ProTeam has added two new rep groups to expand their services in key states. According to a press release, Apex Reps now represents ProTeam in Michigan and Robert George Sales, Inc. in New York State.

SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning, LLC is a finalist for the 15^th-annual Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics.

The International Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Council of Associations (IICRCA) has announced it is partnering with Event Planning Concepts (EPC), a professional event planning company, to execute its upcoming educational conference and trade show.

Wool carpeting is still manufactured and sold in the United States and is invariably finding its way into upscale environments.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has announced that it is revising the ANSI/IICRC S500-2006 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration.

Rug Summit VI, a special one-day event featuring hands-on demonstrations, focus groups and presentations, will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 1 at Pettyjohn’s Rug Care in Wake Forest, N.C.

DKI has announced in a press release that Sharon Marvin has joined the DKI membership team as Director of Franchise Support.

A special meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. on April 20 at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Hotel during The EXPERIENCE on the topic of Florida House Bill 909 and how it can impact your restoration company.

According to a release, the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) Board of Directors held its annual election of officers for the 2013-2014 term February 26 during the IAQA 16^thAnnual Meeting in Orlando, FL.

 We already told you about the recent episode of IAQ Radio, where Darrell Paulson made the announcement that ANSI had withdrawn approval of the S520 Standard. And now in an official press release from the IICRC, further context was given about the present and future state of the standard.