50 Years of Midsouth: A Legacy of Service, Mentorship, and Integrity MidSouth Cleaning and Restoration Association (MCRA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, commemorating five decades of service to the cleaning and restoration industries across the Southeast. Founded in 1976 as the Mid-South Professional Cleaners Association, MCRA was established to promote education, ethical standards, and collaboration among industry professionals. Midsouth is also one of the founding […]
CORE Group, a national network built to transform property restoration into a seamless, trusted experience, is proud to welcome Advanced Restoration LLC of New Mexico as the newest CORE Select Member. With a foundation rooted in innovation, collaboration, and a relentless commitment to excellence, CORE connects top independent restoration firms to nationwide opportunities, advanced technology, […]
Privately Owned Restoration Franchise Starts 25th Anniversary Year Strong with Expansion and Industry Recognition, including Top 100 Game Changer Distinction PuroClean is celebrating its 25th anniversaryby marking one of the most significant milestones in franchising: surpassing 500 locations across the United States and Canada. As the brand enters its 25th year, the achievement reflects decades of intentional growth, franchise-first leadership, and […]
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened public review for the revised draft IICRC S220 Standard for Professional Inspection for Hard Surface Floor Coverings. The IICRC S220 draft Standard is available for review and comment as part of the ANSI 45-day public review period. Download the revised draft Standard and submit your comments […]
PuroClean, one of North America’s fastest-growing restoration franchises, announced a partnership with KnowHow to strengthen its training infrastructure across its network. The collaboration gives Franchise Owners and their teams instant access to operational procedures, technical protocols, and best practices through KnowHow’s AI-powered mobile platform. “PuroClean’s training infrastructure sets the industry standard,” said Leighton Healey, CEO of KnowHow. […]
Paul Davis Restoration, a national leader in emergency property damage mitigation, disaster recovery, and restoration services, announced the opening of a new IICRC-approved training center in Salt Lake City. The facility expands the company’s national restoration training program and supports standardized, industry-certified education for restoration professionals across the Western region. “Having a new training center […]
The all-new TITAN 375 from HydraMaster will transform your business and your cleaning. The Vanguard 23 HP Air Cooled Engine powers it: This Bigger engine size means less wear and tear and greater Vacuum CFM. The Competitor 4005TL Vacuum Blower means more air movement and more CFM, resulting in reduced drying times for your customer. […]
CRDN invests in its people with content restoration trainings to enhance quality, consistency and care across the network CRDN, a leading expert in residential and commercial contents restoration operations across the U.S., Canada and the U.K., continues to expand its national service capabilities through new franchise partnerships and ongoing training and development initiatives. CRDN recently welcomed new franchise partners, Michael Eck, franchise partner of CRDN of […]
LearnToRestore.com, the leading provider of restoration training and education and an IICRC-approved school, is excited to announce the construction of its brand-new “Flood House” at its Salt Lake City Training Center. This hands-on training facility is designed to provide restoration professionals with real-world experience in water damage, smoke damage, pack-out, and carpet cleaning, raising restoration […]
Bran Lynch
Decades ago, the pioneers of the restoration industry recognized the need for standards that restorers could use to set a benchmark for professional services. People like Martin L. King, Lloyd Weaver, Cliff Zlotnik, Claude Blackburn, Rusty Amarante, Lee King, Larry Holder, Pete Consigli (and many more) fought to have our industry recognized as organized and […]
