleaning is...

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