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The Restoration Industry Association (RIA), in collaboration with C&R Magazine, announced the inaugural Emerging Leaders in Restoration Award winners, trailblazing professionals under 40 who are redefining the future of restoration through innovation, mentorship and service.

Encircle Inc. and Ricoh Company, Ltd. have joined forces to integrate RICOH THETA 360-degree camera technology into the Encircle app, empowering restoration professionals with immersive, top-to-bottom property damage documentation. This integration enhances accuracy, speeds up claims, and is now available at no extra cost to Encircle users.

magicplan introduces 360Link, a powerful new feature that connects third-party 360° cameras directly to the app. Built in collaboration with Insta360 and RICOH360, 360Link empowers professionals to capture immersive, accurate visuals without leaving the magicplan ecosystem or investing in new hardware.

With decades of experience in restoration and workforce management, Cara Driscoll introduces Orange Dog Labor, a new labor staffing company offering fully E-Verified, insured and background-checked temporary workers across the U.S. From disaster recovery to construction and hospitality, Orange Dog Labor is setting a new standard for ethical, dependable labor in the restoration industry and beyond.

After Jon-Don’s recent closure announcement, Aramsco has stepped in to acquire key assets and welcome former Jon-Don employees, ensuring business continuity, enhanced innovation and uninterrupted service for their valued customers.

More Floods has rebranded as Trusted Restorer, signaling a broader commitment to helping restoration companies thrive across services like fire, mold and reconstruction. They will continue to offer the same proven training, coaching and growth systems.

Restorerz Emergency Services, a leading provider of technologically advanced emergency restoration solutions in California and Nevada, has announced a significant leadership change. CEO Eduard Mirzoian is stepping down, with current COO Edgar Mirzoian stepping in to take on the CEO role. 

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) proudly announces Norris Gearhart, Executive Vice President of Regulatory Business Practice for North America at First Onsite, as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Martin L. King Award.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recently participated in two significant legislative fly-in events in Washington, D.C., highlighting its dedication to advancing industry interests. Engaging with members of Congress, IICRC leadership advocated for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act and emphasized the importance of funding the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs.