Cary Woodfield continues to make an impact in the world of commercial flooring. His 4 decades of experience in carpet installation and maintenance are nearly unparalleled. In that time, he’s traveled the globe (6 continents, 20+ countries, 80+ cities) to troubleshoot and resolve flooring issues through better education. With literally millions and millions of yards […]
Training As a Passion Mark Warner is currently the education manager for ISSA‘s Cleaning Management Institute. His extensive background in floor care spans over three decades, with two of those spent in training and education. “Being involved with training and sharing information, I learn every day as well as try and teach others every day,” […]
A Giant in the Industry Jeff Cross is a very recognizable name and face in the world of floor cleaning and restoration. A prominent industry icon, Jeff’s most notable role as executive editor of Cleanfax magazine normally has him on the other side of an interview, as the person asking the tough questions. Not surprisingly, […]
Vital Oxide is a 7 in 1 chemical that can be used in a variety of ways, eliminating the need for multiple products. Chemistry is essential to proper floor care, but the diverse selection of products available on the market inevitably makes for a large, often unorganized, chemical inventory in work vans, trucks, warehouses, and […]
In the world of facilities maintenance, a twist on a popular proverb is certainly fitting. It takes a village to raise a building. That bad pun aside, caring for a facility is truly a team effort as it requires skills and experience over multiple trades, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and, of course, custodial and maintenance. […]
XL North is pleased to announce that Spencer Luallen, son of XL North’s National Sales Director, Bill Luallen, has joined our company as Technical Sales Manager for the US south west region. As a recent marketing graduate from the University of Dayton, Spencer is the perfect addition to the XL North team! A knowledge of […]
A passion for product and company is apparent in listening to Clare Thomas, National Sales Manager for Metropolitan Ceramics, discuss quarry tile. Metropolitan Ceramics’ parent company, Ironrock, has been in the brick and tile making business since 1866 and is currently led by the fifth generation of the Renkert family. As the leading producer of […]
Eddie Davis, VP of Sales and Business Development with Legacy Maintenance Services started his career with the company while he was in college at Ohio State, working part-time in the maintenance division of Legacy Commercial Flooring. After graduating from the Fisher College of Business, he considered positions in the financial industry, but took his current […]
As partner and Director of Design with Moody Nolan, Eileen Goodman offers a unique perspective of the flooring industry – from manufacturing to installation to maintenance. Her design career spans over three decades and she’s been with Moody Nolan, a national leader in architecture, civil engineering and interior design, for the past 26 years. Experienced […]
We’re continuing last month’s interview with Bob Deweese, Operations Manager for Rite Rug in Columbus, Ohio. If you don’t know Bob, he is known throughout the flooring maintenance industry as an innovator and master technician. He has trained hundreds of technicians in his 30 year career and his unique abilities to demonstrate proper procedures and […]