Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 26th January 2012 Issue no. 503
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 International News
Products New Year rings new heights for Canadian 'Men In Kilts'
New methods 'save time and money'
More youngsters enter FM profession as average salaries near US$100,000 pa Today's facilities management professional is, on average, college educated, manages more than one million square feet of space and multiple employees, has experienced a growth in job responsibilities over the past two years, and is enjoying a base salary increase of 8% from 2007 levels, according to the results of an International Facility Management Association salary and demographics survey. WFBSC secures observer status at UN Commission Last Thursday, the World Federation of Building Service Contractors secured observer status at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe GHS subcommittee in Geneva. This subcommittee is responsible for global policy on the regulation of chemical products including cleaning chemicals. |
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We've had two lots of great news this week... First, Prochem Europe has just been awarded the Royal Warrant. You can't get much more of an accolade than that - it really is a commendation of the highest order, so our congratulations to the Prochem team who've worked so hard over the years to build a brand worthy of use in the Royal Household. Second, Vectair Systems' Matthew Wonnaccot, left for dead by a hit & run driver early in December, finally came out of hospital a few days before Christmas, "bruised, battered and broken but still maintaining a great spirit," according to Matt's father Paul. We understand that he is making great progress although he still has some issues with his liver (where he is nursing a four inch tear) and diaphragm that his consultants are keeping an eye on. His neck and back fractures and his ribs are repairing well although one of the clamps on his ribs might need some attention. "But all in all he is doing as well if not better than we expected!" says Paul. Excellent news and we hope to be catching up with Matt at ISSA/Interclean, which isn't really that far off! Of course we will, as usual, be producing our Show Daily, so do please let us know what you'll be exhibiting there so we can give you some coverage. We go out to 148 countries so your news will have the widest possible audience. Also, we are producing an exterior cleaning feature in Cleanzine's 16th February issue, so if you have anything to say on the matter - wherever you are in the world - please make sure you send your editorial contributions to me for consideration without delay. I look forward to hearing from you... Yours,
 This Week's News
Prochem Europe receives Royal Warrant of Appointment to HM The Queen Cleaning technology and solutions manufacturer, Prochem Europe, has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen for the supply of carpet cleaning products. We have mail: Disposal of Reusable Items Dear Jan, I just want to let you know your leader article struck a massive chord with me. As someone involved in resource management I realise that I am occasionally overzealous in my opinions relating to this area. However, while I know I have to concede that people will need (or want) to dispose of items that have not reached the end of their lives, there is absolutely no reason why individuals have to dispose of them to landfill. A tiny bit of thought will almost certainly find an alternative solution. Keep up the good work. Kind regards, Mike Michael Travers, Campus Services Manager CFR to emphasise 'responsible cleaning' in 2012 US company CFR, which manufactures recycling carpet cleaning extractors and related tools and equipment, has announced that its goal in 2012 is to put a much greater emphasis on what the company calls 'responsible cleaning' reports Robert Kravitz. Lotus Professional brand launches lifetime guarantees
A breath of clean air for Afghan police officers and their European advisors
Plans for a lorry road user charging scheme to create a fairer deal for UK hauliers were announced yesterday by Roads Minister Mike Penning. Most EU states charge lorries for using their roads, which means that British vehicles have to pay to drive in Europe, while foreign lorries can drive for free in the UK. Iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom undergoes its annual spring clean
Ingot celebrates landmark anniversary Ingot Services has been providing specialist cleaning services for commercial kitchens since 1987 and is celebrating its 25 years in business this year in a strong position.
Thanks to Alan Maynard, Managing Director and the driving force behind the Ingot team, the company has thrived in recent years, winning new contracts throughout the UK and enjoying unprecedented growth.
A new era dawns for Jet-Vac Systems Jet-Vac Systems, based in Port Talbot, has taken advantage of equity investment from Finance Wales to fund a management buyout of the company, following the retirement of founder Nigel Drane. Established in 1989, Jet-Vac provides specialist industrial cleaning services to the petrochemical, power and utilities markets, and counts a number of high profile companies among its wide customer base. Cleaner sweeps up - Kingston University cleaner receives award for 45 years service
Norfolk companies prosecuted after cleaner crushes hand Two Norfolk companies have been fined after a cleaner's hand was crushed in machinery. Richard Beane, 34, from Watton in Norfolk, was working as a cleaner for SGA House Services, which was contracted by Watton Produce Company to work at its Attleborough vegetable packing plant. The Cleanzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The Cleanzine. If you would like to run a search of the The Cleanzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The Cleanzine:
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