RACINE, WIS.—Racine Industries, developer of the Host Dry Extraction Carpet Cleaning System, is recognizing retailers who have been a part of the product’s growth for more than 45 years for their loyalty and support .

“The success of the Host brand lies in the strength of our retail dealers,” said Quentin Rench, Racine’s chairman. “We appreciate and express our deepest gratitude to those individuals and businesses that have supported our product for more than 45 years.”

One of the first dealers recognized was Sutton Carpet Co. of Peoria, Ill. The business is currently managed by the fourth generation of the Sutton family.

Dan Sutton Said, “For 46 years, Sutton has preferred to use Host Dry Carpet Cleaner because it continually provides the highest quality in performance in addition to Racine Industries’ dedication to excellent customer service.”

Other dealers receiving awards include: Ball & Christy Furniture, Iron Mountain, Mich.; Bridgman’s Furniture, Lebanon, N.H.; Gross Fur-niture & Floor Covering, Coldwater, Ohio; McCook Floor Covering & Furniture; McCook, Neb.; Mitchell Floor Covering; Centerville, Iowa; Porter’s Laundry & Dry Cleaning, Circleville, Ohio; Pratt’s Decorating Showcase, Honesdale, Pa.; Southeastern Galleries, Charleston, S.C.; Steffen Furniture, Spencer, Iowa; The Carpet Fair, Danbury, Conn.; The Gustav Heinz Co., Carlinville, Ill.; Tibbs & Son Furniture & Carpet, Wellington, Kan., and Vogal Floor Covering, Dodge City, Kan.

For more information, please call 800.558.9439.