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New Council Created to Focus on Sustainable Disaster Response

SDRC now recruiting inaugural board and advisory council

March 8, 2016

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.

New Crystal Restoration Receives 2016 Family-Owned Business Award

Award presented by The Westchester-Fairfield Business Journal

February 8, 2016

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The competition is designed to highlight the exceptional family-owned businesses in the region and the hard work and dedication of generations of family members.

AdvantaClean Named a Top 100 Franchise by Franchise Gator

February 2, 2016

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Franchise Gator ranked AdvantaClean as the number 33 franchise opportunity overall.

Asbestos 101: What Restorers Need to Know About Testing, Work Practices, and Compliance

Vince Scarfo Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

The Restoration Industry Association Appoints Vince Scarfo to Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

construction worker using smartphone over architectural plans

Estimate Like a Pro: Why Soft Costs Matter in Restoration Projects

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