I remember this title as a phrase from my Grandfather and Father when something was missing from the plant in the way of tools. Part of that mantra was also to have a clean and orderly drycleaning and laundry plant. Another phrase often repeated, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” I’m not sure just where that […]
Author: Kenney Slatten
Kenney Slatten Training Company is a Dry Cleaning and Laundry Consulting Firm Specializing in Environmental Training and Certification. Kenney Slatten Training Company, or KSTC, is based in Texas with offices in Arizona and California. Kenney Slatten is a certified instructor/trainer for the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI), is actively involved in the San Diego Drycleaners Association, the California Cleaners Association, is an Allied Trade board member of DLI, the Executive Director of Western States Drycleaners & Launderers Association, a member of the International Drycleaners Congress, and a columnist for American Drycleaner and Western Cleaner and Launderer magazines. The Kenney Slatten Training Company provides the only complete environmental training and inspection process. Started in 1987, Kenny became the first instructor for California E.P.A, OSHA, and state regulations. Kenney publishes a 36 point plant requirement every year in trade publications which is his guide for plant training and certification. We are the only company that provides dry cleaning and laundry specific environmental training.
Kenney Slatten is a third generation drycleaner/laundryman from Houston, Texas. His company, KSTC, can teach you the skills you need to have a successful plant. His wagon is found all over the country parked under a tree just waiting for the next call to come to your plant. He can be reached at (800) 429-3990; e-mail: kslatten@aol.com or go to: www. kstraining.com.
Drat That Record Keeping
If you operate a drycleaning plant anywhere in the United States, or a Coin-Op or Laundry plant it surely would be best to maintain records. Yes, I know it is a pain in the neck, but few things in your business are any more important. It seems that a person is either prone to enjoying […]
Our Industry’s Best Hiring Practices
I often get asked this question. Most operators simply buy a plant that is already up and running and perform “as is” business. For those seeking a better and more organized way to do it, we have “Best Operating Practices” within the industry. Consult your drycleaning and laundry associations for a more scripted suggestion list. […]