Restoration Industry Association

RIA Announces 2013 Officers and Board

Rockville, MD - The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) introduced its executive committee and board of directors at the 68th Annual Leadership Summit and Industry Expo in Las Vegas, NV.

RIA recognizes Phoenix Award winners for Innovation in Restoration and Reconstruction

Rockville, MD - The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) awarded Kelmann Restoration the Phoenix Award for Innovation in Restoration and Platinum Restoration the Phoenix Award for Innovation in Reconstruction at the recent Leadership Summit & Industry Expo in Las Vegas, NV

RIA Announces 2013 Martin L. King Award Winner

Rockville, MD – The Restoration Industry Association (RIA), presented its highest individual industry honor, the Martin L. King Award, to Larry Holder, CR, of BELFOR USA, at its recent Leadership Summit and Industry Expo in Las Vegas, NV

RIA Announces 2013 Golden Quill Award Winner

Rockville, MD – The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) awarded its prestigious 2013 Golden Quill award to Tracy Bachtell of Paul Davis Restoration at its recent Leadership Summit and Industry Expo in Las Vegas, NV  

Restoration Industry Association Releases Position on Florida HB 909

Rockville, Maryland – The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has announced its position on Florida House Bill 909 which addresses the practice of Assignment of Benefits (AOB). The Association opposes HB 909 as well as any Senate bill that includes the same language regarding AOB. RIA believes that the use of an AOB is in the best interest of the policy holder, and any prohibition will result in delaying work needed for the proper restoration of damage.

Sunbelt Rentals Contributes $50,000 to Restoration Industry Legal Fund

Rockville, Maryland – Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., a member of the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has contributed $50,000 in matching funds to the Restoration Industry Legal Fund (RLIF) and is challenging other vendors at the upcoming RIA Industry Summit and Exhibition to contribute.  "Sunbelt Rentals has always been a company that gives back to the communities in which we serve," said Ken Rothmel, Sunbelt’s director of strategic accounts.

Restoration Industry Association Files Suit Against Thermapure in Federal Court

Rockville, Maryland – The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) announces that it has filed suit in Federal Court in the Western District of Washington State against Thermapure. The purpose of this suit is to invalidate six of the seven patents held by Thermapure. These patents, and in particular the "812," have been used by Thermapure to sue RIA members and other restoration industry companies. RIA firmly believes that these suits are without merit, as the family of patents involved assert claims that have been industry standards for years.