Cleaning Industry news

• Q3 invests in the Channel Islands with cleaning acquisition

  19-04-2023 14:51 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Q3 Services Channel Islands has acquired Millennium Cleaning Services Limited (MCS), based in Jersey.
  The acquisition forms part of Q3’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Channel Islands, where it believes there is potential to realise many new business opportunities in both Jersey and Guernsey.
  José Alves, owner of  MCS will join the Q3 team in Jersey, working alongside Q3’s Operations Director, Matthew Galvin.
  Commenting on the move, Ken Nicolle Managing Direc
  
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• Mitie reports ‘encouraging performance’ in FY23 trading update

  19-04-2023 14:21 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie Group has provided a trading update for the year ended 31 March 2023 (FY23) which reports group revenue is expected to be slightly above the prior year (FY22: £3,997 million), having successfully replaced all short-term Covid-related contract revenue (FY22: £448 million).
  As a result of this “encouraging performance”, which saw fourth quarter revenue growing by c.10 per cent compared with the same period last year, and Mitie’s ongoing programme of margin enhan
  
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• Northwood ups sustainability targets with new partnership

  19-04-2023 13:13 via chtmag.com
  
  Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd has partnered with Trees for Cities – the only UK charity to plant trees in towns and cities to help improve people’s lives in the UK and around the world.
  The move by Northwood – a leading manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products – has further strengthened its commitment to the environmental agenda.
  Under the partnership, Northwood will donate funds for trees to be planted in urban are
  
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• Fortnum & Mason sweeps clean with Delphis Eco

  19-04-2023 13:01 via chtmag.com
  
  Eco cleaning chemical brand, Delphis Eco, has announced an exclusive, prestigious partnership with global retailer Fortnum & Mason.
  The partnership, which launched this month, sees Delphis Eco become an integral part of Fortnum & Mason’s new purpose built Cookshop – a food and drink studio which is described as an ‘experiential hub dedicated to food and drink’ and which aims to showcase every corner of the culinary world, giving customers an immersive experience.
  
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• Magenta publishes white paper on generative AI and its impact on the communications industry

  19-04-2023 12:32 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Communications specialist for the built environment, Magenta Associates, has released a white paper that explores the implications of AI on content creation and communications.
  Along with the entire communications industry, Magenta has been keeping a close eye on developments in generative AI, with sectors from PR to marketing considering the implications that it may have on their roles.
  In this free to download white paper called ‘Generative AI and its impact on the communications industr
  
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• Rethink the Bill

  19-04-2023 11:58 via fmj.co.uk
  
  With the Government’s Retained EU Law (REUL) Bill, do we really want to sacrifice our excellent reputation for health and safety? asks Peter McGettrick, British Safety Council Chairman
  The UK has built an excellent record for health and safety over many decades.
  I know this, both through my work for British Safety Council and in my role leading Turner Townsend’s advisory business, working with many major infrastructure projects around the world.
  Britain led the way – we wrote t
  
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• Mid-Tech Services launches new division dedicated to air source heat pumps

  19-04-2023 11:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  HVAC specialists Mid-Tech Services has launched a new team dedicated to installations and maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps for domestic and commercial customers, which will trade under the name: Heat From Air, offering a full turnkey service including customer aftercare.
  The idea to step up the company’s renewable energy portfolio has been in the pipeline since late 2021, says Mid-Tech Services, who want to help prevent fuel poverty in the UK and future proof properties from the consta
  
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• x+why joins Grosvenor and the Westminster Foundation to create flexible workspace for charities

  19-04-2023 11:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Flexible workspace specialist x+why has joined forces with Grosvenor and The Westminster foundation to run and manage their new flexible workspace in the heart of London’s Victoria.
  The new site, located at 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, will be called Fivefields, and will launch in Autumn 2023. Designed specifically for charities and social impact organisations, it will be a world class flexible workspace and co-working community.
  B Corp Certified, x+why will run and manage the new c.30,000 sq f
  
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• Webinar: How will regulatory updates impact FM sustainability and what will organisations have to do to comply? 

  19-04-2023 10:28 via fmj.co.uk
  
  There have been several updates to regulations impacting organisational sustainability over the last six months, requiring greater levels of disclosure. Within the UK, there is a greater focus upon supplier management of modern slavery with additional reporting for Government contracts and the inclusion of climate risk reporting in little over two years as part of Director level responsibilities.
  Most importantly we are seeing a consolidation in the global reporting landscape with the release of
  
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• ESS delivers new dining concept for the Army

  19-04-2023 10:15 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Defence, Marine and Aerospace sector of ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has collaborated with the Army, site clients and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to transform the ‘Trax Diner’ at Allenby Barracks and the ‘Heroes Diner’ at Kendrew Barracks.The facilities enhance the lived experience of service personnel by:Providing an innovative range of dining options over and above the traditional three meals a day
  Opening for an additional 50+ hour
  
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• 78 Engineering is the southeast’s fastest growing Engineering solutions company

  19-04-2023 09:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  We pride ourselves on supplying quality products and services to Industry. Accredited to ISO9001 & Safe Contractor Approved
  Our core areas of focus are:Bearings and Power transmission (Energy Efficient upgrades
  Condition Monitoring (Thermography &Vibration Analysis
  Energy Efficient Electric Motors, Fans, Inverter Drives & Pumps
  Electro Mechanical Repairs within our own repair facility
  Fabrication
  Filtration
  Hazardous Waste Collection & Processing (All aspects including WEEE Waste
  
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• Green cleaning company adds to portfolio of sustainability achievements

  19-04-2023 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Green cleaning product manufacturer Bio-D has announced its latest environmental achievements in its annual Sustainability and Impact Report.
  
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• Green cleaning - reducing water use

  19-04-2023 01:00
  Most cleaning tasks involve water in some form, but the use of this precious commodity needs to be limited where possible. What are the latest cleaning systems that reduce the use of water, asks Ann Laffeaty? WATER HAS A VITAL ROLE in cleaning. It is used for diluting chemical concentrates and is an important means of washing away dirt from floors and surfaces.It can also be employed at high pressures to blast ingrained grime from buildings and driveways. And deionised water can be channell
  
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