Floor Care Professional
April 2008

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Features
VDTA/SDTA honors 2008 scholarship recipients
A Clean Sweep: ROTHO TWIN TT wins Best in Category at the IHA Design Awards

VDTA/SDTA CONVENTION Reviews:

• VDTA/SDTA 2008: This year’s “ONE & ONLY” was one of the Best!
• 2008 VDTA/BESF Tournament golfers brave elements for great cause
• Perfect Products receives terrific reviews on PowerTeam canister!
• HYLA recaps 2008 VDTA Las Vegas Show
• JMM Software releases TRS 10 at 2008 VDTA/SDTA Show
• Brick and mortar and eCommerce~ Tie it all together to maximize revenue!
• Robert Thomas LP enjoys fantastic show at VDTA 2008
• Huff Industries Inc. enjoys successful VDTA Show
• It’s not a Trade Show—it’s a Family Reunion!
• Don’t care for pet hair? Kirby’s new Brush Roll
• Sneak peek at new products tantalize dealers at VDTA
• Members learn how to save on shipping at VDTA Show
• Green products (That work) really sell!
• The Dyson Stowaway™ Vacuum: Designed for independents
• Vacuum & sewing retailers embrace technology at the 2008 VDTA/SDTA Show
• First Horizon Merchant Services/NOVA recaps Vegas
• Fred’s Fine Cleaning Center debuts business opportunities at VDTA 2008
• ESSCO shares highlights of 2008 VDTA Show
• Star shares refreshing surprises with convention attendees!
• Tacony WOWS dealers with new products—& some extra fun!
• What’s with all the Simplicity & Riccar Belt Buckles at the VDTA Show?

Industry News
Robert Thomas welcomes new regional sales manager
Dealer wins tuition to Ultimate Profit Boot Camp
Tennant Company to acquire OEM: Applied Sweepers
LagasseSweet to market Crown Mats & Matting

New Products
Buckeye introduces three NEW models of its Evolution Upright Vacuum line

Columns
• I’ve Been Thinking... by Alan Caras, The Vacuum Store in Los Gatos
• Unfair Advantage Retail by Claude Whitacre, The Sweeper Store
• Guest Editorial by Howard J. Anderson, Long View Retail Consulting
• Have Fun Selling by Bill Dedich, Vacuum Express, Inc.
• Clearing The Air by Frank Hammes, IQAir North America
• The Firing Line by Art Butler, Best Vacuum & Janitorial Supply & Best Vacuum SUPERSTORE
• Guest Editorial by Alex Giftos, Cadillac Vacuum Sales & Service
• Vacuum World by David Parkes, Electrolux Home Care Products North America
• Guest Editorial by Leslie Reichert, The Back Door
• Guest Editorial by Sandy Berkshire, Stuart’s House of Vacuums