We find ourselves again in interesting times, as the old Chinese curse goes. Congress has forgotten how to lead; our government seems to be intent on confusion instead of solid policy. So what do we do when we find ourselves living in interesting times? We can be very cautious, hold tight to our present position, basically put our head in the sand and hope that when we pull it back out all will be right in our world again. Or … Learn More
I have to say that the first half of the year has been an exciting fast-paced growth filled 6 months. With the Clean Show behind us and the second half of the year in front…you will be glad to know that Leonard Automatics is doing very well. But when you think of Leonard you most likely think of steam tunnel finishers and how we can help your overall finishing department. Although this is our core business, it may interest you … Learn More
Does what you do make a difference? Is there any room for improvement? What are our most valuable assets? I would hope that everyone would answer yes, yes, and our people. One of the things that we discuss regularly in our “management” team meetings is how we can become more effective, not only for you but for Leonard as a whole. If we can reduce our costs, increase our efficiencies, enhance the product offering, and minimize errors…we will both ultimately … Learn More
Steam injection is an integral part of the productive process of a steam tunnel finisher. The steam injection serves several purposes that will relate directly to efficiency and effectiveness. Too little steam will affect your garment quality; too much can affect the garment, your surroundings, and your wallet. Steam injection brings the garment fabric up in temperature quickly and humidifies the fabric to begin the wrinkle release process. Too little will not provide the needed energy and moisture; too much … Learn More
Leonard Automatics, like all of your companies had to navigate through the recession. We have an obligation to you, our customers, as well as our employees to survive economic downturn and to keep the company strong and viable. To accomplish this goal, you have to step back sometimes, and do something that too few of us actually ever do; work on the company instead of in the company. We find ourselves pulled each day into working in our companies; we … Learn More
All of us at Leonard Automatics would like to thank you for taking the interest in our news letter! This will be a quarterly report that will keep you informed as to what is new with Leonard Automatics, the innovations that will positively impact your business, and provide helpful tips that hopefully will improve your process and save you valuable resources and or dollars in the end. Certainly business has changed over the years; however, one constant remains the same…our … Learn More
When it comes to steam tunnel finishing, one of the items that routinely gets overlooked is the conveyor system that transports your garments from garment loading, through the steam tunnel finisher, and then to sort. Regardless of what brand conveyor you have, the most popular and widely used of these is a chain style with an upright pendant that pushes the hanger along on the conveyor tubing or a “cactus” or “helping hand” chain that actually carry’s the garments through. … Learn More
The past couple of years have been challenging for all industries; customers scaling back, banks making credit harder to come by, the news each and every day casting a negative view. As business owners and operators, we have not had much to celebrate these past two years. Or have we? This may depend on how you viewed the past two years, and how you see your future opportunities. Leonard Automatics moved into our new facility in the summer of 2008. … Learn More