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Volume VI, Issue 4 - February 18, 2005
The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue:
-- Eight Products Earn SoA Certification
-- Green Label Vacuum Program Adds Two New Models
-- Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Courses Offered
-- CRI Joins DC Asthma Coalition
-- Cycle-Tex, Inc. is Newest CRI Member
-- TRI (Toxics Release Inventory) Data Used for Enforcement & Regulatory Purposes
-- Carpet Manufacture Book Available
-- CRI Meetings
-- CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
Reminder - CRI 2nd Annual Spring Issues Conference
If you have not registered and made your room reservations for the CRI 2nd
Annual Spring Issues Conference, the deadline for special pricing is
today. The meeting is for CRI members and ally associations only and
will be held March 15-18, 2005, at the Renaissance PineIsle Resort & Golf
Club, Lake Lanier Islands, Georgia.
The Conference Agenda, along with the Conference Registration and Hotel Reservation
forms, are posted on the CRI website. Registration and reservations
can be made online and need to be completed by TODAY, February 18, in order
to get special room pricing.
We look forward to having you join us and participate in the Issues Conference.
If you have questions or need more information, contact Barbra Wilson at 706.428.2125.
Eight
Products Earn SoA Certification
Seven new spot removers and the first in-tank cleaner have passed the Carpet
and Rug Institute's new Seal of Approval testing program for carpet cleaning
products.
The newly certified spot remover products are:
- Arm & HammerTM Odor and Stain Remover for Carpet
- Carpenter Company, Richmond, Virginia
- Odor-EatersTM Odor and Stain Remover for Carpet
- Carpenter Company, Richmond, Virginia
- Out® Stain and Odor Remover - Out® International,
Inc., Dallas, Texas
- PetzymeTM Stain and Odor Remover - Petsmart,
Inc., Phoenix, Arizona
- R2X Stain and Soil Remover - Shaw Industries, Dalton, Georgia
- STAINMASTERTM Carpet Odor and Spot Remover -
Carpenter Company, Richmond, Virginia
- Tech Stain Remover - Tech Enterprises, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin
The first in-tank cleaner to be certified under the CRI Seal of Approval program
is:
- Stain-X Carpet Extraction Shampoo - Adaven Marketing Inc.(AMI),
Madison, Wisconsin
The CRI Seal of Approval program tests products for efficacy, resoiling, pH,
optical brighteners, and colorfastness to light. Thus far, eleven spot removers,
two pre-spray solutions, and one in-tank cleaner have been certified since the
program was launched in November 2004. The Seal of Approval certifies that the
product has passed the program's rigorous testing protocol.
Information on the SOA Program
Green Label Vacuum Program Adds Two New Models
The two newest vacuum cleaners to join the long list of Green Label Approved
machines are from Windsor Industries, Englewood, Colorado. Flexamatic
TM-15 and Flexamatic TM-12 are both upright vacuums
with a bag. CRI is pleased to add these vacuums to our listing which can be
found along with the testing criteria for the program on our web site at carpet-rug.org.
See the list of all Green Label approved
vacuum cleaner models
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Courses Offered
CRI is developing and gaining IDCEC (Interior Design Continuing Education Council)
approval for several new and updated CEU courses. These courses are written
for several audiences to include architect and designers, facility managers,
building administrators, government specifiers and others who specify residential
or commercial carpet.
All new CRI courses will have a "series" number that covers a specific
type of information. For example, the series "200" courses cover the
basics of carpet specification. The series "300" courses will cover
carpet maintenance, and cleaning and maintenance testing programs.
The following courses are due to be released soon:
- CRI-201 Carpet Specification Basics - Carpet Construction
This one-hour course covers examples of the characteristics of the three main
carpet manufacturing processes, the tufting process flow, the four basic carpet
constructions, and much more.
- CRI-202 Carpet Specification Basics - Fibers & Yarns
This one-hour course includes specification information on the different types
of fiber and yarn including synthetics and natural types and it covers the
fiber and yarn production processes.
- CRI-203 Carpet Specification Basics - Dye Methods
This one-hour course discusses the pre and post dyeing yarn processes. Some
of the topics covered include solution, beck, stock, and skein dyeing as well
as space dyeing.
- CRI-204 Carpet Specification Basics - Carpet Testing Methods
This one-hour course provides information on carpet testing requirements and
methods. This course introduces the new Green Label Plus testing program that
meets 01350 CHPS standards and discusses other carpet test methods including
ASTM and NFPA standards.
- CRI-205 Carpet Specification Basics - Backing Systems & Treatments
This one-hour course covers backing systems and treatments and includes diagrams
of the backing process, elements of carpet backing, the construction methods
and types of backings.
- CRI-206 Carpet Specification Basics - Introduction to Carpet Specification
This one hour course can be used as a stand-alone course for the beginner
in conjunction with any one or all of the CRI-201 through CRI-205 courses.
The course material covers the elements of a good specification based on construction,
performance and IAQ information.
- CRI-301 Carpet Maintenance Guidelines for Commercial Applications
- Preventative and Interim Cleaning
This one-hour course covers a maintenance plan for preventative and interim
maintenance of carpet. The course includes methods for proper maintenance,
how to treat spills, spots and stains, and how to troubleshoot cleaning problems.
- CRI-302 Carpet Maintenance Guidelines for Commercial Applications
- Restorative Cleaning
This one-hour course gives the audience detailed and technical information
about restorative cleaning; ie, scheduled, frequent deep cleaning to remove
residues and trapped soils. The course covers proper restorative methods and
the scientific principles behind effective restorative cleaning.
Contact Joan Seelaus at 706.428.2123.
CRI Joins DC Asthma Coalition
CRI recently joined the DC Asthma Coalition (DCAC), a cooperative initiative
of DC area organizations and institutions with an interest in asthma. Other
member organizations include CVS/Pharmacy, Howard University, American Lung
Association of DC, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, DC Department
of Health, National Capital Children's Museum, Smokefree DC, Unity Health Care,
and the Washington Hospital Center. As a member of the DCAC, CRI will be participating
on the Education Committee and the Environment Committee.
Contact Jenn Mendez at 703.875.0634.
Cycle-Tex, Inc. is Newest CRI Member
CRI is pleased to recognize and welcome our newest associate member, Cycle-Tex,
Inc. Cycle-Tex, Inc. is a recycler of carpet and geo-textile manufacturing waste.
Contact
information on Cycle-Tex, Inc. and all CRI members can be found on our website.
TRI (Toxics Release Inventory) Data Used for Enforcement & Regulatory
Purposes
For the first time, representatives from regulated industries and environmental
advocacy groups were invited to participate in EPA's TRI National Conference
(Feb. 8-10). According to BNA's Daily Environment Report, at the opening session,
attendees were briefed on how TRI data is used to support proposed regulations
(or relevant exemptions), encourage companies to reduce emissions, and even
to help federal and state enforcement officials decide where to focus their
efforts. In this last use, EPA officials noted that enforcement agencies often
take a second look at industry sectors or companies that release large (though
legal) amounts of certain toxics to make sure they are in compliance with environmental
regulations. The session also included information on how the analysis of TRI
data has helped identify inaccurate information (such as over-reporting of emissions).
Contact Frank Hurd at 706.428.2136.
Carpet Manufacture Book Available
Carpet Manufacture, a comprehensive reference text on all aspects
of the modern carpet industry is now available. Authored by Geoffrey Crawshaw,
BSc, PhD, CText, FTI, the book is published by Canesis Network Ltds. With 21
chapters and over 400 pages and 200 illustrations, the hardback book provides
up-to-date technical information, covering various topics such as manufacturing,
carpet performance assessment, testing, etc.
Details of Carpet Manufacture and how to order are available on the
Canesis web site, www.canesis.com. Discounts are available to CRI members who
wish to purchase the book.
More information
on Carpet Manufacture
CRI Meetings
* CRI Issues Conference, March 15-18, Renaissance PineIsle Resort & Golf
Club, Lake Lanier Islands, Georgia
CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) Board Meeting, February 22, Crystal
City, Virginia
* 2005 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Annual International Conference,
March 1-6, Savannah, Georgia
* American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAI) 61st Annual Meeting,
March 18-22, San Antonio, Texas
* Connections Convention and Trade Show, April 18-20, Orlando, Florida
If you are aware of other events that present significant opportunities
to deliver our messages to our critical audiences, please contact Louise
Dobbs at 706.428.2104.
Check
our website calendar for other industry related events
