Textile service companies and managers are under increasing pressure to provide greater levels of quality, while reducing environmental impact and energy consumption. Washers, dryers and ironing equipment can all be energy wasters if work isn’t processed fast enough, or if the equipment isn’t operating properly. In order to stay competitive and maintain operations, textile service companies must consider strategies to help them reduce costs and improve quality and throughput. But energy strategy can be a difficult issue for many small businesses to get their arms around, due to its complexity and volatility. 
 
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