Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 12th May 2016 Issue no. 723
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Products World's largest campaign launched to promote sustainable work and healthy ageing for all Last Friday in Brussels, the European Commission and the European Agency for Safety & Health at Work (EU-OSHA) in cooperation with the Netherlands EU Presidency, launched a two-year Europe-wide campaign: Healthy Workplaces for All Ages. Focusing on sustainable work and workplace safety and health in the context of the ageing workforce, the campaign provides a timely reminder that the younger workers of today are the older workers of tomorrow.
Britannia Washing Systems help keep National Express Fleet in fine fettle
The Group delivers services in the UK, North America, Germany, Spain and Morocco, with more than 800 million journeys annually made on its buses, trains, light rail services and coaches. It strives for operational excellence in everything it does across the organisation, from its safety and CSR policy to choice of vehicle and livery.
Over the coming weeks, many cleaning companies will go out on site and temporarily remove the green tarnish... knowing that the algae will return in a couple of months. Cannon Hygiene launches the Imagine collection
The company says that the range will inspire customers to Imagine more from their washrooms with a choice of 24 dispensers featuring a modern, striking geometric look inspired by interior design trends and the Cannon Hygiene logo. The ultimate flat surface cleaner from Spinaclean
India revises its solid waste management rules
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! Welcome to our ‘live’ on-site show issue of Cleanzine, in which we attempt to bring you a flavour of the Amsterdam show and share some of the innovation we’ve seen. I say ‘attempt’ because the show is now so vast that we’ll be lucky to experience even 10% of what’s on offer. It’s busy and it’s buzzing and there’s lots to see and do and oh so many people to meet… In terms of development, ‘The Internet of Things’ seems to be where the industry is heading. We’re cleverly using that as a way of providing real value in what we do, taking away the need for clients to cut prices to the quick – whether they be janitorial suppliers, cleaning contractors or building owners/facilities managers. Used properly, the IoT will enable us to provide such great service and connectivity that those buying into it will be able to reduce their own costs by working proactively, rather than reactively, and thus (hopefully) see that they really can afford to pay for the technology because in the long term it will be well worth the outlay. It will give them all they need and allow them to – as building owners or facilities managers – provide a better environment for their workforce, customers and visitors, or – as contract cleaners – hold onto the contract long-term rather than see it go to a lower bidder/potentially better service provider at the earliest opportunity the client has to sever the ties. It offers really control. The potential is enormous and incredible. We just need to embrace it. Finally, if you’re an exhibitor and John and I haven’t managed to visit your stand, do please get in touch and send us your news and pictures. It doesn’t have to be about your appearance at this show but can be about your products and services, your ideas or even industry-related things you lke or which make you unhappy. It really doesn’t matter what country you’re from – we have a global readership and someone, somewhere will be interested in your story. Nor does it matter whether your company is large or small… After all, even those with enormous exhibition stands will once have been a small business and will have worried about whether they could cover the cost of the smallest booth. Just look where their vision took them… And talking of vision, look out for next week's issue, when we'll be announcing the results of our ISSA/Interclean 'Quirky Awards' (for non-Brits, 'Quirky, in this case, is a tongue-in-cheek look at some of the innovation that's caught our eye). Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/Cleanzine
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               This Week's News
Congratulations to ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award 2016 winners and finalists!
The international jury said: "This exciting and inspiring technology that has not been seen in the professional cleaning sector before and it brings with it many opportunities and possibilities. Award of CE Marking of Taski Intellibots brings hands-free cleaning to 33 European Countries
The demand for automated cleaning machines is growing rapidly, particularly in the world's developed countries. This is due to significant advances in robotic technology, labour shortages and the need for higher productivity in daily or routine cleaning tasks. Connected Cleaning: Karcher focuses on digitalisation
This gives the operator an entirely new information base, which can aid in decision-making and help increase the profitability of the business. 'Baby' GumBusters machine for easy bubble gum and chewing gum removal
But because it is so small the GB Compact can easily fit into a contractors van and be ready for any client GumBusting emergency! Meet the award-winning Robo 2!
Kimberly-Clark Professional launches Washroom 5D programme
The programme enables facilities managers to maximise the business and commercial benefits of washroom excellence and stay ahead of the competition.
Elsewhere in this issue you will have seen that the Cleanfix second generation floor washing robot won its category at the Innovation Awards this year. What you will not have seen, unless you have been to the Innovation Lab at the Show, is a demonstration of the UV disinfection robot working alongside the Cleanfix robot. M17 Battery-Powered Rider Sweeper-Scrubber: efficient and comfortable!
These include a cleverly-designed screen that the operator can see clearly in the low light during the day in a warehouse environment and the ability to instantaneously switch the controls between 28 different languages. New Deb Stoko range: combatting occupational skin issues in commercial premises
The portfolio of Deb Stoko hand cleansers, sanitisers and after-work restore creams contains products that have been formulated to address and reduce the spread of infection as well as the risk of occupational skin disease. Clean and efficient in less than no time
The range consists of floor cloths and mops. Ready-to-use non-woven, dry, or impregnated with cleaning detergent or dry microfibre products...."Get to work straightaway with materials that are always clean," says Derik Landman, Prochem Europe upgrade launches
Key developments from Prochem on Stand 01.128 include a further performance upgrade to the company's new model Endeavor SX9500 extraction machine - now available with a waste tank float switch which facilitiates a more accurate and premeditative means of knowing when the tank is full. Premiere Products proudly presents 'Kitchen Force'
Quil and Peter posed for a picture with the new brand's stand graphics before explaining that the growth in the global foodservice and hospitality markets offers a significant growth opportunity to the manufacturer's UK, EU and ROW trading partners. Truvox: a taste of things to come
GWI attends ISSA with manufacturer Tersano
Stabilised Aqueous Ozone is dispensed via the Tersano lotus Pro and is quickly becoming a 'go to' product for facilities companies that want to significantly reduce their impact on the environment. It is 100% chemical free, leaves no smears or residue, reduces water consumption and crucially does not compromise on hygiene standards. Tomcat's Nano Edge Orbital Scrubber - neat and nifty
The ultimate scrubber for small or hard to reach areas... from removing layers of dirt from grout lines to just caked on layers of dust and dirt, this machine is very powerful and great to use. We loved maneouvreing it over the staircase. Concentrated air fresheners from Spain
Taking centre stage on the stand is the growing Easymix family which now offers two new concentrated air fresheners ecomix: pure breath green tea and pure breath floral. CWS Paradise Cleanseat Pro for those who don't like cleaning their toilets!
"The CWS Paradise Cleanseat Pro" simply gives visitors a good feeling," confirms Maren Schulte, CWS product manager at CWS-boco International. 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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"And check out our latest blockbuster starring the GB1 on Youtube!" Historic tiled floors restored to 'good as new' condition
There is another option though. The team at Heritage Tiling aims to restore as many historic tiled floors and walls as it can, thus enabling the tiles to be viewed and enjoyed once more. You can't trust 'approximate'... Trust the CHSA Accreditation Scheme Marque
As well as auditing members the CHSA's Accreditation Schemes for Soft Tissue, Plastic Refuse Sacks and Industrial Cotton Mops, the CHSA's Independent Inspector, Martin Yates, also regularly spot checks non-member products. He is raising this issue after noticing a growing number of products labeled with only 'approximate' dimension, count and weight. New contract awards for Principle Cleaning
A contract with Barings Asset Management at 155 Bishopsgate London also started recently and is for an initial two-year contract. This prestigious well known investment bank with high profile client meeting and dining areas has tasked Principle Cleaning staff to provide daily cleaning including specialist periodic carpet cleaning and kitchen deep cleaning, as well as window cleaning in addition to housekeeping and porterage services. Hako strengthens its offer in key sectors with new strategic team
Concentrating on getting the most from your cleaning products
The use of controlled dosing technology to enable the end user to accurately dilute a chemical concentrate at the point of use, providing a ready-to-use cleaning or disinfecting solution, has the potential to dramatically transform the environmental, quality and safety standard of many of today's cleaning products - but most importantly in-use cleaning costs.
BPI Recycled Products' sites achieve 'Zero Waste to Landfill'
BPI Recycled Products' manufacturing sites gained ISO 14001:2004 accreditation for environmental management and each site put controls in place to reduce the amount of waste they were generating. Holchem celebrates record breaking production in 2015
The ongoing success of the company is set to continue throughout 2016 and, in response, it will be increasing its site with additional parking to cope with increased demand from both new and existing customers.
The trend to research a company, as well as its products and services online, prior to purchasing, is now a well-established practice. Recognising this, and the need to continually innovate within its business operations, Futures Supplies has now linked up with independent feedback provider Feefo as an efficient means of gathering genuine customer feedback to continually improve its customers' experiences. UK public makes food hygiene number one priority when eating out
Firms must guard against staff fatigue as fines for corporate manslaughter escalate to £20m
Cleaning Operative of the Year winner announced
British Safety Council endorses World Day for Safety & Health at Work campaign's message
Floor cleaning company doubles size of premises
Cromwell uses MP's Earth Day visit to highlight range of environmental issues
Thrive residents play key part in selecting new contractors
Employment figures suggest jittery employers spooked by increasing labour costs
"Existing employer concerns over the cost implications of the National Living Wage, pension auto-enrolment and the impending Apprenticeship Levy are starting to affect confidence amongst employers.
£200m Cash Injection for FM Market in 2016
Hako helps historic Nottingham's streets stay sublime
Greyland golf putting comp win could help drive new sales for Prestige Supplies
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