Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 12th September 2024 Issue no. 1129
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 International News
Products Bradley sponsors hygiene education program for The Philippines, Mexico and Thailand students
 Bac2Fresh: an exciting launch from Selden
OCS and Antah Group announce strategic joint venture in Malaysia
Register now for Interclean Shanghai 2024
Bionetix introduces ECL1200: a bio-catalyst for efficiency and sustainability
Bionetix is excited to support this trend with the release of ECL1200, a lipase enzyme concentrate that targets fats and greases in a variety of industries. Hydro releases EvoDose NXT chemical dispenser
SOAPBOX: Update on water terminology… what exactly is water efficiency?
ISSA Hygieia Network opens nominations for Annual Awards
Berry’s new closed Politainer system offers several important benefits
Kontakt.io launches new hand hygiene solution to reimagine hospital compliance and staff engagement
Prochem takes new Steemeasy compact to the next level
Savortex’s new connected washroom solution enhances hygiene, efficiency and sustainability
This launch cements Savortex's position as a pioneer in the smart washroom solutions market, providing integrated IoT-enabled systems that enhance overall facilities management. |
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I received a press release from the British Cleaning Council this week, in which it said it’s “hopeful” that our new Government will listen to the lobbying campaign aimed at getting our industry heard. The BCC lobbied the previous Government in support of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning & Hygiene Industry's report ‘Embedding Effective Hygiene for a Resilient UK’, but with little success. While the BCC believes that newly-elected Labour ministers and the party's 404 MPs are likely to be more interested in what the sector has to say, I must confess that I don’t hold out much hope bearing in mind the way things have been going, generally, in recent weeks.
On the plus side, since the election, the BCC has met with leading industry figures and lobbying experts to review the campaign and secure support for the re-establishment of the APPG, (since all APPGs were dissolved ahead of the election). Things went well. It has also contacted the Cabinet Secretary with a view to contributing to the review of national resilience taking place in response to the Covid Inquiry report. We lack resilience and proper preparation for the next pandemic – which, we are warned, is on its way. We in the industry are well aware that proper hygiene practices can help prevent, delay and mitigate the impact of a pandemic, so it’s important that the Government listens us. The BCC’s mini-manifesto, launched before the election, set out the industry's priorities on this. It made some important points and is available to read at: https://britishcleaningcouncil.org
One of the key points was the need to make cleaning staff eligible for the Skilled Worker Visa scheme and I couldn’t agree more with this stance. The general public talks about skilled workers as if it’s only the ‘old-school’ professionals we should be inviting to our shores, such as doctors etc, whereas we proved during the pandemic that the skills offered by our industry are paramount to the nation’s health & safety. I’d add that we ought to also up the ante on the training of prisoners in cleaning services provision and consider offering support upon their release. I’ve seen a number interviewed since this week’s mass release to free up prison space, who are expecting to be back inside within days because they don’t have the skills, the work or other support they need to survive on the outside. I’ve visited training schemes in three prisons over the years but am unsure as to whether they’ve proved fruitful in the long-term. If you have any insights or comments on this, please do get in touch! Also, I’ve seen figures this week showing huge numbers of people in the UK who are able to work but are not seeking employment. With our industry crying out for cleaners, couldn’t this pool of potential workers somehow be persuaded to join us? And if not, why not?
This Week's News
OCS announces the acquisition of Exclusive Services Group
This transaction marks OCS' fourth strategic bolt-on acquisition in the last 12 months and further enhances the Group's cleaning services footprint in key sectors such as education, data centres, leisure, media and retail.  Robert Scott acquires sole UK distribution rights for P-Wave products
The incorporation of the brand will strengthen Robert Scott's comprehensive washroom portfolio - reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering cutting-edge washroom solutions to its customers - whilst extending P-Wave's market presence through Robert Scott's extensive distribution network.  Morclean’s R & D facility: three years of impressive innovation - and counting!
From that hub, the company has developed and built a raft of innovative machines - including the best-selling Bin Wash range.  Poll delves into key drivers of sustainability
Which of the following do you believe is the most important driver of sustainability for businesses today? Those taking the poll had four options which from to select: Biovate Hygienics achieves coveted Ecocert accreditation
The accolade is a major achievement for the company as we are told it is the first UK manufacturer of commercial cleaning products to achieve the certification, which is recognised as one of the best-known worldwide labels for organic products. Efficiency, security, and speed: Eureka’s mantra
 Sasse awarded significant contract with Arriva Bus UK
The contract portfolio encompasses four regions, spanning from Wales to the North West of England, North East, and Yorkshire, to include a fleet of 1,350 buses.  OTL Group toasts 40 years of success
The Group's interests are diverse - spanning offshore cleaning, infection control products, spill kits, firefighting foams and foam testing. Since opening for business in 1984, it has grown to encompass four divisions, over 200 products and almost 30 staff. 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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