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Times change, industries change, and so have we. This October issue - Volume 50 Number 1 - is yet another milestone in the long history of this publication. First published in October 1960 as California Cleaner & Launderer by founder Wally Urquhart, we soon became a well-respected source of industry news and information for readers. As readership expanded, so did the boundaries. One state became thirteen, which warranted the first change in the publications title to Western Cleaner & Launderer. Ownership changed in the early 80s, and again in 1991 when the current partners, Albane and Randy Wente, purchased Wakefield Publishing Company and the title Western Cleaner & Launderer.
Over the years readership and boundaries continued to expand. Today, with nearly 14,000 readers the publication is mailed to all fifty states and western Canada. Those with a sharp eye may have noticed that the 'Western' portion of the title has slowly become smaller over time. Although we love and remain true to our western heritage and roots, time had come to move forward, to reflect our new levels of readership and to acknowledge our expanding boundaries. Hence Cleaner & Launderer is our new title going forward from this point.
As the industry has changed and grown over the years, so has Cleaner & Launderer. As we start our 50th year we look forward to a bright future for the industry and the family of friends and associates we have had the pleasure of working with over the years.
