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Small Business Assistance Program Success Stories

R.O.W. One Hour Cleaners

Martinsville, VA
276-632-5572

R.O.W. 1 Hour Cleaners


February, 2002, the Small Business Assistance Program helped owner Alvin Oaks with environmental issues that resulted in new changes for the good.


Alvin Oakes & Shelia Grogan
Alvin Oakes & Shelia Grogan

When the old Vic became too obsolete...

Old Vic Machine - Side

The New Mulitimatic was brought in...

New MultiMatic - Front  New MultiMatic - Side

Benefits from the installation of the new machine:

  • More square footage of usable space (new machine took up half of the space of the old machine)
  • Lower operating costs (PERC usage was cut by two-thirds)
  • Lower maintaince costs (the older the machine, the more work to keep running)
  • Less Environmental impact and liability (closed loop system, less likely to emit PERC to air)

Stop in and visit with Alvin and his friendly staff. See what an environmentally consious business can do for you.

Here to Serve You!
Tracy Williams

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