Bunzl announces retirement of Brian May and appointment of Richard Howes as CFO

Bunzl, the specialist international distribution and services group, has announced that after more than 13 years in the role of group finance director and 25 years with Bunzl, Brian May has decided to retire from the company. He will be succeeded by Richard Howes (pictured) who will join the company on 1st September 2019, initially as CFO designate before joining the Board and assuming the role of chief financial officer on 1st January 2020.
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RAS expresses appreciation to its former president

Although she will still be serving on the Restroom Association Singapore Board Committee, Ms Tan Puay Hoon has stepped down from her role as Honorary RAS President and her colleagues have been lauding her efforts and successes at the helm and for tirelessly fronting many impactful initiatives amidst her tight schedule of managing her own retail consultancy business.
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NCDC launches 'Turn Nigeria Orange' project to mark 2019 World Hand Hygiene Day

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has launched the 'Turn Nigeria Orange' Project to strengthen the culture of hand hygiene & Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) generally in healthcare institutions across the country. This is part of activities to commemorate the 2019 World Hand Hygiene Day in Nigeria.
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IICRC seeking nominations for 2019 Board of Directors

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification, which represents more than 54,000 certified technicians and 6,000 Certified Firms in 22 countries, is soliciting nominations for four open seats on its Board of Directors to serve a three-year term.
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Combatting plastic waste crisis, SC Johnson expands offerings of concentrate products

As an early champion of concentrate products nearly a decade ago, SC Johnson is continuing to address the plastic waste crisis by expanding and widening access to its concentrate offerings.
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Cold Jet launches new revolutionary dry ice blaster, the PCS

Cold Jet says it has reinvented dry ice blasting with the release of the PCS 60, which represents the pinnacle of dry ice blasting technology and will enhance the environmental cleaning and surface preparation experience; setting the standard for dry ice blasting machines for years to come.
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New bin tipper improves hygiene and reduces injuries in high-volume foodservice operations

Designed for kitchens that produce more than 600lbs of food waste daily, the new SBT-140 safely and efficiently unloads full bins into a biodigester or dumpster.
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Sani-Marc's acquisition of Alpine Specialty Chemicals is fourth transaction in six months

Established 50 years ago, Canadian cleaning and sanitation specialist Sani Marc Group is continuing to grow with its recent acquisition of Ontario-based Alpine Specialty Chemicals - its fourth transaction in less than six months.
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Robotic germ zapper helps bring down infectious disease

A germ-zapping robot called LightStrike from Xenex is being used at California Pacific Medical Center hospitals to help curb the spread of infectious diseases. This mobile robotic device is used in intensive care units, medical surgery units, operating rooms and in rooms where patients suffering from Clostridioides difficile, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other microorganisms, were discharged.
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Rubber glove market to grow steadily thanks to rising hygiene and infection control nous

The global rubber glove market is set to grow at an exponential Compound Annual Growth Rate during the forecast period attributed to its increasing demand across several industrial applications. The improving global economy, along with the growing need for cleanliness and hygiene is driving the market growth.
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RIA and IICRC announce strategic partnership

The Restoration Industry Association and the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification have announced a strategic partnership to enable each organisation to focus on its core mission and which will help elevate knowledge and professionalism within the industry.
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2019 ISSA Innovation Award program open for submissions

ISSA is calling for entries for the 10th Annual ISSA Innovation Award Program, which is organised into five categories - Cleaning Agents; Dispensers; Equipment; Services & Technology; and Supplies & Accessories - each vying for the Innovation Category Awards and, ultimately, the Innovation of the Year.
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Graphene sponge helps lithium sulphur batteries reach new potential

To meet the demands of an electric future, new battery technologies will be essential. One option is lithium sulphur batteries, which offer a theoretical energy density roughly five times that of lithium ion batteries. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, recently unveiled a promising breakthrough for this type of battery, using a catholyte with the help of a graphene sponge.
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SC Johnson Professional relaunches innovative foam soap line

SC Johnson Professional has relaunched its Refresh foam soap line, with new formulations designed to elevate the handwashing experience. Available in a range of new signature fragrances and fragrance-free options, just one pump of product removes over 99% of dirt and germs, when used properly.
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Kansas City business awards lifetime services to local veteran

Task Force Window Cleaning has awarded Joe Wolfe of Prairie Village, Kansas, free window cleaning, pressure washing and gutter cleaning for life. The company cleaned Joe's storm windows, soft washed his house, pressure washed his fence, driveway and patio, cleaned his gutters and cleaned his dryer vent on April 13, 2019.
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ISS ranked first in ESG report

Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) rating agency Sustainalytics has ranked ISS first as the overall ESG leader among its industry peers.
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Brightwell Dispensers acquired by SEKO Group

Brightwell Dispensers, one of the UK's premier manufacturers of soap and paper dispensers, issued a statement last Thursday (featured on our Facebook page) through which it was pleased to announce that it was acquired by Seko S.p.A. (Seko) on 30th April.

Seko, founded in 1976 and based in Rieti, Italy, is a global leader in chemical dosing and control technology, with 22 subsidiaries and a network of partner distributors worldwide.

Brightwell Dispensers will continue to operate under its own name as a separate entity to Seko, retaining its existing R&D, sales, marketing and administration functions while continuing its long-term growth strategy.

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OptiSolve germ report on hotels reveals which surfaces have the most germs in a hotel

We all know how dirty hotel rooms can be, but where are the worst places for germs? This week at the Canadian Sustainability Conference in Toronto, the OptiSolve Germ Report team and host, Jason Tetro, unleashed the powers of their Pathfinder technology to 'make the invisible visible' in hotel rooms.

OptiSolve Pathfinder technology makes the invisible visible on a hotel door latch. This shows severe biological material through proprietary imaging technology, which provides a breakthrough that facilitates precision cleaning to improve environmental health and safety in all types of facilities from hotels to hospitals to food manufacturing plants to educational facilities and offices.
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CMS Berlin 2019: expanded show space and highly anticipated 'Cleaning Summit'

The eagerly-anticipated CMS 2019 Berlin - Cleaning.Management.Services. is turning out to be something of a success... A high level of demand by exhibitors from Germany and abroad, has meant that the space allocated for stands has had to be expanded - and, for the first time, the show will host the CMS World Summit 2019. Its main theme - 'Inject Innovation'- is attracting leading decision-makers from every continent.

Providing a comprehensive overview of products, systems and processes covering every aspect of commercial cleaning technology and chemical cleaning products, the show will take place from 24th to 27th September. The summit will take place on 25th and 26th September.
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Jangro sharpens up its expert training offering

For operatives working in areas where there are sharps (needles and other objects used to puncture the skin), cleaning can be extra hazardous. With the correct management, the risk of accidents can be reduced. That's why Jangro, the largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors in the UK and Ireland, has expanded its award-winning training programme, LMS (Learning Management Solution) with a new module dedicated to Sharps Handling.

The course takes only 30 minutes to complete, and by the end of it, operatives should be able to:
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Bio-Productions scoops two awards

Eco-friendly cleaning chemicals manufacturer, Bio-Productions, rose to the occasion picking up two awards at the BHBiz Awards 2019. Ten members of the Bio-Productions team attended the awards ceremony at the Brighton Amex Community Stadium last Friday.

This glittering event was hosted by popular broadcaster and journalist Jennie Bond, who appears regularly on a wide range of television and radio programmes, ranging from light entertainment to informative documentaries.
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Exemplifying the 'American Dream', 73-year-old crowned 2019 School Custodian of the Year

And the winner of the 2019 Custodian of the Year contest is... Aristeo Flores! With over 278,600 votes, Cintas Corporation yesterday crowned Aristeo Flores of Scotts Valley, (California) Middle School the 2019 Custodian of the Year. Aristeo will receive a $5,000 cash prize and his school will also receive $5,000 in products and services from Cintas and Rubbermaid Commercial Products.

Known for his warm, kind smile, Aristeo is an integral part of the Scotts Valley Middle School community. His gentle demeanor, sense of humour and hard work has left a positive impact on students past and present for the last 17 years. So when the opportunity came for his town of 12,000 to show him just how much he means to them, they ensured he won with more than 30% of the vote.
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Vectair Systems supports environmental RSPO initiative to minimise effects of palm oil industry

The recent documentary (aired on the BBC), 'Climate Change: The Facts', told how the soaring demand for palm oil was leading to large scale deforestation with large areas of rainforest being torn down and replaced with palm oil plantations. It also explored the effects that palm oil sourcing is having on the orangutan population, as well as other breeds of animal.

With palm oil used in up to 50% of all consumer goods, from lipstick and packaged food to body lotion and biofuels, the subject of palm oil manufacturing is highly topical to our industry sector. It is widely recognised that palm oil is not going away and that, in fact, production is expected to double by 2050 as demand grows in Asia and other emerging markets.
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Tackling plastic at CHSA conference

Plastic is embedded in every part of the cleaning and hygiene supply chain, from the manufacture of plastic sacks and the bottles containing cleaning chemicals to the packaging of individual products. It presents a challenge we have to address and the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association is hoping to address this challenge by bringing together a panel of experts to explore potential solutions, at its upcoming conference.

Anthony Holley, development director of Biffa, a leading waste management company, will explain the challenges of waste collection.
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IEHA partners with UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality

IEHA, a Division of ISSA, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) William F. Harrah College of Hospitality (HCOH) have agreed to partner on research to assist hotel housekeepers. The organisations will work together to further shared goals of research-driven education for directors of housekeeping in hotels, casinos, cruise ships and similar venues worldwide.

"The work of directors of housekeeping and room attendants is crucial to guest satisfaction and hotel success," notes Michael Patterson, IEHA executive director. "We aim to support this vital work through research and related IEHA education that helps both executive housekeepers and line workers find a greater sense of accomplishment in their work, while improving cleanliness, health, and business outcomes."
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Recycling company fined after worker crushed to death

A Liverpool recycling company has been sentenced after employee Paul Andrews, was fatally crushed by falling waste plastic bales.

Liverpool Crown Court heard how, in May 2017, waste plastic bales had been delivered to Centriforce Products' site at Derby Road, Liverpool and were stacked as free-standing columns in a yard.
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Education and Certification Business Development Manager

 An opportunity has arisen for an Education and Certification Business Development Manager to join ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, to manage and further develop a range of educational activities and to roll out our Certification programme (CIMS), in the United Kingdom and Ireland. 

This exciting position requires a highly motivated industry professional who can demonstrate a consultative sales approach to business and is able to demonstrate a successful track record within the FM and Cleaning Sectors. 

The successful candidate will be instrumental in establishing the Cleaning Industry Management Standard Certification programme in UK and Ireland as the go-to accreditation for Cleaning Contractors and in-house Cleaning Services providers and in driving revenue growth.
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Veltia UK granted Quiet Mark status for V Fusion and F4 Eco hand dryers

Veltia UK's V Fusion and F4 Eco hand drying machines now boast the Quiet Mark, which means that washrooms in which they are installed, will be far less noisy - and safer - environments.
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Russell & Bromley awards national cleaning contract to B38 Support Services

B38 Group, which launched its own in-house cleaning division just seven months ago, B38 Support Services, has been awarded a national contract by leading luxury British footwear and handbag retailer Russell & Bromley to cover 38 of its high-street stores across the UK.
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Clearly 'a job for life'... 81-year-old celebrates 67 years in window cleaning!

Dave Denton, who has been cleaning the windows of Bedford businesses since he started assisting his father at 14, has just been honoured at a surprise 81st birthday party attended by some of the 30 businesses he has been servicing for the past 67 years.
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Ecocleen targets growth with new appointments

Commercial contract cleaning provider Ecocleen, has expanded its business development team to support the continued growth of the company within the UK. Vince Reddick (left) and Jack Lowe (below right) have been appointed as business development managers to take advantage of sales opportunities in London, East Anglia and the South West of England on behalf of Ecocleen's network of regional franchisees.
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BICSc unveils membership campaign, inviting members to share what it means to 'be BICSc'

The British Institute of Cleaning Science is launching a special month-long membership campaign in May, inviting members to share what it means to #BeBICSc alongside several incentives promoting membership uptake amongst the wider cleaning community.

The campaign will encourage current members to share a video or a few words on social media on what BICSc membership means to them using the hashtag #BeBICSc. The first 10 members to take part will receive £50 off their next membership renewal.
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Chemicals specialist wins Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade

Chemicals specialist 2M Holdings - recently crowned Export Champion 2019 by the Department for International Trade - has now been given the Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade, in recognition of significant export growth.

Headquartered in the UK, the company has international presence in Benelux, Brazil, China, Germany, Ireland, Poland and Scandinavia, and exports to over 90 countries.
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Comparison clean-up indicates reduction in littering and benefits of Clean Driver Scheme

Results from a voluntary clean-up by Cromwell Polythene in its local area to support The Great British Spring Clean 2019, indicate levels of rubbish have decreased significantly compared to last year and that the Clean Driver Scheme is helping.
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Principle nominates children's hospice as chosen charity

Principle Cleaning Services, the London-based cleaning specialist, which provides its services
to some of the most famous landmark buildings in the Capital, has chosen Richard House Children's Hospice as its nominated charity for 2019.
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Hoppecke Industrial Batteries doubles UK service business

A series of new initiatives that support organic growth has enabled Hoppecke Industrial Batteries to double its UK service business turnover in just three years.
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Phone fear affects over half of UK office workers (but clearly not the one pictured)

The results of a survey of UK office workers suggests that we are becoming increasingly anxious about answering the phone at work. Telephone answering service Face for Business, has uncovered staggering statistics on the degree of call anxiety exhibited by UK office workers.
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UK's oldest pub adopts newest food waste disposal technology

Established in the eighth century, Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Pub in the City of St Albans, Hertfordshire, was purchased in 2012 by Christo Tafelli. While committed to preserving the pub's history, Christo also endeavoured to create the greenest and most cost-efficient pub in all of England.
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Cleaner Havering campaign launched by Council

Havering Council has launched a new campaign aimed at making the borough cleaner and tidier, together with the help of residents. The Cleaner Havering campaign sees an extra £400,000 invested by the Council into street cleaning.
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FSA publishes 'Food and You' wave five survey report

The Food Standards Agency has published the findings for wave five of the 'Food and You' survey and the majority of respondents (87%) reported having seen the Food hygiene ratings for food businesses sticker.
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Deliveroo and Oxwash set to launch plastic container clean & recycle service

Deliveroo, in partnership with innovative cleantech company Oxwash, will be launching a first-of-its-kind takeaway container cleaning service for customers and restaurants in Oxford and Cambridge this Summer.
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2020 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards soon opens for entries

Once again celebrating the very best the industry has to offer, Kimberly-Clark Professional is proud to open entries for the 2020 Golden Service Awards on 20th May. Cleaning and facilities businesses are invited to submit entries that demonstrate exceptional standards of cleaning excellence.
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Pulire Verona
21-23rd May 2019
Verona, Italy
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TACCA Day 2019
1st June 2019
Carpet cleaning training, marketing & networking event: open to all
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ISSA Cleantex Africa
4-6th June 2019
Johannesburg, South Africa
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ISSA Expo Limpieza 2019
5-7th June 2019
Mexico City
Mexico
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ISSA Show Canada 2019
11-13th June 2019
Toronto
Canada
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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

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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