A LITTLE ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN
NATIONAL DRYCLEANER AND LAUNDERER MAGAZINE

The NATIONAL was born in 1950, and as Editor and Publisher, I am very excited that in 2010, the NATIONAL is celebrating 60 years in business.

Prior to buying the NATIONAL I had been an avid reader of the magazine for the previous 11 years. Commencing work as a stenographer for the laundry association in 1977, from 1983 I was employed as Executive Director of the 'Textile Rental and Laundry Association (NSW)' and the 'Drycleaning Institute of Australia (NSW)', and from 1985 also as National Executive Director of both 'Textile Rental and Laundry Association (Australia) Ltd.' and the 'Drycleaning Institute of Australia Ltd.' In May 1988 I resigned from those positions and commenced as Editor of the NATIONAL magazine on 1st July, 1988. In 33 years I can honestly say I have lost none of my enthusiasm and respect for our “twin industries” and the vital role launderers and drycleaners play in Australian society.

The NATIONAL magazine is educational in nature, and publishes papers from within Australia and from overseas on a variety of topics, both industry specific, and of a general nature such as Industrial Relations, Management Practices and wide ranging business practices. We also recognise the strong family orientation of many companies and the cordial terms on which most competitors within the industry operate. Our News section warmly recognises all manner of updates, from new products and personnel within a company, to new family members! Look at our new PHOTO GALLERY of recent events to see industry members fostering the social aspects of our industry gatherings.

The NATIONAL is commonly regarded throughout the industry as ‘the bible’ and even referred to as an industry telephone book! If a launderer or drycleaner is looking for a supplier, be it for machinery, linen, consumables or service, the first place they look is in the 'Advertisers Index'. If they can't find who they are looking for there, they'll usually telephone me. With the relaunching of our brand new website, we are proud to offer the DIRECTORY as a Free Service to our industry. Just look for the heading, say “Training”, or “Mats” or “Boilers”, and you will find within that heading all of the companies who have registered with us. Not registered? Send an email to shirley@nationaldrycleaners.com.au and we will be happy to include you on the next update. Please note we include the Australian company details, not the multiple brands they may represent.

We are proud to be supportive of our Advertisers. We recognise that in the changing technological environment of both the drycleaning and laundry industry, their input as to what is happening with innovations and new product lines, and how these are already working in some companies within Australia and overseas, is of great interest to our readers. We welcome opportunities to feature news items and papers which are educational to our readers.

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Please contact me at any time, (02) 9531 7117 or 0408 600 312. shirley@nationaldrycleaners.com.au

Shirley Naylor
Editor/Publisher