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11 Jul

2025 State of the Drycleaning Industry Survey

* How drycleaning businesses in Australia are performing
* Challenges being faced
* Where is the industry headed

26 Jun

Dryer fires: are you managing this hidden risk?

* What is spontaneous combustion?
* Why hot water and proper detergents matter
* Suggestions for help mitigating your risks

14 Jun

Vale Peter Hudson

* Former DIA President
* A drycleaning industry visionary
* Deeply missed

11 Jun

Buy Sell Grow Make The Most Of DIA's Classifieds Platform

* Looking to sell equipment or exit your business?
* Powerful way to connect with industry buyers
* Free for DIA members

30 May

Reduce your energy spend by forward contracting

* What is forward contracting?
* Mitigate risk of volatile market prices
* When is the best time to renew?

18 Dec '24

DIA response to the USA nationwide ban on perc

* USA moves to ban perc usage
* DIA closely monitoring
* Australian drycleaners already follow strict controls

13 Dec '24

Message from DIA President, Mark Ryan

* Thank you for being a DIA Member
* Wishing you a happy and fullfiling festive season

18 Oct '24

New Project to Survey Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industry Challenges

* Dry cleaning, laundry and alterations businesses to be consulted
* Organisations participating in consultations will be asked to share their own insights and answer questions about the industry, its challenges and opportunities

4 Oct '24

Vale Karl Chehade

* Vale Karl Chehade
* Founder of the Karl Chehade Drycleaning group
* Industry visionary