Emcor Group to sell Emcor UK to OCS Group UK

Emcor Group announced yesterday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Emcor Group (UK), the company's UK building services segment, to OCS Group UK, the UK-based international facilities services company, for a total enterprise value of approximately £190 million, )equivalent to $255 million at current exchange rates).
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i-team Global launches range of plant-based cleaning agents and skincare products

i-team Global has launched the i-hygienic range of plant-based, green cleaning agents and skincare products, which it says sets a new standard for non-toxic and sustainable cleaning. As part of the i-team Global family, the brand embodies the company's mission to change lives through cleaner and more sustainable solutions.
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Tennant X4 ROVR to be manufactured in Europe for the first time

Tennant Company yesterday announced the expansion of its Autonomous Mobile Robot manufacturing at its Uden factory in the Netherlands, to meet growing demand across the EMEA region.
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Sofidel awarded EcoVadis ESG rating platinum medal

Italian tissue manufacturer Sofidel has been awarded the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis for its commitment to sustainability. This is the highest recognition in the EcoVadis rating, placing Sofidel in the top 1% of companies with the highest scores in the global EcoVadis database.
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Dry steam cleaning emerging as a smarter, more effective sanitation solution in food processing facilities

As food and beverage facilities seek more efficient, sustainable and safety-conscious sanitation methods, dry steam cleaning is gaining traction as a powerful alternative to other methods.
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ECHA updates proposal to restrict PFAS under REACH

Testing, inspection and certification company SGS, has published SafeGuardS 128.25 to highlight the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under Annex XVII of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation.
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Automotive upholstery cleaning market to hit $12.2bn by 2033

According to the latest research by Research Intelo, the global automotive upholstery cleaning market size reached USD 7.2 billion in 2024, reflecting robust demand across both developed and emerging economies and it is set to grow even more.
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ISSA VEO Conference: A celebration of Latino power and recognition

Energy and enthusiasm continue to build toward a hugely anticipated event - the inaugural ISSA VEO Conference - Visión. Empeño. Oportunidad - set to take place in Chicago at the Fairmont Hotel, 29th -30th September 2025, during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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2Pure Products’ new OdorBac Toilet & Scale delivers ultimate cleanliness and shine

2Pure Products has launched dual-purpose OdorBac Toilet & Scale, designed to make sanitary facilities cleaner and healthier. Formulated with an ultra-powerful bio-surfactant combined with the descaling power of lactic acid and malic acid, it eliminates scale deposits and organic residues, delivering ultimate cleanliness and shine.
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Frank Costello joins Enviro-Master as CEO

Enviro-Master, whose growing network of franchise partners delivers commercial deep cleaning & hygiene services to over 30,000 businesses across North America - from restaurants and retail to healthcare, education, and beyond - has appointed Frank Costello as Chief Executive Officer.
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‘Vismo Checkpoints’ proves presence and identifies employees’ locations in building or event space

Vismo has announced ‘Vismo Checkpoints’ - a proof of presence tool that takes employee wellbeing a step further by using QR codes to let organisations know precisely where staff are in a building or event space.
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SOAPBOX: AI dilemma demands business-wide education…

OpenAI recently announced the launch of its new GPT-5 model. The headline improvements are clear: faster responses, better reasoning and new multimodal capabilities. But without targetted AI learning, it could create further issues and roadblocks rather than efficient solutions.
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Winners celebrate success at BICSc Awards

Leading lights of the professional cleaning & hygiene industry celebrated their success as the winners of the BICSc Awards 2025 were announced at this year's glittering ceremony.

The annual Awards shine a spotlight on the global cleaning community toasting the achievements of individuals and teams, recognising their dedication in multiple roles within the industry.
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Bigger, busier, better, Berlin's CMS exceeds all expectations

The 12th CMS Berlin, which closed its doors last week after four days of delight, exceeded all expectations. For the first time, more than 22,800 trade visitors from 80 countries used the fair as a platform for exchange, discovering new trends, and doing business (2023: 21,000).

The exhibition space was also larger than ever before: 441 exhibitors from 30 countries presented their latest products on over 34,000sq.m of space, and there was plenty of innovation on show.
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Why your operations managers shouldn't be carrying out cleaning

Commercial account / operations / transformation director Andrew Taft, of Optimum FM Solutions, writes…

“In a recent conversation with the CFO of a £10 million turnover cleaning company, we discussed a challenge that will feel all too familiar for many in the sector: operations managers spending up to 60% of their time carrying out cleaning.
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Hospitals combat rise in ‘nightmare bacteria’ with LightStrike UV technology

Infection rates from drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’ rose almost 70% in the US from 2019 to 2023, according to a new study published by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention researchers. These bacteria-- Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) have developed resistance to carbapenem antibiotics, a powerful class of drugs often used to treat infections that don't respond to other antibiotics.

CRE infections often spread by direct contact with an infected person's bodily fluids or via surfaces. Studies have shown that in healthcare facilities, traditional liquid chemical cleaning often leaves dangerous microorganisms (like CRE) behind and 20-40% of pathogen transmission events are from contaminated surfaces.
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Chemanglia awarded Royal Warrant

Chemanglia has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment by His Majesty King Charles III, recognising the company's decades-long service to the Royal Household at Sandringham, as Manufacturer of Washroom and Janitorial Products.

This remarkable achievement marks not only a new chapter in the company's history, but also serves as a tribute to the people, values, and dedication that have shaped Chemanglia from its earliest days.
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Mitsui Chemicals partners Plastify to clean Singapore’s Coney Island beach

In the early hours of 20th September, a dedicated group of 15 employees from Mitssui affiliates in Singapore and their family members came together to make a tangible impact on the environment in celebration of World Cleanup Day. Partnering with sustainability-focused organisation Plastify, the team conducted a coastal cleanup that resulted in the collection of more than 145Kg of trash.

The cleanup effort, under the group's global cleanup name, Clean-up Caravan, uncovered a wide range of marine debris, including washed-up jerry cans, polystyrene foam bits, cigarette butts and single-use plastic bags. It is a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by plastic pollution.
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Sellars celebrates Manufacturing Month and 40th Anniversary with ‘I Spy’ challenge

Sellars Absorbent Materials is hosting its second annual ‘I Spy’ challenge. This year, as part of Manufacturing Month and the company's 40th anniversary, Sellars is looking for ‘action shots’ of its products in use. It could be a wiper cleaning a machine, a rag that's taking care of a paint splotch or a sorbent soaking up a spill.

Whatever the situation, Sellars wants to see how its products are used on job sites, in auto shops, at manufacturing facilities and in garages and workshops.
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ISS and COWI enter new international partnership

ISS has signed a seven-year contract with COWI, a global engineering and consulting business headquartered in Denmark, to deliver innovative and sustainable integrated facilities services. The contract covers 11 countries worldwide.

The services will be implemented across 44 COWI-offices and include cleaning, catering, space management, waste management, building maintenance and repairs, technical installations, security and access control, and fleet service management.
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Benedictine College marks another entry into higher education for CCS Facility Services

US integrated facilities provider CCS Facility Services has entered into a new partnership with Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas - renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, character formation and vibrant campus community.

To CCS, serving schools and universities is more than a job - it is a higher calling, claims the company, whose commitment to excellence, integrity and care reflects the Benedictine values of peace, hospitality, and service, and playing even a small role in supporting Benedictine's mission is incredibly meaningful. Its cleaners don't just maintain spaces; they help create an environment where future leaders, thinkers and innovators flourish…
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Peartree Cleaning Services donates £5k to Essex Charity

Peartree Cleaning Services has made its annual donation of £5K to SNAP (Special Needs And Parents), an Essex based charity dedicated to supporting families with children and young people who have additional needs or disabilities.
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Abacadabra! Loo of the Year Awards conjures up a smidgen more magic

The Loo of the Year Awards, now in their 38th year, honour the very best in 'away from home' washroom provision in a day-long gala presentation event, which this year is promising an extra smidgen of surprise thanks to the signing of magician Marc Spelmann as entertainment host.
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Major refresh project underway on London’s overground stations

Carlisle Support Services has started working on a contract to deliver a major station refresh project across the London Overground network, which is operated by Arriva Rail London on Transport for London's behalf.
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The Clean Space wins £1.2m Structadene contract

Structadene, the well-established private property business with a substantial portfolio of commercial and residential properties in the UK, has awarded The Clean Space with a significant contract to provide cleaning and associated services at its 170 plus sites across London, including its head office on White Lion Street.
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Keenan Recycling dramatically reduces emissions with 10 Iveco Eurocargo CNG

Aberdeen-based Keenan Recycling has expanded its fleet with the addition of 10 new Iveco Eurocargo compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transport and lower-emission food waste collections. With over nine million tonnes of food wasted annually across the UK, Keenan has already diverted more than 50,000 tonnes of food waste from landfill in 2024, helping to significantly reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
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Harrisons secures third consecutive Planet Mark Certification with important carbon reductions

Harrisons, a leading UK manufacturer of nonwoven wet and dry wipes, has once again been recognised with Planet Mark Business Certification, marking the third consecutive year that the company has achieved the sustainability standard.
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Caerphilly County Borough Council secures new site to help boost recycling

CCBC has announced plans to create a new state-of-the-art operations depot in the heart of the county borough after purchasing a key site on Dyffryn Business Park in Ystrad Mynach.
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Waste firm fined after worker crushed by excavator

A County Durham waste management company has been fined after a young employee was run over by an excavator. Farm XS (Northern), based in Barnard Castle, was sentenced after an incident in January 2024 that left the 24-year-old with serious injuries.
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SBFM wins three-year contract with exclusive office provider, Argyll

SBFM has won a three-year contract with Argyll, an exclusive London office provider. SBFM will provide approximately 190 employees and full cleaning services across Argyll's 25 London office locations.
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A groundbreaking collaboration: 'The Future of Cleaning' initiative:

The British Institute of Cleaning Science and the Cleaning & Support Services Association have successfully completed a groundbreaking project aimed at exploring the future of cleaning.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the cleaning industry, reflecting a shared commitment to embracing innovation with confidence.
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Continuity planning now the norm for UK Businesses

Databarracks' latest Data Health Check shows that UK organisations are moving beyond simply having continuity plans - they're putting planning into practice through more frequent testing and exercising of their response and recovery processes.
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