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Call to reserve your space 952-926-7117                          Spinergy **New & Approved** $79/ea - Recive $79 towards Spinergy Product Line                Customer Appreciation Day - Saturday, Agust 14, 2010
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Shaw Chooses Quality Over Quantity
Only Certified Firms Permitted to work on Warranted Products
Shaw Industries, the largest manufacture of floor covering in America, has announced that Starting January 1, 2008, that all residential carpet with a warranty will have new parameters for which a consumer will have to adhere. First and foremost, to maintain warranty coverage, professional companies must be IICRC Certified Firms by this date in order to be compliant.
Now we have Word that not only are some provisions moved effective January 1, 2007, but Mowhawk and Beailieu are joining Shaw with comparable warranty requirements. Will you be caught short, explaining to your customers that you cannot clean in compliance with their warranty?
 

Space is limited, call or e-mail to Register 952-926-7117

August 13, 2010
Instructor: Larry Jeppson
8:30am
- 2:30pm  (F)
Registration - $79
Spinergy

Generating Profits with Stone Care Services
• Your Service Choices • Introduction to Stone & Tile Care
• Diminishing Market Share for Carpet
• The Market and how to profit in it
• Everyone has a hard surface in their home •
• Commercial services
Floor Content
• Man-Made • Natural Stone
• Types of Grout
3 Step Stone Identification
• Stone types • Acid sensitivity • Acid sensitivity
• Grout types • Grout types
Job Set-Up • Pre-inspection
• Preparation & Set-Up
• Equipment & Tools
• Chemical Solutions
Procedures Overview
• Preventative Maintenance
• Routine or Daily Maintenance
• Restorative Cleaning
• Acid Cleaning for Stone, Tile & Grout
• Counter top Maintenance
• Sealing Procedures
• Special Issues & Challenges
• Transforming & Modifying
• Spinergy Stone Polishing Pads
• Using the pads
• Maintenance of the pads
A Short Discussion on Bidding and Pricing

August 14, 2010
Pre-Order Pick-Up - 9am-10am

10:00am - 2:30pm
Customer Appreciation Day

Join Us For a Day of Family Fun, Food and games!

Biggest Sale of the Year
10 - 30% OFF Chemicals 10% - 20% OFF on accessories. Details on specials will be available closer to the date of the event.
Fun for the Kids
Customer Appreciation Day wouldn’t be complete with out the family and plenty for them to do. We will be having a face painter, spin art, games, prizes, moon walk and drawings just for the kids.

Charity Event
Giving to local Charity is a high priority for Barker-Hammer. Every year we hold an event to raise money for local Charities. This year we will hold a raffle. Barker-Hammer matches all proceeds. Keep an eye out for the raffle prize/s.

Games
Play a game every hour on the bands break for your chance to win one of our many great prizes. The games will be in the front yard. There will be separate kids and adult prizes.

Vendors
Interlink Supply, HydraMaster, Prochem, BlueLine, Dri-Eaz, DSC, MultiSprayer, ChemSpec. Stay tuned more vendors to be announced.
Demos
Vendors will be here to demo the latest and greatest equipment the Carpet Cleaning & Restoration industry has to offer. Look for the next mailer to see who will be here with their state of the art demo equipment.

Swap Meet
The swap meet is a great event for the buyer or seller. To participate call to reserve your space 952-926-7117 x116

"Van of the Year"
Barker-Hammer will be holding a “Van of the Year” competition. This competition will be held during the next Customer Appreciation Day, August 14, 2010. To enter the contest, you must sign up prior to the 2010 CAD. Each van will be judged by participating vendors during CAD 2010.
Think you and your van has what it takes
to be the “Van of the Year” in 2010?
Sign up today 952-926-7117 X116
The vans will be graded on
the following categories:
• Cleanliness of van inside and
out, including odor.
• Organization of chemicals and equipment.
• Safety Van must be legally compliant such as MSDS.
Bonus categories are creativity and practicality.
The Grand Prize winner will win a clean van package with an oil change, 33-point inspection; car wash, and a $50 restaurant gift certificate.
Good luck to all, May the best van win!

10% OFF
HydraMaster Accessories, Tanks & Reels
HydroForce & BridgePoint Machines
Olympus, Power X Spotter, Vapor Shark, Brush Pro & Omni Dri
Dri-Eaz Resoration Equipment

20% OFF
BridgePoint & HydroForce Accessories
CTI Chemicals
Prochem Chemicals & Accessories
Unsmoke Chemicals
Multi-Sprayers
Chemspec Chemicals

30% OFF
HydraMaster Chemicals
BridgePoint & HydroForce Chemicals
DSC Chemicals

September 9, 2010*
12:00PM - 4:00PM

Registration - FREE
Space Limited Sign Up Today!
952-926-7117
Experience Sapphire Scientific

Barker-Hammer invites you join us to introduce Sapphire Scientific Truckmount & Chemical line. Come for lunch and stay for equipment demostationVendor representatives will be here with their truckmount demo van

September 16, 2010*
Instructor: Steve Andrews
5:30Pm
- 7:30pm  (T)
Registration - FREE
Space Limited Sign Up Today!
952-926-7117
Diversification Seminar
Leather & Upholstery Cleaning

Leather cleaning is a must for the cleaning and restoration contractor now more than ever before. Walk in to any furniture store and see the vast offering and amount of showroom space dedicated to leather upholstery.
Over 35% of the upholstery sold in the North America for home or office is leather and that percentage is much higher in many markets. These figures do not include car interiors, RV’s, airplanes or other opportunities like these. If you are not cleaning leather, you have just given up nearly half of your upholstery cleaning business and risk losing your customers to other service providers altogether. Most home or business owners do not wish to make multiple calls for their service needs. The chances are very good the other companies they call to clean their leather also clean carpet, rugs or tile and grout.

Upholstery cleaning has taken on many changes over the last decade or so. The introduction of some new cleaning tools, combined with the furniture industry’s push to produce and sell more “family friendly” fabrics has led the cleaning contractor to believe he can clean virtually any fabric
with his standard carpet cleaning chemicals and his upholstery tool. However, this is not the case.
It is still extremely important to follow proper cleaning fundamentals when cleaning upholstered fabrics.
There are many companies around the country that clean only furniture and avoid carpet cleaning altogether. They do this because of the lack of competition and the profitability of furniture cleaning with a lot less equipment cost. For example, you don’t need an expensive truck mount to clean upholstery.
Most upholstered fabrics are a blend of more than one fiber, typically containing a natural fiber such as cotton. Every occupied structure you enter has upholstery cleaning opportunities. The
right tools, such as the Hydro-Force Hydro-Kinetic tool combined with the right chemistry, such as The Bridgepoint Avenge Upholstery Cleaning System has made cleaning these pieces

September 16 & 17, 2010*
Instructor: Steve Andrews
8:00am
- 4:30pm  (TH & F)
Pre-Registration - $315
Registration - $340
Pre-registration ends 8/31/10
2 - continuing education credits
IICRC Carpet Repair Technician (RRT)

The Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technician course teaches techniques and safety issues related to carpet repair and re-installation, carpet construction, inspection process prior to cleaning, tools of the trade, floor preparation, adhesives, carpet cushion installation, tackless strip and moldings, seaming, and proper stretching. This class also teaches various repairs that the carpet cleaner/restorer may come up against while dealing with an installed textile. This knowledge will enable the technician to recognize and avoid installation problems that may arise while performing carpet cleaning as well as how to correct many issues encountered.
September 21, 2010*
Instructor: Steve Poulos
5:30Pm
- 7:30pm  (T)
Registration - FREE
Space Limited Sign Up Today!
952-926-7117
Diversification Seminar
Fabric Protection

Putting more money in your pocket on every job has never been easier. Every major survey done
of consumers who had their carpet professionally cleaned has demonstrated that over 80% were
interested in the benefits of having a protector applied.
Bridgepoint’s Maxim Products make spots and spills clean-up much easier. The two levels of protection
(stain protection and soil resistance) also make vacuuming more effective. Maxim reduces
carpet wear and prolongs the life of the carpet especially in high traffic areas. Using the tools supplied in the Maxim Advanced Sales Kits, you can professionally demonstrate the real value of carpet protection right before your customer’s eyes. Seeing is believing!! All you need to do is commit to offer every cleaning customer Maxim Advanced Protector.

September 21 & 22, 2010*
Instructor: Steve Poulos
8:00am
- 4:30pm
Pre-Registration - $315
Registration - $340
Pre-registration ends
2 - continuing education credits
IICRC Upholstery Cleaning Technician (UCT)

The Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician course covers upholstery fiber categories, fiber identification and testing, manufacturing of the fiber & fabric, chemistry of cleaning, upholstery cleaning methods, protections, spotting and potential problems. A student will have a specific knowledge about fabric and fiber content, as well as furniture construction. This enables students to identify limitations and potential cleaning related problems, on a given piece of upholstery.
September 23 & 24, 2010*
Instructor: Steve Poulos
8:00am
- 4:30pm 
Pre-Registration - $315
Registration - $340
Pre-registration ends
2 - continuing education credits
IICRC Leather Cleaning Technician (LCT)

The Leather Cleaning Technician course addresses leather identification and cleaning techniques for professional on-location cleaners, restoration and inspection service providers, as well as other related industries. Emphasis shall be placed on theory, practical application, proper identification of leather types, soiling conditions and proper professional solutions to the cleaning challenges faced by the individuals performing the work in the field.

Space is limited, call or e-mail to Register 952-926-7117

October 26, 2010*
9:00am
- 1:00pm  (T)
Registration - FREE
T.E.S. (The World’s Fastest Drying System*

Are you interested in setting a new drying standard in your market? Would you like to dry most flood jobs in 30 hours or less? TES is the answer.
TES (Thermal Energy System) is the talk of the industry. This short seminar will explain the basic fundamentals of TES drying and the science behind it. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about this exciting technology.
Your competitors will be using this technology in the future. Don’t get left behind.
At this course you'll learn: A systematic approach to the fastest possible drying method - drying with heat while maintaining low ambient temperatures - how we get rid of the moisture with the Reets Evaporation Method - To calculate evaporation potential and qualify your equipment decisions - what numbers you need to know and how to use them to dry.
October 27, 28 & 29, 2010*
Instructor: Joe Dobbins
8:00am
- 4:30pm  (W, TH & F)
Pre-Registration - $425
Registration - $450
Pre-registration ends 10/19/10
3 - continuing education credits
IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT)

The Water Damage Restoration Technician course is designed to teach restoration personnel that perform remediation work to give them a better concept of water damage, it’s effects and techniques for drying of structures. This course will give residential and commercial maintenance personnel the background to understand the procedures necessary to deal with water losses, sewer backflows, and contamination such as mold.
September 21, 2010*
Instructor: Steve Poulos
5:30Pm
- 7:30pm  (T)
Registration - FREE
Space Limited, Sign Up Today!
952-926-7117
Diversification Seminar
Mattress Cleaning

Isn’t it interesting that while the average person spends 1/3 of their time in bed they might never think about cleaning their mattress. Your customer’s mattress might be one of the most soiled and bacteria laden surfaces in their home. Think about it!! When was the last time you had your mattress professionally cleaned?
Most people don’t clean their mattresses simply because they’re always covered. But, cleaning a mattress is more than an appearance issue, It’s also a health issue. Your customer cleans their comforters, sheets, and mattress pads but neglect the primary repository of allergens, odors,
bacteria, and soil - the mattress itself.
Soiled Mattresses contain:
1. Dust, dead skin, and dust mites which can cause a host of health problems for the owner, agitating both asthma and many allergies.
2. Urine, blood, and food on a mattress can result in odors and the growth of disease causing bacteria.
3. Soils which can break down the surface fibers can cause premature wear.
Promoting Mattress cleaning as an Add-on service is easy. Simply ask the customer when they last had their Mattress professionally cleaned. Do a quick demo with a dark velvet cloth and a vacuum to demonstrate the buildup of dust, skin and soil. Explain the health and wear benefits of professional cleaning and ask for the order.

November 16 - 19, 2010*
Instructor: Ken Sellers
8:00am
- 5:00pm  (T - F)
Registration - $895
*Exam fees $150 Due at time of test
4 - continuing education credits
Pre-Requisite
Applied Microbial Remediation

The Applied Microbial Remediation Technician course covers mold and sewage remediation techniques to individuals engaged in property management, property restoration, IEQ investigations or other related professions. Emphasis will be placed on teaching mold and sewage remediation techniques to individuals who will perform these procedures in the field. Course graduates will be adequately equipped to perform remediation services, while protecting the health and safety of workers and occupants.
 

December 7 &  8, 2010*
Instructor: Doug Heiferman
8:00am
- 4:30pm  (T & W)
Pre-Registration - $315
Registration - $340
Pre-registration ends 11/23/10
2 - continuing education credits
IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT)

The Carpet Cleaning Technician course teaches the fundamentals of carpet cleaning. Topics include fiber types and characteristics, fiber identification, carpet construction and styles, dyeing at the mill, soil characteristics and the chemistry of cleaning. This course will also introduce the technician to the 5 methods commonly used in carpet cleaning. The differences between the CCT and CMT courses are, basically, a focus on either general or residential versus commercial applications
December 9, 2010*
Instructor: Doug Heiferman
8:00am
- 4:30pm  (TH)
Pre-Registration - $220
Registration - $245
Pre-registration ends 11/23/10
1 - continuing education credits
Fast Track One Day to Real Money
Developing a blueprint for growth, freedom, and profits in your cleaning business. A new one-day class for owners & managers only.

Why is this class for Owners and Managers only?
There are a few important reasons that we don't think it is a good idea for your technicians to come to this class:
• They can be in the field earning you money with the techniques that they learned in the IICRC class
• Much of the material is about business management. You will be learning techniques that will make your business more profitable and easier to manage. This is material that is directed at owners and managers for you to train your technicians exactly how you want your company to do it.
• You will also learn the most profitable things that you and your techs can do. These are techniques and products on which you can easily train your employees.
• When you understand that the FASTTRACK ONE DAY TO REAL MONEY class requires a certain typer of employee to implement, you may realize that your current technicians need to change or they need to be replaced. This is not exactly the message that you want your technicians to hear in a classroom setting.

So what is this class about?
Rob Hanks, President of Bridgepoint Systems is famous for saying, "Carpet cleaning makes a crappy hobby". This class is about working smart, doing the most profitable things and making your business into something special.

IF ANY OF THESE STATEMENTS BELOW APPLY TO YOU, YOU NEED THE FASTTRACK ONE DAY TO REAL MONEY CLASS.

• I have created a hard, low paying job for myself. If you feel that you are living the life that may not be even as good as your employees, you need to attend this class.

• I can't keep the employees that I have, let alone find good ones to replace them. If your company is not structured to give your associates a good lifestyle, you need to let Doug teach you how to change.

• My equipment is wearing down at the same rate as my resolve. This is a symptom of poor business structure and low profits. Let Doug teach you and inspire you.

Barker Hammer offers classes with IICRC certified instructors. Classes are based on topics of interest like; restoration, carpet and upholstery cleaning, deodorization, stone tile & wood. IICRC classes include certification tests. Test fees are $50.00 unless indicated as included. Test fees are due at the time of testing and are separate from the class fee. IICRC requires 2 CEC credits annually to maintain certification. Instructors are subject to change. Lunch is served at each full day class. Pre-registration is a discounted price. Class is held from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM depending on instructor, class length may vary. Classes are held on the Barker-Hammer Assoc, Inc. premises.

To register for courses call (952-926-7117), fax (952-926-0793), mail or e-mail (Class Sign Up) name and payment of attendees, company name and phone number. Pre-registrations/Advanced registrations must be paid in full 14 days before date of class. Payment by credit card or check is required at time of registration to guarantee a spot in the class. Full price applies  there after.
Class begins at 8:00
AM. Please come 15 minutes early on first day of class. Class fees are not billable. Pre-registration cost is due two weeks prior to class or at sign-up to guarantee class seating. All advertised classes are held on the Barker-Hammer premises.

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Cancellation:
In the event of a cancelled registration, a 48 hour notice is required. Students who cancel before 48 hours will be given the option to pay a $50 cancellation fee or transfer class credit to another class in the same calendar year of equal or lesser value. Those who don't cancel within 48 hours prior to the course will owe the amount of the course in full.

Make Payments to:
Barker-Hammer Assoc, Inc.
4565 W 77th St Edina, MN 55435
800.726.4686 | 952.926.7117 | 952.926.0793-Fax

*Indicates lunch is provided by Barker-Hammer Assoc, Inc

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