Service robots see global growth boom: cleaning robots show highest growth

According to findings presented this week by the International Federation of Robotics, following publication of its ‘World Robotics 2025 Service Robots’ report, the total number of service robots sold for professional use reached almost 200,000 units in 2024, marking a 9% increase, with cleaning robots – making up the third largest sector - showing the highest growth.
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BSCAI announces 2025 Clean Awards and Scholarship recipients

The Building Service Contractors Association International has announced the recipients of the 2025 BSCAI Clean Awards, which demonstrate the best in excellence among building service contractors (BSCs) and categories. The winners were chosen by the BSCAI Awards Committee made up of individuals from member companies, and the recipients - ranging from new members to business leadership - will be recognised at BSCAI's 2025 Contracting Success (CS25), November 11th – 13th in Las Vegas.
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The unusable washroom - Tork and Publicis London spotlight barriers to inclusive hygiene

Publicis London has launched a new campaign with Tork, to spotlight the hidden barriers to hygiene in public washrooms that impact more than 50% of people every day*.
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Navigate modern cleaning challenges with help from Tennant's free webinar series

Tennant Company has announced a new educational webinar series designed to help facilities managers, building service contractors and operations leaders rethink how they manage large-space cleaning and explore the growing role of automation.
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Minnisota State Park has far more than ‘the bear necessities’ says Cintas

Cintas Corporation has named Bear Head Lake State Park in Minnesota the 2025 America's Best Restroom contest winner.
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Comac Deutschland: a new subsidiary, a new beginning

The recent CMS Berlin 2025 trade fair marked the start of an important new chapter for Comac - the official opening of Comac Deutschland, the company's new subsidiary dedicated to the German market.
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A new chapter for Wecovi: sustainable growth with LH Reijnen Holding

Effective last Monday, October 6th, Wecovi BV, Wecovi Vastgoed BV and international offices (Wecovi GmbH, Wecovi Ltd and Wecovi SARL) became part of LH Reijnen Holding, a family business based in Zwolle, The Netherlands. This step marks a new, inspiring chapter for Wecovi, via which it aims to build a sustainable and successful future together.
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Bigger, busier, better, Berlin's CMS exceeds all expectations

The 12th CMS Berlin, which closed its doors last week after four days of delight, exceeded all expectations. For the first time, more than 22,800 trade visitors from 80 countries used the fair as a platform for exchange, discovering new trends, and doing business (2023: 21,000).
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Hospitals combat rise in ‘nightmare bacteria’ with LightStrike UV technology

Infection rates from drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’ rose almost 70% in the US from 2019 to 2023, according to a new study published by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention researchers. These bacteria-- Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) have developed resistance to carbapenem antibiotics, a powerful class of drugs often used to treat infections that don't respond to other antibiotics.
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Mitsui Chemicals partners Plastify to clean Singapore’s Coney Island beach

In the early hours of 20th September, a dedicated group of 15 employees from Mitssui affiliates in Singapore and their family members came together to make a tangible impact on the environment in celebration of World Cleanup Day. Partnering with sustainability-focused organisation Plastify, the team conducted a coastal cleanup that resulted in the collection of more than 145Kg of trash.
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Sellars celebrates Manufacturing Month and 40th Anniversary with ‘I Spy’ challenge

Sellars Absorbent Materials is hosting its second annual ‘I Spy’ challenge. This year, as part of Manufacturing Month and the company's 40th anniversary, Sellars is looking for ‘action shots’ of its products in use. It could be a wiper cleaning a machine, a rag that's taking care of a paint splotch or a sorbent soaking up a spill.
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ISS and COWI enter new international partnership

ISS has signed a seven-year contract with COWI, a global engineering and consulting business headquartered in Denmark, to deliver innovative and sustainable integrated facilities services. The contract covers 11 countries worldwide.
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Benedictine College marks another entry into higher education for CCS Facility Services

US integrated facilities provider CCS Facility Services has entered into a new partnership with Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas - renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, character formation and vibrant campus community.
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90 years of making a difference: Kärcher's commitment to giving back

As Kärcher marks its 90th anniversary, the cleaning equipment provider is not only celebrating nine decades of cleaning innovation but also highlighting the core values that have shaped its identity. Central to this milestone is a commitment to sustainability, community support and making a lasting difference - principles that continue to drive Kärcher's operations both globally and in the UK.
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Emcor Group to sell Emcor UK to OCS Group UK

Emcor Group announced yesterday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Emcor Group (UK), the company's UK building services segment, to OCS Group UK, the UK-based international facilities services company, for a total enterprise value of approximately £190 million, )equivalent to $255 million at current exchange rates).
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Microsoft tips: Millions of PCs set for landfill after Windows Update, warns green tech pioneer

A UK leader in sustainable technology warns that an estimated 400 million perfectly functional computers will become harmful e-waste thanks to Microsoft bringing in new 'arbitrary' systems requirements for Windows. The unnecessary update will render functional PCs obsolete, warns In2tec.

Microsoft announced on Tuesday (October 14th) that it will end free support for Windows 10, and Windows 11's strict hardware requirements will make millions of still useful - but unsupported - computers obsolete, according to circularity watchdog Repair.EU.
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Thank Your Cleaner Day: Recognising the essential role of cleaning professionals

Thank Your Cleaner Day, celebrated annually across the UK and internationally on the third Wednesday of October, is an opportunity to show appreciation for the people who keep our workplaces, schools, hospitals, and public spaces safe and healthy. Today, Joanne Gilliard, CEO of Jangro, the UK and Europe's largest network of independent janitorial distributors, is calling for a shift in how we view and value cleaning professionals...

"Thank Your Cleaner Day is an important reminder to pause and show genuine appreciation for the people who work tirelessly to keep our spaces clean and safe. Too often, their efforts go unnoticed. Yet, without cleaning operatives, workplaces, schools, and hospitals simply couldn't function safely or efficiently.
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BCC says 'better-targeted cleaning' is needed to reinforce new handwashing standards

Industry experts are calling for clear and effective cleaning standards to be introduced across workplaces and public spaces in the UK to build on the World Health Organisation Global Handwashing Standards released yesterday afternoon.

Welcoming the hand washing standards as a firm foundation for providing safe and healthy facilities, the British Cleaning Council - the body representing the £67bn cleaning, hygiene and waste sector -has just published a new guidance framework to improve UK public health, save lives, protect the economy from billions of pounds lost every year in sickness absence and prevent thousands of school days being lost to pupil sickness annually.
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Interclean Shanghai 2025 – less than a week away

Interclean Shanghai will take place from 22nd – 24th October 2025 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), bringing together exhibitors presenting new, sustainable, and efficient products in response to global demand for innovative solutions from China.

Key components of this year's event include:
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New robot floor cleaners respond dynamically to foot traffic in commercial spaces

BTek Robots has launched its innovative Realtime Responsive Robot (Triple-R) technology, which enables robot floor cleaners to respond dynamically to actual foot traffic in commercial spaces, rather than operating on 'blind' pre-programmed schedules.

This advanced system uses wireless people-counting sensors, strategically placed throughout facilities such as hotels, shopping centres and airports. These sensors feed data into BTek's proprietary BotBinder Hub, a cloud-based platform where all the intelligent decision making happens.
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Built for big messes and bigger expectations: new Facility Pro pre-moistened Towelettes

Professional-grade cleaning and disinfecting wipes manufacturer 2XL Corporation has released its newest innovation: 2XL Facility Pro Towelettes - designed specifically for demanding environments across commercial, industrial and retail spaces.

With a large 8in. x 10in. size, 800 wipes per roll and a powerful cleaning and deodorising formula, the pre-moistened Towelettes are engineered to remove dirt, grime, sweat and odours from a wide variety of non-porous surfaces - vinyl, plastic, metal and finished wood among them. They offer efficient, residue-free cleaning in one simple step, ideal for high-traffic facilities, such as athletic clubs, educational and healthcare institutions, entertainment venues, hotels, offices, retail & grocery stores, transportation hubs and other settings.
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Sofidel further expands its production capacity in the US

To meet the growing demand in the North American market, Sofidel, the tissue paper group headquartered in Lucca (Italy) has this week announced a new investment to further expand its production capacity in the US.

The investment includes the installation of a Valmet TAD (Through-Air-Dried) paper machine with an annual production capacity of 75,000 metric tons, along with related converting lines - for an equivalent production capacity - for the manufacture of finished products.
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Cleanology's annual charity fundraiser raises record £34,000 for The Hygiene Bank

Over 150 guests enjoyed a memorable evening at The Law Society in the heart of legal London when they raised over £34,000 to help The Hygiene Bank charity play a major role in beating the stigma of hygiene poverty.

The ever-popular annual fundraiser hosted by multi-award-winning office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology has established such a strong following that it has now raised over £151,000 in its first five years.
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Smart washrooms go live at Beijing Daxing International Airport

As a 4F-class international airport, Beijing Daxing International is a world-class aviation hub that can take the biggest planes. Designed with energy efficiency and environmental protection in mind, the terminal integrates green energy-saving technologies and modern information systems, making it a new landmark in China.

Earlier this year, the airport's property management team began with the needs of travellers and chose washrooms as a starting point to integrate Internet of Things (IoT) concepts into cleaning management. The goal: to build truly smart washrooms, giving passengers a tangible sense of accessible tech-driven services.
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Genesis Biosciences continues team growth with new appointments

Genesis Biosciences is continuing its successful period of growth with further expansion in its south Wales team. The company has welcomed Megan King as commercial and operations assistant, Lindsey Morham as marketing executive, Hannah Evans as QC technician, and Lauren McAndrew as a key account executive, all providing strength and support to their respective teams.
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Gareth David appointed as head of sales at Robert Scott

Cleaning product manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott has appointed Gareth David as its new head of sales (external). Gareth has more than 28 years' experience in the cleaning industry with Scot Young Research and IG Group in various roles in sales, marketing and directing teams.
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Several first-timers to exhibit at Manchester Cleaning Show 2026

As the UK's second-largest cleaning industry event (after its flagship London Cleaning Show), the Manchester Cleaning Show will be welcoming an impressive line-up of first-time exhibitors in 2026, demonstrating the show's expanding reach and appeal.

Currently, the organisers are expecting more than 2,500 attendees across two days of intensive product sourcing, live demonstrations, industry education and valuable networking opportunities.
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Excellence, determination and dedication at Environmental Cleaners Military Awards 2025

Towards the end of last month, the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners held its annual Military Awards at Drapers' Hall, honouring excellence in environmental health across the Armed Forces.
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SBFM extends partnership with PureGym

Soft services facilities management provider SBFM has secured a two-year contract extension with PureGym, the UK's popular gym operator. Under the renewed contract, SBFM will be responsible for the provision of new equipment to support further operational efficiencies across the gym provider's expanding estate.
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Sodexo celebrates 600-plus colleagues reaching long service milestones

Last week, Sodexo UK & Ireland welcomed over 300 colleagues celebrating 20, 30, 40 and even 50 years' service for a special dinner in recognition of their hard work and loyalty.
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Winners celebrate success at BICSc Awards

Leading lights of the professional cleaning & hygiene industry celebrated their success as the winners of the BICSc Awards 2025 were announced at this year's glittering ceremony.
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Why your operations managers shouldn't be carrying out cleaning

Commercial account / operations / transformation director Andrew Taft, of Optimum FM Solutions, writes…
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Chemanglia awarded Royal Warrant

Chemanglia has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment by His Majesty King Charles III, recognising the company's decades-long service to the Royal Household at Sandringham, as Manufacturer of Washroom and Janitorial Products.
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Peartree Cleaning Services donates £5k to Essex Charity

Peartree Cleaning Services has made its annual donation of £5K to SNAP (Special Needs And Parents), an Essex based charity dedicated to supporting families with children and young people who have additional needs or disabilities.
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Abacadabra! Loo of the Year Awards conjures up a smidgen more magic

The Loo of the Year Awards, now in their 38th year, honour the very best in 'away from home' washroom provision in a day-long gala presentation event, which this year is promising an extra smidgen of surprise thanks to the signing of magician Marc Spelmann as entertainment host.
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Major refresh project underway on London’s overground stations

Carlisle Support Services has started working on a contract to deliver a major station refresh project across the London Overground network, which is operated by Arriva Rail London on Transport for London's behalf.
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