Oreck files for bankruptcy
NASHVILLE — Oreck Corporation, the Nashville-based manufacturer of upright vacuums and other cleaning products, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and is looking for...
Sandia Products hires chief operating officer
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — Stephen Hanig has been hired as the new chief operating officer (COO) of Mercury Floor Machines, Sandia Products and Ultimate Solutions,...
Industry innovator sees critical issue with new S500
ATLANTA — On March 29, 2013 the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced that the revised draft of the S500 became available...
Larry Holder wins Martin L. King Award
ROCKVILLE, MD — The Restoration Industry Association (RIA), presented its highest individual industry honor, the Martin L. King Award, to Larry Holder, CR, of BELFOR...
Chemspec celebrates 45th anniversary
BURLINGTON, WA — 2013 marks the 45th anniversary of Chemspec, one of the leading innovators in carpet, upholstery and hard surface cleaning products, according to...
RIA releases position on Florida HB 909
ROCKVILLE, MD — The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has announced its position on Florida House Bill 909, which addresses the practice of Assignment of Benefits...
RIA reports record convention attendance
ROCKVILLE, MD — The attendance at the Restoration Industry Association's (RIA) recent Leadership Summit and Industry Expo topped out at just about 900 attendees, which...
Exterior mold from Sandy not covered
NEW YORK — Even after residents got rid of mold from Hurricane Sandy within their home, many weren’t aware that the problem wasn't gone, just...
RIA convention hits Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — The RIA's 2013 Leadership Summit & Industry Expo is officially underway, with a standing-room only crowd listening to advice from Dina Dwyer,...
Midwest prepares for more flooding
GRAND RAPIDS, WI — River flooding, already swamping part of the Midwest, is expected to get worse as more rain and snow spreads over the...
