Cleaning Industry news

• Taking a stand

  18-08-2023 12:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Richard O’Connor from First Mats explains why standing too long causes more than just sore feet, and how Anti-Fatigue Mats work to alleviate the problem
  If you’re one of the 11 million people in the UK(i) who spend most of their working day on their feet, you’ll be all too familiar with the aches and pains standing can cause. Extended periods of standing increases pressure on joints and muscles, eventually causing Musculoskeletal Conditions (MSDs), affecting over 470,000 p
  
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• Cleanology launches third fundraiser to tackle hygiene poverty

  18-08-2023 12:16 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The office and commercial cleaning company has launched its third annual fundraising event in aid of The Hygiene Bank, a grassroots people-powered charity supporting people suffering from hygiene poverty, inspiring social change and giving people access to the basics they need.
  In its first two years, the Cleanology fundraiser has been a resounding success, raising around £40,000. This year the popular fundraiser is being held on Tuesday 3 October in The Balcony Room at the majestic Globe
  
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• Merger sees CH&CO expand its education business

  18-08-2023 11:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  (l-r) Allister Richards, Chief Operating Officer, CH&CO and Nelson Williams, Managing Director, Pabulum
  Education caterer, Pablum, has merged with independent caterer and Royal Warrant holder, CH&CO.  
  Based in Fleet, Hampshire, Pabulum operates in over 100 schools within a 125-mile radius of its office, with a turnover of £28.5 million and employing over 800 people. Pabulum’s portfolio of schools includes primary and secondary schools comprising of single sites, multi a
  
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• OCS triumphs with two gold awards for health and safety

  18-08-2023 11:27 via fmj.co.uk
  
  International facilities service provider, OCS, has been awarded two Gold RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Awards for its outstanding commitment to Health and Safety.
  The RoSPA Awards recognise organisations that have successfully implemented and maintained comprehensive health and safety management systems. Entrants are rigorously assessed on various criteria including accident prevention, risk assessment, employee training and engagement.
  OCS was awarded a Gold RoSPA for i
  
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• Second Princess Royal Training Award for Umbrella Training

  18-08-2023 11:09 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The hospitality apprenticeship provider has won a Princess Royal Training Award for the second time, recognising the organisation’s exceptional commitment to learning and development.
  Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, President of the City and Guilds of London Institute, approved Umbrella Training alongside 52 recipients this year, recognising their unwavering dedication to training, outstanding skills development programmes, and positive impact on people.
  Since achieving its first aw
  
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• Trio of senior hires within BW’s Design and Build team

  18-08-2023 10:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
   Barnaby Smith                              Dan Glater                                   Chloe Xidhas
  BW: Workplace Experts has announced three strategic hires to bolster its its design and build team as the new division goes from strength to strength. Barnaby Smith and Dan Glater have been appointed as Project Directors and Chloe Xi
  
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• Graphenstone UK announced as the official paint supplier of Fulham Pier

  18-08-2023 10:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Fulham Football Club is pleased to announce a partnership with Graphenstone, as the Club’s Official Paint Supplier of Fulham Pier for 2023.
  The partnership will see Graphenstone’s carbon-saving paints used in multiple locations across Fulham Football Club’s new and game-changing development at Fulham Pier.
  Graphenstone UK’s independently certified paint formulations will ensure that air quality and wellness are front and centre, thanks to its unique photocatalytic capabil
  
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• ABM secures cleaning partnership with Latam Airlines

  18-08-2023 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  ABM has secured a three year cabin cleaning contract with one of South America’s largest carriers - LATAM Airlines.
  
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• Autonomous cleaning robot brushes away solar panel dust as it rolls

  18-08-2023 01:00
  A Sicilian technology startup has developed an autonomous robot which is said to be able to reduce solar panel maintenance and cleaning costs by up to 80 per cent.When substances such as dust, dirt or sand are allowed to settle on solar panel surfaces they can significantly reduce the panels' efficiency.However, full yield may be restored by using power washers to clean the panels, or by driving tractors between the rows while hydraulic brushes sweep away the dirt. But these methods require the
  
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