NewslineVolume XII, Issue 9 - May 21, 2010
The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: Seal of Approval Continues to Grow
In the vacuums category, the Hoover Company of Glenwillow, Ohio, was awarded Silver-level certification for its Hoover C1404 commercial upright model vacuum. IMIG, Inc., of Farmington, New York has achieved Bronze-level certification for three commercial models: the Perfect Model PB1006, Perfect Model P103, and Perfect Model C101. NSS Enterprises, Inc. of Toledo, Ohio, has earned Bronze-level certification for its Pacer 30 commercial wide area and Outlaw BV commercial backpack models. Two new Cleaning Solutions - Stratus Oxy-5 Clean #5 spot remover and in-tank solution from St. Louis, Missouri-based Stratus Building Solutions, and Grime Release Pro pre-spray from Enviro Clean and Restoration of Auckland, New Zealand - have received Seal of Approval acceptance. Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. Search and View Lists of SOA-Approved Products Candidates to Address Government Issues CommitteeTom Graves and Lee Hawkins, the two candidates who will face each other in the July Republican runoff election to fill the 9th District Congressional seat vacated by Congressman Nathan Deal, will be the guest speakers at the Government Issues Committee meeting June 1st at the Carpet and Rug Institute offices on College Drive in Dalton. The meeting will be held at noon and all CRI members and interested parties are invited, although reservations are required for lunch.. Contact Linda Harrington at 706.428-2110. CRI Attends School Building ExpoThe Carpet and Rug Institute promoted the benefits of carpet in school environments at the recent School Building Expo/College Building Expo conference held May 11-13 at the Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. The conference, sponsored by the American Institute of Architects Committee for Architecture for Education, attracted architects, specifiers, and school facility managers from the U.S. and Canada. CRI staffed an exhibit at the event, and participated in a lunchtime presentation involving several exhibitors from industries serving the education market. Contact Bethany Richmond at 706.428-2125. CRI, Executive Housekeepers Join ForcesIn a move designed to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations and improve the knowledge and practice of professional carpet cleaning, The International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) has joined the Carpet and Rug Institute. The CRI, in turn, has obtained membership in IEHA. "When organizations join forces, synergies occur yielding results that often can't be obtained in any other way," said Beth Risinger, CEO and Executive Director of IEHA. "The International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) has joined the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) and CRI has joined IEHA based on the well-founded belief that together our organizations can significantly improve knowledge and professionalism in the care of carpeted surfaces, enhancing results and indoor environments for our members and the public, while also lowering costs." "The International Executive Housekeepers Association provides the carpet industry with invaluable information about the issues housekeeping professionals face in dealing with carpet care and maintenance in their facilities," added Werner Braun, President of the Carpet and Rug Institute. "By joining IEHA, the Carpet and Rug Institute strengthens an already collaborative relationship, with the likely result there will be increased opportunities for joint problem solving in the future." Contact Bethany Richmond at 706.428-2125. View the Complete Press Release CRI Meetings
* Government Issues Committee, June 1, 12:00 - 2:00 pm CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* BOMA, June 27 - 29, Long Beach, CA 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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