Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 7th November 2013 Issue no. 598
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Products Inaugural Ausclean Pulire draws international crowd
Global biocides market expected to reach USD 9,622 million in 2018 According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research: 'Biocides (Halogen Compounds, Metallic Compounds, Organosulfurs, Organic Acids, Phenolic, Nitrogen and Others) Market for Water Treatment, Food and Beverage, Personal Care, Wood Preservation, Paints and Coatings and Other Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018', the global biocide market was USD 6.99 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach market worth USD 9.62 billion in 2018, growing at an estimated Compound Annual Growth Rate of 4.7% over the forecast period from 2012 to 2018. Survey shows a correlation between a clean office and higher productivity As flu season approaches, it may be time to break out those cleaning supplies, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitiser. But keeping a clean workspace may not just be good for your health. According to a recent customer survey by Staples Advantage Canada, the business-to-business division of Staples, maintaining a clean and tidy workspace increases productivity. Decontaminating sanitiser dispensers in healthcare environments: new studies show the best options Simple remedies - from keeping the antibacterial gel dispenser clean, to giving healthcare workers their own hand sanitiser - can help keep patients safe by decreasing contamination in operating and recovery rooms, suggest two studies presented at the recent 'Anesthesiology 2013' annual meeting. Zapper launches Scan-to-Pay to help SMEs who suffer from late payments
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! Certain members of the press have picked up on the news that the European Commission is to adopt criteria on delivering an Ecolabel to toilets and urinals and have used it to slate the EU, grouping it with such daft decisions as specifying the maximum curve of a cucumber or the fiasco over ‘deadly’ oil jugs and dipping bowls on restaurant tables. They are saying the exercise is a waste of taxpayers’ money. Now regular readers of my leaders will be aware of my hatred of the expensive interference of the EU in areas of our daily lives in which it really has no business becoming involved, but in this case I am in support of the initiative and if the press wants our support in withdrawing from the EU it needs to be reasonable and it needs to get its facts right. The Ecolabel initiative is not new legislation – it simply offers a unified way of showing consumers and professional buyers just which companies are genuinely producing sustainable products and which are merely taking their seats on the green bandwagon. It’s something individual companies will request – not another EU demand. None of the articles I’ve read have mentioned the thinking behind this particular Ecolabel – the fact that our water reserves are seriously depleted and that any toilets and urinals carrying the Ecolabel will be helping to redress the situation by reducing the amount of water needed to flush away our waste. None of them have admitted that if our toilets and urinals waste less water and perhaps use grey water rather than drinking water, it will save us money on our water bills and keep our food costs down – as food manufacture requires a lot of water! A reader commenting on one such article has suggested that with even just 10% of toilets and urinals carrying the Ecolabel, there could potentially be an average of 105 million m³/year annual water savings in Europe. Maths was never my strong point but I understand that if you translate this into costs, it offers savings in water costs of Euros 298.2 million/year or savings in water plus sewage costs of Euros 388.5 million/year. That’s an awful lot of money which, perhaps, even the EU could put to good use… Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/Cleanzine Yours, This Week's News
Golden Service Awards 2013: the results As a celebration of all that's best about the UK and Irish cleaning industries, the Golden Service Awards are always eagerly anticipated and the 2013 event, held on Friday at the Lancaster London hotel, didn't disappoint. Survey reveals hospitals focus on reducing infections, but most have not adopted all best practices DebMed, has announced the results of a survey of more than 400 healthcare professionals from across the US that looked at the methods used to gather hand hygiene data, the reliability of that data and the commitment of healthcare facilities to improving hand hygiene. Bunzl acquires large Canadian distributor Bunzl has this week announced that it has acquired Wesclean Equipment & Cleaning Supplies in Canada.
Based in Edmonton, Alberta and operating from 13 locations throughout Western Canada, Wesclean is principally engaged in the distribution of cleaning & hygiene equipment and supplies to a variety of customer markets. Revenue in the year ended 30th September 2013 was C$65 million. To mark Living Wage week, ISS, Facilicom and Enhance have confirmed their commitment to the principles of responsible pay, by being the first in the Facilities & Business Services sector to sign up to a Service Provider Accreditation contract with the Living Wage Foundation. Luna announces agreement to commercialise new self-cleaning textile technology Luna Innovations has this week announced an agreement granting UltraTech International an exclusive license to commercialise Luna's new textile repellent technology that can protect first responders from pathogens and industrial workers from contaminants, as well as address the common problem of keeping fabric clean. The wand on a carpet extractor plays a far more important role in effective carpet cleaning than many carpet cleaning technicians and cleaning professionals may realise. Some more advanced wands can speed up the entire cleaning process while also allowing carpets to dry more quickly and more thoroughly - if the wand is used properly. Proper wand usage is key to successful carpet cleaning. Betco makes it even easier to use less water for flushing Betco Corporation has added three new additions to its ever popular Smart Restroom System which is designed to conserve water - SmartValve for Toto flush valves, as well as two handle adapters for Sloan and Delaney flush valves. Greyland rolls out new clearer look labels The latest incarnation of Greyland labels sees an anti-fade, wet resistant, more durable surface that is not only clearer and brighter than ever, but is augmented with guiding pictograms to indicate acidity / alkalinity ratios, and a QR code as well as a new visible coding system for improved stock control. SCA will invest about SEK 150m in local production of hygiene products in southwest India. Production at SCA's own plant is planned to commence in 2015.
"This investment creates a solid platform for us to leverage the favourable growth opportunities that exist in the hygiene products area in India markets," says Jan Johansson, President and CEO of SCA. "The investment is in line with our strategy of strengthening SCA's presence in emerging markets. Vectair announces Quadrasan actuator change Vectair Systems has announced a product change to its Quadrasan 300 refill bottles. Fosse Shopping Park reappoints Regent Samsic Leicester retail destination Fosse Shopping Park has reappointed Regent Samsic to provide its cleaning and security services. The two-year term cleaning and security contract, with a one-year extension option, also includes maintenance and park presentation services for the 37-acre site. Contract win cements JTM's position in care sector Leeds commercial laundry specialist JTM Service has secured a six figure service contract with Maria Mallaband Care Group, one of the UK's leading care home providers. Solar panel manufacturer now offers means to clean them With its recent acquisition of Greenbotics, solar technology and energy service provider SunPower, now also offers water saving panel cleaning products. SunPower expects to utilise the robotic technology and the Greenbotics team in conjunction with other product development and large-scale solar field installation projects globally, saying that the package will prove particularly useful in markets with challenging dirt and dust environments. Gojo dispensers are star performers at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff When you're a top flight entertainment venue, hosting some of the most famous names in music, comedy and more, you need to ensure that you provide stylish yet practical surroundings for your audiences. Washrooms are particularly important - equipment needs to be tough enough to withstand regular and heavy usage, but it should also look good, and provide a pleasant user experience. These attributes, and more, made Gojo products perfect for the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff. Chimney sweeps praise DC 1800 for being the cleanest and quietest dust extractor Established in 1895, Wilkins Chimney Sweep says it is the only professional firm of chimney sweeps in West Berkshire, passed down through the Wilkins family for many generations. Peter Harris started working for Wilkins Chimney Sweep in 1995 and, after having gained three years' experience, bought the business in 1998. 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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