RIA Transfers Certified Fabric Specialist Certification to ARCS
The Board of Directors of the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has voted to transfer ownership and administration of its Certified Fabric Specialist certification program to the Association of Rug Care Specialists (ARCS) effective January 21, 2013, according to a press release.
“Given the RIA’s focus on the restoration sector, our board unanimously agreed that it is in the best interests of the fabric care industry to transition this program without cost from our organization to the Association of Rug Care Specialists,” said Timothy Shaw, RIA’s executive director. “We know the CFS will be in good hands with ARCS and we eagerly anticipate seeing the certification program grow under ARCS’ leadership.”