ISSA heralds 2018's innovators

The Team ISSA Welcome Reception was an occasion to not only renew business relationships for hundreds of cleaning industry professionals, but also to announce the winners of some well-deserved awards.
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Wild about washrooms! Nature calls winner of Cintas America's Best Restroom contest

Cintas Corporation has declared J N 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, in Sanibel, Florida the winner of the 2018 America's Best Restroom contest.
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Diversey announces 5% price increase in Europe by 1st January 2019

Diversey announced this week a 5% price increase across Europe, effective January 1st 2019, due to what it says are unforeseen and permanent cost increases.
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Fresh from Greyland; the Green and Orange Maximum Range just got bigger

The success of Greyland's Green and Orange-Maximum products over the past year since their introduction has led to a three-fold increase in the range now available.
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OspreyDeepclean's iS80 Pro: a diesel-powered heavyweight for the toughest of tasks

OspreyDeepclean has announced the launch of the new iS80 Pro. This latest edition to its range of professional dry steam cleaners, compliments what is probably the largest range of diesel powered dry steamers on the market.
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SC Johnson accelerates progress boosting plastic recycling and reuse

This week, SC Johnson announced a series of commitments to further reduce its own plastic footprint, by boosting recycled plastic content in its packaging, supporting reuse of plastic bottles through concentrated refills, and launching an effort to make Ziploc bags recyclable at curbside.
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Industrial vacuum cleaner market likely to be worth $681.3 million by 2023

The industrial vacuum cleaner market is predicted to grow from USD 536.9 million in 2018 to USD 681.3 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.88%, by researchers involved in compiling a new market research report 'Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Market by Type (Dry and Wet & Dry), Power Source (Electric & Pneumatic), Industry (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Metalworking, and Building & Construction), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023'.
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Workplaces remain dangerous environments

Every year, 8,000 people die because of exposure to carcinogens at work and 13,500 new occupational cancer cases are registered in Britain. In the EU context, the statistics are even more startling: there are 80,000 deaths from work-related cancer every year, while approximately 120,000 people develop cancer annually as a result of their work activities.
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CDC-funded study underlines benefits of enhanced UVC disinfection in healthcare facilities

A new, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention-funded analysis of the Benefits of Enhanced Terminal Room-Disinfection (BETR-D) shows that enhanced disinfection using UVC leads to a reduction of microbial contamination and a decrease in patient colonisation and infection.
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Lucart joins Ellen MacArthur CE100 network to hasten circular economy ambitions

Increasingly committed to the circular economy, Lucart, the Italian manufacturer of tissue paper, airlaid products and MG paper, has joined Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Circular Economy 100 (CE100) network to realise its circular economy ambitions faster. This pre-competitive innovation programme was established to enable organisations to develop new opportunities and more quickly realise their circular economy ambitions.
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Hydro Systems launches Cloud-based IoT platform

Hydro Systems, part of Dover, has introduced Hydro Connect, its cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform. Hydro Connect gives chemical providers and end users increased visibility into their operations, optimises production, reduces costs and increases customer satisfaction.
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Good results and another acquisition for Bunzl

Bunzl has this week announced its trading statement for the period since 30 June 2018, along with another acquisition.
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On the other hand...?

The humble 'rubber' glove has become surprisingly sophisticated and now ranges over at least three categories, six specific and numerous more-generic international standards. There are also two competing issues - preventing moisture getting in but still allowing the hand to breathe.
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Technology: Will news that carbon fibre can store energy in a vehicle body impact on cleaning machines?

Ed: I came across something this week that I'm thinking could potentially change the way we manufacture/use batteries for/in cleaning machines. Not being a battery expert, I may have gone off kilter; however, the technology's interesting so I thought I'd share it. I'd love to receive your comments on whether you think it could be viable.

A study led by Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has shown that carbon fibres can work as battery electrodes, storing energy directly. This opens up new opportunities for structural batteries, where the carbon fibre becomes part of the energy system. The researchers' vision is of vehicles where a large part of the body of the vehicle consists of structural lithium ion batteries.
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Introducing the latest in backpack vacuum cleaning technology

Wightman & Parrish has been lucky enough to be chosen as one of the leading distributors of Pacvac, the latest in backpack vacuum cleaning technology.
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RAS publishes Happy Toilets @ Preschools Booklet & Handbook to mark 20th anniversary

In collaboration with Dyson Airblade hand dryer distributor VISO Pte, the Restroom Association Singapore has developed a booklet and handbook to mark its 20th anniversary.
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Dust specialist launches most powerful gas-powered extractor to date

Removing hazardous dust on an industrial scale has been made easier thanks to the UK's dust extracting specialist launching a high performance, gas-powered extractor on the market. Dustcontrol UK's new and innovative propane-driven DC Storm LPG can last up to eight hours and doesn't require any cables, making it ideal for environments with a limited supply of electricity.
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BREAKING: Trojan Battery Company acquired by C&D Technologies

Trojan Battery Company has announced that it is to be acquired by C&D Technologies in a move that will combine two leading battery manufacturers with complementary product portfolios, to create one of the largest energy storage providers with over $1.0 billion of revenue, eight manufacturing facilities and a presence in every major region. The transaction is expected to close in approximately 60 days.

"Trojan Battery is an industry leader with a great heritage and an amazing team of employees," said Neil Thomas, president and CEO of Trojan Battery. "I'm excited about the agreement with C&D and believe that it will secure the company's future and position it for even greater success in the years ahead."
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IICRC seeks volunteers for new BSR/IICRC S530 and BSR/IICRC S590 Standards

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC) is seeking volunteers to serve on consensus bodies for the development of two new Standards: BSR/IICRC S530 Standard for Indoor Environmental Assessment for Suspected Molud Contaminated Structures; and BSR/IICRC S590 Standard for HVAC Cleaning and Decontamination in a Water Damaged Environment.

For those interested in serving on either the BSR/IICRC S530 or BSR/IICRC S590 consensus bodies, should consider the following:
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We have mail: business rates relief for public toilets... and an endorsement!

Hi Jan

Having been involved, as Director of BTA and owner of Loo of the Year Awards, giving evidence to a Parliamentary Select Committee in 2008 demanding changes that would require the Government to make a legal requirement on local authorities to provide adequate public toilets, I welcome the budget changes.

This should be an incentive for local authorities to spend the saving in business rates on public toilets improving their provision where required.
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Unger floor cleaning system in comparative test

Unger Europe tells us that its new erGO! was one of a number of floor cleaning systems put to the test by the Institute of Work Sciences & Ergonomics at the University of Siegen, Germany. The study, led by Prof. Dr. Ing. Karsten Kluth, involved the ergonomic evaluation of floor cleaning systems to determine what - if any - stresses and strains were caused to cleaning personnel, through the various cleaning systems' different designs.

While the report is still being evaluated, early results are positive, highlighting that improved ergonomics of a floor cleaning system have significant positive effects on users' work efficiency.
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The little accident box - helping teachers survive children's classroom accidents

Following the recent report by Ofsted head Amanda Spielman revealing that the number of children starting school without adequate toilet training has increased at an alarming rate, health and wellbeing specialist Aroma Care Solutions has come to the rescue for teachers across the country working with three- and four-year olds settling into school life.

The report stated that a shocking 70% more schools are reporting problems with untrained children compared with five years ago.
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Anti-bacterial protection spray offers 48-hour protection

After months of research and hard work, the team behind a new scientifically-proven 48-hour anti-bacterial spray has launched its product to the UK market - and has plans to take it worldwide

OneSpray has been designed specifically as the first line of defence against everyday bacteria. Its specially developed formula is not only effective at cleaning screens and surfaces but also guarantees to keep them bacteria-free for up to two days afterwards.
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Mini Seatsan: economical, compact and elegant

Mini Seatsan, the latest addition to Kennedy's sanitising range, is exclusive to the UK market. An elegant and compact sanitising foam dispenser, it is particularly suitable for high traffic hospitality washroom areas, large offices and other business environments.

Robust, service-friendly and highly hygienic, the Mini Seatsan is available with a 300ml toilet seat sanitising foam. The ultra-economical foam is smoothly dispensed in 0.4ml doses and uses 30% less consumable than a comparable fluid sanitiser. It is effective against bacteria found on toilet seats, such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus hirae.
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Soapbox: A good week for toilet talk

By Yvonne Orgill, CEO of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association...

"It has been a good week for toilet talk. First we had the chancellor making numerous toilet jokes as he announced in the budget that owners will no longer pay business rates on public toilets. Then Microsoft founder Bill Gates unveils a futuristic toilet that doesn't need water by making a presentation with a jar of human faeces on show beside him.

The Chancellor's announcement caused much merriment in the house and Bill Gates's stunt made the headlines, which is great news for the bathroom industry, as it brings the toilet and water use to the top of the news agenda.
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Essity presents new organisation and commits to 100% recyclability of plastic packaging

Essity has marked some restructuring and the launch of a new organisation, with the announcement that it has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastic Economy global commitment: 'A line in the sand', meaning it has committed to working toward 100% recyclability of the company's packaging by 2025.

The commitment is aligned with Essity's overall ambition that new solutions will contribute to reducing the environmental footprint by 33% by 2030.
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New 1000W floorcare machine charger provides superior reliability and charge quality

Delta-Q Technologies has added a 1000W battery charger to its RC Series for use in battery-powered floor care machines. Available in a 24-volt model, the RC1000 is a high frequency charging ideal for both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, which also offers Controller Area Network (CAN bus) communications for seamless machine integration.

Designed with floorcare and maintenance original equipment manufacturers in mind, the RC1000 is suitable for use in battery-powered scrubbers, sweepers, and burnishers.
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Campaign tells public not to 'toss' their litter

A hard hitting campaign to target fly tippers and people who drop litter in North Lanarkshire is running on buses, signs and billboards. The campaign asks people to do the right thing, put litter in a bin or take it home and 'don't be a tosser' by dropping litter.

It supports the message used by charity Keep Britain Tidy in their UK-wide initiative to tackle the problem of roadside litter.
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Looking lively! London Cleaning Show 2019 steps up a gear with loads that's new

The Cleaning Show, one of Europe's fastest growing trade events dedicated to commercial cleaning, has announced more details of next year's three-day expo, which is taking place from 19th - 21st March at London's Excel - and there will be a lot going on...
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Loo of the Year Awards Sponsors announced

The sponsor line-up for the 2018 Loo of the Year Awards has been announced. Associate Sponsor Clos-o-Mat has been supporting the Awards since 2007 and sponsors the Changing Places toilet entries and Space to Change toilet entries awards.
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Dolphin: Supplier of all things washroom related...

From the moment you enter Dolphin Solutions' reception, you are greeted by music that is supplied not via a Musak tape on endless loop, but by a genuine baby grand piano! That's the first nod to quality at the company, with true resonant sound being provided by an actual musical instrument - far superior to anything provided digitally.
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TVH Parts Holding sponsors FLTA Environment Awards

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) will be presentsing its Awards for Excellence for the 25th time next year and TVH Parts Holding - the one-stop shop for parts and accessories for material handling, industrial and agricultural equipment - has taken on the commitment to sponsor the Environment Award on this Silver Anniversary edition.
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Christeyns acquires Clover Chemicals

International chemicals manufacturer Christeyns, whose UK headquarters are located in Bradford, has acquired Clover Chemicals, strengthening its position in the professional cleaning and hygiene sector.
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Cromwell Polythene shows it 'Leeds by Example'

Cromwell Polythene is supporting a new recycling on the go initiative for Leeds city centre - 'Leeds By Example', launched 9th October. The company, which supplies a range of polythene products to aid recycling, will provide over 20,000 bags made from recycled material to support the campaign over its six-month duration.
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Monthind Clean wins contract for Norfolk's New Quadram Institute

East of England contract cleaning company Monthind, has secured a multi-service line contract at the new state-of-the-art Quadram Institute (QI) medical facility.
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Bio-Productions embraces 'Wear It Pink' Day

Burgess Hill-based manufacturer Bio-Productions, is widely respected for the dedicated way it looks after its team with an approach to staff relationships that goes way beyond the usual HR boundaries. Typical of this special company culture is the support of the entire workforce for 'Wear it Pink' Day.
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Revealed: new names for recycling trucks!

Wychavon District Council and its waste and recycling collections partner FCC Environment have now sifted through over 300 resident entries for names for the 15, brand spanking new waste and recycling trucks which are taking to the roads this month.

The names are:

- Reggie Refuse
- Sir Trash a Lot
- The Incredible Bulk
- Lambergreenie
- Recyclosaurus Rex
- Jus-bin Timberlake
- The Ter-bin-ator
- Binderella
- The Flying Dustman
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Envirocall leads Emma Bridgewater post-fire clean-up

In August six fire crews tackled a blaze at the Emma Bridgewater factory site in Lichfield Street, Stoke-on-Trent. The fire caused significant damage to the factory.
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Viridor invests £3.7m in Crayford materials recycling facility to improve quality and safety

Viridor has invested £3.7 million in enhanced paper purity and fire protection systems at its Crayford Materials Recycling Facility near Dartford. The Crayford MRF receives 300,000 tonnes of co-mingled content from 28 local authorities each year.
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Environmental Cleaners laud perseverance and expertise of military forces

The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners has recently held its annual Military Awards. This event shines a light on the fantastic achievements of the servicemen, women and cadets that contribute to making our armed forces one of the most respected and accomplished in the world today.
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Star Platforms raises its game with £2m investment in working at height equipment

Business is on the up at Bedfordshire-based Star Platforms, as the company invests £2 million in new working at height equipment to support the opening of its fifth depot.
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Middle East Cleaning Technology Week
13-15th November 2018
Dubai
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Loo of the Year Awards
7th December 2018
St Johns Hotel, Solihull
UK
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Clean India Technology Week 2019
13-15th February 2019
Bangalore
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ISSA Mexico 2019
19-21st February 2019
Mexico City
Mexico
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The Cleaning Show
19-21st March 2019
London

Another edition of this successful event in one of the greatest cities on Earth!
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ISSA Cleantex Africa
4-6th June 2019
Johannesburg, South Africa
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CMS Berlin
24-27th September 2019
Paired with:
CMS World Summit 2019
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CMS World Summit 2019
24-26th September 2019
Paired with:
CMS Cleaning Management Services