The America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards (AMCA), the headlining event at the January Atlanta International Area Rug Market, is calling for manufacturers and importers to enter their products.
The GreenGuard Environmental Institute and the National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) have partnered to promote the manufacture and third-party certification of sustainable, low-emitting products for educational facilities.
According to company president Michael Franceschelli, “This announcement is another in Florida Tile’s kept promises made more than two years ago to our partners in this venture, the community, county, state and federal officials, when we officially moved our operations from Florida to Kentucky.”
The Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) have approved the creation of an independent international trade association.
Dr. Squinzi replaces Christian Jourquin, ceo of Solvay. Squinzi is the most recent businessman to be
elected to the leadership of CEFIC, which has mostly been chaired by foundation
managers since its founding in 1972.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the recipients of its 2010 Leadership Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals who signify vision, leadership and commitment to the evolution of green building design and construction.
Members of the Long Island Floor Covering Association (LIFCA) met recently in Plainview, N.Y., for a seminar on carpet cleaning and to elect its 2011 executive board.