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• BICSc guest speakers at Manchester Cleaning Show

  12-03-2024 14:50 via chtmag.com
  
  Experts from the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) will be sharing the latest industry insights and knowledge at this year’s Manchester Cleaning Show.
  The team are keynote speakers during the two-day conference, highlighting how to deliver training that is inclusive for all with its panel presentation: 21st Century BICSc – Opportunities for Effective Training.
  During the show, which runs from March 13-14 in Manchester, the BICSc team will be located at Stand 10 C. The org
  
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• Bed bug activity has doubled year-on-year

  12-03-2024 14:37 via chtmag.com
  
  Following heightened awareness of bed bugs after last year’s infestations in Paris, Rentokil Pest Control has seen a 122 per cent increase year-on-year in confirmed bed bug activity (Q4 2023 vs. Q4 2022).
  To help people spot these creatures and hopefully live bed bug-free, the experts have shared advice on what to look for, and what to do if you find them.
  Paul Blackhurst, Technical Academy Head at Rentokil Pest Control said: “Following the increase in bed bugs we reported last year,
  
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• Ranger Fire and Security makes significant platform acquisition of Syncro

  12-03-2024 14:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ranger Fire and Security has acquired fire and security provider, Syncro Group Limited. As the latest business to join the Ranger Group, Syncro will be pivotal to Ranger’s strategy for growing the national platform and bringing on board a management team with significant sector experience.
  Based in the Northwest, Syncro is an industry leader with national coverage in the fire protection and security sector, focusing on fire detection, extinguishers and security alarm services, boasti
  
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• Northwood set to shine at Interclean

  12-03-2024 13:42 via chtmag.com
  
  Manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products, Northwood Hygiene Products will be showcasing a formidable collection of products and innovations at Interclean – Stand No: 11.201.
  Taking centre stage at the show is Northwood’s luxury Whisper range of toilet rolls, facial tissues and airlaid hand towels. Whisper Eco – a premium, environmentally-friendly 2-ply toilet tissue, which is wrapped in paper – is on show for the fir
  
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• Application of AI

  12-03-2024 11:20 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Jo Sutherland, MD, Magenta Associates reports from a seminar on the Application of AI: what it means for people, property and marketing
  In a recent Profile Network event hosted by JLL, technology leaders came together to discuss the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in various industries, particularly focusing on its implications for people and property management. With insights from Ross Powell, EMEA Head of PAM Technologies at JLL, Ben Yexley, Head of Business Development at
  
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• Compass exceeds £1m charitable funding milestone

  12-03-2024 11:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Compass Group’s independent charitable foundation, the Compass Group Foundation, has surpassed £1 million in grant funding and charitable donations since its launch just over one year ago.
  In support of the company’s mission to improve the lives of people through education and innovation, the Foundation, provides grants to non-profit organisations in countries where Compass Group operates. Its priorities are to create inclusive job opportunities, empower local suppliers, a
  
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• Mitie awarded place on CCS soft FM services framework

  12-03-2024 10:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie has been appointed to the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Healthcare Soft Facilities Management Framework agreement to support the delivery of FM services to the NHS and other healthcare organisations including NHS Hospital Trusts, Community Health Trusts, Mental Health Trusts and General Practices.
  The framework, which is for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further year, will enable Mitie to bid for contracts across 12 lots of services covering clea
  
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• adi Group commits to a minimum of 200 employee volunteer days in 2024

  12-03-2024 10:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The multidisciplinary engineering firm has pledged to complete at least 200 employee volunteering days this year in a bid to increase support to its local community.
  Having built a responsible business strategy that led to raising £107,000 across a range of charities in 2023, the business is committing to doing even more in 2024, starting with its new volunteering initiative.
  The firm is offering all its employees one volunteering day each, allowing them to help a local charity or organisa
  
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• Places for London pilots new business skills training to help tenants become more sustainable

  12-03-2024 09:53 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company – is piloting a new business skills training programme for tenants across its estate as part of its commitment to being a responsible and sustainable landlord.
  Working with Heart of the City, the new programme, which will take place over the course of a year, will offer up to 40 of Places for London’s tenants the opportunity to undertake responsible business skills training. Tenants participating in the pil
  
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• Leadec expands sustainable services with Green Hub in UK

  12-03-2024 09:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Leadec, the leading global service specialist for factories along their entire life cycle, continues to strengthen its Green Factory Solutions. The new Green Hub in Coventry for all aspects of the circular economy extends the existing network for sustainable solutions. The aim is to scale the existing expertise in zero waste services to support customers on their way to more sustainable factories.
  With its Green Factory Solutions, Leadec offers a green service portfolio along the entire factory
  
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• The Manchester Cleaning Show 2024 opens tomorrow!

  12-03-2024 08:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Tomorrow sees to opening of the Manchester Cleaning Show, bringing together thousands of cleaning and hygiene professionals from across all sectors of society.
  
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• How a 2,000-person cleaning company can lose $165,000 per year on their scrubber batteries

  12-03-2024 01:00
  Sponsored contentCommercial scrubber machines are essential for maintaining cleanliness in vast establishments but require correct usage and maintenance in order to operate efficiently. Among their many components, batteries often prove to be the most expensive spare parts.This piece from Alexander Manafi, CEO and co-founder at ToolSense, delves into the reasons behind the battery's high cost, the financial implications for operators, and the impact of incorrect charging and maintenance practice
  
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