NewslineVolume XII, Issue 2 - January 22, 2010
The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: Seal of Approval List Grows with Bevy of New Products
In Vacuums, Alfred Karcher GmbH, of Winnenden, Germany, achieved SOA certification at the Bronze level for their CV48-2, CV38-2, and CV30-1 commercial upright models. The Tennant Company of Minneapolis, MN, achieved Silver level certification for its 3110 (12) model, and Bronze level approval for its 3120 (12), 3120 (15), and 3050 (12) models of commercial vacuums. Nobles Industries of Holland, MI, achieved Silver certification for its UltraGlide(12) model and Bronze level approval for its UltraGlide (15) and Portapac II commercial models. The ProTeam Company of Boise, ID, added 15 new models to the SOA list, including, at the Gold level: Super CoachVac, Super CoachVac HEPA, MegaVac, Everest, RunningVac, ProVac CN, Super QuarterVac, Super QuarterVac HEPA commercial models, and at the Bronze level: the AviationVac, QuarterVac, ProVac BP, Sierra, QuietPro BP HEPA, QuietPro CN HEPA, and TailVac commercial models. In Deep-Cleaning Systems, once again the Tennant Company makes an appearance, with its Silver-level approval of its R1610 Ready Space and R3 Ready Space systems. Nobles Industries achieved Bronze- level certification for two systems: Strive Ready Space and Strive Compact Ready Space. In Solutions, the Tacony Corporation of Fenton, MO, has received Seal of Approval for six products, including its Simplicity HHED-G and Riccar RED-G Intank solutions, Simplicity HHPT-F and Riccar Premist RPT-F Pre-Sprays, and Simplicity HHFSR and Riccar RFSR Spot Cleaners. Bridgepoint Systems of Salt Lake City, UT has been approved for its Zone Perfect Carpet Prespray. Congratulations to CRI's new Seal of Approval participants! Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. Search and View Lists of SOA-Approved Products Sears Carpet and Upholstery Care Group Joins Seal of Approval ProgramCRI has received a participation agreement from the Sears Carpet and Upholstery franchise group that clears the way for all 145 Sears franchised companies to become Seal of Approval Service Providers. According to Seal of Approval Manager Pat Jennings, Sears was the first company to submit their deep cleaning system for SOA testing, and were awarded Gold Level Certification in 2006. "CRI is gratified to have Sears cleaning professionals join the ranks of Seal of Approval Service Providers," said CRI President Werner Braun. "The Seal of Approval program raises the bar for the carpet cleaning industry, and CRI will continue to do all it can to increase market share for our Seal of Approval participants." Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. CRI Co-Sponsors Georgia Legislative ReceptionThe Carpet and Rug Institute and Dalton Whitfield Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Dalton/Whitfield Legislative Appreciation Reception on Monday, January 11 at The Freight Room in downtown Atlanta. This was the tenth year of the popular event that is always held on the first day of the Georgia legislative session. Three hundred and twenty people attended, including Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, State School Superintendent Kathy Cox, Insurance Commissioner and Gubernatorial hopeful John Oxendine, U.S. Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal, and newly-elected Georgia House Speaker David Ralston. Local representatives Tom Dickson, Don Thomas, and Roger Williams also attended the reception, as well as various state and local dignitaries. Per tradition, guests were presented with commemorative rugs that were designed and manufactured in Dalton and depict classic Georgia scenes and symbols. This year's rug design features a Georgia Live Oak. Past years' included a Cherokee Rose, the Georgia Capitol dome, and the state seal. During the reception, CRI President Werner Braun said he took the opportunity to voice his support to delegates for several issues, including funding for a northern connector between Interstates 75 and 85 and continued funding for the Traditional Industries' Program. Contact Bethany Richmond at 706.428-2125. Carpet America Recovery Effort Receives Environmental Business Award
According to CARE Executive Director Georgina Sikorski, Environmental Business Journal named CARE for an award because of CARE's work in "finding market-based solutions for the recycling and reuse of post-consumer carpet, [and] for diverting over 1.3 billion pounds of carpet from the landfills since 2002." The award further notes how in 2008, carpet recycling reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1.2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent and employed more than 1,100 people. Finally, the award notes that "CARE is now a model for other voluntary recycling organizations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom." CARE's Environmental Business award will be presented at Environmental Business Journal's eighth annual Environmental Industry Summit to be held March 3, in San Diego, California. Contact Jeremy Stroop at 706.428-2127. View the Complete Press Release CRI West Meeting is SetThe 2010 CRI West meeting will be held on April 20, 2010 in Irvine, CA. Location and details are still being finalized, but CRI event planner Linda Harrington reports that details will follow soon. Contact Linda Harrington at 706.428-2110. CARE Annual Meeting and Call for Presentations Announced
CARE is requesting proposals for presentations for the conference. CARE seeks high-quality academic studies of issues related to any aspect of carpet reclamation or recycling. CARE welcomes a wide variety of papers, from innovative carpet recycling processes to policy-oriented discussions. This year CARE is especially interested in additional end- market opportunities, processing technologies, extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs. Papers will be chosen based on the submitted abstract, the informational needs of the conference and relevance to carpet reclamation as a whole. Please submit all abstracts by February 15, 2010 by email to Jeremy Stroop. Contact Jeremy Stroop at 706.428-2127. Register Now for the CARE 8th Annual Conference CRI Meetings
* Market Issues Committee, January 25, 12:00 - 2:00 pm CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* Surfaces 2010, February 2 - 4, 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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