NewslineVolume VIX, Issue 4 - March 28, 2008
The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: SOA Cleaning Solutions Program Certifies 200th Product
Ultra Care Green Fiber Rinse, an in-tank solution, and Ultra Care Green Fiber Spot Remover joined the list of solutions to qualify, bringing the total number that has passed to exactly 200. Both products are manufactured by Sear Carpet & Upholstery Care which is headquartered in Lewis Center, OH. Each product passed a series of stringent tests performed by an independent laboratory in order to make the list of cleaning solutions. 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 Carroll Turner at 706.428-2106. See a list of SOA-Certified Cleaning Solutions Cleartrak Vacuum Earns Silver Green Label/SOA Designation
The new Seal of Approval/Green Label vacuum program is a tiered program with bronze level requiring a 10% improvement of cleaning performance over the existing Green Label program. A gold level machine must also meet a higher dust containment standard. The new gold standard requires that a machine has no more than 35 micrograms of dust particle emission. The old standard allowed for 100 micrograms of dust particle emission. The Cleartrak Vacuum earned silver certification and is manufactured by WMJ Refurbish Center LLC, headquartered in Comstock Park, MI. To earn the CRI Seal of Approval/Green Label certification, vacuums must pass the following independent laboratory tests:
There are now a total of 24 certified vacuums in the recently announced program. Contact Carroll Turner at 706.428-2106. See a list of Green Label/SOA-Certified Vacuums Carpet Cleaning Tips for Dummies® Is Highlighted in USA WEEKEND
This mini book discusses how clean carpet can help improve indoor quality and urges readers to use CRI Seal of Approval products. Consumers can order a copy through CRI's Web site. Those wanting bulk orders should contact Susan Newberry at 706.428-2114. Custom publication opportunities are available upon request. CRI has distributed more than 25,000 copies and has order another an additional 30,000 copies for this year. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. 6th Annual CARE Conference is Set For Clearwater ResortThe 6th Annual CARE Conference is set for May 5-7 at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater, FL. This year's conference will include discussion of the latest developments and challenges facing the industry. It will also include a tour of a recycling facility. In addition to the release of the annual CARE report, and annual awards, there will also be a LEED facility tour. Hotel registration and conference registration information can be found on the CARE website. Contact Jeremy Stroop at 706.428-2114. Register for the CARE Conference CRI Technical Issues Conference SetThe CRI Technical Issues Conference will be held at the Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris, GA, April 29-May 1. Attendees can register online for the event. In addition, you will need to contact Pat Jennings at 706-428-2123 to book a reservation. CRI will work with the resort to book your hotel rooms this year. You will need to provide Pat Jennings at CRI with the number of rooms and parties in each room along with a credit card number to hold the reservation. If you do not plan to pay by credit card, you can send a check made payable to the Brasstown Valley Resort to CRI. Please note we have 55 rooms blocked for the conference and the reservations must be completed by end of business, March 28th. A full agenda for the conference will soon be available. Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. Register for the CRI Technical Issues Conference CRI West Annual Meeting SetThe CRI West Annual Meeting is slated for April 3rd at the Irvine Marriott in Irvine, CA. The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. (PDT) with a breakfast which is sponsored by Bentley Prince Street. The meeting lasts from 8 - 11 and will feature CRI President Werner Braun and Vice President Frank Hurd with each giving updates on various CRI initiatives. The meeting is free, and you can RSVP by contacting Linda Harrington at 706.428-2110. Contact Linda Harrington at 706.428-2110. CRI No Longer Receives E-mail at .com DomainOver the last couple of years, CRI has been transitioning from .com to .org on all of its website domains. This transition is now complete and any future email correspondence with members of CRI staff needs to be sent to an email address ending in .org rather than .com. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. CRI Meetings
* Market Issues Committee, April 14, 12:00 - 2:00 pm CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* CRI West, April 3, Irvine, CA If you are aware of other events that present significant opportunities to deliver our messages to our critical audiences, please contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. Check our website calendar for other industry related events |
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