Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 15th October 2020 Issue no. 940
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   International News
Products Raimondo Raimondi elected president of RCM
New report details cleaning products industry’s response to pandemic
Middle East Cleaning Technology Week moves to September 2021
InnuScience unveils RSG product range
Ambius revolutionises health & safety for businesses with Hygiene360
Ambius, known for its commitment to helping organisations promote healthy spaces through interior landscaping and scenting solutions, launched Hygiene360, a suite of full-service solutions that tackle the spread of germs on surfaces, person-to-person and in the air. Indoor air should be the key factor in combating viruses
Nilfisk’s latest launches respond to increasing demand for autonomous cleaning
CMS Berlin 2021 is gearing up to go
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The original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide There aren't many hours left to visit the virtual Manchester Cleaning Show (https://cleaningshow.co.uk/manchester) today, so if you haven't yet logged in, do try soon! Based on innovative technology which allows visitors to interact with each other by sending messages and business cards, we can 'browse' exhibitors' virtual booths, discover company profiles and videos and even pose questions that will be answered virtually. There is also an informative pre-recorded programme of presentations from some of the industry's leading figures, which will be made available after the event, for those who've not been able to log in and take part in real time. These presentations feature a wide range of topics that are highly relevant to anyone working in the sector; some focus on the industry's hugely important role during the pandemic and how it can assist in the reopening of the economy. The Show is free to attend, with no apps to download and you can view everything on a device of your choice. Hope to see you there! Next Wednesday, 21st October, marks the sixth annual Thank Your Cleaner Day - and, in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, this special day which highlights the important work our world's cleaners carry out, is more important than ever before. Acknowledged as the 'keyworkers' they are, cleaners were fighting the virus on the front line while the rest of us were locked down and never more than now do they deserve our thanks and appreciations. In case you're not familiar with it, thank Your Cleaner Day (www.thankyourcleanerday.com) originated in New Zealand when the local trade organisation for Building Services Contractors worked with Kärcher to recognise the unsung heroes of the cleaning industry. Over 30 countries now take part across the world, from Australia to the Dominican Republic, from the US to Singapore. Kärcher continues to champion the cause and encourage as many businesses to take part as possible. Do please help to spread the word.
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        This Week's News
Royal visit for green cleaning pioneer
Founded in 1986, the company has led the way in developing 'greener' alternatives to harsh chemical compounds, including, most recently, an alcohol-free hand sanitising gel to combat Covid-19. Demand for Purehold's hygienic door handles booms due to Covid-19
Chief medical officer for the UK Government, Professor Chris Whitty, recently confirmed that people can catch Covid-19 by touching a contaminated surface and then touching their face. ACI survey finds decline in handwashing practices since beginning of pandemic
The research, which was conducted by Ipsos for ACI, both in March and again in September 2020, tracked changes in consumer cleaning behaviours spanning the first six months of the pandemic in the US. Do you have the retail floor cleaning blues?
Time constraints make it hard to have a separate sweep and scrub process. Kaivac promotes Bob Robinson Jr to chief growth officer
The position, ‘chief growth officer’, is relatively new for many companies, having been created in the past decade. Bio-D launches new laundry service trial
Working collaboratively with selected wholesalers to return, refill and reuse the containers, the trial will create a closed-loop system - further reducing the amount of plastic used by the company and helping to contribute to a more sustainable society. Mini Savona: The economical, compact and elegant soap dispenser
The Mini Savona is the latest addition to Kennedy Hygiene’s hand washing range.
A compact and elegant dispenser, it provides a large amount of soap in a single dose, making it an ultra-economical choice for hand washing, as it cuts waste by negating the perceived need by users, to dispense several doses to collect what they consider to be an adequate amount of soap. Brain Corp announces new UX design and reporting capabilities that simplify robotic usage at scale
The software enhancements are designed to optimise usage of BrainOS-powered robots for different types of users - from a robot operator to management personnel - on a global basis. They also include powerful new software features for BrainOS-enabled robotic scrubbers that deliver improved cleaning efficiency and flexibility for commercial locations. Bruntwood launches new FM business
The company has already secured 30 new contracts, and enters its first full financial year with an £8m contract value order book, as it seeks growth among occupiers of commercial office and public-sector buildings, national retailers and the industrial and logistics industries, alongside Bruntwood's 2,600 customers. Biogas plant in South Korea to produce heat from food waste
Facilicom secures contract extension with The Open University
The cleaning specialist began working at OU's Nottingham site over 10 years ago, delivering hygiene and window cleaning services. 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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