How Efficient is Your

Laundry Operation?

Dober Innovation & Technology Center

11230 Katherine’s Crossing
Woodridge, IL 60517
Toll free 1-800-323-4983
Local 1-630-410-7300
www.dobergroup.com
 Introducing Spindle Technologies,
I. OPTIMIZE YOUR LAUNDRY OPERATIONS
the new technology division of
Dober that provides customers II. THE CHEMWATCH CONNECTION

with groundbreaking software III. THE SPINDLE CONTROL CENTER

solutions. Spindle Technologies
offers a new generation of innovative IV. OUR INTELLECTUAL THINK TANK

services that combine hardware, V. SPINDLE TECHNOLOGIES PACKAGES

software and expertise.

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 I. Spindle Technologies derives its name from a spindle, which in
the traditional sense, is used to spin fibers into a single thread.
Similarly, we develop software that takes “islands of information”
from various points of a laundry operation and condenses them
into one, easy to access stream of information.

Our commitment to research and development has propelled us

to design industry-changing technology like our Chemwatch
software, which pioneered the concept of a real-time dashboard
for laundry operations. Through real-time Internet connections,
Chemweb technology provides the most accurate and reliable data,
enabling you to compare the efficiencies of multiple laundry facilities.

OPTIMIZE YOUR LAUNDRY OPERATIONS

So, are you looking for fresh ideas and new methods that can
enhance your laundry operation? Discover how Spindle Technologies
can help your laundry facility operate in a manner that is more efficient
and more effective.

ENGINEERING & CONSULTING SERVICES

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Chemwatch Dashboard

II. All the red bars indicate

excessive turn time

If the equipment at your laundry operation could talk what would it

The yellow indicates
say? Are loads too big? Too small? Are you optimizing the capacity of excessive run time.
your washfloor? If not, is it due to long turn times between loads or is It looks like this washer
it due to formulas running too long because a mechanical problem has needs attention as all
of its formulas are
developed? To us, these were more than challenging questions — running long
they were an industry calling. So we gave the operation a voice.
Chemwatch shows you
The Chemwatch 8.0 Plant Management Software is the smartest, where and what pain you
are experiencing due to
most dependable and technologically advanced management tool operational inefficiency

THE CHEMWATCH CONNECTION

available in the laundry industry. And just because it’s the most
advanced, doesn’t mean it’s the most complicated. In fact, THE CHEMWATCH SOFTWARE FEATURES
Chemwatch is so convenient and user-friendly, it will give you
• Optrax modules are convenient to
a whole new perspective on your day-to-day laundry operation.
add on to Chemwatch software
Chemwatch allows you to better monitor your laundry plant systems. • Chemweb Auto Alerts Package informs you
The Chemwatch base package also features a collection of reports called of problems or inefficiencies at the plant level
the “Top 9.” These reports focus on key operational parameters and show • Helps manage laundry facilities more
critical relationships in the operation data that Chemwatch is collecting. efficiently and effectively
• User-friendly point and click navigation
All Chemwatch reports are written to clearly emphasize the efficiencies or inefficiencies in • Chemwatch software is remotely accessible
your laundry operation. In other words, how much is it costing you? This plant ran 87% making it easy for upgrades and diagnostics
loading efficiency, but what is it really telling you? Chemwatch boils down the message to
a “show-me-the-pain” statement. At this laundry operation, the report is stating that a 13%
loading inefficiency actually cost the plant $3,302 for the month in total lost dollars.

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Chemweb Average Turn Time vs. Goal Report

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While Chemwatch shows you what’s happening in a single facility, 25 23
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SECURE CUSTOMER WEBSITE

SPINDLE CONTROL CENTER
Live gas and water meters feed Chemweb reports
Dober monitors operations
providing you with pin point accuracy in real-time
Customer from anywhere
on your utility cost.
via the Internet

Customer can also go live

Any of this data can be programmed into Chemweb
with any location with
network connection Auto Alerts which will automatically identify when you
are using too much gas, water or a number of other
key operational areas you want to keep close tabs on.
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OPTRAX: BRINGING ISLANDS OF INFORMATION TOGETHER
Optrax (Operation Tracking) modules are part of our customized
package that enhances Chemwatch. These modules provide you with Utilities tracking (water, gas, electric)
Productivity tracking
real time data display, data collection and integrated reports so you
Data base sharing
can gain greater insight into your laundry operation. Chemweb Auto Alerts

Labor tracking
Optrax allows you to track multiple pieces of equipment, such as
washers, dryers, ironers, water meters, gas meters, heat exchangers
and more in your laundry operation. It then takes these “islands
of information” from each piece of equipment connected to your
Chemwatch software and ties them together into a single, easy-to-
navigate display.

THE OPTRAX ADVANTAGE

• Improves report accuracy and depth
• Reduces clerical labor
• Allows for true analysis of areas for improvement
• Displays “Real Time” integrated reports
• Easily retrofits into any laundry
• Bottleneck elimination
• Energy savings
• Maximize throughput OPERATIONS TRACKING IN REAL-TIME
• Monitor employee productivity

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 II.
Here we see a detailed view of the 3 tunnel washers in
this facility. At a quick glance we can review some key
operational data such as; average transfers per hour and
gallons per pound coming directly off live water meters.
This screen is an example where Spindle Technologies
has collaborated with one of your existing vendors to
share database information by populating our graphics
with their/your data. Spindle Technologies "Open Door"
policy has led to several manufacturer collaborations
resulting in a product that saves you money.
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▲ ISLANDS OF INFORMATION
Main aerial view - Plant Manager
can easily and quickly get a read on
how efficient the plant is operating.
Status lights are associated with
each piece of equipment providing
real time notification of areas not
meeting efficiency goals. From here
you can easily click on any area of the
operation for a more detailed view.
Here we see a detailed view of the productivity
efficiency by employee at each lane for each
ironer. Simply clicking on any ironer will take
you to an even more granular view of your
employee productivity on the selected ironer.
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 III. While were not launching the Space Shuttle, our state-of-the-art
Control Center is definitely a technological achievement we take great
pride in. The Control Center is a high-tech operation dedicated to
managing and monitoring customer sites all over the country in real
time. Through Chemweb technology, we employ an Auto Alerts system
that can identify and alert you of problems or inefficiencies in your
facility at the earliest possible point. This means that Auto Alerts will
catch problems before they start costing you big money.

THE SPINDLE CONTROL CENTER

▲ Spindle’s Auto Alerts Dashboard

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 IV. The new launch of Spindle Technologies is more than another
Dober division. It’s an intellectual capital investment. The brainpower
behind Spindle consists of a group of the most creative and brightest
professionals with an insatiable appetite for innovation.

When you put all of these minds into a room, the ideas pour out and
never stop. We’ve invested millions of dollars into our software and
operational systems. Thousands of hours have been dedicated to
brainstorming, programming and developing technology and services
that will enhance the industry and revolutionize the way you operate
your business.

OUR INTELLECTUAL THINK TANK

There’s a real value in the technological solutions Spindle Technologies

offers that will help maximize your profits. If you could manage your gas,
water and electric usage just by implementing a program that works, how
much could you potentially save? Reducing expenses while operating at
a maximum capacity is what every laundry manager desires. And this is
how utilizing Spindle technology pays for itself. We work closely with you
to enhance the capabilities of your laundry facility so it can operate more
smoothly, more efficiently and more productively.

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SPINDLE TECHNOLOGIES PACKAGES
Spindle Technologies offers three packages: Chemwatch Package,
OPTRAX Package and Chemweb Auto Alerts Package. You do not have
to be a chemical customer of Dober to purchase any of the Spindle
packages. Dober's chemical customers do receive the Chemwatch
Package as a complimentary service of our chemical program.
CHEMWATCH PACKAGE
Chemwatch 8.0 Laundry Management Software
• Real Time Dashboard
• Wash Aisle (conventional and tunnel) by washer with
lost time logging
• Live actual production benchmarking by classification vs.
target or historical avg.
• Key operational metrics
• Top 9 Reports
• Reporting by washer, formula/classification, shift, etc.
• Set-up and alarms for ULTRAX liquid feed system
Chemweb Laundry Management Online (Software license required)
• Access via Internet Explorer – from anywhere
• Multiple location benchmarking
• Corporate Eng/Management/Executive Reporting
• Chemweb Washfloor Reports
• Corporate Production Report
• Average Turn Times
• Average Formula Run Times
• Average Total Processing Times
Our dedicated team of professionals continues to push
Spindle Technologies forward — ensuring that you have
partnered with a software solution that is dedicated to
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The Optrax Package allows you to select which areas you want to include
in your Spindle solution. Our modular design makes it easy to sample a
portion of what Spindle can do for you. If (when) you realize the impact
Spindle can have on your bottom line then you can tap into the other
modules. From here, anything you have included in your Optrax package
can be monitored in the Chemweb Auto Alerts Package.
OPTRAX PACKAGE
“Bringing the islands of information together”
• Data Sources beyond the wash aisle
• Actual Weight
• Utilities
• Productivity
• Database Sharing
• Customized Real Time Displays of actual location
including local alerts.
• Data Collection and integration into reporting
• Tiered Solution based on Data Point Count
ChemWeb Laundry Management Online
• Full Suite of reports
• Utilities, Production Efficiency, Finishing Area Productivity
• Benchmarking
CHEMWEB AUTO ALERTS PACKAGE
• Instant Alerts
• Critical Instant Alarms e.g. Liquid feed system failure,
Hot water tank empty
• Series of Alarms
• Daily Dashboard
• Monitoring Key performance Indicators
• Cost – Chemical, utilities, $/CWT
• Usage – gas, water, electricity
• Productivity – wash aisle, finishing
• Automated alerts (e-mail, text message)
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