Cleaning Industry news

• ISSA PULIRE 2023 launches two competitions – Product of the Year Award and Hackathon

  07-02-2023 15:08 via chtmag.com
  
  Registrations are open for the two competitions that will take place during the 26th edition of ISSA PULIRE; the first in chronological order will be the Product of the Year ISSA PULIRE 2023 Award, now in its third edition, which will culminate with the awarding of the winner on May 9. The second competition, which will be held on May 10, is the HACKATHON, an absolute novelty for the ISSA PULIRE show and one of the first competitions of this type dedicated to the cleaning sector.
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• Inaugural specialist Cleaning Show to take place in Clerkenwell

  07-02-2023 14:26 via chtmag.com
  
  The Travel Cleaning Show 2023 is a three-day event showcasing cleaning machinery from sophisticated to simple and eco-friendly detergents at the Design Hub Clerkenwell from 14th to 16th March 2023.
  With a strong emphasis on cordless innovation cleaning systems for train, bus, tram, ferry, and aircraft cleaning and environmental compliance solutions, the show is free to attend and a good forum where you can seek friendly answers to daily cleaning challenges.
  Come and see how suppliers like Maxam,
  
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• The Cheeky Panda launches new and improved biodegradable anti-bacterial multi-surface cleaning wipes

  07-02-2023 13:46 via chtmag.com
  
  Bamboo fibre tissue market leader, The Cheeky Panda, is launching a new and improved version of The Cheeky Panda Biodegradable Anti-Bacterial Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes.
  In a significant move for the certified B Corp brand, the new wipes are being manufactured here in the UK, the first of many lines to be so, as The Cheeky Panda moves to bring all production to the UK, helping further reduce the business’ carbon footprint.
  What’s more, The Cheeky Panda has switc
  
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• Pagabo issues PIN for £545m M&E Solutions Framework

  07-02-2023 13:17 via fmj.co.uk
  
  National framework provider, Pagabo, has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for its brand-new £545 million Mechanical & Electrical Solutions Framework.
  Designed as a solutions-based offering to complement Pagabo’s existing suite of frameworks, a range of specialist M&E subcontractors will be appointed to the framework, which will run for four years after going live.
  Pagabo has already been engaging with M&E providers ahead of issuing this prior information notice. It
  
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• Tough talk

  07-02-2023 12:11 via fmj.co.uk
  
  “Get up, get to it, do a good job.” Ten experts on how FM can build resilience in times of crisis. By Jo Sutherland, MD, Magenta Associates
  In January 2023, the UK enjoyed headlines such as – “The UK recession will be almost as deep as that of Russia”, “UK faces worst and longest recession in G7” and “Third of world economy will be in recession this year”.
  Happy New Year, indeed.
  But it’s not all doom and gloom. In fact, there are as ma
  
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• New hire strengthens Pareto’s senior management team

  07-02-2023 11:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Facilities services provider Pareto has appointed Adam Phillips to the role of Sales Director.
  Phillips will be supporting the business to build on the growth experienced in recent years with notable new customer additions such as Cazoo, University of Reading and Womble Bond Dickinson.
  Phillips has 25 years’ experience in engineering and facilities management, beginning his career as an apprentice in the Royal Air Force and moving into FM in 2007. He is a very active volunteer within the I
  
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• How NEC4 Facilities Management Contract users benefit from continuing support and training

  07-02-2023 11:09 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The NEC4 Facilities Management Contract (FMC) combines facilities management (FM) terminology with NEC best-practice procurement principles. This also means FMC users benefit from NEC’s global support and training services, plus continuing evolution of the contract to meet their changing needs.
  Previously the NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC) was often used to procure FM works. But the contract and its language are better suited to ‘hard’ FM, such as structures and mechanical sy
  
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• Anabas gains gold sustainability accreditation

  07-02-2023 11:01 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Global sustainability accreditor, Eco Vadis, has awarded Anabas with a gold medal, placing the corporate office FM specialist in the 91st percentile globally for its sustainability ratings.
  EcoVadis is an online measuring tool for a company’s sustainability performance. It allows companies to assess the ESG performance of their global suppliers, and considers a range of sustainability issues, which are grouped into four themes: ‘Environment’, ‘Labour & Human Rights&rs
  
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• Atlas becomes Fostering Friendly employer

  07-02-2023 10:43 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Atlas has announced that it has become a Fostering Friendly Employer, and it believes it is the first FM company to have achieved this.
  
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• Second cohort of culinary apprentices embark on Compass’ Forward with Marcus Wareing programme

  07-02-2023 10:41 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The second cohort of up-and-coming Compass Group UK & Ireland chefs have started their journey on the ‘Forward with Marcus Wareing’ programme, building on the success of the first group who have focused on subjects including sustainability, commerciality, people, and skills.
  ‘Forward with Marcus Wareing’ is an enhanced programme, which runs alongside a Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef or Level 5 Operations Departmental Manager apprenticeship standard – delivered in
  
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• Portico appointment to drive forward its Learning & Development Academy

  07-02-2023 10:11 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The specialist provider of high quality, tailored guest services, has appointed David Bevens as Head of Learning and Development.
  Bevens, who took up in the role in January, is responsible for building on the work already being carried out through Portico’s Learning & Development Academy. In the early stages, he will be meeting as many Portico people as possible and analysing the business’s learning needs – this will underpin the design and delivery of future learning activ
  
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• Truvox International’s machines accelerate growth of Manchester-based cleaning company

  07-02-2023 09:33 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester-based Niz Cleaning Solutions is a small cleaning business providing office cleaning, end-of-tenancy and domestic deep cleaning plus specialist cleaning services in difficult environments such as automotive detailing. Established just 4 years ago by entrepreneur Nizam Patel, the business has grown rapidly. We talk to 21-year-old Nizam about how he has achieved such quick success.
  “I’ve worked in the cleaning industry since I was 16, when I was still in full-time edu
  
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• The path to digital transformation

  07-02-2023 01:00
  Europe is quickening its step in a bid to catch up in the global race towards a digital future. Hartley Milner reports on the swathe of actions that could see the region take the lead in the transition while boosting trade opportunities at home and across international markets.
  The Path to the Digital Decade is a programme of ambitious targets and support initiatives devised by the European Union to make sure every member state is ready for the “challenges of an evolving and inter-connecte
  
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