NewslineVolume XII, Issue 3 - February 12, 2010
The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: New Products Expand Seal of Approval
Three companies have been certified in the Deep-Cleaning Systems program: MilliCare Textile and Carpet Care received Gold Level certification for its Millicare Hot Water Extraction Cleaning System and Bronze Level approval for its Millicare V4 Pre-Mist and dry Carpet Cleaner. Dustbane Products Limited of Ottowa, Ontario received Gold Level certification for its Dustbane 800 XT Extractor and Dustbane 1000 XT systems. Tacony Corporation of Fenton, MO received Gold Level certification for two systems: Simplicity Carpet Extractor SCE Using HHED-G Carpet Detergent and Riccar Carpet Extractor RCE using HHED-G Carpet Detergent. In Vacuums, Royal Appliance Manufacturing of Glenwillow, OH has received Silver-level certification for six different models: Royal MRY8200, Royal MRY8300, Royal MRY8600, Royal MRY8100, Royal 1028, 1028Z, and Royal 1030, 1030Z. Triple S of Bellerica, MA has achieved Gold Level approval for its Triple S Speedster 600H and Triple S Speedster 1000H models. Congratulations to CRI's new Seal of Approval participants! Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. Search and View Lists of SOA-Approved Products CRI Expands Seal of Approval ProgramThe Carpet and Rug Institute has expanded its Seal of Approval testing and certification program by adding two new testing categories and expanding the existing extractors and deep-cleaning systems testing programs. The changes to the Seal of Approval program were approved by CRI's Cleaning and Maintenance Issues Management Team. Pet Odor and Stain A new pet odor and stain category has been added to the Seal of Approval Solutions program, joining the existing spot remover, pre-spray and in-tank solutions testing categories. The new protocol will test products marketed specifically for pet stain and odor removal on their ability to remove tracked-in dirt, urine, feces, and vomit stains and related odors. "There is extreme demand in the marketplace for these kinds of products," said CRI President Werner Braun. "Having three pets of my own at home, I appreciate the value of a product that works." Platinum Level for SOA Systems and Extractors Also enhancing the SOA program is the addition of a Platinum Level of performance for Extractors and Deep-Cleaning Systems. The Platinum level was added to recognize the superlative performance of extractors and systems that remove ninety percent or more of available soil, reports Carey Mitchell, chairman of CRI's Cleaning and Maintenance Issues Management Team. Systems that have achieved SOA Platinum levels include: Chem-Dry® PowerBase® 10 or PowerBase® 5 with PowerHead®; Chem-Dry's Revolutionary Truck mounted system CTS-330 with PowerHead®; Dustbane 1000 XT; Mighty Pack by Rug Doctor; Stanley Steemer Truck Mounted Model 5450 with Wand; Stanley Steemer's Truck Mounted Model 5200-5400-5500-5600 with Wand; TCS Warrior 18; Unisource FastBreak 10; Unisource FastBreak 20; Unisource FastBreak 8; Commodore 20 and Priza from Windsor Industries; Windsor Cadet CDT7; Windsor Clipper CLP12, and ZeroRez® Cleaning System. Energy Efficiency Rating for Vacuums The Energy Efficiency Rating for Vacuums option evaluates a vacuum's energy use in relation to its cleaning effectiveness, and can be performed as an optional test or as part of the regular Seal of Approval vacuum testing. Professional Testing Laboratories" President Gary Asbury noted that, for large commercial operations, switching from low-efficiency to high-efficiency vacuums would significantly lower energy consumption for every vacuum used, creating "substantial cost savings over the course of a year." CRI President Braun says testing under the new energy program will begin in the very near future, possibly "in the next two to three weeks." Contact Bethany Richmond at 706.428-2125. View the Complete Press Release CRI Urges Support for Traditional Industries ProgramCRI Vice-President Frank Hurd is asking CRI members in Georgia to contact their state representatives and other state officials to support continued funding for the Georgia Traditional Industries Program and has circulated a draft letter to simplify the process. The Traditional Industries Program (TIP) is a partnership of state government, Georgia's University System and its traditional industries - pulp and paper, food processing, and textiles/carpet. The program conducts research to improve the competitiveness of these three industries, which combined employ almost half of Georgia's manufacturing workers. About the effort, Hurd said, "Given the current economic conditions with the state budget, the TIP program funding is in jeopardy. The TIP program provides much-needed industry research "we are not asking for any new funding just funding for ongoing projects." In addition to the sample letter, Hurd has provided a list of appropriate Georgia state government contacts:
Contact Bethany Richmond at 706.428-2125. View or Download a Draft Letter 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
* Government Issues Committee, March 2, 12:00 - 2:00 pm CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* AAAAI, February 26 - March 2, New Orleans, LA 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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