Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 5th June 2025 Issue no. 1165
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  International News
Products Manufacturers face Trump tariff warning over plastic packaging, despite new deals
Future-proofing cleaning industry operations in an uncertain era
The professional cleaning sector is standing at a crossroads. Once reliant on repetitive workflows, fixed routes and manual oversight, today's operations face fast-moving shifts in technology, climate mandates and workforce expectations. Finalists announced for 'Product of the Year ISSA Pulire 2025' Award
WFBSC celebrates resounding success of 2025 Global Executive Congress in Auckland
Greyland launches new Bar and Cellar Range to elevate industry standards
This powerful new line includes four innovative products designed to meet the rigorous needs of modern pubs, bars, and cellar environments. HKBU develops new catalytic membrane that boosts efficiency of cleaning wastewater using oxygen
Zvoove acquires Dutch ERP provider Nocore
Harrisons launches The Industrial Range of High Performance Nonwoven Wipes
Pudu Robotics' PUDU MT1 wins 2025 Red Dot Award for Product Design
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I recall skimming over reports on proposals for the UK Government’s Employment Rights Bill many months ago and having a chuckle as I didn’t think for one minute that they’d see the light of day, they were so ridiculous. With everything else that’s been going on I can’t say I’ve given the subject any further thought - and it was only when I received a copy of the Open Letter to Government on this very subject, that I realised that these business-bashing proposals weren’t a wind up by the Press and are likely to be going ahead. Yet another ‘head in hands’ moment then… When are our ‘leaders’ going to start thinking things through properly?
Whether it will make any difference or not is anyone’s guess, (since none of the concerns raised by we ordinary folk in recent months appear to have been taken on board!) but I believe we should all be thanking our industry’s Dominic Ponniah and Malcolm Hills for having the gumption to call out the Government on its proposals, publicise our very valid concerns so well and encourage other businesses to join the cause by adding their signatures to the letter. Like all of the 100-plus signatories so far, I’m convinced that the Bill will have a devastating effect on our sector.
A potential ‘Unfair dismissal’ claim against you from the first day of employment, when you’ve taken on someone who performed well during interview but during their first morning have shown that they were just blagging and clearly aren’t up to the job? Or your new employee isn’t the team player they’ve made themselves out to be and causes early upset in the workplace? And let’s not forget the potential for those that don’t want to work, to use the regulations to their advantage to make a quick buck! Statutory sick pay from day one – while acceptable in genuine cases, is also likely to be taken advantage of by the work-shy. Of course this new Bill, if it goes ahead as it is, will deter businesses, (many already reeling following the latest minimum hourly wage rises and National Insurance hikes) from hiring new employees! And of course it will likely force others to fold.
To quote the Open Letter: "This additional burden will force some employers to reduce staff headcount or reduce their hours, turn down new contracts or even exit the market altogether." I couldn’t agree more and I urge you to read the piece in full further down the page and get your business involved.
If you’re one of Cleanzine’s many thousands of overseas readers, I’d love to hear how our employment laws differ from yours and how they affect our sector. Are they supportive or do they cause you a myriad of seemingly unnecessary problems?
 This Week's News
Callico welcomes its new president
Cole has worked in most departments and has demonstrated strong leadership in all aspects of the business. He has a penchant for harnessing technology to improve processes and systems. His vision comes from a deep understanding of Callico’s values, history and commitment to excellence. He recently completed an ambitious project which modernised Callico's warehouse and doubled its capacity. Cleaning industry pays tribute to Gill Hallsworth
Gill contributed significantly to the image of the cleaning industry and was Midlands BICSc region Chair for several years. She coordinated study days at various venues that were regularly well-attended and offered training to many individuals in supervision techniques.  100+ FM businesses sign Open Letter to UK Government about Employment Rights Bill
The co-authors are convinced that the controversial Bill will have a devastating impact on the FM sector - and their grave concerns have been backed by some of the biggest names in facilities management. Collectively the 128 signatory companies represent £7 billion in UK GDP and employ more than 156,000 people. ISSA Pulire: another great show with lots to celebrate
There were 21,020 visits from delegates from 101 countries, 28% of whom came from overseas. The majority of international participants were from Europe (76%), followed by Asia (11%), America (5%) and Africa (4%). Contributing to this success was the presence of international buyer delegations, organised in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency - from Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa.  BICSc Awards finalists revealed
How automation is reinventing jobs in the cleaning sector
The labour challenge… The cleaning industry is facing a workforce crisis that threatens its operational foundations. According to the European Labour Authority's 2024 report which analysed 436 occupations across 29 countries, 84% are experiencing labour shortages, with cleaning roles consistently among the hardest hit..  Eco Green Turtle partners with #TeamSeas to fund removal of 500,000+lbs of ocean plastic by year-end
Under the terms of the partnership, Eco Green Turtle will allocate 10% of every sale from its Ocean Rescue Collection—including bestselling biodegradable homeware and pet essentials—to #TeamSeas, ensuring each £1 spent translates to 1lb of verified plastic removal. Precision FM expands into Nordics
Now well-positioned to serve Iceland too, the UK-based provider of integrated facilities management services is establishing itself as a pan-European facilities partner for both current and future clients. Fleets urged to invest in sustainable driving training to reduce operational costs and emissions
Whether your fleet is operating electric, petrol or diesel vehicles, there are positive steps every driver can take to reduce their impact on the planet and save money. Driving in an eco-friendly manner can save up to 10% on fuel bills for petrol and diesel vehicles, and, for EVs, efficient, eco driving means drivers can achieve greater range on the same charge, gaining useful range miles and using less electricity. Legal injunction secured indefinitely against Unite union
Within the cleaning sector, core services focus on providing professional high quality cleaning services. However, it’s the behind-the-scenes administrative processes that ensures a business runs smoothly. Momentum Environmental announces acquisition of Environmental Service Group
The acquisition, completed in partnership with ESG president Nicholas Halliday, expands Momentum's capabilities and operational presence in Western New York and supports the company's broader growth strategy in contiguous geographies. OCS announces strategic partnership with the University of Sussex
Some 250 colleagues are benefitting from becoming part of the OCS team. 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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