New study examines how pleat patterns impact cartridge filter filtration and cleaning performance

A new scientific paper has been published following studies into the way the pleating pattern impacts on a cartridge filter's filtration and cleaning performance. The purpose of the study was to provide a high-performance cartridge filter replacement solution for a cartridge dust collector.
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Navigate EU carbon border rules with this new CBAM Guide

Companies trading with the European Union can now access Tunley Environmental's new CBAM Guide, developed to help organisations understand and respond to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism regulation. The guide simplifies the reporting process and equips businesses with the tools needed to navigate one of the EU's most impactful climate policies.
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Truelink buys cleaning solutions provider Zep

Zep, innovator and manufacturer of maintenance and cleaning solutions for food & beverage, industrial, institutional and retail customers, has been acquired by an affiliate of Truelink Capital Management - a Los Angeles-based middle market private equity firm focused on long-term value creation, from New Mountain Capital.
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ISS signs new global contract with Velux Group

ISS has entered into a new five-year partnership with Denmark-based international roof-window and ancillary products manufacturer Velux. The contract spans more than 10 countries across Europe.
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Tennant’s new Z50 Citadel outdoor sweeper addresses challenging outdoor cleaning applications

Tennant Company has this week announced the launch of its latest outdoor sweeper, the Z50 Citadel outdoor sweeper. The machine, which is now available to order, delivers exceptional cleaning results, high productivity and reliable operations for large outdoor spaces, making it an ideal sweeper for industrial sites such as mining, manufacturing and logistics, as well as municipal settings like urban centres and transportation hubs.
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Kärcher spotlights 90 years of making a difference with nine community cleaning projects

Kärcher is marking its 90th anniversary with a nationwide community initiative to professionally clean at least nine locations across the UK. These ‘give back’ projects reflect Kärcher's core values of giving back to local communities and aiming to improve local spaces for all to enjoy - embodying Kärcher's ethos of making a difference.
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Paragon awarded Ecovadis Gold Status - ranks in the 98th percentile globally

Renowned UK provider of advanced cleaning products and solutions, Paragon, has been awarded Gold status by Ecovadis, the world's most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings and Environmental & Social Governance (ESG) compliance solutions.
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CMS Berlin 2025: Digitalisation is having a profound impact on the cleaning industry

The event’s supporting Associations: BIV (Federal Guild Association of the Building Cleaning Trade), VDMA (Cleaning Systems Association of the German Engineering Federation) and IHO (Industrial Association for Hygiene & Surface Protection for Industrial & Institutional Applications) explain market developments and industry trends…
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Singapore's National University Hospital becomes first hospital globally to receive International Healthcare Sustainability Certification

Singapore’s National University Hospital (NUH) has become the first hospital in the world to receive the Healthcare Sustainability Certification, a landmark recognition awarded by the Joint Commission International (JCI) in collaboration with the International Hospital Federation's Geneva Sustainability Centre (GSC).
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New AI tool helps cleaners detect bin or sack contamination instantly, using just a smartphone

A new tool is giving cleaning teams the ability to scan bins for contamination and provide instant feedback, without any extra equipment or disruption to their daily routine.
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Award win highlights sustainability benefits of Sontara nonwoven fabric

Sontara's EcoRE bags, now part of the Magnera portfolio, recently received the IDEA Long-Life Achievement Award at IDEA25, the global event for nonwovens and engineered fabrics. Made from cellulosic fibers, Sontara EcoRE material is certified, (by TÜV Austria) for home composting and boasts exceptional strength and durability.
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Sofidel finalises acquisition of Royal Paper's US assets, strengthening its position in North American Market

Lucca, Italy-based Sofidel has finalised the acquisition of the assets of Royal Interco, (Royal Paper) - a recognised player in the US in both the at-home and away-from-home segments.
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Professional Hygiene Market Insights Report 2025-2030 now available

“Growing attention towards green solutions, shift towards advanced solutions, concerns about hygiene and sanitation”

The global Professional Hygiene Market, valued at USD 17.80 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a 5.84% Compound Annual Growth Rate, reaching USD 25.02 billion by 2030, according to the newly published140-page report by Research & Markets.
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CMS Berlin Purus Innovation Awards: finalists announced

CMS Berlin has revealed the finalists of the Purus Innovation Awards 2025. The 18 products/services, over the six competition categories, will be judged at the show in September and the winners announced.

It is interesting to note that CMS exhibitors submitted many entries in the new Robotics/AI category, which emphasises the growing influence of smart technologies in the cleaning industry.
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A triple win for My Property Pros

The My Property Pros (MPP) network is making serious moves in the world of franchising and exterior cleaning - and it is not going unnoticed. Case in point: Diogo Pinheiro, franchisee for South Holland in Lincolnshire, who launched his business in March and has wasted no time making his mark. In just his second week, he secured over £2,000 worth of jobs. While Diogo is off to a flying start, the rest of the network has been putting in a winning performance too.

MPP has been crowned Outstanding Cleaning Franchise at the Business Awards UK 2025 Cleaning Services Awards and scooped Exterior Cleaning Company of the Year at the Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards. These accolades are a testament to the strength of the MPP model - and proof that the network is cleaning up in more ways than one...
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PuroClean recognises Florida franchise owner with Hot Shot Award

Property restoration franchise PuroClean, has awarded its Melbourne, Florida franchisee Nick Schupbach, the highly coveted Hot Shot Award. This Award recognises the highest percentage of sales growth from 2023 to 2024 across PuroClean's vast network throughout North America.

"We are honoured to receive this recognition, which stands as a powerful testament to the unwavering commitment and collective effort of our entire team," says Nick."Their dedication to our core values of being 'On the Move' and delivering 'Relentless Customer Service' has been instrumental in driving the growth that earned us the distinction of 'Hot Shot of the Year.' This award reflects not only our team's passion but also our ongoing pursuit of excellence across all facets of our franchise operations."
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Empowering education through hygiene and hope: The Life, Dignity & Health Project at Zuzumqele High School

Access to clean Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) is not just a basic need - it is a human right that supports dignity, health and access to education. In schools, especially those located in under-resourced communities, WASH infrastructure is essential to creating safe and healthy learning environments.

At Zuzumqele High School in Ezimbokodweni, KwaZulu-Natal, this right was severely compromised. With only eight out of 24 toilets functional, damaged infrastructure and frequent water shortages, learners - especially females - were reluctant to use the facilities.
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AI-powered device that transforms waste into compost in hours, hits Kickstarter

Wonvita’s compact, AI-powered food recycling system transforms common kitchen waste - including fruit peels, leftovers and even small bones - into high-quality compost within 2-8 hours, reducing waste volume by up to 90%.

The W-Robot offers several key features designed for efficiency and ease of use:
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Stratus nears 100-territory milestone as expansion accelerates across North America

Stratus Building Solutions, an award-winning commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise which offers green janitorial products with its proprietary Green Seal Certified line of cleaning chemicals, continues its impressive growth trajectory in 2025, introducing 10 new Master Franchise territories during the first half of the year.

The brand's recent expansion includes strategic entries into key markets such as The Bronx and Westchester, NY; Birmingham, AL; Barrie, ON; New Haven, CT; Lexington, KY; and Charleston, SC - bringing Stratus closer to the milestone of 100 Master Franchise territories across the US and Canada by the end of 2025. There are currently more than 4,400 unit-franchisees in 80 major cities.
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Venu Holding Corporation and Aramark Sports + Entertainment forge strategic partnership

Venu Holding Corporation, a developer, owner and operator of upscale live music venues and premium hospitality destinations, and Aramark Sports + Entertainment have forged a strategic partnership to establish what they plan to be a market-leading standard for guest experience.

Venu has awarded Aramark the contracts for facilities management (including custodial and grounds maintenance, cleaning and engineering services), food & beverage concessions and artist and branded venue retail.
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ISS wins large contract with public healthcare institution in Austria

ISS has entered a new partnership with a major public healthcare institution in Austria, which will see the contractor delivering cleaning, logistics and patient support services across two sites from 1st February 2026.

The deal - worth approximately DKK 200 million a year, is the contractor’s largest win in Austria to date.
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Spark EPoS redefines commercial cleaning at Eldon Square with the Spark L50

Spark EPoS is collaborating with Eldon Square, Newcastle's premier shopping and leisure destination, in a groundbreaking move to modernise and streamline its commercial cleaning operations.
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The King's Royal Warrant warrants new look Prochem labels...

Complete with the new Royal Warrant of Appointment to HM The King, a fresh, new look to Prochem product packaging is heading to janitorial shelves.
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Peartree Cleaning Services wins £1.8m contract with General Medical Council

The General Medical Council - the independent regulator for doctors, physician associates and anaesthesia associates, has awarded Peartree Cleaning Services a contract to provide a total cleaning solution across the GMC's UK portfolio.
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Firm fined more than £500,000 after shift worker fell to his death

A North Yorkshire company has been fined more than half a million pounds after a night shift worker fell approximately three metres to his death. Mark Pinder, 51, was working for East Riding Sacks, a manufacturer of paper sacks, when the incident happened in 2023.
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David Garcia elected new chair of the British Cleaning Council

The British Cleaning Council - the voice of the UK's cleaning, hygiene & waste sector, officially elected a new chair at its recent Annual General Meeting. David Garcia, who has served as deputy chair for two years, has taken over from Delia Cannings.
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SOAPBOX: FM expert view… The advent of AI and data driven services - but what about the people?

Lucy Lloyd, chief services officer of Kingdom Cleaning, discusses how the evolution of technology shouldn't take away the person-centred approach of the industry…
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New hub to harness magic of microbes to turn trash into treasure

A pioneering new hub is set to transform UK manufacturing by converting industrial waste into valuable, sustainable chemicals and materials.
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Over 1-million life-saving P-Wave urinal mats placed in men’s washrooms in 18 months

With the help of its amazing distributor network, Robert Scott's P-Wave brand has now placed over one million of its NHS England branded urinal mats in men's washrooms across the country, from pubs, offices and restaurants, to shopping malls and stadiums.
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Incredible £4bn surge awaits UK FM Market to 2029

A new report from MTW Research forecasts a £4 billion boost for the UK Facilities Management market by 2029, with real-term growth kicking off in 2025 as inflation eases.

Drawing on outsourcing market data exceeding £100 billion, the report signals a stabilising FM market after recent volatility, with nearly 70% of FM companies reporting growth over the past year.
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Late payments soar past 50 days: The UK's worst-paying industries revealed

As the UK marks Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day on 27th June, Novuna Business Cash Flow - a specialist in SME and corporate cash flow finance - is spotlighting one of the biggest threats to SME survival: late payments.
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ISS launches its latest Healthcare Training Academy at University Hospital Hairmyres

ISS has extended its Healthcare Training Academy with the opening of a new facility at University Hospital Hairmyres (UHH) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
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OCS wins new 5-year FM contract with UKHSA

OCS has secured a new 5-year facilities management contract with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) which will see OCS deliver a range of FM services across three UKHSA sites in Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Greater London.
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Ecobat Battery - the complete floor cleaning supply partner

Endorsing its position as a versatile service and supply partner for the floor cleaning sector, Ecobat Battery, said to be the UK's largest battery distributor, is highlighting the fact that alongside its comprehensive range of six and 12-volt batteries, it has all the 2-volt cell options covered for those businesses using heavy duty machines.
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