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Proventec Healthcare appoints new Sales Director

Proventec Healthcare, the rapidly growing name for infection prevention and patient safety within the healthcare environment, has appointed Neill Simmons as its new Sales Director.

Neill has a wealth of experience in the field of healthcare having spent 15 years with Vileda Professional,   where he latterly held the position of Customer Group Manager for the Healthcare division.

Neill is a pioneer within the industry for the introduction of pre-prepared microfibre cleaning systems and specifically to the UK Health Sector. This has subsequently been implemented into well over a hundred Hospitals nationally. Neill also has a wide understanding of the business conducted by national Contract Cleaners and their role within the Health Sector plus other niche markets such as Cleanroom Environments.

Married with two sons, Neill is an avid Manchester United FC supporter.

Welcoming Neill to the company, Proventec Group Commercial Director, Thomas Stuecken, said:

"Neill's experience to date is a perfect fit for this new role, as microfibre is one of the key technologies that Proventec Healthcare offers as part of its validated hygiene solutions portfolio.

"Together with complimentary technologies, new hardware systems, and ergonomic product designs, Neill's knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment to the prevention and control of HCAIs will no doubt help Proventec Healthcare make ever greater strides in the future."

T: +44 (0) 845 602 9981
F: +44 (0) 845 602 9366
E: info@proventechealthcare.com
W: www.proventechealthcare.com


New business development manager at The Supplies House

The Supplies House has appointed Warren Sullivan as its new Business Development Manager. Warren has over 10 years' experience in the cleaning industry and has been at The Supplies House for more than four of them.

Warren has been a key part of the drive towards the focus on customers; the way they work, the products they use, and reducing their entire cost of business. This brings much greater savings than focusing on saving a few pence on each product. This focus has resulted in an increasing number of long tem relationship contracts for the company with key contract cleaning companies across the country.

“I am really pleased to be working for a company that places so much emphasis on customer relationships, and working to get the best solutions for them, whilst at the same time saving them money,” he says.

Brian Chapman, Managing Director of The Supplies House says: “This new role for us has been bought about by our continuing growth. I am delighted that Warren has stepped up to this key role with such enthusiasm and ability.”

T: 0208 806 8666
W: www.supplieshouse.com


Goodbye Norma Jean

Jean Glaspool (24.4.38 - 15.10.09)

Jean Glasspool, christened Norma Jean, but known by one and all merely as Jean, passed away peacefully last Thursday, 15th October, with her family at her side. Jean, 71, had been diagnosed with cancer during the summer.

Business Development Director and Company Secretary of CK Group, Jean began her working life in the 1950s as personal assistant to a lawyer, which experience led to a lifetime habit of being absolutely precise in her work. Something that paid dividends many times over for the companies that she worked for.

Progressing greatly in her career, Jean travelled the world exhibiting at commercial airshows and it seemed then that she had reached the very top when she became General Manager of aerospace precision engineers Muirhead.

Retiring after the company was absorbed by a larger concern, Jean took up a temporary position working just one day a week at City & Kent Cleaning, helping family friends with their marketing. The work naturally expanded as the business grew and grew, ultimately becoming a full time position with many key responsibilities, especially during the launch of associated specialist divisions iDCS and CK Consumables, and the company's recent transition from cleaning contractor into the CK Group of companies.

Known and admired for her warmth, dedication and enthusiasm, as well as for her sheer professionalism, Jean was acknowledged recently by CK Group Managing Director Ian Pether "As well as being a great friend to my wife Jane and I, Jean will be greatly missed by all the staff at CK Group and all our thoughts go out to her family."

Jean is survived by husband David, daughter Holly, who lives in New Zealand, and by her son Ian who lives in Chicago, and two grandchildren.

The funeral is to be held on Thursday 29th October, 11.15am at West Suffolk Crematorium, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RR.  

The family request no flowers, but Jean always supported the Camphill Village Trust, Danby, and they are collecting contributions for a bequest from Jean, please make cheques payable to 'CVT Appeals Trust' and send c/o


CK Group
31 Metro Centre
Kangley Bridge Road
Sydenham
London
SE26 5BW

Tel: 020 8659 6748
Fax: 020 8659 6780
Email: ip@cityandkent.com
Web: www.cityandkent.com


Peter Smith: a man of Principle

Principle Cleaning Services Ltd is increasing its senior management team by announcing the appointment of a new Managing Director. Peter Smith has recently joined the rapidly expanding contract cleaning company currently celebrating a milestone of twenty years of trading this year.

Principle Cleaning based in North London, was established in 1989 by the current Managing Director, Douglas Cooke who has developed and grown the company into what it is today; one with an excellent reputation for quality and professionalism.   Douglas will step into the role of Chief Executive, responsible for strategy and policy and continue as Chairman of the CSSA and board member to various cleaning organisations.

During his long career in the cleaning industry, Peter has gained a wealth of experience having previously been Managing Director of Advance Cleaning, Strand and Ramoneur.

Principle Cleaning is committed to tackling long-term sustainability and provides a high quality and professional cleaning service to both large and medium organisations throughout London and the Home Counties.   During the past twenty years, Principle Cleaning has grown from strength to strength into a company with a real family culture.

Joining a motivated senior management team, Peter will oversee all business areas and drive the company forward to continue its expansion into the financial, banking and educational sector.   Current valued clients include The Walt Disney Company, Bank of New York Mellon, Ove Arup and more recently the University of Hertfordshire and Google.

Peter commented, "I am really pleased to be taking on such an exciting role at such a dedicated and respected organisation and look forward to working with a group of people who really care about their customers, their staff, the environment and community around them while providing a superior and high quality service."

T. 020 8341 4718
E. info@principlecleaning.com
W. www.principlecleaning.com


Rick adds weight to Knight's operation

Knight Equipment has appointed Rick Weightman as the company's new European Technical Director.

Rick previously worked for Brightwell Dispensers and has a great deal of experience in the field of auto-dosing of chemicals for commercial dish washing, laundry and water treatment. He will be working with Knight to develop a range of products designed for the European market.

T: +44 1323 509211
F: +44 1323 514828
E: rweightman@idexcorp.com
W: www.knighteurope.eu


Lee fills new post at Vileda Professional

Vileda Professional has appointed Lee Readman to a new post within the business – Training Manager.

His responsibilities will include giving customers instructions in the correct use of Vileda Professional equipment to ensure they achieve best results. He’ll also be raising Vileda’s national sales team’s expertise in, amongst other things, floorcare and the use of chemicals.

“My remit includes both internal and external training,” says Lee. “For instance I’m already working closely with Leeds Teaching Hospitals’ Trust where our products continue to play a key role in their cleaning procedures. The creation of this new post is a mark of Vileda Professional’s commitment to ongoing customer support."

T: 01706 759597

E: steve.barber@fhp-ww.com

W: www.vileda.com


Two new appointments at Duplex

Duplex Cleaning Machines are pleased to announce the recruitment of two people to its sales team.

Barry Wilmot (pictured left) who took up his appointment in mid-June is responsible for new business development, primarily in the South of England across the entire product range and his role will be to further strengthen the existing sales activity of the business.

Meanwhile, following the retirement of Dennis Wilson, Duplex has appointed Mike Conroy (pictured right) who will cover the North of England and Scotland. Mike, who is based in the North West, has already taken up his duties with the business.

Kevin Scott, General Manager of Duplex said:

"We are delighted to welcome Mike and Barry to Duplex. They both have a wealth of experience covering all types of floorcare machines, escalator units and steam cleaners. With new product launches due we have taken the opportunity to strengthen our sales team across all the market sectors in which we operate."

T: 01227 771276
www.duplex-cleaning.com


IICRC names full-time president to lead organisation

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification has named Patrick Winters its first, full-time paid president effective 1st August, 2009. Patrick will report to the IICRC board of directors and its chairman.

The newly created position that he will fill represents a significant change in how the Institute is run. Since its founding in 1972, a volunteer president and CEO has managed the organisation, while at the same time running her or his own business. IICRC UK chair, Paul Pearce, became the first British leader of the IICRC, which operates internationally, in 2008.

“The Institute has grown impressively and made an important mark on the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries for more than 30 years thanks to the contributions of volunteers at all levels, who will remain the backbone of the organisation,” says Paul, the board chairman and president.

“Combining their dedication and expertise with the exceptional management experience of Pat Winters will ensure that we tap the full potential of the Institute and maximise our contributions to the registrants and the industries we serve.”
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Vincent Lim, FBICSc

We are saddened to report the loss of Vincent Lim, FBICSc, who died on the 25th May 2009.

Vincent was not only known to be the "walking dictionary of cleaning in Asia" but his warm personality and easy charm also won and touched many in the industry.

Singapore-based Vincent was a frequent visitor to these shores, usually accompanied by his wife Linda Ng, Cleanzine's Far East Correspondent, and past representative for the BICSc.

Vincent had spent over 35 years in senior corporate management, as an expert in training, sales support, organisational development and change in strategies in the highly competitive cleaning and services industry.

He was perhaps best known as Managing Director of Ontares Consultancy Pte Ltd, the consultancy firm that he started in 1990.

Prior to starting his own company, Vincent was General Manager of Initial Cleaning Services (S) Pte Ltd., the largest cleaning company (including the Pest Control Divison) in Asia with an annual turnover of SGD73 million per annum and employing 3000 staff. Vincent's previous position as General Manager of Ender Cleaning Services Pte Ltd saw him grow that company from inception, when it employed only 30 staff, to securing the cleaning contract for Singapore International Airport and employing 800 staff.

Vincent is survived by his wife Linda, and their young son Shane.


Kent for London region

South Western Wales regional Manager Charles (Chas) Kent is to take over the London region sales area for OspreyDeepclean.

Chas, with 18 years experience in steam cleaning, but who originally trained as a chef (he still has the shape for it), will provide on-site machine demonstrations, organise after-sales training and give friendly advice to a wide variety of customers and especially to the food services and healthcare sectors.

In fact, it was shortly after leaving his work as a chef to pursue a line of business renovating used catering equipment that Chas first got to use Osprey steam cleaning machines.

As the saying (very nearly) goes, 'he was so impressed he (joined) the company'...

Having worked at the original Osprey Sales & Marketing in the very early days, and subsequently with other equipment suppliers, few are as experienced as Chas in the many different types of machines that are available to the market.

He intends to continue his close relationship with the Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals (AHCP), Infection Prevention Society (IPS), and managing national account contracts based in the London region.

Chas looks forward to meeting customers old and new in his new region and can be contacted on 07747 773000.

T: +44 (0) 1242 513123  
F: +44 (0) 1242 518666

E: charles@ospreydc.com  
W: www.ospreydc.com


Pastures new for BCC PR manager

After five years with the British Cleaning Council, Eibhlin O’Somachain, Communications & Marketing Manager, is branching into the freelance sector, to set up her own PR & marketing consultancy.

Eibhlin, who played a large part in BCC logo re-branding and other key communications projects, is a qualified journalist with experience in the media, print and sales industries and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time spent working for the BCC," she says. "I have found the cleaning industry to be a professional, resilient and welcoming one at that. So much so that I hope to build upon the working relationships I have made so far and form new ones.

"I believe one of my main strengths lies in understanding the media and what they consider to be newsworthy, meaning that clients can achieve a high level of exposure and an enhanced profile.”

Eibhlin will be spending her time between Northern Ireland and England, and intends to continue to work within the cleaning and environmental sector, among others.

T: 07779 341565

E: eibhlin_o@hotmail.com


Steven Brinkley becomes Regional Account Manager at Truvox
 
Truvox International has appointed Steven Brinkley as Regional Account Manager with immediate effect.  He assumes responsibility for providing service and support to Truvox’s customers throughout the eastern region of the UK, from Newcastle to Ipswich.
 
“I am very excited to be able to help Truvox continue to provide its top customer service,” Steven comments.  “This is a core value for both Truvox and for myself personally.  My main goal is to meet and get to know each of Truvox’s customers in order to truly understand their needs and to be able to provide the best service possible.”
 
“In addition, I am enthusiastic about bringing a fresh outlook to Truvox.  I plan to identify new areas for distribution and use out-of-the-box thinking to expand the range of products and services we can provide,” Steven adds.
 
Steven comes to Truvox with extensive experience in industrial sales, having spent the past year as a Key Account Manager for the paint manufacturer PPG and the previous 12 years as Regional Sales Manager covering northern England in the hire sector for Hewden.
 
“I am delighted by the choice of Steven Brinkley," says David Overell, Truvox’s Managing Director. "His expertise in providing outstanding customer service will enable Truvox to continue our tradition of excellent support to our longstanding distributor and end-user customer base,”
 
T: + 44(0) 23 8070 2200
F: + 44 (0) 23 8070 5001
E: truvox@truvox.com
W: www.truvox.com


Truvox Vax up Jackie Bromley
 
Truvox International has appointed Jackie Bromley as National Account Manager -  a role that will see her  assume responsibility for managing the Truvox UK national accounts portfolio as well as for the continued development of new business opportunities. Jackie's previous post at Vax Commercial allowed her to play a key role in developing Vax's first venture into the commercial cleaning industry. She helped build the business, within two years, from a small start-up operation into a recognised commercial floorcare machine provider, supplying blue chip organisations, the public sector and end users.
 
Prior to Vax Commercial, Jackie was National Sales Manager at Unicorn Self Serve, one of the UK's leading commercial hygiene product manufacturers.
 
“Having been aware ofTruvox products for many years and the organisation's outstanding reputation in terms of quality and service, I am looking forward to working with the people behind the company at every stage of the process,” says Jackie.
 
“I have an in-depth background in the commercial cleaning sector, having worked not only at Vax but also with other key sectors of the industry and through membership of CHSA, ICCMA, NCCA and the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners. My experience includes dealing with clients from the largest multinationals to the smallest independents and I look forward to leveraging this expertise to provide the best service possible to Truvox customers.”
 
As well as her longstanding experience in the commercial cleaning industry, Jackie also has a degree in Management from Aston University.
 
T: + 44(0) 23 8070 2200
F: + 44 (0) 23 8070 5001
E: truvox@truvox.com
W: www.truvox.com

Dry Fusion MD Appointed Executive Director of LMCCA



Shaun Bradbury, Lancashire based Managing Director of Dry Fusion UK, has been appointed European Director to the Low Moisture Carpet Cleaners Association (LMCCA).

Founded in the US in 2001, the LMCCA is a non-profit trade organisation whose main goal is to increase awareness and knowledge of low moisture carpet cleaning methodologies.
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Mark Hanson

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

After having spent the last 20 years at MPP Ltd (publishers of CHT) I have now sold my half of the business to an investor to enable me to take up a new challenge. Consequently I left MPP last week. I apologise in giving short notice, but I'm sure you will understand that the matter has had to be kept confidential.

I have over the years met many people, have many fond memories and made many dear friends. May I take this opportunity of wishing you continued success in your careers and continued growth of your respective organisations.
May I also thank all of you who have worked closely with me over the years. It has been a pleasure working with so many professional people and many good times have been had.

My mobile number will remain the same and my new email address is below.

I do hope our paths will cross again in the future.

(Mark has asked Cleanzine to mention that it was just not possible in the time available to him to say farewell to everyone personally, but he hopes that this message will now allow those he missed to contact him direct.)

Mark Hanson
Mobile: 07836 702956
mark.hanson59@btinternet.com



Michael Bizley

Dear Jan,

After some seven years in post, and now into my 70's - just, it is time to hang up my gown and put on my gardening clothes!

Yes I am retiring (for the second time!) with effect from the 1st May, when my successor will be installed at our Installation Court late that afternoon, just before we go to Mansion House for the last Banquet I will organise - hopefully!!

The new Clerk is:

Neil Morley
121 Hacton Lane
Upminster, Essex
RM14 2NL
T: 01708 505548
M: 07778 030562
E: neil.morley@environmental-cleaners.com
W: www.environmental-cleaners.com


I have been most fortunate to have been a Livery Company Clerk (after retirement from real work!) and have really enjoyed the role. May I thank you all for your kind and generous co-operation. I know you will welcome Neil Morley and offer him the same.

Warm regards

Michael A F Bizley
Clerk of the Company
Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners
(A City of London Livery Company)
T/F: 01359 242947
M: 07766 232903

Big guns boost Bob’s business

LCC Support Services, the independent specialist contract cleaning and support services company, has been restructured with new board appointments to take this successful business into its next development phase as a truly national operator.

Bob Vincent, LCC’s well-known and respected Managing Director has invested in his business by strengthening the Board of Directors and appointing some senior personnel from the industry.

Greg Doherty, who joined LCC last year, has been promoted to Managing Director with Bob Vincent now taking the Executive Chairman role. Greg aged 48, joined LCC Support Services following a 22-year career working for top contract cleaning businesses including Ramoneur, Maclellan and Broadreach.

Maggie Spinks joins as Marketing & Development Director having spent 30 years in the cleaning and FM profession. Maggie’s roles within the industry include working within NHS Domestic Management; college lecturing; a training manager; an independent consultant and latterly as Business Development Manager for Ramoneur, MacLellan and Interserve.

David Holman, who prefers working for sizeable independent contractors, has joined as Sales Director following 10 years with companies including Strand and Lancaster Office Cleaning.

Geoff Kennedy has joined as Regional Director Midlands and is based at the new LCC Derby offices. Prior to joining, Geoff managed his own contract cleaning company for five years after leaving the Guards, where he gained his knowledge about cleaning and achieving high standards.

“I am thrilled I have put in place the team to take us through to our next level," enthuses Bob Vincent. "Together we will develop and steer the business through the coming years. I have taken time in the selection process and now have a very strong team. This is exciting and I look forward to seeing the business continue to grow in the coming months.”

In addition to the Board appointments LCC Support Services has appointed two new Business Development Managers, two new Sales Managers and a Sales Co-ordinator.

Several internal promotions have been made including that of Loraine Larman from Projects &Training Manager to Health & Safety Training Manager.

Golden Service Award-winning LCC Support Services specialises in the cleaning of blue chip corporate offices, schools and colleges; supporting both national and stand alone contracts and is also able to provide a full range of other soft services if required.

Picture shows: From left: Greg, David, Bob and Maggie

T: 01277 268899
E: info@lccss.co.uk
W: www.lccss.co.uk

Vectair's Paul Wonnacott joins CHSA Council

Vectair Systems has announced that its Managing Director, Paul Wonnacott, has been elected onto the Council of the UK's Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association.

The CHSA was launched in the late 1960's to bring together companies supplying cleaning equipment and materials to commerce and industry. Over the years, the Association has evolved to meet the ever increasing demands of the market - growing significantly in size and stature whilst doing so. Members have been attracted from all areas of the industry - from established multi-nationals to developing, medium sized-businesses... and small, yet flourishing independents.

Now representing more than 200 manufacturers and distributors across the UK, the CHSA is the trade association of suppliers to the 'Away from Home' cleaning industry.

“I am delighted that I have been nominated as a council member for the CHSA," says Paul. "Vectair Systems, as a manufacturer, has been a member of the Association since 2004, and it has proved to be a useful resource, as well as being great for networking and business services. I am very much looking forward to becoming more involved in my role as a council member of the organisation.”

Established in 1988 and operating in over 65 countries worldwide, Vectair provides a hugely popular range of products for the 'away from home' washroom, including aircare products such as air-fresheners and odour control systems, and washroom products such as urinal sanitisers, soap dispensers and surface sanitisers.

T: CHSA: 01628 478273
F: 01628 478286
E: secretary@chsa.co.uk
W: www.chsa.co.uk

T: Vectair: 01256 319 500
E: lwonnacott@vectair.co.uk
W: www.vectair.co.uk


The Spiderlift Company adds to team

Spiderlift rental specialist, The Spiderlift Company, part of the Ranger Group of companies, has made no less than five new appointments to support continued expansion.

Well known on the access rental scene, Paul Blackwell (pictured) joins as rental development manager of the Chesterfield-based access hire company which specialises in the market-leading Teupen Leo spiderlifts.

Shelley White takes on the newly created role of operations manager while technical support has been strengthened with the appointment of Graham Davis as engineer.

Service support in the field will benefit from the addition to the team of Mike Scott as HGV driver and operator. Promising 19-year-old, Andy Sherwood, has also joined to be trained and developed in a sales role.

Paul Blackwell

As rental development manager, Paul Blackwell will be developing rental business for The Spiderlift Company's extensive fleet of Teupen spiderlifts under the direction of Andy Bray, who takes the helm as MD.

Paul said: "This is a very exciting time to join The Spiderlift Company. Working with a premium brand and a fleet of new machines is a rental manager's dream.

"We are just coming out of a construction boom, so the Teupen Leos, with their very low floor loadings and all-terrain capabilities, including stairs, are perfect for maintenance of these modern-day buildings."

Paul has a successful track record in management in both access rental and transport logistics, having previously worked for TDG, Excel Logistics, Wizard Workspace, Nationwide Access and most recently, Kimberly Access.

He was part of the MBO in 2004 that turned ailing rental company, Independent Access, into the profitable and innovative access business, Wizard Workspace, which was subsequently bought by the Lavendon Group in 2007.

In particular, Paul will be supporting cross-hire to rental companies enjoying growing demand for the premium engineering and unique capabilities of Teupen's tracked chassis spiderlifts.

Complementary to this, The Spiderlift Company will continue to drive rental demand for spider lifts, still at a formative stage in the UK, through its own rental activities.  

Its line-up of machines showcases the full-line of Teupen Leos in the 15m to 50m working height range. Included are rental units currently unique to The Spiderlift Company fleet: the Leo 36T (35.5m w/h, 15.2m outreach) and the world's largest tracked spiderlift, the Leo 50GTX (49.7m w/h, 17.4m outreach). Soon to fill the gap between them will be the forthcoming Leo 40GTX, with just under 40m w/h.

These latest appointments at The Spiderlift Company come in advance of a move this spring to larger premises.

E: Steve.Hadfield@spiderlift.co.uk

E: Andy.Bray@spiderlift.co.uk

T: 0870 225 5554  


Dave Rogers rejoins Unger UK

Dave Rogers, one of the best known names in the British cleaning industry, has rejoined Unger as UK General Manager.

Dave Rogers originally joined Unger in January 1997 and during his first spell with the company he grew Unger's UK revenue tenfold and significantly increased profitability. He also championed the development of several industry-changing product innovations including the Unger HiFlo CarbonTec water-fed pole system which gave every window cleaner the chance to clean windows and glazed facades faster and more effectively while working safely at ground level.

In early 2007 Dave was headhunted to lead the commercial activities of a company in the grounds care and landscaping sector. He resurfaced in the cleaning industry in the summer of 2008 as Managing Director of Avmor UK, a distributor of high performance floor polishes, strippers and cleaning chemicals.

Dave describes his decision to rejoin Unger now as one of the easiest that he has had to make during his career, commenting: "I am passionate about the company and have a deep, deep affinity with its customers. Unger is doing so much to make the tools and techniques used day in, day out by our customers easier, more productive, safer and less expensive; and there is so much more that we will be doing in this respect in future. Few people in this business are genuinely able to claim that they improve the working lives of their customers but at Unger, hand on heart, I can!"

Mark Unger commented: "We are delighted to have Dave rejoin our team. His contacts and knowledge of the UK window cleaning and janitorial markets are second to none. He helped build our strong market share in the UK and we know that he brings high energy and a tireless focus on answering the needs of our customers that can only strengthen our position still further."

Dave Rogers will also continue to own Avmor UK where a strong team is now in place to develop that business.

www.ungerglobal.com


Rotobrush hires VP Business Services

Rotobrush International LLC, a leader in indoor air quality and energy efficiency solutions, has announced the addition of Clint Harris, as its Vice President of Business Services, responsible for building the business coaching and business services areas.

"A key part of our strategy is to train, support and coach our customers, ensuring their success" says Steven Bock, CEO and president.   "Clint brings deep industry experience that enables him to understand our customers' unique needs and build programs that will help them thrive in any environment."

www.rotobrush.com


Sodexo appoints new managing director for FM

Sodexo, a leading facilities management and food services provider, has today announced the appointment of Neil Murray as managing director for its facilities management division in a newly created role.

Recruited as part of a recent restructure where Sodexo's hard facilities management activity was brought together in one designated division, Neil will sit on the company's board, reporting to Yann Coleou, chief executive, Sodexo, UK and Ireland.

Neil joins from the international facilities maintenance company GSH Group where, as managing director for the UK and Eire since 2005, he was responsible for a £200m revenue; providing a wide range of FM services to blue chip clients.

Neil began his career with GSH in 1998; working for the company in the UK, USA and Ireland. Prior to this, he worked for the ferry company Stena Line in Dublin. He has a degree in engineering from Trinity College Dublin, is married and lives in Cheshire.

"I am delighted to be taking responsibility for such a key division of Sodexo's business at such an exciting time for the company," he says. "As a leading provider in the FM industry, the range of services Sodexo provides is already extremely diverse. I am keen to develop this further to ensure we continue to offer our clients competitive packages tailored to their individual needs."

Announcing the appointment, Yann Coleou said: "With more than 40% of Sodexo's turnover now coming from non-food services, FM is a vital pillar of our business. I am confident that with Neil's experience and knowledge, Sodexo's reputation as a provider of cost effective FM services will continue to grow."

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs 43,000 people, and provides facilities management and services to clients at over 2,300 locations in the corporate, education, healthcare, leisure and defence sectors. Sodexo is part of the Sodexo Group, the leading global provider of food and facilities management services, with more than 355,000 employees at 30,600 sites in 80 countries.

T: 020 7535 7400

E: piers.zangana@sodexo.com

W: www.sodexo.com


John Butler, FBICSc

It is with deep regret that we have to report that John Butler passed away on Monday, 9th February.

John was a well known and well respected figure within the industry, especially in the area of training. He joined the British Institute of Cleaning Science in 1985 and was Director of BICSc Opening Learning which later became Clavis. He served on Council from 2003 - 2007 and chaired the Training & Education Committee.   He was Chairman of the Institute from 2006 - 2007.

Our sympathy goes to John's wife Dorothy and all the family at this difficult time. Details of the funeral arrangments are not available at present but as soon as they are, they will be etails of the funeral arrangements but as soon as we do, these will be posted on the BICSc website.

www.bics.org.uk


ISSA expands services in Poland with appointment of Marketing & Communications Manager

ISSA and its alliance partner in Poland, the Polish Cleaning Association, have appointed Mariusz Konczak as Marketing & Communications Manager. Mariusz will be based in Warsaw.

The appointment underlines the high importance ISSA attaches to expanding the services to its members in Poland – as well as the growth potential that currently exists throughout Central and Eastern Europe.

Mariusz’s responsibilities will involve providing support to ISSA and PSC’s membership in Poland, including developing more member benefits. In particular, he will be responsible for ISSA’s many educational programmes in Poland, including the Hygiene Certification Programme, as well as creating new member services.

“We are delighted by the choice of Mariusz for this important role,” says Keith Baker, Director of European Services at ISSA. “We have a strong commitment to investing in Poland and throughout Central and Eastern Europe.”

Another important part of Mariusz’s position will consist of helping to drive attendance to the upcoming ISSA/Interclean trade show being held in Warsaw from 13th through 15th May:

“We are now on the fourth instalment of our annual ISSA/Interclean Central Eastern Europe trade show,” adds Keith. “Mariusz will play a key role in helping to promote and support the show.”

Mariusz comes to ISSA after spending four years as Marketing Manager and Spokesman for Bydgoszcz Airport. In addition, he has experience as a journalist, having worked for the Wyborcza newspaper and other titles, as well as in the media sector more generally. He has also run his own business, Television Poland SA, preparing television advertising projects and events.

Members interested in ISSA’s support in the Central and Eastern European region, as well as in the benefits related to ISSA’s alliance with PSC, can contact Mariusz at:

T: or +48 052 345 56 94

E: mariusz@issa.com

W: www.issa.com


Peter Holt's appointment as Non-Executive Director to ensure business continuity for Truvox

Truvox International has announced that Peter Holt is to serve as a Non-Executive Director of the company after being succeeded as Managing Director by David Overell on 1st January 2009.

Peter will also remain on the management board of the Tacony Corporation's Commercial Floorcare Group in the USA during 2009. Tacony acquired Truvox in January 2007 in a deal that was overseen by Peter.

One of the best known figures in the British cleaning industry and a respected authority worldwide on the trends, techniques, products and processes that are shaping the global cleaning market, Peter steps down after 17 years as Managing Director at a time when the Truvox business is in good shape and trading profitably. During that time he championed a number of concepts to the UK market including back pack vacuums, battery-powered burnishers and carpet cleaning encapsulation systems.

"The future of the company is in very capable hands under David Overell's leadership," he says. "As a Non-Executive Director I am looking forward to working closely with Gordon McVean, who has recently been appointed as Sales & Marketing Director, in supporting Truvox's international distribution channel growing the key client business".

David Overell adds: "Given his pedigree and the depth and breadth of his experience, we are fortunate to have been able to persuade Peter to stay within the business in this new role.

"The board is confident that he will continue to add significant value to the business over time and that he will help Truvox to flourish during the current challenging economic times and in the future."

Prior to joining Truvox in 1991, Peter was previously with SC Johnson for over 20 years. He also served as Chairman of ISSA's European Board of Directors at the time when the organisation recorded its fastest ever membership growth and is a Court Assistant of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners.

In addition to his ongoing service for Truvox and its parent the Tacony Corporation, Peter is also believed to be seeking other Non-Executive Directorships and consulting engagements for 2009 and beyond.

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Truvox Appoints New Senior Management Team

Truvox International, the Tacony Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, has announced the appointment of a new senior management team. With Peter Holt, the company's long-standing Managing Director, stepping down at the end of December 2008, his position will be filled by David Overell (pictured left), who has served the company in a management capacity for the past 12 years.

David is currently General Manager at the Millbrook, Southampton based company, where he is responsible for all operations, IT, manufacturing, supply chain, and HR matters. He first joined Truvox in 1997 as Financial Controller, where he architected the company's management information systems, and was soon promoted to Commercial Director. In subsequent years, he oversaw the company's acquisition and integration of both Trewax Manufacturing and Cimex and then played a crucial role in negotiating Truvox's sale to US-based Tacony in 2007.

As a key part of the new management line-up, Gordon McVean(pictured, right) has been appointed International Sales and Marketing Director effective October 6, 2008. He is now responsible for planning and implementing the company's sales and marketing strategy as well as ensuring customer retention, growth and profitability. Gordon comes to Truvox after eight years at Karcher's UK headquarters, where he was National Sales Manager.

Prior to that he spent three years as General Sales Manager at KEW, staying on for another four years in the same capacity after the company became Alto. In this role he worked closely with the distributor channel and was also a key member of the product integration team following KEW's acquisition of Clarke.

"I am delighted to be joining Truvox at such an exciting time. Since Truvox's acquisition by Tacony in January 2007, we have been able to invest in more new products that ever before and now offer a comprehensive range of cleaning equipment from vacuum cleaners, carpet extraction machines, single disc machines including our new battery powered rotary burnisher to scrubber driers. As we enter into 2009 we will be marketing more innovative products, clearly very exciting times," said Gordon.

"The future of the company is in capable hands under David and Gordon's leadership," Peter Holt commented. "Their combined skills and expertise in commercial floorcare will enable Truvox to leverage its current market advantage for continued growth."

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Luckman goes Global

Global Cleaning Contracts has announced the appointment of Richard Luckman as Managing Director with effect from 10th November 2008.

Richard joins Global having successfully pursued a career with several service industries, mainly in IT, and has a background of Customer Service and Project Management in the utilities sector. He has held several Executive Board positions being responsible for all aspects of sales, operations, service and finance.

On his appointment Richard said: "I am very pleased to be joining Global at this time. Over the past twelve months Global have continued to invest in infrastructure, people and processes, and there are many encouraging signs that Global is well set to meet the challenges of the uncertain economic climate that we all face. We need to continue to recruit and train enthusiastic contractors and ensure that our clients are provided with the high level of service they deserve, and in so doing are never given any reason to look elsewhere for their cleaning contracts."

Outside work Richard follows most sports, being involved with his local rugby club, supports Reading FC, and plays golf.

On taking over as MD Richard thanked his predecessor Mike Weston for the efforts he has made to ensure a smooth transition of stewardship of the company and wished him well in his future career.

For more information contact Magda Colley at Global Cleaning Contracts plc on 0208-661-4041 or email magdacolley@globalcleaningcontracts.co.uk