Cleanfax, August 2013

FOR YOUR INFORMATION 6 Cleanfax August 2013 CLEANFAX COM to transform the space and make it a destination for IICRC constituents While final plans have yet to be determined as of publication potential uses for the space include but are not limited to Conferences and meetings training video production storage and documenting the history of the industry with a library or museum The purpose of the Global Resource Center is concurrent with the mission of the IICRC which is to enhance communication and resources to build upon the IICRCs reputation as the leading authority and source of professional knowledge in the industry Whether you are visiting Las Vegas for the Surfaces conference or would just like to make the trip to see what the property has to offer we welcome all of our constituents to the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony in January said IICRC Chairman Darrell Paulson Dri Eaz selects new sales manager BURLINGTON WA Dri Eaz Products has promoted Jim Hassi to sales manager for the U S and Canada Hassi brings more than 20 years of sales and distribution management experience to the role including residential and light construction project sales and director of sales for a manufacturer of timber frame residential and commercial structures He joined Dri Eaz as an account manager in October and was responsible for the western U S and Canada regions In his new position he will supervise all Dri Eaz sales operations in North America Hassi is based in Dri Eazs Burlington WA office CF Two rug plant tours will be another highlight at this particular Rug Summit All scheduled activities and registration information is located on the Rug Summit website Visit www Centrum Force com ServiceMaster appoints CEO MEMPHIS TN The ServiceMaster Company has announced the appointment of Robert J Gillette as chief executive officer CEO Gillette succeeds John Krenicki Jr who stepped in as interim CEO in April We knew the CEO role at ServiceMaster would be a very attractive opportunity and with Robs appointment were getting a worldclass leader who will take the company forward said Krenicki Restoration veteran wins Phoenix grand prize LATHAM NY All Cleanfax subscribers who recently completed the 2013 Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report were eligible to win the Phoenix GuardianR Pro HEPA System And the one randomly chose to take home the grand prize was Tim Schneiter of Servpro in Lafayette LA Schneiter began fire damage restoration part time in the early 1990s and came to the industry full time in 1998 originally with ServiceMaster The 2013 Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report was published in the July 2013 issue of Cleanfax magazine To obtain a copy from the Cleanfax website visit www Cleanfax com Restoration Survey IICRC to open new Global Resource Center LAS VEGAS NV The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification IICRC is making plans to open in January 2014 a new 20000 square foot Global Resource Center The IICRC completed the purchase of the property this summer and will begin extensive renovations throughout the year Industry event to feature flood fire houses LAS VEGAS The Experience Convention and Trade Show is taking training and information in the cleaning and restoration industry to a new level September 4 7 at the Las Vegas Hotel Event planners are putting together details for attendees to learn from a Category 3 flood in the indoor flood house and also a major contents disaster in the outside fire house Additional training opportunities include featured programs with the International Cleaning and Restoration Association ICRA presenting advanced water damage restoration Disaster Kleenup International DKI presenting on business development and the American BioRecovery Association ABRA featuring the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department CSI Also to be made available is a new Experience application for Smartphones which will enable users to network with exhibitors and attendees see the full trade show layout and view the full agenda Register by August 15 for early bird pricing Full registrants who stay at the Las Vegas Hotel will also be eligible to win 20000 in prizes For more information on The Experience Convention Tradeshow on September 4 7 visit www ExperienceTheEvents com Rug Summit set to hit the heartland COLUMBUS OH With the goal of an event designed especially by rug cleaning professionals for rug cleaning professionals the ever growing Rug Summit is scheduled to make an appearance in Columbus OH on September 12 13 This will be Rug Summit VII with speakers presenting on a variety of topics from business development strategies to new chemistry and rug cleaning and repair methods A special invitation to this Rug Summit is extended to all Moore equipment owners and operators who will have an opportunity to network extensively and share business building tips and technical advice compiled from years of experience The new IICRC Global Resource Center