Werner Braun of The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Joins the HousekeepingChannel.com Technical Advisory Board

The HousekeepingChannel.com has announced the appointment of Werner Braun, president of The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), to its Technical Advisory Board.

Boise, ID (PRWEB) September 11, 2004 -- The HousekeepingChannel.com has announced the appointment of Werner Braun, president of The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), to its Technical Advisory Board.

We are delighted to welcome Mr. Braun to our Technical Advisory Board," said Allen Rathey, president of the Housekeeping Channel. Information from the Carpet and Rug Institute along with Mr. Brauns deep experience in the residential and commercial carpet cleaning fields will be an invaluable resource to our readers."

Carpet care remains one of the perennial challenges for home consumers," said Werner Braun. We at the Carpet and Rug Institute look forward to working with the Housekeeping Channel in assisting the consumer with information on a variety of topics related to carpet cleaning and maintenance, including how carpet and carpet care impacts the indoor environment. I am very gratified to be invited to participate in the Advisory Board for the HousekeepingChannel.com."

Braun earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from St. Edwards University. He is a member of the Society of Toxicology, and the International Society for Study of Zenobiotics (environmental poisons). He also sits on the Board of Directors, International Society of Cleaning Technicians, and the Georgia Institute of Technology External Advisory Panel. His extensive industry experience also includes serving as senior director, international affairs, of the Chlorine Chemistry Council of the Chemical Manufacturers Association, and more than 30 years with Dow Chemical in a variety of management positions.

The goal of Boise-based Housekeeping Channel.com is to be the Webs most comprehensive storehouse of information and resources to help households everywhere achieve a cleaner, more organized and healthier indoor environment. The site provides how-to tutorials, plus news and reviews regarding the latest innovations from the cleaning products industry to improve the home environment. Resources include time-saving systems, tools and motivation for keeping a better house at the click of a mouse.

The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry. Its members are manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers, representing over 90% of all carpet produced in the United States. CRI is the source for science based information and insight into how carpet and rugs can create a better environment - for living, working, learning and healing.
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