Ergonomics risk assessment tools market to reach $3.4 billion by 2033

According to Research intelo, the Global Ergonomics Risk Assessment Tools market size was valued at $1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $3.4 billion by 2033, expanding at a robust CAGR of 12.6% during the forecast period of 2025–2033. 
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ACI Survey: Parents mark cleanliness this back-to-school season

New survey results from the American Cleaning Institute show that while most parents give their child’s school good marks for cleanliness, shared spaces where hygiene matters most - like bathrooms and cafeterias - remain top concerns.
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Lucid Bots launches ground-powered continuous flight cleaning drone system

Lucid Bots has announced the Power Tether, saying it is the first company to bring a ground-powered continuous-power system to commercial cleaning and spraying drones. The system supplies continuous external power to the Sherpa drone, reducing planned battery-change interruptions during longer cleaning and spraying operations. 
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‘Qualita’ cleaning in the heart of Umbria

Of the many awe-inspiring conference venues around the world hosting arts and cultural events, the beautiful Auditorium San Francesco al Prato in Perugia, Umbria, in the centre of Italy, has to be one of the oldest and most lovely. 
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OCS mobilises new aircraft cleaning contract with Virgin Atlantic

OCS has mobilised a new three-year aircraft cleaning contract with Virgin Atlantic, deploying 240 colleagues across Heathrow and Manchester airports. 
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SkyVac founder Andy Whiting retires after creating an industry

After more than two decades of innovation, entrepreneurship and industry leadership, Andy Whiting, founder of Spinaclean and creator of the globally recognised skyVac brand, has announced his retirement from the business.
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Summer washroom readiness supports healthier visitors

With the holidays upon us and airports, restaurants, parks entertainment venues and other public facilities welcoming larger Summer crowds, global manufacturer of commercial washroom equipment Bradley Company's 17th annual Healthy Handwashing Survey highlights the role well-maintained washrooms play in protecting public health and creating a positive visitor experience.
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Tennant reports 30% reduction in product-use emissions as businesses seek lower-impact cleaning

Commercial cleaning could be one of the most overlooked opportunities for businesses to reduce their environmental footprint, according to new data released by Tennant Company.
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Brain Corp’s enterprise robots log 5.3 million+ autonomous hours so far this year

Brain Corp’s strong global fleet momentum for the first half of 2026 underscores the growing role of autonomous robots as daily operational infrastructure across commercial cleaning, logistics, airports, inventory management and retail.
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BioVigil marks major milestone in patient safety and infection prevention, surpassing 1bn hand hygiene opportunities

Automated hand hygiene and infection prevention technology specialist BioVigil, has recorded more than 1 billion hand hygiene opportunities (HHOs) since the company's founding in 2012.
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PuroClean urges businesses to understand full extent of property damage before deciding how to fund recovery

When property damage occurs, many business owners immediately ask the same question: Should I file an insurance claim? According to PuroClean, they're asking the wrong first question. Before making financial or insurance-related decisions, businesses should first understand the full extent of the damage with a professional assessment.
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Clean Harbors to acquire EnviroServe for $470 Million

Clean Harbors, renowned throughout North America for its environmental and industrial services, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EnviroServe, a national provider of environmental and waste management services, from an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners for $470 million in cash.
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Surfactants market to be worth $66.95 billion by 2031

The surfactants market size, reports MarketsandMarkets, is worth USD 52.25 billion in 2026. It is projected to grow steadily over the next decade, reaching USD 66.95 billion by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.08%.
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Matthew Crucius named vice president of marketing at Goodway Technologies

Industrial maintenance and cleaning solutions provider Goodway Technologies, has hired Matthew Crucius as vice president of marketing.
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Iron Software backs people over robots in fight against ocean plastic

Iron Software has announced a partnership with Seven Clean Seas, funding the deployment and year-long operation of a river barrier in Bang Kachao, Thailand. The barrier is part of a system targeting 200 tonnes of plastic recovery this year – intercepting waste before it reaches the Gulf of Thailand.
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All-in-one cleaning equipment's real advantage is labour productivity, not a lower price tag, analysis finds

Nassco, a Wisconsin-based packaging and janitorial solutions provider, has released an analysis of how all-in-one cleaning equipment offers more value in terms of labour rather than a lower cost price.
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Hospitality and hygiene on agenda for PestAware Summit

Protecting reputation, compliance and trust are at the top of the agenda at an all-new event designed to help professionals understand emerging pest threats and take a proactive approach to tackling them. The PestAware Summit 2027, hosted by British Pest Control Association (BPCA), brings together for the first time, professionals, stakeholders and decision-makers for focused discussions around the practical challenges posed by pests.

With four separate conference programmes comprising expert talks and case studies, along with an exhibition, live debates and networking, the summit has a dedicated Hospitality & Hygiene stream, designed for professionals working in cleaning, facilities management, hospitality, hygiene, accommodations and venues.
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University biotech researchers patent wastewater filtering device that reduces potable water demand

With 80% of water supplied to households in India released as wastewater, while over 600,000,000 people in the country are facing severe water crisis due to extreme groundwater over-extraction, erratic monsoons and rapid urbanisation, a team of Chandigarh University (CU) researchers has conceived and patented a scheme that reduces the demand for fresh potable water.

The innovative wastewater filtering device is designed to provide a two-stage treatment for kitchen wastewater before it enters the drainage system, while also facilitating collection of the filtered water for suitable domestic uses including gardening, irrigation and outdoor-area cleaning.
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Actabl's AI Insights cuts overtime share of hours by 13% across 100-plus hotels

Actabl has announced that hotels across the US are already seeing measurable results using AI Insights for Hotel Effectiveness, the industry's hotel labour management platform. Embedded in the workflows managers already use to run their hotels – such as for cleaners - AI Insights surfaces issues and recommends action before costs impact the balance sheet, helping operators make better decisions for owners and the associates running their properties.

Since its launch in June 2026, more than 100 hotels across eight leading management companies are using it as part of the beta program to drive bottom-line results.
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SOAPBOX: The compliance problem no one is talking about: What happens when AI makes the decision?

By Sameer Kumandan, managing director at SW360

“Artificial intelligence is moving steadily from helping businesses make decisions to making more of them. It can assess applications, prioritise cases, identify unusual behaviour, score risk and determine which customers, suppliers or transactions require further scrutiny. For businesses under pressure to make faster decisions at scale, the appeal is obvious.

But as AI takes on more responsibility, a difficult compliance question is emerging: who is accountable when the machine gets it wrong?
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Michigan manufacturer saves more than $700,000 while reducing PPE waste with innovative cleaning & recycling program

At a time when manufacturers are under increasing pressure to reduce operating costs while meeting sustainability goals, Libra Industries is helping companies accomplish both through its PPE Cleaning & Recycling Program. For manufacturers, managing personal protective equipment (PPE) is a necessary expense, but replacing gloves and other protective gear after every use can quickly drive-up costs and generate significant waste.

Thai Summit America faced that very challenge. With nearly 900 employees working across three shifts, the automotive stamping and assembly manufacturer sought a smarter way to manage PPE without compromising worker safety or environmental performance.
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New Pudu ET1: an AI-native compact scrubber-drier robot for small commercial spaces

Pudu Robotics has launched Pudu ET1, an AI-native compact scrubber-drier robot designed for small commercial spaces. As the first product in the new Pudu E Series, ET1 is built for cleaning areas of 100 - 800sq.m, including convenience stores, drugstores, chain restaurants, business and economy hotels and office spaces.

With a compact body, commercial-grade cleaning performance and full-process automation, ET1 brings advanced robotic cleaning to high-frequency, space-constrained environments, marking a new step in AI-native cleaning for small commercial spaces.
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Truvox International launches Valet Backpack Pro in partnership with Pacvac

Truvox International has extended its Original Equipment Manufacturer partnership with Pacvac Australia and expanded its popular dry vacuum range with the introduction of the Valet Backpack Pro - a corded backpack vacuum that gives the freedom to move effortlessly while delivering powerful performance, boosting productivity and ensuring a thorough clean in large spaces.

This follows the launch of the Valet Backpack Pro Battery at Interclean Amsterdam 2026.
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LDF Group adds high-performance FlexLine C120 tanker

LDF Group has added a new high-performance combination tanker to its fleet, sharpening response times for drainage and wastewater work across London and the South East. The Bucher Municipal FlexLine C120 brings extra jetting, vacuum and emergency capacity to the facilities management and commercial customers LDF serves.

Designed for high-capacity, high-efficiency work, the FlexLine C120 combines serious power in a single unit:
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Sybron announces B Corp status

Sybron, a leading supplier to some of the largest names in UK hospitality, has this week announced its certification as a B Corporation, making the company what is believed to be the UK's largest B Corp certified cleaning, hygiene & catering distributor.

Certification as a B Corp sees Sybron join a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. The achievement demonstrates that Sybron meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability, alongside a commitment to goals beyond shareholder value.
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Peartree appoints Andy Gook to drive growth in Scotland

Peartree Cleaning Services has appointed Andy Gook as business development manager as the company looks to accelerate its growth across Scotland. Edinburgh-based Andy brings more than 20 years’ experience selling soft services, including eight years within the commercial cleaning sector.
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CCBC reports highest-ever quarter for food waste recycling tonnage

Caerphilly County Borough Council has reported its highest-ever quarterly food waste recycling tonnage. Between April and June 2026, the Welsh Council collected 1,574 tonnes of food waste for recycling, representing a 10% increase compared with the same period last year.
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Double ISO certification highlights Mrs Buckét’s quality and sustainability credentials

Commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét has secured two internationally recognised ISO certifications – ISO9001 for quality management and ISO14001 for environmental management - demonstrating its commitment to delivering consistently high standards throughout the business.
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Rochdale AFC installs sanitary bins for men who have had prostate cancer to get them ‘Back in the Game’

Rochdale AFC proudly launched the Back in the Game initiative, by Prostate Cancer UK and Phs Group, at Saturday’s home opener. The initiative sees Dale become the latest football club to install specially designed sanitary bins for men with incontinence - many of whom may have been treated for prostate cancer.
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New industry Awards will celebrate excellence across the washroom sector

The Independent Washroom Services Association is launching its inaugural industry Awards in partnership with the Loo of the Year Awards, recognising excellence, innovation and outstanding achievement of its members across the UK's washroom sector.
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Experts warn employers over growing use of AI in workplace grievances

Employers are being given expert legal advice to manage a surge in formal workplace grievances drafted using artificial intelligence. More than half of HR professionals in the UK have reported growing numbers of employees using AI to produce grievances, workplace complaints and appeals.
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Water pressure exposes hidden drainage inefficiencies

Increasing pressure on UK water resources is exposing hidden inefficiencies in commercial drainage systems, according to London Drainage Facilities (LDF). The specialist drainage and plumbing contractor estimates that only around 15% of its work currently relates to planned preventative maintenance, with the majority of jobs still triggered once a problem has already developed, leaving systems to run below their best for extended periods.
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OCS backs Youth Guarantee to help more young people into work

OCS has committed to the Department for Work & Pensions' Youth Guarantee, pledging support for young people through work experience placements, Sector-Based Work Academies, the Youth Jobs Grant and the Jobs Guarantee.
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TGB secures landmark Elizabeth Line contract deploying patented MSU model across 27 stations

The Green Block (TGB) has secured a five-year contract from Transport for London (TfL) to deliver waste management services across the Elizabeth Line, marking one of the most significant contract wins in the company's history and further cementing its position as a leading innovator in the transport waste management sector.
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The Clean Space appointed preferred supplier By Wavenet

Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has been appointed as preferred cleaning and washroom services supplier to Wavenet's Work Area Recovery estate across the UK.
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Alkleen to top of the class!

When a leading UK manufacturer of safety flooring raised a query on cleaning a new school installation with solutions specialist Prochem, sales and product development manager, Jon Ewing, arranged a site visit to advise the in-house cleaning team. Jon soon established, that due to the school team's reliance on only mopping the toilet floors, this was escalating a soil buildup.
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