Looking back on the industry, the first TPA started about 20 years ago with USAA.

Bridgewater, LLC has acquired the assets of Carpet Cleaners Emporium, Inc. (CCE) effective as of October 31, 2014, according to a press release. 

The Restoration Industry Association officially kicked off its Safe Harbor Initiative October 28 in a brief presentation that rehashed the settlement details from the RIA/ThermaPure patent infringement lawsuit and provided an outlook on how members would be briefed moving forward.

I marvel at the evolution of our industry over the last couple of decades. I believe we are operating in a time of great opportunity. 

For years, we have known that family-owned businesses make significant contributions to the U.S. economy by generating approximately half of our nations GDP, employing 85% of the private sector, and creating 86% of all new jobs, among many other factors. 

What if there was a tool that could dramatically improve company culture, raise net profits, and increase customer satisfaction?

IICRC Certification continues to be recognized and recommended by name by many major insurance companies and industry trade groups as the premier credentialing program for the restoration, cleaning and inspection industry.

Wagner Meters now offers international shipping of its moisture measurement products.

Whether it’s to remove mold spores to eliminate the threat of cross contamination or to remove soot and smoke that made its way into the HVAC system after a fire loss, duct cleaning is an important step on many restoration projects.

After combing through a successful company’s financial history and seeing gains in both sales and profitability year after year, it can often be difficult to suggest there is still opportunity for improvement.