Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 16th February 2017 Issue no. 759
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Products Henkel reported to be in talks to buy Sealed Air's Diversey professional cleaning business
The talks are said to have been revealed by two sources, but have yet to be confirmed by either company, according to the publication. Creating a facilities management programme: 'Do's' and 'Don'ts'
Fight Norovirus and keep schools open
Clorox Professional introduces new portfolio of odour control products
Teens wow officials with train coach cleaning system Eight students in Mumbai have developed a novel vacuum cleaning system for train coaches, in a project said to have impressed cleaning officials even attracted the attention of railway minister Suresh Prabhu. The students - five of whom are US citizens and all aged 12-14 - visited Vadodara and Mumbai stations to study the rubbish disposal in train coaches before devising the cleaning system. Top Danish law firm picks ISS Denmark as its facility services partner
New system uses predictive technology to alert staff that dispensers should be refilled
Last chance to register for ACI's 2nd 'Future of Surfactants Summit Europe' Registration is closing tomorrow for ACI's 2nd Future of Surfactants Summit Europe, which is taking place 8th & 9th February 2017 in Antwerp, Belgium, with an exclusive pre-conference site visit to the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant. The organizer tells us that there are only a few spaces remaining. The event will give you the chance to meet senior representatives from key companies in the industry, currently confirmed from the following: CMS Purus Innovation Awards to debut at this year's Show
Singaporean hotel's waste management system up for 'Most Green Collaboration' Award
Waste: more ambitious targets towards a circular economy
Cost saving opportunities for the global janitorial cleaning services market 2017-2021
Smart, safe and effective: Can 'probiotic' based cleaners change the FM industry?
Keeping food clean and safe to eat According to public health officials, there are three primary ways that food in restaurants and food processing facilities can become contaminated and unsafe to consume. These are: 1. Biological: unhealthy microorganisms in the food Tru-D SmartUVC added to hospital's arsenal of infection prevention protocols
Depureco's DF: the new concept of vacuum
Three new contracts for waste collection specialist Derichebourg Canada Environment
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! BREAKING NEWS Selden Research acquires Premiere Products
“We recognise this as a tremendous opportunity to develop what is one of the longest established and most respected brands in our sector. The Premiere Products portfolio is a perfect fit into the Selden offering; distribution channels are similar; manufacturing requirements are similar, methods and ethos are similar also. “Production will move this week to our modern super-efficient Selden factory in Buxton. Investment into the production facilities continues this year. We have already added additional manufacturing capacity, added a new anti-bacterial focused lab with brand new analytical equipment, and plan to start extending the main warehouse and new administration centre this Summer. “Selden Research is exhibiting at the Cleaning Show at ExCel, London, March 14th – 16th. Premiere Products will feature on our stand together with Jeyes Professional – and the new Selden brand image will be unveiled.” http://www.selden.co.uk / www.premiereproducts.co.uk
Yesterday's Office for National Statistics announcement that UK employment reached 74.6% in the last quarter of 2016 - the highest rate since such records began in 1971, while unemployment remained at its record low since 2005 on 4.8%, compared with 5.1% for the same period the previous year - has caused quite a stir. Of particular interest to this industry was the announcement that the number of EU nationals employed in the UK had risen by 190,000 in the final quarter compared with the same period the previous year, but, comparing the final quarter of 2016 with the preceding quarter, there were 19,000 fewer EU nationals employed - the first three-month fall in since Q3 2014. While David Freeman, ONS senior statistician, warns that the fall in the number of workers born in other EU countries should be treated with caution as the figures have not been seasonally adjusted, the latest Labour Market Outlook from the CIPD and Adecco says that labour and skills shortages are starting to bite in UK sectors that employ a high number of EU nationals - such as cleaning. It suggests that, despite a near record number of vacancies (748,000 according to ONS data), UK employers are struggling to fill roles with the right candidates and that low-skilled sectors which typically employ a large number of non-UK nationals from the EU are facing particular recruitment challenges. The CIPD says employers need to review their approach to workforce development and training and improve the attractiveness of their jobs through better line management and job design, developing closer links with local educational institutions and improving pay and employment conditions where possible. Interestingly, the Outlook also asked employers that employ EU nationals how they would respond to potential migration restrictions. A quarter (26%) said they would 'pay the difference' and absorb the extra cost of recruiting EU nationals, whilst others said they would seek to retain older workers (19%), invest more in training and up-skilling (17%) and recruit more apprentices (17%). Having spoken to many cleaning contractors who rely on non-UK EU nationals to keep their contracts flowing smoothly, and knowing how many of these employers are committed to paying the Living Wage, I wonder whether these latest figures and findings are really going to impact on this industry or whether it's going to be very much, 'business as usual'. What are your thoughts? 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
MEPs to vote this week on regulation of robots
In a bid to find out more about the thinking behind the debate, EU researchers talked to the report's author, Mady Delvaux, a Luxembourg member of the S&D group, on why she feels their use should be regulated. Dear Jan, A team of scientists has discovered that even the deepest parts of the world's oceans are not safe from toxic pollution. Marine ecologists from Newcastle University have observed very high levels of banned toxic industrial chemicals called persistent organic compounds (POPs) at the bottom of the 10km deep Mariana trench. The ban on these chemicals, originally introduced in the 1970s, simply does not go far enough. Many industrial plants still clean their machinery and equipment using harmful hydrocarbon-based solvent chemicals that were developed decades ago. Most maintenance engineers are unaware that safer water-based alternatives are now available. Sodexo reveals trends shaping the global workplace in 2017
The trends portray a workplace that blends work life with outside life, catering to employee needs through improvements in wellness, space design and learning programmes. Growing healthcare sector to boost global industrial cleaning market through to 2021
In this market research report, Technavio covers the market outlook and growth prospects of the global industrial cleaning market for 2017-2021. The market is further categorised into five segments based on the chemicals used, including surfactants, enzymes, builders, fragrances and processing aids. Selden Research acquires Premiere Products The Directors of Selden Research are delighted to announce the acquisition of the brand, assets and goodwill of Premiere Products from James Briggs (Hygiene), saying: “Production will move this week to our modern super-efficient Selden factory in Buxton. Investment into the production facilities continues this year. We have already added additional manufacturing capacity, added a new anti-bacterial focused lab with brand new analytical equipment, and
This article, by property maintenance provides Novus Property Solutions, outlines some of the reasons that apprenticeship schemes are becoming a firm favourite among young people. Older workers are not only wiser - they're more productive
Working with surveying company MLCS3, Mitie has introduced the drone flights to help spot problems with buildings faster - in place of unsightly and expensive scaffolding - which should lead to improved services for H&F tenants and leaseholders, and expected cost savings in the long term. Vectair Systems' in-house sales support team can service EMEA customers in nine languages
As the company has grown and expanded into new territories, Vectair has seen a growing need for these language skills, and has therefore invested in expanding its team of multi-lingual sales support staff to further service its customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Sikafloor provides durable, high-gloss surface fit for a Ferrari
GV Health wins contract with Compass Medirest and Bunzl to supply over 30 UK hospitals
GV Health said it has become the first manufacturer and supplier to be awarded 'Nominated Supplier' status by Compass-Medirest. Slips and Trips / Falls Prevention course being held in London 9th March 2017
Slips, trips and falls are the leading cause of major injuries in the workplace. These injuries can be devastating for the individual involved and they generate a huge financial burden on industry. Almost all slips and trips can be prevented, often with simple inexpensive interventions. ISS to provide FM at new Ocado HQ
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CHSA: Driving up standards for 20 years
For 20 years, the Association has been active in driving up standards, making sure that what's in the box is on the box. Today the marque of the Soft Tissue, Plastic Refuse Sack and Industrial Cotton Mop Accreditation Schemes means buyers can be certain they get what they pay for. Greyland awarded new Environmental and Quality Standards
BPI Recycled Products announces new name, RPC bpi recycled products Following the acquisition of BPI Recycled Products by RPC Group, the new name for the business has been formally announced as RPC bpi recycled products. The company was part of British Polythene Industries until it was purchased by RPC Group in August 2016. Julius Rutherfoord designs bespoke cleaning solution
Welsh cleaning company nears final stage of school project A Welsh cleaning services company has recently completed the third of a four-phase project for Afon Taf High School in Merthyr Tydfil. Clean Sweep has been contracted by Interserve, the international construction and support services group; conducting a live renovation of the high school; to complete cleaning services on each phase of the ongoing project. Scientific breakthrough reveals unprecedented alternative to battery power storage Groundbreaking research from the University of Surrey and Augmented Optics, in collaboration with the University of Bristol, has developed potentially transformational technology which could revolutionise the capabilities of appliances that have previously relied on battery power to work. Alliance Paper and Tissue premises burns down
BCC Chairman hails Cleaning Show seminar programme
Floorbrite completes Mannequin Challenge
There are just five days to go before the curtain comes down on your chance to enter the CSSA UK Contract Cleaning Awards 2017. Forget customer testimonials as a point of reference, (let's face it no-one ever offers a poor testimonial). If you need to provide a point of difference then "awards" is a fantastic way to do it. Greyland at the Cleaning Show 2017
Offering a comprehensive range of products for the janitorial distributor, Greyland has gained a first class reputation for exceptional value for money, clearly and descriptively labelled, and supplied to the distributor in the fastest turnaround times from order to delivery in the industry.
Regent Samsic's JPC wins Chiswick Park cleaning contract for third term
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