ISSA Show Canada 2019 proves to be an industry hit

The premiere of ISSA Show Canada is now one for the books and, by all accounts, the exposition proved to be an outstanding success. The show made its debut at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, 11th to 13th June, 2019.
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New published study: LightStrike robot kills C.auris on hospital surfaces

Candida auris (C.auris) is an emerging, often multi-drug resistant, fungus that causes serious and often deadly infections in healthcare settings. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recently issued a warning about C.auris, terming it a "serious global health threat."
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Phs and Mitsubishi Electric launch quiet revolution in hand drying

Washroom services provider phs Group has formed a partnership with Mitsubishi Electric to launch a revolutionary new hand dryer.
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Just what the doctor ordered

Kaivac's vacuum-powered trash compactors are perfect in all settings, but especially hospitals.One hospital housekeeper empties up to 200 rubbish bins per day, pouring the contents of each into a large rubbish liner.

With Kaivac's vacuum-powered trash compactor and the OmniFlex cleaning system, the space taken up by rubbish in the liner is reduced by up to one-half in seconds, just by removing the air from the liner.
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Cleaning and facility services professionals share expertise at EFCI's 2019 Conference

Delegates and speakers from several EU Member States gathered during the European Cleaning & Facility Services Industry's 2019 Conference last month, to exchange views on innovation in the cleaning and facility services industry and on the challenges to come. The event was hailed very successful in terms of the relevant sessions and quality of the presentations.
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CMS Purus Innovation Awards: 11 finalists revealed

The 11 entries that have made it through to the final round of this year's CMS Purus Innovation Awards, have been revealed. Chosen by a panel of eight judges who deemed them the best out of the 65 entries submitted, they will be presented on a special display at CMS Berlin 2019, which is taking place from 24th to 27th September at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds.
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Novaerus joins Clean Hospitals collaboration to help raise standards

Novaerus, an Irish company specialising in air disinfection using patented ultra-low energy plasma, has joined the Clean Hospitals collaboration between manufacturers from the professional hygiene industry, representatives from academia, key opinion leaders and hospital management, which aims to raise industry standards and increase the visibility of environmental hygiene in patient care.
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Hydro Systems introduces real-time data solution for laundries

Chemical dispensing and dosing solutions specialist Hydro Systems, introduced its new Hydro Connect Real-Time Module at the 2019 Clean Show in New Orleans, Louisiana. When paired with a Real-Time Module, Hydro Connect offers instant data streaming to further improve the laundry process.
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IDEXX Legiolert receives NF Validation Certification by AFNOR for Legionella pneumophila testing

IDEXX has announced that the Legiolert test, used for the rapid, confirmed enumeration of Legionella pneumophila in hot and cold sanitary water and cooling tower water, has been granted the NF Validation by AFNOR Certification, under the reference No IDX 33/06 - 06/19.
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IICRC opens nominations for Keith Williams Award

Do you know an individual who has made a significant technical contribution to the advancement of the science of inspection, cleaning & restoration? The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification is now accepting nominations for the Keith Williams Award. The deadline for nominations is 31st July 2019.
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Richard Sudall joins the team at WoolSafe

The WoolSafe Organisation is pleased to be strengthening its team with the appointment of Richard Sudall as head of international sales. Richard has been in the cleaning chemical industry all his working life and been a customer of WoolSafe for many years.
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Unger's growing Stingray family really speeds up indoor window cleaning

Unger has now further developed the award-winning Stingray indoor cleaning system with Stingray QuikPads - three-layer disposable pads (cleaning layer, absorbent core and attachment layer) that can be changed at lightning speed to help provide fast and easy hygienic cleanliness.
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CMS Berlin 2019: Combined Newcomers stand is fully booked

Newcomers are on the march at the international cleaning trade fair CMS Berlin 2019. From 24th to 27th September, for the first time, new and innovative companies will be displaying a wide range of products and new technological developments on a combined stand sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Economics. The area in Hall 6.2 is currently already booked up.
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IWFM and FMA: 'a collaborative alliance for excellence' says outgoing IWFM chairman

The Institute of Workplace & Facilities Management and the Facility Management Association of Australia, are to join forces in the pursuit of workplace and facilities management excellence. The trans-continental alliance will connect FMA's 2,000 strong membership to IWFM's community of 17,000 workplace and facilities professionals, already represented in 80 countries.
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Exclusive offer for Cleanzine readers: Two free tickets to CMS World Summit 2019 in Berlin!

We're delighted to bring you a special offer from our friends at CMS Berlin: a free ticket, for two lucky readers, to the CMS World Summit 2019, taking place for the first time at the international cleaning trade fair CMS Berlin 2019 Cleaning.Management.Services (24th -27th September).

The conference fee is €600, so the offer of free tickets is a generous one. It doesn't stop there though: the tickets are also valid for CMS Berlin 2019 so you can take in the exhibition too, when not at the conference.
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White paper demonstrates efficacy of self-disinfecting device on shared equipment

Proximity Systems, which provides healthcare furniture and technology, has released a white paper demonstrating the efficacy of its UV-Clean self-disinfecting device. After a month-long clinical study, the company announced that its no-touch disinfection unit had been proven to be effective at reducing bio burden on computer workstation keyboards included in the study.

The white paper explains that the study took place at HCA Houston Southeast in both its Neuro Unit and Intermediate Medical Care Unit.
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Camfil warns over air quality measurement

Measuring larger particulate matter - so-called PM10 and PM2.5 - to determine the health impact of poor air quality is missing the point, according to a leading air quality expert. Peter Dyment, technical manager of filter manufacturer Camfil, said the basis for measurement of harmful particulates should be on PM1 (particulate matter that is 1 micron or smaller in diameter).

His comments follow the publication of a study by air cleaning systems supplier Zehnder UK, which has presented initial findings from ongoing research into the impact of introducing a range of common pollutants into residential properties.
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InnuScience takes the lead with its IoT product monitoring system

Fast-growing InnuScience believes it may be the first cleaning product manufacturer in the UK to launch an Internet of Things (IoT)-based product monitoring system. Its system - Connected Cleaning - works by monitoring product usage, which is then reported on a monthly basis against the budget per site. A key benefit of this system is to allow the proactive management of any deviations from budget that could potentially occur.

Now an established global leader in commercial cleaning systems based on biotechnology, the company can achieve the upfront results of strong chemical products by using biological actives - fermentation extracts, enzymes and microbes - to create a residual cleaning action that boosts standards.
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Vaclensa launches dedicated HORECA team

Following a number of progressive changes within the company's internal structure, and an increase in customers from the restaurant, leisure and food service sector, Vaclensa has launched its very own HORECA (Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes) team.

Working with customers ranging from national restaurant and pub chains to holiday parks, this new division of four sales people and 16 service technicians has a dedicated product range of professional machines highly suited to the particular needs of these environments such as wet and dry vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, steam cleaners and leaf blowers.
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ISS divests activities in Estonia

ISS hasdivested its activities in Estonia, as part of its long-term strategy of focusing on its core business in markets with significant future demand for integrated facility services and markets of importance for global Key Account customers. ISS will continue to support the global and regional key accounts in Estonia.

The buyers of the business in Estonia are Estonian and international private investors.
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Steamatic Restoration & Cleaning is launch customer of Coulson Ice Blast's IceStorm45

Steamatic Restoration & Cleaning - the carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and restoration franchise which operates in 20 countries and has over 160 franchise territories worldwide, has signed on as official launch partner for Coulson Ice Blast's latest innovation - the IceStorm45.

Coulson Ice Blast just released its latest innovation in its IceStorm product line, and with the new IceStorm45, delivers its first mass-market offering of the smaller redesigned technology.
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Fleet-cleaning partnership helps DPD polish zero-emission credentials

Parcel delivery company DPD has appointed eco-friendly car wash company Dropless.co.uk in an innovative, new partnership. Water-free vehicle cleaning service Dropless will be responsible for ensuring the fleet vehicles at DPD's all-electric Westminster parcel depot remain spotless.

DPD Westminster was the UK's first all-electric parcel depot and is part of a network of zero-emission DPD micro depots in London. The parcel giant uses a fleet of electric trucks, vans and micro-vehicles for both incoming parcels, and last-mile deliveries, to provide a completely emission-free service.
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New and improved IWFM Awards boasts a bumper crop of finalists

The finalists for the Institute of Workplace & Facilities Management Awards 2019, which builds on the heritage of the British Institute of Facilities Management Awards, were announced yesterday.

The IWFM annual Awards put the spotlight on individuals and organisations driving innovation and delivering exceptional results in the profession. And this year's ceremony introduces new categories and promises an updated entertainment offering and an exciting after-ceremony experience.
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'Licenced to clean' - BICSc opens new training suite in Northampton

The British Institute of Cleaning Science is playing a leading role in addressing the cleaning industry's skills shortage with the opening of its brand new 'BBS Training Suite' in Northampton.

The opening ceremony took place earlier this month at Moulton Park in Northampton, and was officially opened by BBS managing director, Mike Fletcher FBICSc, while national chair, Sue Robinson FBICSc, cut the ribbon on the new BICSc headquarters.
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Man's vehicle seized for fly-tipping is a first for borough

Thurrock Council says it is continuing to take a no nonsense approach to fly-tipping after a man who dumped garden waste at the roadside became the first person in the borough to have a vehicle seized for the offence.
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HSE releases annual workplace fatality figures

The Health & Safety Executive has released its annual figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19 as well as the number of people known to have died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, in 2017. The provisional annual data for work-related fatal injuries revealed that 147 workers were fatally injured between April 2018 and March 2019 (a rate of 0.45 per 100,000 workers).
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The future of Health & Safety: New software company aims to make everything digital

A new health & safety management tool is said to be about to 'revolutionise' how businesses approach health & safety in the workplace by providing a 'one stop shop' for firms. The online software, launched by Protecting.co.uk, offers savvy business owners a number of tools to help them protect their business.
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Mitie secures extension to clean Scotland's best loved landmarks

Mitie has expanded its relationship with public body Historic Environment Scotland (HES) with a five-year cleaning contract worth £4.4 million. Having held the long-term contract with HES since 2010,
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European Ladies Tour player, Sian Evans, to join PGA golf pros at CHSA event

European Ladies Tour Player and Kings Hill Professional, Sian Evans, will be taking part in the upcoming Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association's charity golf day at Rudding Park, Harrogate.
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Meet the OBE recipient who's dedicated his career to preventing falls from height

They may not realise it, but anyone who has ever climbed a ladder, ascended a mobile access tower or used any other type of equipment to work at height has good reason to thank Glaswegian Peter Bennett, 59. Plenty of those in this industry then...
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Design for recycling and an integrated approach: messages from CHSA's plastics conference

Two dominant messages emerged from the recent Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association conference on plastics. First, products, packaging and processes need to be designed with recycling in mind. Second, an integrated approach, from the start to the finish of the supply chain, is crucial if recycling is to be increased.
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WRAP sees fashion as 'the next plastic' in customer perception

In May, WRAP, (Waste & Resources Action Programme) hosted a lively workshop with diverse stakeholders to explore whether the UK textiles sector might want a voluntary waste reduction agreement post 2020, and if so, what it could look like.
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RSPH issues report on infection control during 'special procedures'

The Royal Society of Public Health has published a detailed report, titled Skins and Needles, which reviews the infection hazard associated with tattoos, cosmetic piercings, electrolysis and acupuncture - generically referred to as 'special procedures'.
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Arcus awarded five-year total facilities contract for Co-op distribution centres

Arcus, has been awarded a contract by the Co-op, to provide total facilities management service for 13 of its distribution centres across the UK. 
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NIC delivering services with new Hermes contract

NIC Services Group has been awarded a new £multi-million contract with delivery solutions company Hermes. This contract will see NIC delivering cleaning and associated services across the entire Hermes estate.
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Investigation continuing into foods linked to listeria infections in UK hospitals

Good progress is being made in the continuing investigation into the food supply chain, to identify the source of the listeria strain linked to the recent hospital cases - which have so far resulted in two deaths. The Food Standards Agency is leading the investigation, with the support of Food Standards Scotland and local authorities.
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CMS Berlin
24-27th September 2019
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CMS World Summit 2019
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CMS World Summit 2019
24-26th September 2019
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CMS Cleaning Management Services

CRS 2019
19th October 2019
Cleaning & Restoration Show 2019
Harrogate Convention Centre
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Hygienalia+Pulire
12-14th November 2019
Madrid, Spain
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ISSA North America
18-21st November 2019
Las Vegas
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Loo of the Year Awards
6th December 2019
Prestigious Awards in the heart of England
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Budapest Cleaning Show
14-15th October 2020
Budapest,
Hungary
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