June 23, 2009 – VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has named Patrick Winters its first, full-time paid president effective August 1, 2009. Winters will report to the IICRC board of directors and its chairman.
The newly-created position that Winters will fill represents a significant change in how the Institute is run. Since its founding in 1972, a volunteer president and CEO has managed the organization, while at the same time running her or his own business.
“The Institute has grown impressively and made an important mark on the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries for more than 30 years thanks to the contributions of volunteers at all levels, who will remain the backbone of the organization,” said Paul Pearce, the board chairman and... [Read More]
Bridgepoint Fabric Prespray has been boosted by a synergistic blend of an anionic and non-ionic surfactants that allow it to work even better on a variety of soils specific to upholstery. It has a high solvent content blend of detergents, solvents, and builders, formulated to emulsify the toughest soils and oils found in upholstery. Fabric Prespray is the right choice where both fiber safety and aggressive cleaning are necessities. The new formula is fragrance free, making it ideal for chemically sensitive customers.
This prespray uses high-grade, synergistic solvent and surfactant blends, which eliminates the need for high alkalinity, reducing the danger of browning or bleeding. It’s effective on a wide variety of soils and stains on any wet cleanable synthetic or natural upholstery fabric where a low pH is desirable. It also works effectively without changing... [Read More]
Interlink Supply, the nationwide network of cleaning and restoration supply distributors recently held elections for its leadership through the Interlink Supply Advisory Board. The Advisory Board represents the 73 member locations and selects representatives to provide input to marketing activities, vendor selection and relationships and more. Each of the 73 locations is represented by a member of the Advisory Board.
The 2009 - 2010 Interlink Supply Advisory Board is as follows:
Mike Wheatley, Interlink Supply by The Cleaner's Closet - Chairman
Kristen Bonsell, Interlink Supply by Advantage Marketing - Vice Chairman
Bill Hasch, Interlink Supply by Express Distributing
Ron Gray, Interlink... [Read More]
The National Network of Cleaning and Restoration Supply Distributors, Interlink Supply, recently held its Annual Distributor Conference at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah. The meeting was hosted by Bridgepoint Systems and co-sponsored by over 18 industry vendors. Distributors in attendance represented over 65 locations from across the United States.
During the conference Bridgepoint Systems introduced two major new product programs that will be available exclusively through Interlink Supply. The first program, HomePro by Design is a program of professional strength cleaning products that carpet cleaning professionals can offer to their customers, and direct their customers to the HomePro website for ordering. Products for carpet, hard floors and most surfaces are part of the program. The program calls for... [Read More]
