Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 11th August 2016 Issue no. 736
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Products ISSA/Interclean Istanbul postponed RAI Amsterdam, ISSA and local partner UBM, have announced that the ISSA/Interclean Istanbul exhibition, originally scheduled for 7th - 9th September 2016, has been moved to 18th - 20th October, 2017. After careful deliberation the organisation has made the decision to postpone the event, citing rising concerns from exhibitors and visitors regarding travel in and out of the country as the chief motive. Australia's contractors continue to embarrass themselves
A great initiative brings recycling to more public parks
Microban relaunches global textiles division this month
IICRC calls for s400 consensus body volunteers The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC) is seeking volunteers to serve on a consensus body for the development of the new BSR-IICRC S400 Standard for Cleaning, Maintenance & Restoration of the Commercial Built Environment. Applications are now being accepted. Captive audience situation leads to development of micro cleaning/disinfecting system
New hospital facility service technology aims to improve patient experience
Are sanitary bin liner consumables keeping users protected?
With on-site liner exchange services, sanitary waste bin liners are often complemented with an antimicrobial consumable which acts as a disinfectant to protect users until the bin liner is replaced again. RCM's new Kilo scrubber drier offers increased productivity
New Eisl eco mixer tap range cuts energy usage and costs
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! Cleanzine is on its' annual 2 week broadcasting break, but remains live for important breaking news. See you on the 1st September! When I was a young rookie reporter, the Government (or was it the predecessor of the EU?) attempted to introduce VAT on periodical publications. Naturally, the publishers of 'trade & technical' titles, were up in arms, saying - quite rightly - that this would be a tax on knowledge. Now it's happening with Internet publishing and, I believe (although I'm still trying to get my head around everything) this will include us posting links to your or your clients' websites as well as your sharing or tweeting of any links we provide - such as forwarding coverage we've given your organisation or a client's company or new products, to, your colleagues, customers and potential customers. The link tax would mean the beginning of a systematic erosion of a fundamental building block of the open Internet: the right to link. If it is passed, the Internet could increasingly become a one-way broadcasting tool, rather than a place of connections and people power. In September, the European Parliament is to decide the future of the link tax, which we believe is a cumbersome and unfair money-grab that would undermine everyone's access to information and which will also limit innovation. The lobby pushing this regressive idea will be redoubling its efforts after the Summer break, but if it goes through, then an EU-wide link tax could be passed this next session (awaiting clarification re UK liability now re Brexit). OpenMedia is building an online tool to allow us to contact our MEPs with its expert-researched case against the link tax, and a personal message from us - the constituents. This means that for the first time MEPs will be hearing directly from us about the link tax. If you want to be able to continue to share Internet links, do please write to both your MP and your MEP without delay. Links (while I can still freely provide them!) to further information is below: How does this harm publishers who want to innovate? Source: Media Publishers Action Ancillary copyright has "overwhelmingly negative impact.” Source: AncillaryCopyright.eu More evidence from Germany: ancillary copyright still not working. Source: Communia EU Lawmakers Are Still Considering This Failed Copyright Idea. Source: Fortune 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
Study reveals innovations in self-cleaning surfaces positively impact jansan industry
We have Mail: sanitary bin liners Dear Jan, We were pleased to read last week's article on sanitary bin liners highlighting the need for in-depth scientific data to support claims made for antimicrobial consumables. As a provider of antimicrobial sanitary waste liners we agree that it is important to provide scientifically verified data, and to follow the principles of the relevant testing standards. According to reports by the NHS Hospital Trust and the Primary Care Organisation, 1,222 MRSA bloodstream infections were reported between July 2014 and July 2015, with 72% of those attributed as being contracted outside of the hospital setting. Global food safety firm NSF International and Euro Consultants Group join forces Global food safety auditing, training and consulting organisation NSF International, has completed the acquisition of Euro Consultants Group, the Wavre, Belgium-based food safety and quality service company. This merger with ECG expands NSF International's footprint throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as its technical capabilities in food safety and quality, which helps companies and institutions build and integrate effective food safety and quality management systems throughout the global supply chain. Forum Pulire is a little over a month away...
At the forum, integrated services, manufacturers and distributors will be getting together to talk about how to make the market better qualified and how to improve the quality of services provided. RWM: how will changes affect your business?
The event hosts four free-to-attend and Continual Professional Development-accredited theatres offering thought leadership, best-practice case studies, strong debate and practical solutions to all of the challenges currently facing the industry. Graffiti gone with Greyland chemicals
You could hire a pressure washer or steam cleaning machine if you don't already have one available, but that makes graffiti removal costly, time-consuming, and rather noisy. Selection and operating tips for ultrasonic cleaners
How you select an ultrasonic cleaner involves several points to consider and resolve before putting your money down. Today's ultrasonic cleaners range from small benchtop or tabletop units with simple on-off switches to highly sophisticated cleaners with adjustable or controllable operating parameters that allow them to perform multiple cleaning tasks. Farnek acquires Smashing! Cleaning Services
Smashing! which was formed in 2004, is one of the UAE's leading hygiene cleaning service providers, with an annual turnover of over AED 10 million. Its 65 highly skilled technicians manage 2,500 customers, many of which are major branded corporations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, such as Emirates, Jumeirah, Etihad, Gargash, Nestle, Arabtec, Serco and Aldar. Idrobase Group brings Auto Bella car wash novelties to Frankfurt's Automechanika
The event will include a trade exhibition featuring some of the UK's leading providers of high quality equipment and services for the flooring and soft furnishing care industry. Here you will have the chance to meet face-to-face with new and existing suppliers, see the latest trends and developments the industry has to offer, experience live demonstrations and test drive the latest products. 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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UK drivers urged not to stop for anything other than marked police vehicle
Soapbox: real innovation at last! Glyn Sands, now a retired member of what he describes as being 'our great cleaning industry', writes in response to the Cleaning & Support Services Association's recent article in Cleanzine: 'CSSA's Innovation & Technology Executive Bulletin examines battery technology' (thecleanzine.com/pages/) Hilton London Kensington Hotel's new laundry equipped by Girbau UK
Pure Gleam cements position as a standard bearer for innovative water fed pole cleaning
Mitie awarded FM contract with Merseyrail
CSSA makes further progress at Summer board meeting The recently reformed Cleaning & Support Services Association made further progress at its Summer board meeting, held recently at the offices of Principle Cleaning Services - whose Doug Cook is CSSA chairman and one of the main drivers behind the re-establishment of this important industry association. Microbial Control Executive Council announces launch of Information Centre
Environmental Cleaners opens doors City of London livery companies may have their roots in the past, but they have a big part to play in modern London life, offering outstanding opportunities to network with industry colleagues and take part in social and community activities. The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners is no exception and it recently held an event for prospective new members at the Bucks Club, London. Action plan to boost England's food waste recycling unveiled
Greyland charity sponsorship in the Pink!
Hospice sentenced after Legionella death A hospice based in Sydenham, Kent, has been sentenced after a patient died of Legionnaires' disease and a worker suffered life changing effects as a result of contracting the disease. Fire damages Green Machines factory in Falkirk, Scotland
By Mark Errington, sales & marketing director, City Distribution City Distribution, based in Blackpool, has been servicing the North of England for 29 years. We take orders up to 4:45pm delivering the following day and even man our sales office on probably our customers' busiest day, Saturday, to deal with product enquiries and process orders for Monday delivery - arguably making a rod for our own back but today's retailer need every tool in the box to secure that all important sale and contractors need continuity of supply. Three record-breakers in a row for Greyland!
CSSA's Innovation & Technology Executive Bulletin examines battery technology
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