Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 3rd October 2013 Issue no. 593
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Products CMS Purus Awards: the winners - Kärcher
Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG - one of the three, received this highly sought-after award for its BR 35/12 C compact scrubber-drier.
Demand for pumps in North American sanitary applications remains steady The North American pump market for sanitary applications is growing along with its food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical end-user segments. Adoption of advanced pump systems in the region is driven by the aim of these end-users to achieve energy efficiency, reduce overall lifecycle costs, and achieve operational excellence. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! Regular readers of Cleanzine will be aware that last week John and I were out in Germany, covering the latest in the series of biennial cleaning exhibitions that have been being held at Messe Berlin for many years. So often people from the trade complain that there's 'never anything new in cleaning', but this show proved that there certainly is and that the industry is working hard to provide solutions to the world's cleaning problems with a close eye on everyone's limited budgets and the need to conserve the planet's diminishing resources whilst providing outstanding results. We're delighted to report that there was some real innovation with lots of thought put into sustainability and functional design - as you'll see from our rundown of some of the products below as well as in future issues of Cleanzine.
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        This Week's News
CMS posts record exhibitor and visitor numbers ... confirming its role as a leading European event for this sector. The event had an even greater international dimension, with highly satisfied exhibitors and visitors keen to sing its praises. It left us all in an extremely positive mood as far as the industry's overall economic outlook is concerned.The organisers tell us that some 361 companies from 20 countries exhibited this year, compared with 354 exhibitors from 19 countries at the last event in 2011. Manufacturers of cleaning agents are placing an increasing emphasis on eco-labelled products made from renewable sources. Vegetable materials from eco-sustainable sources are replacing chemical agents more and more. Manufacturers and wholesalers are also taking into account the growing use of Smartphones and tablets; offering more and more apps that customers can make use of, to find out about offers, place orders or obtain advice on a product's use whenever and wherever needed.
Sustainability and web-based solutions are playing an increasingly important role in cleaning equipment manufacture. Exhibitors: expectations exceeded Questioned about the main objectives of their participation, exhibitors mentioned promoting their company and its image, maintaining existing business relationships and establishing new contacts with specific customer groups - such as members of the building cleaning trade, buyers and retailers. They were also aiming to showcase new products. They say that for the most part these aims were met. Although signing contracts was not their primary goal, more than 40% of exhibitors had achieved sales before the show ended. Trade visitors' statistics and feedback Trade visitors mainly represented the following sectors: services, the trade, industry, authorities, public institutions, wholesale and export. Some 85% of the overseas visitors were from Europe, while 15% came from all other parts of the world.
Encouragingly, there was a remarkable increase in the number of trade visitors acting in a decision-making capacity, 74% of whom were senior management executives, authorised signatories and heads of department ((compared with 63% in 2011). Some 69% of trade visitors said they have a significant influence on their companies' purchasing and procurement decisions. Machinery - subjected to practical tests Visitors showed keen interest in the display areas exhibiting glass/facade cleaning and aerial work platforms on the outdoor display site at the entrance to the halls. The special show demonstrating the maintenance of green areas and the machinery and equipment with which to do the work, was also well frequented. The event's sponsors - the Federal Cleaning Trades Association (BIV), the VDMA Cleaning Systems Trade Association and the Industrial Association for Hygiene & Surface Protection (IHO) - and the exhibitors, all seemed to be delighted with the show's outcome, as the comments below show: VoleoPro - a new versatile and compact trolley from Vileda Professional
Making the most of every component and every cm of space…
Tornado cleans up without water and without chemicals
The aptly named new Tornado mobile jet system is based on a worldwide patented negative pressure jet principle. Designed as a mobile compact device, it is no bigger than a standard industrial vacuum cleaner, but the combination of units, which incorporate a jet cap and jet lance, a filtering cartridge and dust separation unit, as well as the container for the required granulates, creates a fast and efficient, negative pressure cleaning system which is ideal for removing graffiti etc. High density floor pads made almost entirely from waste melamine
Shown here, the high density Combo-Pads are made almost entirely from waste – they comprise almost 100% recycled material. They’re virtually unbreakable, not very absorbent and require no rinsing. DiBO’s power and reliability now also in a compact version
“The intention was to build a little brother of the ECN-M and ECN-T range, complying with DiBO’s rigid quality standards but still available at an attractive price,” explained Bart Knol. Tomcat demonstrations attracting the crowds yet again…
It’s not easy being green (but they do it anyway)
Contractors love Omniflex as it does a lot for very little!
“It’s not surpising,” said Marc Ferguson. “The contractors love it as it does a lot for very little!” The show must go on (and it does at Messe Berlin!) John and I spent a most enjoyable evening partying on a packed Hako stand (now why don’t the UK exhibition halls stay open until gone midnight?) and in between songs from the live girl band who weren’t just singing but were playing instruments too, we could hear what appeared to be an equally jolly party from a nearby stand – actually it was clearly one of several... STOP PRESS: Cleaning Expo Scotland 2014 to launch at SECC The award winning Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC) is preparing to host the inaugural Cleaning Expo Scotland 2014 show on 3rd and 4th September 2014. Cleaning Expo Scotland 2014 is being organised by Fairweather Events, organiser of Cleaning Expo 2015, Healthcare Hygiene Expo 2015 and Street Cleaning Expo 2015 at the NEC, Birmingham. 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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Deals with water damage; cleans hard floors and facades
The new CEBE Benovac FE has auto feed function as well as automatic discharge, which makes it ideal for use in water damage restoration, as well as for hard floor and facade cleaning. The hard floor tool and the wall tool make it possible to clean with up to 80 bar of pressure while at the same time removing the cleaning solution - from vertical surfaces too. Abranopp - the revolutionary cleaning system for structured floors!
Structured flooring is problematic in terms of cleaning and care in that the deeper zones of the structure cannot be optimally reached and cleaned using tried and tested conventional cleaning products such as super pads and cleaning brushes. All systems go for merger of Asset Skills, CSSA and FMA Asset Skills, the Cleaning & Support Services Association and the Facilities Management Association say that the three parties are now accelerating their plans to merge following calls from industry to provide greater rationalisation and better representation. This follows the British Institute of Facilities Management’s decision to withdraw from the merger discussions. Freudenberg announces screw connections based on hygienic design "consistently achievable"
Good food hygiene is good for business
It's in the can... new corporate video from Robert Scott & Sons
Costs of gum removal will be slashed with new Gumwand invention
Working together to keep stores cleaner and safer Betco Corporation has partnered with Quick Request, a cutting-edge smartphone technology designed to better manage the cleanliness and appearance of stores and keep them safer for shoppers and staff. P&G Professional's new range can be ordered through your distributor
Incentive FM's cleaning and security expertise enriches shopping centre portfolio
Exceptional environmental services technicians honoured for infection prevention efforts The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association (AHA), and Kimberly-Clark this week announced the recipients of the second annual Heart of Healthcare Awards, honouring outstanding frontline environmental services technicians who make a difference for patients and residents across all care settings. Reserve your seat for important conference now!
New Hydromist 13 Pro-Spotter makes light work of spots and stains
New approach to old and increasing problem of insects
Top safety accreditation for JPM Contract Cleaners Watford based business JPM Contract Cleaners has been awarded accreditation from safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health & safety. JTM scores new commission with The Bantams
100,000 cans in the bag - with help from Cromwell Polythene
Norse grows education sector cleaning services
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