Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 22nd May 2013 Issue no. 574
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As one would expect from an event promoted by AfidampFAB (The Italian Association of Professional Cleaning Equipment, Machines & Product Manufacturers) and organised by Afidamp Servizi, commercial and operative arm of AfidampFAB, in association with Verona Fiere, it is very well organised, well laid out and easy to navigate. Naturally, it is the only place in Italy to be right now if you have any interest at all in cleaning! The organisers tell us that this event - the 21st in the series, is the culmination of their efforts to create a show that would give maximum exposure to the best of the Italian cleaning industry's offerings, as well as those of companies based in other countries. They have certainly succeeded. Pulire is now a leading exhibition in this sector and the ideal place to discover and discuss both new products and equipment and the latest market trends, whilst networking with like-minded industry colleagues from around the world. This year saw the launch of Pulire 2.0, an 'interactive event' available on smartphones and tablets which has two applications: one for exhibitors and one for visitors. We understand that the entire catalogue is online with assigned QR codes, which will facilitate what has been described as a match-making system for managing appointment books and agendas as well as the real time monitoring of visitors arriving at the show, so interested parties will know when others have entered the halls and be able to make contact. "In an increasingly more connected society, Pulire uses the newest technology so that the trade show does not end after the three days of the event. It is prepared ahead of time and survives after the doors close. Pulire 2.0 is a place of constant meeting, real and virtual, for an open, interactive exchange between supply and demand of professional cleaning," say the organisers. It sounds like a great concept and we'll be able to tell you more once we've experienced it for ourselves. ISS named world's best outsourcing company The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals has ranked global facilities services provider ISS as the 'Number 1' on its annual list of the world's best outsourcing service providers - The Global Outsourcing 100. Member states showcase dual education schemes ahead of EU proposals Five EU member states with successful apprenticeship systems have united to share knowledge with what are described by EurActiv as lagging countries, in advance of new European Commission proposals to promote the schemes as a way to address youth unemployment. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! Day one of the show got off to an encouraging start with the turnstiles spinning from the outset and queues of visitors who were clearly regretting not having taken advantage of the online registration system prior to the event. Bet they won’t leave it so late next time! As the show is clearly going to be a busy one, John and I thought it best to start off by visiting all the finalists of the Innovation Awards to ask for a demonstration of each shortlisted product, so we’re in a better position to help decide the winner on Thursday morning. We feel it’s a big responsibility as we’ll be helping shape the future of cleaning, so it’s important that we get it right.
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Also being considered for an award is RCM’s Eco Sanitizing scrubber, which is eco-friendly and saves money. Export Area Manager Celio Franch, told us: “RCM’s Eco Sanitising system is for the professional sanitisation of floors. It reduces 97% of bacteria, eliminates the cost of separate sanitisation, reduces cleaning costs, partially or totally reduces detergent use and increases operator safety.
Marketing manager Caterina Compri did agree to pose for us however and she said that it was all very comfortable…
Connect enables cleaners to learn their trade remotely, eliminating the need for them to take time away from their work. They can study at their own pace and there’s a fun ‘games’ section which allows them to test their skills and discover whether they really know their stuff! If they get an answer wrong they have to reassess the problem and try again. They can’t continue until they’ve got it right, so the training is pretty thorough.
“In fact, from a simple unit-dose, it’s possible to obtain all the possible combinations required in terms of common traditional products for the hand and machine cleaning of floors, windows and furniture and for the sanitisation of bathrooms.
Conference programme Wednesday, 22nd May
The project of social parties for safety at work: From the research on safety at work to a disciplinary Marco Verzari, Vice President ONBSI 10.15 - Presentation of the results Gianfranco Piseri, Head of Project Group Workplace Safety Luigi Pino Itinera 11.15 - Planned interventions on the proposal to regulate · Marzia Giuliani, FISE/ANIP · Elisa Camellini, National Secretary of CGIL Filcams · Vincenzo Cama, KEMIKA Spa – AfidampFAB · Massimo Passalacqua, RCM Spa – AfidampFAB 12.30 – Conclusions Giuseppe Gallinari, President ONBS Organization: AfidampFED/ONBSI 10.00 - 12.00 – Conference – Press Room - Mascagni Forum Pulire 2014 Clean as an absolute value. Finding the right balance for Italy between rationalisation and innovation, growth and legality Chair Toni D’Andrea, CEO Afidamp Servizi Organization: Afidamp Servizi 15.00 - 16.30 - Workshop - Press Room - Mascagni SACE system A model of savings in hospital hotel services Speakers: · Alberto Felice Detoni, University of Udine · Alberto Ferri, President Scuola Nazionale Servizi · Franco Zecca, hospital facilities expert · Massimiliano Brugnoletti, Lawer Organization: AfidampFED/Scuola Nazionale Serviz
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