NewslineVolume VIII, Issue 6 - March 30, 2007The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: Pair of Solutions Earn SOA Designation
Carpetaid+ is manufactured by Apex Solutions LLC out of Lenexa, KS, and Crystal Odor Pro is a product manufactured by RE Whittaker Company, headquartered in New Castle, PA.. 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). Contact Carroll Turner at 706.428-2106. See a list of SOA Approved Solutions Success in MaineCRI's Jenn Mendez traveled to Augusta, Maine recently to testify on behalf of CRI members regarding LD 20, legislation banning the use of carpets in Maine schools. Friday, March 23 was the working session of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee where the committee voted on the bill. Good news! With almost no discussion, the Carpet resolve was unanimously voted Ought Not to Pass. When unanimous in committee like that - it automatically kills the bill. Contact Jenn Mendez at 703.875-0634. CRI Has Presence at Cleaning ConventionsCRI's Carroll Turner and James Beach were each presenters at the recent Chem-Dry National Convention in Nashville, TN exuding the virtues of the Seal of Approval Program for the national franchisees. Turner was also a featured speaker at the recent Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Convention in Orlando, FL where he touted the SOA Program to the national association. RIA is a professional association comprising more than 1,300 member organizations, representing over 20,000 cleaning and restoration professionals. Contact Carroll Turner at 706.428-2116. CRI Has Canadian AudienceCRI's Bob Peoples recently made a full presentation before the board of directors for the Canadian Carpet Council in which he brought the Canadian carpet trade association up to date on all that was happening within the CRI. Among some of the many subjects Peoples covered for our allies were Sustainability, CARE, Green Label, Seal of Approval, Installation and ISO Standards. The Canadians will be presenting information at an upcoming national health care symposium in May on the benefits of carpet for a healthier environment. Contact Bob Peoples at 706.428-2115. CRI West Meeting is Slated for April 25thThe annual CRI West meeting for those members headquartered on the west coast has been set for April 25th. The meeting is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Irvine Marriott in Irvine, CA. CRI President Werner Braun and Vice President Frank Hurd will be on hand to deliver updates on the state of CRI, the status of CRI's signature programs, goals for 2007, as well as updates on CARE, ISO standards and ANSI strategy. To learn more about the meeting or to RSVP for the meeting, please contact Linda Harrington. Contact Linda Harrington at 706.428-2110. CRI Technical Conference In AprilThe Carpet and Rug Institute's 2007 Technical Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 24-26th at the Brasstown Valley Resort Inn in Young Harris, Georgia. Registration for the conference, meals and information needed for room reservations and leisure activities are located on The Carpet and Rug Institute website. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Jennings 706.428-2123. Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. CARE 5th Annual Conference NearsYou won't want to miss the 5th Annual CARE Conference. Special presentations are planned for this anniversary edition of the event. In addition to the normal content, there will be a retrospective on how CARE got started and progress since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Take note of the more than 300% growth in collection centers around the U.S. Keep up with the exponential growth of pounds diverted. Be there to hear the numbers for 2006. Want to know how the Evergreen start-up is going? Come to Charleston! Find out how you can grow your business thru new outlets for this increasingly valuable feedstock. Contact Bob Peoples at 706.428-2115. Register for the CARE Conference CRI Secures NASA Equipment for Georgia Tech Sensors LabNASA's Marshall Space Flight Center has agreed to support the Georgia Tech Sensors Lab in its effort to develop technologies for reading Nanocodes and provide various means for in line process control by loaning certain related experimental NASA equipment. The first equipment item involves an optical camera/magnetic platform from Quest Integrated valued at $165,000 based on R & D investments by NASA and Quest. The second item involves a KeyMaster/Bruker point source XRF instrument valued at $310,000 based on R & D investments by NASA and KTI (in two phases). The third item is a KTI standard XRF purchased by NASA for $35,000. The total value of the equipment loaned will be $510,000. The equipment will be loaned to the Carpet & Rug Institute via their NASA space act agreement SAA8- 061157 with point of use specified at the Georgia Tech Sensors Lab. It is anticipated that sampling methods developed in this lab will have lunar and Mars applications. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. CRI Meetings
* AHAM Vacuum Cleaner Meeting, Atlanta Hilton, April 10, 10:00. - 3:00 pm CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* Technical Issues Conference, April 24-25, Young Harris, GA If you are aware of other events that present significant opportunities to deliver our messages to our critical audiences, please contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. Check our website calendar for other industry related events |
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