Raj Manickam, CEO of SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning, was awarded the Citizen’s Award of Commendation on Nov. 1.

About 75 people attended a 40th-anniversary celebration for ServiceMaster by A-Town/Hi-Tech (Abilene, TX) in November.

It is important for a water damage restoration specialist to establish the source and extent of the moisture damage that has occurred. The best way to achieve this is with a moisture meter.

ICS Cleaning Specialist is pleased to be celebrating 50 years as a publication, but we realize that we wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the people that have helped shape the cleaning and restoration industry.

The Restoration Industry Association was formed in 1946 as the National Institute of Rug Cleaners, Inc. (NIRC) in New York.

This issue is a retrospective look at where this industry came from, a celebration of the men and women who influenced it, created the products and the education for it as well as a look forward to what the future may bring.

You’ve likely already noticed that the ICS February 50^thanniversary issue is now live and posted here on the website.

We are pleased to announce that Tom Sherman, of Professional Carpet Systems and Old World Rug Washing Co. of Marietta, OH, has been appointment the interim President of SCRT.

Get ready for Restoration Boot Camp! Join us April 3rd in Sacramento for a day-long event featuring restoration products and solutions presented by a panel of renowned restoration manufacturers.

As someone who is active in the industry and yet still goes out on water damage jobs, I am constantly amazed at the quality of work in our industry.