Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 16th July 2026 Issue no. 1219
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International News
Products Vectair strengthens sales leadership to advance customer partnerships
Cleaning equipment needs vary sharply across high-growth niches, analysis finds
Vectair expands Memphis operations: new facility fully active
Evonik launches peracetic acid with low carbon footprint for the European market
Idrobase accelerates growth with ITM Italia acquisition
'Bathroom Bootycamp' will whip worst toilet habits into shape
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After finishing last week’s issue I received a press release drawing attention to the pressures the World Cup’s placing on the infrastructures of hospitality venues hosting tournament ‘events’ that attract vastly higher numbers of visitors than usual, over longer periods. I must admit, this is something I hadn’t dwelt on previously, but LDF Group ( www.london-drainage.com ) is bang on. For while I’d thought about the need for, say, extra cleaning staff and products/overtime for cleaners, extra numbers of staff serving refreshments and more (lots of, in many cases!) toilet tissue, soap and – if paper or cloth towels are provided for drying hands in the washrooms, a plentiful supply along with increased laundry frequencies - I’d never considered the pressure such events place on water usage, plumbing and drainage facilities. For well-attended annual fixtures held over a set period – such as those in the tennis ‘grand slam’ for example, ensuring the venue’s well run must, by now, be second nature. But with something such as the World Cup, with no-one quite sure which teams are going to be knocked out and which supposed no-hopers might upset the applecart and knock out a potential winner, along with delays to scheduled matches due to weather issues and the like, the potential for hundreds of fans to turn up (or not) must create quite a headache for those charged with catering for everyone’s needs, (both ingoing and outcoming). How can you reliably plan ahead? Ticket sales, for example, might give a venue an inkling of what may be required, but if the team the supporters are expecting to cheer on is unexpectedly eliminated before the event, who’s to say whether ticket holders will decide not to bother, or will attend en masse anyway, to drown their sorrows instead?
This Week's News
Introducing Arbex: a new global leader in tissue and hygiene
Announced in June 2025 as a $3.4 billion joint venture between Suzano – said to be the world’s largest pulp supplier, and Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the new business will manufacture, market and distribute professional and consumer products across more than 70 markets on five continents. Vectair joins United Nations Global Compact
The UNGC brings together organisations committed to aligning their operations and strategies with universal principles related to human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption. Participation reflects Vectair's ongoing commitment to responsible business practices and continuous improvement across its global operations. 
In a step toward making a home-compostable plastic, researchers reporting in the American Chemical Society's 'Central Science' have augmented polylactide (PLA) - a widely used biobased and compostable polymer - with a small amount of an additive. Tests show it helps the material degrade substantially faster without sacrificing critical qualities like strength or transparency. Butlr launches smart cleaning technology for commercial offices
The new Smart Cleaning module, part of Butlr's spatial intelligence platform, is built specifically to reduce unnecessary costs of washroom cleaning without compromising cleanliness or safety. Perfect allies: Lucid Bots and Vets to Drones create cleaning careers for transitioning veterans
This will connect V2D members with a proven path to business ownership using the Sherpa Drone platform, one of the most accessible entry points into the cleaning drone market. MSIP enters into agreement to acquire majority stake in Nicollin Environnement
The Nicollin family will remain invested alongside MSIP and will continue to support the company's next phase of growth.   TVH increases warranty period to two years
"From 13th July 2026, we are offering a two-year warranty on our product range," explains Kristof Bolle, chief commercial officer. "This includes all our house brands, as well as OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and OPM (Original Part Manufacturer) parts. Peartree Cleaning Services marks £20,000 support for Essex charity SNAP
SNAP supports families with children and young people who have additional needs or disabilities - offering advice, counselling, activities and therapy sessions to help children, young people, parents and carers access the guidance they need. Upping the pressure: clever Steemeasy upgrade boosts demand
"We gave this product a boost in solution pressure from a standard 150psi up to 200psi, giving much better rinsing capabilities and allowing the cleaning solution to penetrate deeper into the carpet's pile,” explains Prochem director of operations, John Hattersley. Edwards Commercial Cleaning invests in Yorkshire with new local base
“This is more than just a new location,” says the company. “It represents an investment in the future of the business and our continued commitment to supporting clients across the region. 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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