Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 20th April 2017 Issue no. 768
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  International News
Products Private equity firms have bid $22 billion for SCA hygiene unit-paper A group of private equity companies have bid around 200 billion Swedish crowns ($22.26 billion) for the hygiene arm of tissue and forestry products firm SCA (SCAb.ST), daily Dagens Nyheter wrote on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. SCA said last year it planned to split into two units. "At least two private equity companies together have bid around 200 billion crowns for the hygiene unit," DN said. Hospital sees 12% C. diff reduction in two-year, CDC-funded study
Proposals for cutting food waste discussed
Self-cleaning surfaces solve janitorial challenges and provide an advertising opportunity
SCA to become two listed companies
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       This Week's News
Unger Stingray acclaimed for outstanding product design
"We are absolutely delighted to have won this important and globally recognised award," says Jochen Wagener, senior director of marketing & sales at Unger. "The award pays tribute to the groundbreaking design quality of Unger Stingray. The product was designed in such a way that it guarantees optimal performance and simple operation. Finalists announced for Cleantech Innovate 2017
Cleantech Innovate showcases the very best in clean, green, low-carbon technology and will take place at the Royal Institution in London's Mayfair next week, on 27th April. Europe's happiest workers revealed
According to the research, Dutch, Polish and Swiss employees are the most satisfied, whilst the UK comes joint fifth. In the UK, satisfaction levels also differ greatly across regions; three quarters of those based in the East are satisfied (75%), whilst only 59% of employees in Northern Ireland are satisfied. UBM India excited about the maiden edition of 'World of Facilities'
Through World of Facilities, UBM India will provide a trade platform for the facilities management supplier industry to showcase their innovative products & services, network, and connect with key decision-makers from every level of a wide range of sectors. AQS and Panton McLeod partner to produce clean water solutions in Ireland
The relationship allows customers to benefit from AQS's unrivalled suction and jetting technology and expertise, combined with UK-based Panton McLeod's industry-leading chemical cleaning and clean water maintenance systems.
The donations will be used to organise tribute meals and present grocery vouchers to cleaning attendants during 'appreciation activities'. Members of the public who donate to RAS online via www.giving.sg will benefit from discounts of up to $60 when they purchase products directly from the three partners. Afflink offers Earth Day tips for distributors and suppliers
Most of these suggestions involve the transport and packaging of products. According to Michael Wilson, vice president of marketing for Afflink: "This is usually where distributors can make their most significant contribution in reducing the industry's environmental footprint. With this in mind, he suggests the following: Citron Hygiene acquires Alpine Jan-San Citron Hygiene, (formerly Cannon Hygiene Canada) renowned for its commercial washroom and foodservice hygiene products and services and pest control solutions, as well as a broad range of chemical and other facility-based products and services announced yesterday that it has acquired Alpine Jan-San, effective March 21st, 2017. Guardian Water Treatment achieves ISO 14001 environmental certification Guardian Water Treatment has been awarded ISO 14001:2015 certification, the International Standard for environmental management which supports organisations in reducing their environmental impact. ISO 14001 was revised in 2015, bringing an increased focus on sustainable development and helping businesses to effectively manage the environmental challenges of the future. It provides a framework for the development of an Environmental Management System, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and providing a systematic approach to continually improving environmental performance. Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners' new Master is an old hand
The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners is one of 110 Livery Companies which are based upon trades, industries and professions and carry on the ancient traditions of the Guilds and Livery Companies, which started in the 12th century. 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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Biotechnology uses enzymes to 'eat' dirt and bacteria. The tiny molecules access even the hardest to reach areas, and carry on working for days after application.
Recently Rosemor has collaborated with a well-known dealer, Shanghai EMC, (www.emclean.cn) whose managing director Jonathan Zhang won an award presented by China Clean Expo for his distinguished contributions to China's cleaning industry. Upcoming WFBSC congress programme finalised and available
The congress will be opened by EU Commissioner Guenther Oettinger, while the proceedings will be opened by Federal Guild Master Thomas Dietrich, who has also presided as president of the WFBSC since April of last year. TC Facilities Management & Remploy celebrate 1000 jobs & longest serving employee
Concerns about cleanliness and infection control in independent ambulances
These inspections have identified some common concerns around cleanliness and infection control practices, a lack of appropriate recruitment checks and poor medicines management.
Mayor Sadiq Khan is implementing tough measures to reduce London's deadly air pollution and protect the health and wellbeing of all Londoners. DJB Cleaning Supplies first in the UK to become a CHSA Accredited Distributor
DCS Multiserve - How to clean a... Skyscraper
New Standard published: ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup
"What a welcome! Our first experience of the Cleaning Show was one we'll never forget"
We were not disappointed. Prochem Europe broadens training offer to professional cleaners in 2017
Cleaning Show in London well attended and business done
The show certainly seemed busy and the organisers tell us that some 10% of the visitors came from overseas - 9% more than last time. But the visitors weren't just there to look at what was on show... orders were placed with a number of companies exhibiting. Action Team takes on improving the environment
Safety gets shown the green card at Lanes Utilities
Art Cleaning's work declared 'a masterpiece' at National Awards Ceremony
Window cleaner Robert Baker, from Walsall, was presented with the UK's Window Cleaner of the Year Award for his 51-year commitment to the industry and for overcoming many challenges to continue doing the job he loves, while Art Cleaning achieved the second position as a runner-up in the Window Cleaning Company of the Year category. NVQ training for washroom service technicians
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