Sebastian Volders joins ISS as Global Head of Growth in the Life Sciences and Manufacturing Segment

ISS A/S has appointed Sebastian Volders as Global Head of Growth in its Life Sciences & Manufacturing segment.
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Partnership enables facilities to safely reopen with help of innovative air testing technology

Specialitiy US building maintenance and restoration company Corporate Care, has partnered with Inspirotec to introduce AirAnswers, an innovative air sampling device that monitors commercial indoor air quality and verifies airborne health & safety protocols.
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Post Covid-19 crisis can lead to a new period of rapid growth and prosperity

Simon Sear, CEO and founder of Studio 44, the consultancy that helps senior business leaders create step-out growth, disrupt markets and transform their culture and ways of working, writes…
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Call for nominations for US 2nd Annual National Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award

Nominations are open for the second annual Guest Room attendant (GRA) Excellence Award, acknowledging the contributions of GRAs at hotels across the US.
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IICRC opens nominations for Hall of Fame Awards

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Hall of Fame Awards. The deadline for nominations is 30th June.

The Hall of Fame awards are open to all past and present IICRC constituents who have at least 25 consecutive years in the inspection, cleaning and/or restoration industries.
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Autonomous cleaning is in high demand

With the pandemic still very much in the forefront of everyone’s minds, there is now an even higher demand for automated and socially distanced cleaning.

Earlier this year, ICE launched the highly anticipated Co-Botics line - a comprehensive range of autonomous floor cleaning machines. ICE believes automation will help shape the way cleaning operations and functions are carried out in the future, but in a collaborative and cohesive way.
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Kärcher launches new accessories for cleaning façades and solar power installations

Kärcher has launched a complete system of high-pressure cleaner accessories designed especially for façades and solar power installations. The range includes rotating roller heads and brushes, multi-purpose telescopic lances and adapter sets, and an ergonomic carrier system.

The accessories are multi-functional, so as well as use with high-pressure cleaners, they can also be connected to a hose for clean-water applications or to a vacuum cleaner for removing loose dirt. The new accessories will allow professional users to reach difficult-to-access, horizontal and vertical surfaces.
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Samsic Arise: LEAN Six Sigma drives wellness-led workspace management

Crafting service solutions as unique as buildings and how they are used is the core process underpinning a new initiative from specialist FM service provider Samsic UK.

The UK market arm of the 3billion euro turnover Samsic Group has launched Arise Programme, a solutions package driven by LEAN Six Sigma tools to create waste-free service models and attain high and consistent standards of service outcome.
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New Battery Compatibility Program

Delta-Q Technologies has announced the launch of its new partner program, 'Charged by Delta', to provide battery and battery management system (BMS) manufacturers with the tools, brand association and access to pursue new opportunities with original equipment manufacturers.

The program allows battery partners to combine marketing efforts with Delta-Q and offers global OEMs access to a curated network of existing and compatible battery and charging solutions.
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Kent school adds Prochem misting system to anti-Covid cleaning programme

A leading Kent special educational needs school is keeping Covid-free with regular treatments of Prochem antimicrobial solutions using the company's new M500 Micro-Mist surface disinfecting system.

Bradfields Academy in Chatham is an outstanding all-through special needs school based in Walderslade, Chatham. It provides child-centred education to children aged 3-19 years as well as supporting young adults aged 18-25 years with education, health and care (EHC) plans to further their life chances through supported internships.
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Bothongo Hygiene Solutions £5 million in sales in first year

A fast-growing hygiene company has celebrated its first year in business by smashing the £5 million sales barrier and launching more than 100 new products.

Bothongo Hygiene Solutions has shone in the darkest of years to post the impressive figures and emerge as a leading player in the cleaning and facilities management sector.
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Mitie seven-year contract with Scottish Government

Mitie has extended its 13-year partnership with the Scottish Government with a new seven-year facilities management contract.

The contract, which was awarded following a competitive tender, will see Mitie deliver key services for 70 sites across the country, ranging from offices and research centres through to Marine Scotland's buildings and the First Minister's residence.
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Rentokil Initial renews as Saracens' Official Hygiene Partner

Saracens Rugby Club tells us it is delighted that Rentokil Initial has signed up again to be as the Club's Official Hygiene Partner, for the 20/21 Greene King IPA Championship season.

With fans already returning to stadiums, this strategic partnership, which at its announcement in August 2020 was believed to be a first in UK sport, is helping to ensure the 'Safe Return to Sport' at StoneX Stadium.
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Mitie welcomes new director of cleaning services

Mitie has appointed Lorraine Davis as director of cleaning services. With the pandemic demonstrating the importance of cleaning in keeping the nation running safely, Lorraine will be responsible for leading the direction of Mitie's cleaning business.
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New BCC report gives fascinating insights into one of the country's biggest industries

New research released by the British Cleaning Council today has cemented the cleaning, hygiene and waste sector's position as one of the UK's top 10 industries.

The BCC's research report for 2021 gives a highly-detailed picture of the sector. The latest, revised figures show that the industry contributed £55.5 billion to the UK economy in 2018 - a slight rise on previous figures - with turnover soaring in a sector with tens of thousands of businesses.
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Prochem training stays on-screen

The UK's largest commercial provider of training for professional cleaners, Prochem Europe, is to continue providing an online alternative to its classroom-based One-day Carpet and One-day Upholstery training courses when lockdown comes to an end.
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Principle appoints sustainability manager

Principle Cleaning Services has appointed a sustainability manager. Arthur Toso joins the company after working as environment and sustainability advisor for a facilities management firm, responsible for environmental and waste management and sustainability performance tracking.
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London calling!

London beckoned once again with the opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness of oscillation. With variable scrubbing pressure and oscillation speed TomCat's Sport can be set up to clean efficiently using only water.
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GS Yuasa celebrates 40 years of battery production in South Wales

Since being established 40 years ago in 1981, GS Yuasa Battery Manufacturing UK has produced over 85 million batteries at its Ebbw Vale production facility, employing over 360 skilled workers from around the local area to do so.
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Kingdom Services Group buys Facilicom Cleaning & Trigion Security

Kingdom Services Group has completed the purchase of Facilicom Cleaning Services and Trigion Security Services in a move that will bolster the firm's cleaning and security credentials and significantly increase its market share.
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BCC responds to viral news, regarding note from cleaner about ill-treatment

You may have seen the story in the news recently about the cleaning worker's resignation note that went viral. The BBC covered the story at: www.bbc.co.uk The British Cleaning Council’s chairman Paul Thrupp has released a statement about the story, as follows:
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