NewslineVolume VII, Issue 22 - November 3, 2006The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: CRI Annual Meeting Next Week!The CRI Annual Meeting will be held at the Northwest Georgia Convention and Trade Center on November 9th. Deadline for registration will be November 6th. Stephen Brown, Vice President and General Counsel for The Dutko Group, will be the featured speaker and will tell the group how the just-completed elections might impact the carpet industry. The event will last from 1 - 3 p.m. This is the one time of the year where CRI gets the opportunity to interact with all of its membership and we look forward to seeing you at the event. A meet-and-greet with the CRI Board of Directors will take place prior to the meeting starting at noon and we hope you will take advantage of it. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. Four New Solutions Join SOA Family
Hollytex Spot Remover and Crystal Spotter are the two new spot removers and join Stay Clean Antisoil and Bonitz presprays as cleaning solutions that are rated among the best on the market. Hollytex Spot remover is manufactured by Beaulieu of America, which is headquartered in Dalton, GA., while Crystal Spotter is manufactured by RE Whittaker Company in New Castle, PA. Stay Clean Antisoil is made by The Bullen Companies, Inc., headquartered in Folcroft, PA, and Bonitz is made by the Bonitz Flooring Group out of Greenville, SC. Each product passed a series of stringent tests performed by an independent laboratory in order to make the list of cleaning solutions. The tests for spot removers, pre-sprays and in-tank solutions include protocols for efficacy (removing stains), resoiling (whether the product attracts soil at an accelerated rate), pH (excessively acid or alkaline products can affect dyes and fibers), optical brighteners (can adversely affect color, appearance and performance) and colorfastness to light (residues on pile yarn can accelerate color change). To date there are now 71 cleaning solutions which have earned SOA designation. Contact Carroll Turner at 706.428-2106. See a Full List of SOA-approved Cleaning Solutions Two New Systems Earn Gold Level SOA
Mighty Pack and Mighty Pro Systems, each manufactured by Rug Doctor out of Fenton, MO., can now assure customers that their system removes stains and soil from carpet without damaging the carpet pile or causing resoiling problems. The meeting also broached the subject of a new testing program for household extractors that would be tied to neither the current SOA nor Green Label Programs, but would not be unveiled until sometime in late 2007. Under the systems testing, an independent laboratory tests the extractor on carpet samples using the manufacturer specifications and procedures. The cleaning solution is also tested and both products have to meet a high standard. Both of Rug Doctor's systems earned Gold level certification, assuring they remove the highest level of measurable soil removal. The Program Tests for Soil removal efficacy, Resoiling, Residual moisture, Texture Appearance change, Colorfastness, pH and Optical brighteners. Contact Carroll Turner at 706.428-2106. See a List of SOA-certified Systems CRI Now Has Service Provider Agreement in PlaceThe Carpet and Rug Institute encourages the use of its Seal of Approval logo, and/or label by qualified service providers. In order to protect and assure the proper use of the highly recognized program's symbols and identities, an agreement outlining these guidelines must be executed by the service provider. Any service provider using Seal of Approval equipment and cleaning products together are now eligible to display the logo on their trucks and/or marketing materials as long as they have signed this agreement, provided contact information along with a list of SOA certified equipment and chemicals being used in your normal day to day carpet cleaning operation. In addition to execution of the Participation Agreement, an annual fee is also required. This fee of $25 must be submitted at time of application for use of the SOA logo. CRI will also provide high resolution images of the official SOA seal upon request. High quality 12-inch diameter vinyl decals are also available for purchase at nominal cost through the CRI Publications Desk. Call Susan Newberry at 706 428 2114 for details on availability and cost. These decals are suitable for do it yourself installation on trucks and vans. Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2126. CRI Meets With Wal-Mart BuyersCRI and Professional Testing Laboratory recently met with some of the buyers of small appliance and cleaning products for Wal-Mart to discuss incorporating CRI's independent third-party verification testing programs on vacuum cleaners and cleaning solutions into Wal-Mart's buying habits. Wal-Mart is looking for a way to assure its customers that the products it sells are performance rated as a way to help the consumer choose the best product for their particular need. CRI's Green Label Vacuum Cleaner Program was recently moved into the Seal of Approval Program and could fit nicely into the third- party certification Wal-Mart is seeking for such products. Discussions are ongoing about incorporating the program into the way Wal-mart makes its purchases from manufacturers. Contact Frank Hurd at 706.428-2136. CARE Holds 3rd Annual Entrepreneur MeetingCARE recently held another successful entrepreneur meeting in Tamp, FL. This year saw 44 people in attendance, about 40 percent which are brand new to CARE since the May entrepreneur meeting continuing to show the growth in the carpet reclamation industry. This year the conference had a dual function. The first was to help educate some of the newcomers in the basics of carpet identification, sorting, separating, bailing, and supply logistics. Secondly, several more advanced topics were discussed. New identification technology was introduced in the form of a polychromix phazir. Additional information is available is on the CARE website under entrepreneur resources. Also, don't forget to mark your calendars for the Fifth Annual CARE Meeting in Charleston, SC., which will run from May 7- 10th. Contact Bob Peoples at 706.428-2115. CRI Meetings
* Market Issues Committee, Novemeber 6, 12:00 - 2:00 pm CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* USGBC Greenbuild, November 15-17, Denver, CO Check our website calendar for other industry related events |
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