NewslineVolume XI, Issue 2 - January 30, 2009
The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: Nine New Solutions Added to CRI's Seal of Approval Total
Shaw Industries' R2x Solutions have been redesignated from SOA to SOA Green products. Shaw's products have new names and label designs to reflect their new formula and status, and they are now sold as R2x Green Formula Carpet and Rug Stain and Soil Remover and R2x Area Rug Spot Cleaner Congratulations, to Shaw Industries on their support for green cleaning products that work! Fenton, Missouri-based Riccar Corporation earned SOA certification for their spot removers, Riccar Dry Carpet Cleaner and Riccar Pre-Mist and De-Matter. Two more spot removers, Healthy Home by Simplicity Pretreatment & De-Matter and Healthy Home by Simplicity Dry Carpet Cleaner have earned Seal of Approval. Riccar and Simplicity are both divisions of the Tacony Corporation. Family-owned Waxie Sanitary Supply has received Seal of Approval for two InTank products, Green Encapsulation Carpet Spin Bonnet and Green Encapsulating Extraction Cleaner, one prespray, Green Encapsulating Carpet PreSpray, and spot remover Green Encapsulating Carpet Spotter. The SOA designation certifies that the product has passed a series of stringent tests performed by an independent laboratory. 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 Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. See a list of SOA-Certified Cleaning Solutions New Officers Elected at World Carpet and Rug Council MeetingAt their annual meeting held January 16 in Hannover, Germany, the World Carpet and Rug Council, the international consortium of carpet and rug trade associations, voted in new leadership. Simon Van de Vrande, director of the European Carpet and Rug Association will serve as president, and Werner Braun, president of the U.S.-based Carpet and Rug Institute, will handle duties as vice president. The 2009 meeting, held one day prior to the opening of the Domotex trade show, members discussed their respective progress and remaining challenges in the areas of Cleaning and Maintenance, VOCs, Sustainability, and Asthma and allergy research. In a new development, the Australian and Japanese associations expressed interest in participating in CRI's Seal of Approval Program for carpet cleaning products and equipment. The six voting members of WCRC are from Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, and China. Next year's meeting will be held in conjunction with the Surfaces trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contact Bethany Richmond at 706.428-2125. IICRC Seeks Full-Time Executive DirectorThe Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is looking for a full-time, paid president to oversee the organization and its operations. The president will report to the IICRC board of directors and its chairman. The IICRC has named a Search Committee to find the best qualified person to lead the organization, with the goal of presenting a candidate for IICRC board approval by mid-May 2009. Interested parties are invited to submit a confidential cover letter with salary requirements and resume to IICRC. About the IICRC The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is an ANSI-accredited non-profit standard writing and certifying body for the flooring inspection, floor covering and specialized fabric cleaning and disaster restoration industries. Organized in 1972, the IICRC currently represents more than 5,300 Certified Firms and more than 46,000 Certified Technicians in 30 countries. The IICRC, with participation from the entire industry, sets standards for inspection, cleaning and disaster restoration. IICRC does not own schools, employ instructors, produce training materials, or promote specific product brands, cleaning methods or systems. It approves schools and instructors that meet the criteria established by the IICRC. IICRC also serves as a consumer referral source for Certified Firms and Inspectors. Contact Bethany Richmond at 706.428.2125. CRI Sustainability Manager Published in Corporate Ethics JournalThe current edition of GoodBusiness the online journal of Georgia State University's Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, focuses on Georgia's water needs. Titled, Water: Corporate Responsibility for a Resource in Peril, the journal features expert articles from various business and academic writers, including CRI sustainability manager, Jeff Carrier. Carrier's article, "A Carpet Industry Perspective of Our Water resources," describes the innovative ways in which the carpet industry has become a leader in sustainable business practices. Dalton Utilities CEO Don Cope also has an article in the journal on water challenges for utilities and their customers. Contact Bethany Richmond at 706.428-2125. View the full version of Jeff Carrier's article Mark Your Calendars for Tech ConferenceThe 2009 Technical Issues Conference has been scheduled at Brasstown Valley Resort for May 19 - May 21, 2009. Be sure to mark that date on your calendar! An agenda and registration information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. CRI Meetings
* VOC Issues Management Team, February 12, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* Surfaces, February 2-5, 2009 Las Vegas, NV If you are aware of other events that present significant opportunities to deliver our messages to our critical audiences, please contact Bethany Richmond at 706.428-2125. Check our website calendar for other industry related events |
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