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ASCR. Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration - http://www.ascr.org/
USA. Non-profit foundation, aiming to provide members and non-members with education and training in the cleaning, damage mitigation, restoration and reconstruction of the indoor built environment. Technical library, including articles about carpets. |
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Carpet and Rug Institute - http://www.carpet-rug.org
Global trade association, representing manufacturers and suppliers of carpets, rugs, and floor covering. Includes technical and consumer related information. |
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VNTF. Dutch Carpet Manufacturers' Association - http://www.tapijtnet.nl/
The Netherlands. Trade organization for the Dutch carpet industry. Introduction, and technical, financial and technology information in English. Links to member companies. |
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The Carpet Foundation - http://www.comebacktocarpet.com/index2.htm
UK. Non-profit trade organization for British carpet manufacturers and retailers. Extensive consumer and commercial information. |
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Rugmark Foundation - http://www.rugmark.net/
International organization of manufacturers and traders, offering certification which assure that no child labor has been used in the manufacture of carpets and rugs. |
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CCIA. Central Carpet Industries Association - http://www.nepalcarpet.org/
Nepal. Trade organization for the Nepalese carpet industry, dedicated to promotion and marketing activities. History and characteristics of Nepalese carpets. Description of manufacturing technologies. Company directory. |
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World Floor Covering Association - http://www.wfca.org/
USA. National trade organization for the U.S. floor covering industry. Consumer guide on carpets, laminates, hardwood, ceramic, and marble and stone floor covering. Access to commercial information upon registration. |
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CCI. Canadian Carpet Institute - http://www.canadiancarpet.org/
Non-profit trade organization for the Canadian carpet manufacturing industry. List of member companies. Consumer guides to carpet installation and maintenance. Glossary of terms. English and French. |
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ESTO. European Synthetic Turf Organisation - http://www.eu-syntheticturf.org/
Belgium. Non-profit trade organization for manufacturers of artificial grass and synthetic turf, dedicated to standardization, information transfer and industry promotion. Introduction to the history and production of artificial grass. Industry news, FAQ and calendar of events. Links to member companies and related sites. |
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NCCA. National Carpet Cleaners Association - http://www.ncca.co.uk/
UK. National trade organization for UK carpet, upholstery, curtains and other soft furnishings cleaning industry. Carpet cleaning guide. Searchable company directory. |
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FIANA. Flooring Installation Association of North America - http://www.fiana.org/
USA. Non-profit trade organization for North American manufacturers, distributors and installers of carpets and hard surface flooring. Industry news. Calendar of events. Links to related sites. |
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FCICA. Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association - http://www.fcica.com/
USA. International trade organization for contract installers of carpets, vinyl and hard surface floor coverings. Calendar of events. Directory of floor covering manufacturers, installers, and technical support and information. |
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AFA. American Floorcovering Alliance - http://www.americanfloor.org/
USA. Industry organisation established to assist the carpet industry in promoting their products and to provide members with cost-saving programs necessary for growth. Members' directory. Lists of events and trade publications. |
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CIAL. Carpet Institute of Australia - http://www.carpetinstitute.com.au/
Australia. Non-profit trade organization, representing the Australian carpet manufacturing industry, manufacturers of intermediate products and service providers. Carpet selection and care. Technical specifications, index of carpet terms and characteristics. |
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ORRA. Oriental Rug Retailers of America - http://www.orrainc.com/
USA. Non-profit membership organization for Oriental carpets and rugs retailers, wholesalers, importers and service related companies, dedicated to consumer education and protection, and appraiser certification. Links to member and related sites. |
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NICFI. National Institute of Certified Floorcovering Inspectors - http://www.nicfi.org/
USA. Non-profit association of independent floor covering inspectors for textile and hard surface flooring. List of events. Company and flooring inspectors directories. |
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LMCCA. Low Moisture Carpet Cleaners Association - http://www.lmcca.org/
Trade organization, aiming to provide education and training to technicians in the professional carpet cleaning industry, utilizing low moisture cleaning systems. |
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CFI. International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association - http://www.cfi-installers.org/
USA. Trade organization for certified installers of carpets, vinyl and hard surface floor coverings. Information on certification process. Company directory. Events calendar and industry news. |
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http://www.gut-ev.org/ - http://www.gut-ev.org/
Germany. Federation of European carpet and rug manufacturers, dedicated to environmentally responsible manufacturing and recycling procedures. Detailed information on manufacturing, installation, user and recycling requirements. Multi-lingual site. |
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NIDF. National Institute of Carpet and Floor Layers - http://www.nicfltd.org.uk/
UK. Trade organization for individuals and companies, involved in carpet and floor fitting. List of members and inspectors. Link to education and training information. |