Restoration and Remediation Industry News

RIA, ThermaPure Settle Patent Lawsuit

RIA calls settlement a “win-win.”

July 15, 2014

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) and ThermaPure, Inc. have successfully settled a patent lawsuit that RIA began in January 2013.

More Floods Re-Brands with New Logo, Website

Over a span of 10 years, More Floods has grown to an all-time high of 150 members.

July 14, 2014

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In order to reflect on its rapid membership growth, More Floods Inc., a water damage marketing company specializing in helping independent disaster restoration companies succeed, has announced that it has rebranded with a new logo and website, according to a press release.

Legend Brands Hires John Otero as Dri-Eaz Director of Restoration Products

Otero has worked in the cleaning and restoration industry for nearly 25 years - 13 years in the field and 11 years in distribution sales

July 8, 2014

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Legend Brands has hired John Otero to be its Director of Restoration Products for Dri-Eaz, according to a press release.

IICRC Restructures Global Regions

The restructuring is effective immediately.

June 26, 2014

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In its ongoing effort to establish and advance globally recognized standards and certifications for the inspection, cleaning, restoration and installation industries, the IICRC has announced the restructure of its global regions, according to a press release.

Paul Davis Franchisee Honored as “Woman of Influence”

June 23, 2014

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Meg Boyle, longtime co-owner of Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Southeast and Fox Valley Wisconsin, has been named a Milwaukee Business Journal Women of Influence winner, according to a press release.

FLIR Now Offering Free Thermal Imaging Webinars

These webinars are available to anyone who wishes to learn more about the science of thermal imaging

June 18, 2014

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FLIR has announced free thermography webinars through its Infrared Training Center (ITC), according to a press release.

Business Mentors, Howard Olsen Team for Training Seminar

Olsen delivers a powerful, street-smart, results-focused seminar designed to close more sales in shorter time

June 17, 2014

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Business Mentors is presenting Howard Olsen and “The Three Truths of Selling by High Output Training” for professional restorers on August 13-14 in Rolling Meadows, IL.

Hoarding Considerations and Precautions

The most common hoard items include books, pictures, clothes, mail, recipes, souvenirs and magazines

June 16, 2014

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One in every 300 people suffer from compulsive hoarding. Hoarders generally have an inability to let go of unnecessary items and clean up their environments.

Business Mentors 6th-Annual Development Summit in Chicago

The Business Development Summit is an annual event that is designed for owners and senior managers of restoration companies and is the premier training and networking event for successful and growing restoration companies from across North America

June 13, 2014

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Business Mentors will hold its 6^th-annual Business Development Summit from JC Restoration in Chicago, IL, from November 5-6.

Legend Rewards now Available on Chemspec Purchases

Originally launched in 2009, the Legend Rewards program by May 2014 had grown to include over 8000 participants and more than 75 million points redeemed.

June 10, 2014

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Chemspec customers can now earn Legend Rewards for all their Chemspec purchases, according to a press release.