NewslineVolume VIII, Issue 2 - January 26, 2007The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: Legislative Threat in MaineLegislators in Maine have introduced a Legislative Directive (LD 20) that directs carpet to be removed from all Maine schools. A directive, like a resolution, is not binding, but still a concern. The Directive was introduced by a new representative in the Maine Legislature. She comes from a region where mold has been a problem in schools. The directive is very wide and not at all likely to pass. CRI's Jenn Mendez has been monitoring the progress of the legislation and working with the Clerk of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee (the committee to which LD 20 has been referred). Currently no hearing for LD 20 has been scheduled. If/when a hearing is scheduled, CRI will testify. Contact Jenn Mendez at 703.875-0634. CRI Meets ANSI Requirements for Eligibility
Contact Frank Hurd at 706.428-2136. CRI to Visit with Legislatures in DCA contingent led by CRI President Werner Braun and CRI Government Issues Committee members will visit with members of congress and the senate representing the area next week in Washington DC. A reception in the legislatures' honor will also be held on Capital Hill. Included for meetings are Representatives Jack Kingston, Jim Marshall, Phil Gingrey, John Linder, John Barrow, Tom Price, Nathan Deal as well as Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson. CRI will brief the members on current issues pertaining to the carpet industry. Contact Frank Hurd at 706.428-2136. Green Label Vacs Perform Well in UNC Study
The UNC committee engaged Dr. Berry to act as Technical Advisor for the project. In this capacity, Berry was assigned to scientifically evaluate cleaning and to report his findings of both the traditional and (OS1) cleaning programs in terms of cleaning and housekeeping effectiveness, training, equipment, ergonomics, quality control, work loading, indoor environmental quality and building health, worker safety, physical security, and environmental sustainability. Throughout the pilot study, beginning in the training sessions, measurements were made of particulate matter emissions associated with the (OS1) CRI Green Label backpack vacuums and other vacuums currently in use as part of the zone cleaning system. During the (OS1) training a dust measurement was made on a Green Label backpack vacuum and an upright vacuum. There was virtually no detectable emission from the Green Label vacuum (32 ug/m3) compared to a very high emission (240 ug/m3) from the upright. A level greater than 100 ug/m3 is considered unsanitary and potentially harmful to a large segment of the population. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. CRI Present For Shaw Flooring Alliance Show
If you have an event or a show and would like to have CRI participate in it, please contact James Beach. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. CRI Industry Statistics Are on SaleThe 2005 CRI Industry Statistics can now be purchased through our publications department. The statistics includes: total industry shipments/dollars back to 1994; category Overview: Tufted, Woven, and Other in Shipment/Dollars; Tufted Make up; Needle Punched; Primary Backing; Shipments including Canada/Mexico; Rugs; Producer Price Index; Average Price Per Sq. Yd.; and Imports/Exports. The report is available for $50 and can be order by calling 706.428-2114. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. View a List of all of CRI's Publications CRI Meetings
* Market Issues Committee, February 5, 12:00 - 2:00 pm CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* Surfaces, February 5-9, Las Vegas, NV Check our website calendar for other industry related events |
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