NewslineVolume XI, Issue 3 - February 20, 2009
The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: New Seal of Approval Solution Products Certified
Sunshine Makers, Inc., of Huntington Harbor, New Jersey, has received SOA certification for their Simple Green Carpet Spotter and Spot Remover. This latest addition brings Sunshine Makers to a total of three Seal of Approval products, including two Simple Green brand products designated at SOA Green. Mohawk Industries of Calhoun, Georgia has gained approval for their Mohawk Floorcare Traffic Lane Prespray by GFCS. The newly approved product adds to Mohawk's growing list of SOA solutions, including SOA Green certified Mohawk Floorcare Essentials Carpet Spot Remover and Mohawk Floorcare Essentials Pet Odor and Stain Pre-treatment. Jon-Don, of Roselle, Illinois had added their Matrix Aviation Blended Carpet Prespray to the list of Seal of Approval solutions. Clarification: Shaw's new R2X Green Formula Carpet and Rug Stain Remover mentioned in the last Newsline for achieving SOA Green status is a new formula that complements Shaw's SOA certified solutions, R2X Area Rug Spot Remover, R2X Stain and Soil Remover, and R2Xtra Encapsulation Cleaner. Congratulations to all the new Seal of Approval certified products! 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 Green Label Programs Pass ANSI Audit
The first environmental product certification program to be recognized by ANSI, Green Label and Green Label Plus certifications identify products that have been tested against the most stringent national and international indoor air quality standards. The past year has seen rapid expansion of CRI's Green Label programs. Current participants include 32 U.S manufacturers, 12 Chinese firms, and a total of 17 entities from Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Thailand, Australia, and United Arab Emirates. Recently, CRI received its first South American application for Green Label Plus accreditation from a Brazilian manufacturer. CRI president Werner Braun said CRI plans to expand ANSI certification to its Green Label adhesives and cushion programs, and eventually include all CRI signature programs. The audit was conducted at CRI's Dalton, Georgia headquarters and Air Quality Sciences' Atlanta facility. Richard Stump of Consultants in Quality Inc. from Iowa City, Iowa conducted the audit for ANSI. Contact Bethany Richmond at 706.428-2125. View the Complete Press Release Colorado High Performance Schools Recognizes CRI ProgramsThe Colorado Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CO-CHPS) Criteria has been released to the public for a 45-day public review period that ends March 30. The report recommends using vacuums such as those found in CRI's Seal of Approval/Green Label vacuum program. CRI's Green Label Plus Indoor Air Quality testing program is listed as a 3rd party certifier of low-emitting material in the resources section of the Air Quality and Thermal Comfort section of the CO-CHPS draft report. Colorado's CHPS program is designed to create a benchmark for the design and construction of Colorado high performance school buildings that are efficient, comfortable, environmentally responsible and healthy spaces to learn. Contact Bethany Richmond at 706.428-2125. View the Complete Draft Report ANSI Review Committee to MeetThe ANSI/NSF 140-2007 Joint Committee will convene on May 27th and 28th to review the Sustainable Carpet Assessment. As part of a stakeholder comment period, issue papers will be accepted until May 1, 2009. These papers will allow meeting organizers to develop an agenda and will allow Joint Committee members an opportunity to study issues prior to the meeting. Observers will be permitted at the meeting which will be held at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. A teleconference option will also be available. Contact Jeff Carrier at 706.428-2115. View Forms and Meeting Information Time to Register for 7th Annual CARE Conference
Shaw Industries is providing scholarships to CARE's 7th Annual Conference in Lansdowne, VA. for the Entrepreneur Community as their CARE Conference Sponsorship. The scholarships will be awarded based on the
If you have not received a 2008 CARE Annual Survey, please contact Jeremy Stroop at 706.428-2172. Contact Jeremy Stroop at 706.428-2127. Register for the CARE Conference CARE Conference Seeking ArticlesCARE is currently accepting applications for papers to present at our upcoming Annual Meeting in May 2009. Topics include: industry trends and insights, new technologies, plastic industry opportunities, economic outlook, new products, and collector network insights. CARE is also looking for products that contain post- consumer carpet. In an effort to promote products that contain post-consumer carpet, CARE is hosting a special session dedicated to these products and will put together an exhibit of selected products for display. Contact Jeremy Stroop at 706.428-2127. First of CRI's CEUs Available OnlineIn response to requests from many of our members, CRI is now offering a selection of their CEU classes online. CRI's comprehensive collection of over a dozen CEUs have been developed through the efforts of the CEU Workgroup, led by corporate trainer Lynne Peer, of Peer Resource Group. The hour-long CEUs cover topics such as carpet design and construction, indoor air quality, cleaning and restoration, and more. All are recognized and approved by the American Institute of Architects and International Interior Design Association guidelines for continuing education programs. The first CEUs are uploaded; the rest will be posted online as they become available. Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. View CRI's CEU Courses Available Online Don't Miss Out! CRI West Meeting is ApproachingIt is time to register for the 2009 CRI West Annual Meeting to be held on April 14, 2009 at the Marriott Irvine in Irvine, CA. Breakfast will begin at 7:30 am PT and the meeting will be from 8:00 - 11:00 am PT. There is no cost to attend. The invitation is extended to CRI members, non-members, governmental, educational, suppliers, the media, marketing, technical, etc. This is a great meeting for all sales personnel to attend in the west or elsewhere. Everyone will make their own hotel reservations. For information or to RSVP please contact Linda Harrington at 706.428-2110. 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
* CRI Board of Directors, February 23, 9:00 - 11:00 am
CRI Participation in Upcoming Events* American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, March 13-17, Washington, DC 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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