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Interlink Supply Acquires ILS of NE Ohio

March 14, 2016

ILS of NE Ohio is a distributor of disaster, restoration and cleaning supplies and has been an Interlink Supply affiliate since 2012.

More Floods Welcomes 6 New Companies to Training Class

March 14, 2016

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More Floods hosted a training class on March 3 and 4, with six new companies attending -- plus three revisiting.

New Council Created to Focus on Sustainable Disaster Response

SDRC now recruiting inaugural board and advisory council

March 8, 2016

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Green restoration is always a hot topic, but the newly minted Sustainable Disaster Response Council (SDRC) will be taking it to a whole new level.

Blast It! Breaking Down the Types of Media Blasting

Understanding when to use baking soda, sand, dry ice, or other media depending on the surface

Jay Dillon

March 4, 2016

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Media blasting. It’s a term with many meanings: demolition by dynamite; criticism of major news networks for their ethics; or restoration work. Media blasting in restoration has a variety of uses from blasting away fire damage to deodorizing and cleaning a surface.

Restoration Sciences Academy Completes Second Classroom at Nashville Facility

Two classrooms can host 70 students

March 3, 2016

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New classroom seats 24 students, includes a hands-on hard surface area to demonstrate cleaning techniques, and containment area.

TOMI Announces Amended EPA Registration to Address Harmful Pathogens

Amended registration significantly increases TOMI's market opportunity in U.S. hospital and healthcare channels

February 25, 2016

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Company earns EPA registration for its patented Binary Ionization Technology to include its effectiveness in disinfecting C. diff, MRSA, and H1N1.

Palmer Wahl Announces New Vice President

Instrumentation company finds new leader from within

February 19, 2016

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Mr. Blount is responsible for the development of new products and expansion of engineering capabilities as a part of Palmer Wahl’s growth strategy.

ARMR Named Top U.S. Environmental Insurance Brokerage Firm

Kari Dybdahl & Harrison W. Scheider also named to list of top 10 brokers in U.S.

February 10, 2016

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ARMR Network was named the top U.S. Environmental Insurance Brokerage by International Wealth and Finance magazine.

Spex Hires New Head of Sales & Business Development to Propel Growth in 2016

Steve Leger brings plethora of restoration industry experience

February 8, 2016

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Spex has just announced insurance claims industry veteran Steve Leger is joining the company in the role of Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development.

IAQA Welcomes Popular Industry Experts into Hall of Fame

"Radio Joe" and "the Z-man" from IAQ Radio inducted during IAQA Annual Meeting

February 8, 2016

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Two industry experts who spread the word about the importance of indoor air quality across the airwaves have been inducted into the Indoor Air Quality Association’s Hall of Fame.

Why Smoke Odors Return After Fire Damage Restoration

Restoration Golf League Announces 2026 Event Lineup and Celebrates Recent Champions

temporary containment barrier constructed with white polyethylene sheeting

Improving Negative-Pressure Containment for Biological Contaminants

Events

May 19, 2026

Hurricane Response: What’s Changed, Who’s at Risk, and How to Scale Without Breaking

This webinar is part of the Preparing to Respond: Hurricanes series.

Hurricane season isn’t what it used to be, and neither is disaster response. In this webinar, an expert‑led panel will break down what’s changed for hurricane response, and how restorers can scale responsibly without sacrificing their safety, retention, or profitability.

May 28, 2026

Connecting the Field, Office, and Carriers: How to Streamline Claims with Better Data and Communication

The modern claims ecosystem depends on seamless integration between the field, office, and carrier. Learn how a unified “golden thread” of communication transforms fragmented workflows into a transparent, high-performance process.

September 9, 2026

The Experience Convention and Trade Show

The Experience Convention & Trade Show logo The Experience Convention and Trade Show unites the cleaning, restoration, inspection, indoor air quality, and HVAC industries through hands-on education, live demonstrations, and high-impact networking. Attendees gain practical skills, business insight, and connections that elevate industry standards and drive growth.