NewslineVolume VIII, Issue 8 - April 20, 2007
The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: Two More Solutions Earn SOA Designation
Both of the new SOA products are pre-sprays, and both are manufactured by Superior Chemical Corporation, headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Spot Master and Traffic Master each 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). There are now a total of 118 solutions in the SOA Program. Contact Carroll Turner at 706.428-2106. See a list of SOA Approved Solutions Bane-Clene Adds Eight Extractors to SOA Program
The Duo-Mount®, Maxi-Mount®, Mini-Mount®, Para- Mount®, Perma-Mount® 120, Perma-Mount® 70, Ultra- Port® Basic, and Ultra-Port® Deluxe, each manufactured by Bane-Clene® Corp, out of Indianapolis, Indiana, can now assure customers that their extractors removes stains and soil from carpet without damaging the carpet pile or causing resoiling problems at the highest of levels. The CRI Seal of Approval program tests the effectiveness of carpet cleaning equipment and certifies deep cleaning extractors that effectively remove soil without damage to the carpet. Not all extractors are good enough to earn this distinction; the blue and green seal helps customers recognize they are buying quality products. An independent laboratory administers the CRI Seal of Approval testing for extractors. To quality for the Seal, extractors must meet stringent standards in all three-test categories:
In addition, soil removal efficiency is rated on three levels. Extractors that exceed average soil removal receive a Bronze Seal rating. Those achieving higher soil removal receive a Silver rating and those receiving the highest level of measurable soil removal are awarded a Gold level Seal of Approval. A total of 55 extractors have earned SOA certification. Contact Carroll Turner at 706.428-2106. See a List of SOA-Approved Extractors Braun Named to NAM Advocacy CommitteeCRI President Werner Braun was recently invited to serve as a member of the Advocacy Committee for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). The NAM's Council of Manufacturing Associations recently restructured its Government Relations Committee into this new Advocacy Committee. The new committee will work closely with the NAM policy staff in determining priority issues on which the Council can focus its efforts and also look at the ways in which Council members can actively participate in the advocacy efforts. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. StarNet Presents First Environmental Award at Annual Meeting
Mr. Rick Fedrizzi, President and Founder of USGBC was the keynote speaker of this environmentally focused event. His dynamic presentation was enthusiastically received by the entire StarNet Membership and its assembled manufacturing partners. Mr. Fredrizzi praised StarNet Members for assuming an environmental leadership role in the commercial flooring industry. He emphasized the need for and encouraged continued diligence in making a positive environmental impact on our world. A new annual award was also announced, the StarNet/CARE Carpet Reclamation Award. All StarNet Members are participating in this initiative to track landfill diversion of post consumer carpet. Two Members (medium and large categories) will be recognized for the most post consumer carpet landfill diverted in a 12 month period as well as their timely reporting. The award will be presented in Orlando, Florida at the next StarNet Annual Membership Meeting. During the report of StarNet's Environmental Issues Committee several StarNet Members were recognized for their local carpet reclamation initiatives. Fred Williamson, StarNet Director of Special Projects, noted that the StarNet/CARE partnership continues to grow and is keep StarNet Members on the cutting edge of carpet reclamation developments. In his remarks to the StarNet Membership, Dr. Bob Peoples provided a current status on Sustainability issues impacting the carpet industry including the latest developments in Green Label Plus and the Seal of Approval program, both of which impact the useful fife of a carpet and can help reduce the environmental footprint. In addition, the new green carpet standard, NSF 140, was also reviewed. 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. 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 Boys & Girls Clubs Steak & Stake Event May 15th
Tickets for the Steak & Stake event are on sale and you can reserve yours by calling the club at 706-226-1181. The Boys & Girls Clubs are vital to the community's children and have long been supported in earnest by members of the carpet industry. There are numerous sponsorship opportunities available as well for the event which begins at 6:30 with dinner being served at 7 p.m. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. CRI Meetings
* Market Issues Committee, April 23, 12:00 - 2:00 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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