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German engineering... but British marketing
It's just over a year since Shaun Bradbury of Lancashire-based cleaning consultancy the Wrennalls Group, brokered the deal which enables him to import Columbus Cleaning Machines from Germany - and thus this is the first UK Cleaning Show at which Shaun has demonstrated the machines. They were going down a storm - but as usual, Shaun had adopted a clever strategy to attract visitors to his stand, which meant that plenty of people saw the machines.
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'Bin' making the most of the time at the show...
We didn't get to speak to the team on the Morclean stand until the final day, so busy were they every time we walked past.... So we weren't surprised when Managing Director Peter Morley (pictured) told us they'd had around seven good leads an hour, every hour.
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And it wasn't just the Brits that came...
Although many people say this is a UK show, visitors came from far and wide - and there were a number of foreign exhibitors too. Unger's Dave Rogers told us on the second day that they'd had visitors to the stand from as far afield as Sweden, Finland, Moscow and Australia - all interested in buying, rather than just window-shopping.
On the final day we bumped into our friends Daniel Knittler (left) and Reinhard Knittler, who produce German cleaning magazine ReinigungsMarkt. They told us they had enjoyed a productive three days at the show, speaking to most of the exhibitors and collecting information on new products and services to write about in forthcoming issues of their magazine.
Never pump again!
Another name we hadn't come across before was Green Gorilla Europe. There was quite a crowd watching Magnus Jonatansson, who hails from Iceland, demonstrate the Green Gorilla Advanced Spray System - and when we realised how the system worked, we could understand why.
Magnus explained that his company, Fremst ehf Iceland, has the exclusive rights to sell and distribute the product in Europe, for US manufacturer ForeFront Product Design.
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BMP Europe
BMP is a global company specialising in the manufacture and conversion of polyurethane elastomers, technical nonwoven textiles and mechanical systems for use in applications ranging from digital printing to industrial cleaning equipment.
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ISSA/Interclean
The ISSA's business services executive EMEA region Leah Lister, originally from Chicago but now living in Liverpool, is hoping to increase ISSA membership by talking to show visitors about the benefits of belonging to this global association.
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Osprey to supply lightweight 8 bar steam cleaner
John and I have always been impressed with OspreyDeepclean products and when we were at Pulire, Verona last year, we were stopped in our tracks by the machines on the Maxima Advanced Solutions stand, so perhaps we shouldn't have been surprised to see Giuseppe Codemo (left in picture) with Thomas Stucken and learn that they have struck a deal!
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Tersano (International) Srl introduce ozone cleaning
Although the sanitising power of ozone (O3) has been known about and utilised since the early 1900's, it was not until Tersano was able to re-engineer the technology for commercial use that the full cleaning, sanitising and environmental benefits were realised.
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Hydro Systems Europe shows new prototypes
Hydro Systems Europe’s Alistair Blair-Davies talked us through the attributes of the two new prototypes on the stand – one offering flexible dispensing and dosing and the other being a lower cost version of the company’s top performing foaming system – both of which should be available within the next few months. He said feedback from visitors to the stand had been good.
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Brightwell Dispensers launches Eco Mix and Eco Shot
So the secret is out… Brightwell is launching a new range of chemical dosing and dilution systems, Ecomix and Ecoshot, as Suzanne Gardent, pictured, explained. “Economix is a proprtioner,” she explained. “Connected to mains water, it creates a vauum and dilutes a pre-determined ratio of chemical into a final solution, ready to use. Ecoshop is a manual dosing system, dosing a specific volume or shot of concentrated chemical into a spray bottle, bucket or sink. Although different systems, the two provide an efficient, flexible, on-site system, which enables the user to create ready-to-use chemicals from concentrates.
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It was interesting to see that ‘Effortless Cleaning’ was one of the categories in this year’s global Electrolux Design Lab competition and while I’ve not yet had a chance to look at all of the 1700 submissions, one that I have seen is ‘Smart-Floor.'
Considered by the judges to be amongst the 100+ best ideas, Smart-Floor is a self-cleaning, anti-slip, three-ply floor with in-built bacteria repellent, which is also porous to allow spillages to drip through where they are absorbed by a material in the core. A vacuum system powered by solar panels and installed in the skirting boards provides constant suction power through special fins, sucking up dust in the air and thus cleaning the air in the room.
I was thinking that while the competition is still in its early stages, it could just be that a product such as this could end up winning and thus go into manufacture, perhaps one day changing the world of cleaning as we know it and possibly forcing floor cleaning machine manufacturers to rethink their product offering completely. I've often wondered what the world might look like in the future, but have to confess that I'd never really thought about the cleaning side of it. This competition has now got me wondering and I'm really looking forward to checking out some of the other designs that have been put forward. As they say, "Watch this space!"
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This Week's News
New Biocidal Products regs: last chance to influence regulatory framework!
At the Steptoe seminar on the new Biocidal Products Regulation, (EU) No 528/2012 (BPR) held two weeks ago, the European Commission confirmed its intention to seek accelerated agreement on a legislative amendment to the BPR. If prompt consensus can be reached with the Council and the European Parliament, the changes will take effect before the new regime becomes applicable on 1st September 2013. As with REACH, the new biocides regime is relevant not only to manufacturers and formulators of biocides, but downstream users as well.
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Ausclean Pulire is looking for presenters – can you fill the role?
If you are at the leading edge of cleaning and hygiene, ensure your experience is shared – submit an application to present a paper at Australia’s well-established, dedicated cleaning and hygiene show.
Sessions covering hygiene in healthcare and hospitals, green sustainability, new technology and outdoor cleaning are all welcome – as are marketing, communication and business sessions. The call for presenters closes 1st May.
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Deliberately disabled safety mechanisms lead to fine for recycling firm
A Durham recycling firm has been fined for putting workers' lives at risk after two machines were found to have vital safety mechanisms deliberately disabled.
The Health & Safety Executive carried out an unannounced inspection at the Spennymoor premises of Foreman Recycling, on the Merrington Lane Industrial Estate, in March 2011.
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JAWS open and at the ready...
 JAWS (Just Add Water System), an innovative and effective range of green cleaning solutions, has recently launched in the UK following excellent growth in the US, Canada & Australia amongst other markets. Developed by Canberra Corporation, a US company with 40 years' experience in the manufacture of cleaning solutions, the technology allows bottles to be re-used and refilled effectively using a patented cartridge system.
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Cleanliness can improve academic achievement and enhance student retention rates
As competition between universities increases in light of reductions in Higher Education funding, outsourcing specialist Resource GB is urging universities to consider the importance of cleanliness in creating a positive and productive environment for their students. It has a point... A recent survey conducted by Resource GB identified that students drew a direct link between their own academic achievement and the cleanliness of their campus and halls of residence. And the results back the findings of previous research conducted in the US and Canada.
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Initial Facilities plans scheme to create 80 apprenticeships
 Initial Facilities has announced plans to expand the apprentice programme within its transport division. The company has committed to recruiting 80 new apprentices following the success of pilot schemes during the past two years.
"We are committed to creating an increasing number of career opportunities for young people," said Graham Thwaites, Managing Director, Transport Sector at Initial Facilities. "We believe apprenticeships support sustainable growth within the business and can make a major contribution in our ongoing success."
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Singaporean toilet association shares its expertise
 The Restroom Association of Singapore was recently invited by JTC (Singapore's leading industrial infrastructure specialist and housing provider) to conduct a sharing session on washroom hygiene with close to 100 tenants and lessees mostly from the Food & Beverage and retail sectors.
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Cleaning supplies director scoops Surrey award
 A director of a commercial cleaning and janitorial supplies business has been chosen as Director of the Year in the Toast of Surrey Business Awards. Ollie Rastall, who co-owns Source Supplies with his business partner Dave Piper (left of photo), was selected as a worthy winner by a panel of judges from the Surrey branch of the Institute of Directors who sponsored the category.
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BSCAI Announces 2013 Board of Directors
Building Service Contractors Association International recently announced the installation of its newly elected officers and directors during the 2013 BSCAI CEO Seminar, held at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa in Maui, HI.
The following directors hold officer positions in 2013:
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How to tell if a hotel is going green
Believe it or not, Summer will soon be here and many people are starting to plan their holidays now. One thing that more and more people look for when they travel is to stay in a hotel that is taking step to be greener. But how can you tell? After all, according to one travel expert, on one of his travels he found the only thing green about the ‘green’ hotel he had selected was that "they gave to a local Green charity.”
Jennifer Meek, the Director of Marketing for Enviro-Solutions, a leading manufacturer of green cleaning chemicals, says just by asking a few questions or doing a little probing, customers can find out if a hotel is truly green or just doing a little ‘greenwashing.’
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Italians still steaming ahead...
 Italian company Tecnovap was founded in 1985 by Mr. Giuliano Franchini. Now, 28 years on, the manufacturer produces a wide range of steam generators, accessories and ecological systems in its two Italian factories which cover some 40,000sq.m, before sending them to market in 66 countries.
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Truvox Multiwash provides safety first at Horsham Hospital
 A healthy, hygienic environment is essential for any location, but in hospitals and healthcare settings it is particularly important. People attending outpatients' clinics or visiting loved ones rightly expect to see scrupulously clean floors, so facilities managers need to ensure that their floor cleaning regimes, and machines, are delivering the highest possible standards.
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Recent UK News
the fastest female window cleaner in the world
Deborah Morris, of David Morris Window Cleaning, is now the fastest female window cleaner in the world, having cleaned the requisite number and sizes of windows in just 15.32 seconds.
John tells me women can't park cars as well as men can, because they don't have the same spacial awareness. Well I think Deborah's just proved him wrong!
A rare work ethic!
John Newins of OCS accepts his award for Window Cleaner of the year 2013. The certificate says: 'for Industry achievements and time served'. In the UK and no doubt other parts of the world, 'time served' generally refers to the number of years and weeks an offender has spent in prison!
Work has clearly not been like a prison sentence for John though, who in 44 years of service, has, incredibly, never taken a day off sick! He is shown here (left) with Scott Smith of the Federation of Window Cleaners.
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Training: delivered by an expert
As an operative, cleaning training is one thing but an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Facilities Services will (or should) open more doors. As a contractor, having trained facilities people on board will give you more clout. People with skills in facilities services can make your organisation more effective, productive and competitive - and the workplace safer - by addressing your skills gaps directly, even in uncertain economic times.
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Connect Hygiene: at the heart of a new £50M business
Announcing a new force in the away-from-home paper market! Formed from the amalgamation of Connect Hygiene Products and Peter Grant Papers, Northwood Hygiene Products will be operating under its new name from July this year. Headed by Chris Wickham and his management team, the operation - which will have a combined turnover of nearly £50m, will be a clear number three in the UK away-from-home disposable paper market, with a 15.0% volume share. Like the majors the new company will benefit from being both a converter and a manufacturer...
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Centrego (Toucan Eco) introduces the Fogger
We may be wrong but Centrego seems to save up its new products for launch at The Cleaning Show... In 2011 it was the Innovation Award-winning Toucan Eco that was stopping us in our tracks; this time around it's the Toucan Fogger (pictured here with Centrego's Oliver Weisflog) and the Toucan Mini (also pictured) - a smaller version of the Eco - which, like its older, bigger brother, has won an Innovation Award.
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Disposables UK unveils new products
Disposables UK is using The Cleaning Show for the launch of a range of new products. A regular at the Show and occupying its usual position at the entrance to the hall, the Group's brands will be on show en masse and will include 'never seen before' products.
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Jangro triumphs in Innovation Awards
As well as winning its category in the Innovation Awards, Jangro scooped the overall winner's trophy for its new Smartphone app which breaks down many of the barriers that prevent cleaners from being properly trained. Its new distance learning programme, called ‘Learning Management System’ (LMS).enables contract cleaning companies and organisations that directly employ cleaning staff, to train every employee on a range of specific cleaning tasks for only £0.99p, per person, per course.
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"It's been rammed!"
We've never quite come across this term before by someone referring to their exhibition stand but having seen how busy Dean Smith and the relatively new Sales Manager Europe, Ewout de Lange, and the team had been every time we walked past Stand E80, we could understand perfectly what Dean meant!
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£50M to spend between them!
Who said our local authorities were having their budgets cut to the bone? These three ABCD members, (from left) Mark Herring from Nottinghamshire, Kim Phillips from Rotherham and Simon Hollingbery from Reading have some £50,000,000 to spend between them, reports ABCD General Secretary Pat Maloney (not pictured).
Numatic International: everything new
Show visitors may be so familiar with the cheeky face on Numatic’s world-renowned range of tubvacs that they think there’s nothing new going on at the company- but that couldn’t be further from the truth as the company’s Jonathan Evans explained. Indeed some 90% of what was on show was actually new – and there were even some impressive tweaks to Henry and his family, news of which we’ll be bringing you over the coming weeks.
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Pasante Healthcare launches Dizolve detergent sheets
Although we didn’t meet him last time around, Pasante’s Sales Manager UK Retail & Export, Paul Tudor, told us that he’d had such as successful show in 2011 that he’d booked a stand that was twice the size for 2013. And how had he done? “It’s been really busy,” he said. “I’ve taken about 20 good leads already – not bad for a morning’s work!”
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Goodbye and hello
We met outgoing head of the Cleaning & Support Services Association, Andrew Large, along with new Media & Policy Manager for the British Cleaning Council, Melissa Higgs.
Andrew is leaving for pastures new - or is that flying the coop? - as he is about to join the poultry industry. Having first met Andrew at another cleaning industry show in Amsterdam some years ago, we wish him all the best for the future. And a warm welcome to Melissa. The Cleaning Show is her first opportunity to meet the industry at large having taken up her new post just recently.
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Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 4th April 2013 Issue no. 566
