Cleaning Industry news

• Webinar discusses ways FMs can create a resilient and compliant supply chain

  09-03-2023 16:34
  
  The current economic crisis, market insecurities – including labour and material shortages and achieving ESG and sustainability are predicted to be the greatest disruptors in the supply chain for FMs this year. This is according to the results of a poll carried out during the webinar: Creating a transparent, compliant and resilient supply chain: Diversity as a key enabler to success hosted by FMJ and Alcumus.
  A crucial way for FMs to meet emerging ESG goals is to evaluate, monitor and mana
  
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• Kingdom Cleaning plants 150 trees in new community woodland

  09-03-2023 14:51 via chtmag.com
  
  Kingdom Cleaning colleagues and partners have joined forces to plant 150 trees in a new community woodland in Bedford, as the firm continues to champion ‘professional cleaning with a conscience’.
  Organised by Kingdom Cleaning’s Operations Director, Shaun Wall, and the firm’s sustainability partner, Ethical Nation, the event saw colleagues from Kingdom Services Group and its janitorial supply partner, Bunzl, come together to contribute to the ongoing planting programme at
  
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• IMCD partners with Genesis Biosciences

  09-03-2023 14:32 via chtmag.com
  
  US and UK-based microbial and anti-microbial product developer, Genesis Biosciences, has appointed IMCD Group, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, as a distribution partner for sustainable microbial and biological concentrates across EMEA.Genesis specialises in beneficial bacteria fermentation, and is the first company in the world to develop, manufacture and offer both microbial and antimicrobial eco-benign technology to customers. Its unique offering is used across
  
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• New director hire at Portfolio

  09-03-2023 14:06 via chtmag.com
  
  Churchill Group’s high specification cleaning service provider, Portfolio, has announced the appointment of Charles Walden as Account Director.
  Walden joins the London team with a wealth of experience in the soft services industry as well as skill in managing accounts across commercial and residential properties and developing long lasting relationships with clients. Walden has spent just under 10 years working at cleaning and support services firm, NJC, where he progressed from Accou
  
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• Fluorescent banned

  09-03-2023 12:52
  
  A new wave of regulations, including the rewriting of the EcoDesign lighting regulations and the removal of the mercury exemptions for lighting means fluorescent lamps will be banned in the UK from September 2023 says Kevan Shaw, Design Director at Kevan Shaw Lighting Design
  Lighting regulations have had a massive impact on the lighting industry over the past 15 years. Yet while the reduction of energy use for lighting has been made possible, there are many instances when a consummate reduction
  
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• Commercial rented properties heading for energy efficiency crunch

  09-03-2023 12:31
  
  Thousands of commercial landlords could end up with costly ‘stranded assets’ once new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation for buildings comes into effect next month.
  From 1 April 2023, it will no longer be legal to let a property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below E. However, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is warning that many building owners and managers are completely unaware of the new MEES legislation and unprepared.
  
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• BCC levelling up for women in the workplace

  09-03-2023 12:01
  
  New research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has found that two-thirds of women feel they have missed out on career progression because of childcare responsibilities.
  The survey of more than 4,100 respondents in February 2023, is the first of its kind from the BCC, and looks at the perceived impact childcare, general caring responsibilities and menopause have on a person’s career, as well as the support available to those impacted by the issues.
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• Inviron retains London law firm contract 

  09-03-2023 11:10
  
  Inviron has retained a four-year deal with legal services business, Mishcon de Reya.
  The new agreement will see the hard services specialist continuing to provide a full mechanical and electrical service, including helpdesk provision and technical facilities management services at Mishcon de Reya’s London HQ.
  Inviron’s services will also support specialist services for business critical areas.
  Mishcon de Reya has partnered with Inviron since 2019 to deliver its technical and M&E
  
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• Almost two-thirds of workers feel stressed due to the rising cost of living

  09-03-2023 10:39
  
  New research by workplace expert, Acas, has found that three out of five British workers (63 per cent) feel stressed due to the rising cost of living.
  Acas commissioned YouGov to ask employees in Britain about whether they feel stressed due to the rising cost of living.
  The poll also found that just over a third (36%) of employees in Britain do not feel stressed. Results breakdown:Very stressed – 15 per cent
  Fairly stressed – 47 per cent
  Not very stressed – 29 per cent
  Not at a
  
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• Portfolio recruits new account director

  09-03-2023 10:16
  
  High specification cleaning service provider Portfolio, which is part of the Churchill Group, has appointed Charles Walden to the role of Accounts Director.
  Walden joins the London team with a wealth of experience in the soft services industry as well as skill in managing accounts across commercial and residential properties and developing long lasting relationships with clients.
  He has spent just under 10 years with cleaning and support services company NJC where he progressed from Account Mana
  
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• Knightsbridge heralds a bumper year with new 2023 catalogue

  09-03-2023 09:41
  
  Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and lighting – has published the 25th Anniversary Edition of its catalogue.
  This year sees Knightsbridge celebrating its Silver Jubilee, having been founded in 1998, and this handy A5-sized, full colour publication is packed from cover to cover – over 3000 items across nearly 500 pages, including over 400 new products – with new range developments, impressive innovations and lots of inspirin
  
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• Tom Lloyd appointed as Principle CEO

  09-03-2023 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Principle Cleaning Services has appointed Tom Lloyd as its new CEO.
  
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