Cleaning Industry news

• Evotech Technical Services expands footprint with new London hub

  03-04-2024 14:55 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Evotech Technical Services, a leading UK provider of building maintenance solutions, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its operations with the opening of a new office in London later this month. The strategically located office in Hammersmith, signifies Evotech’s commitment to its city-based contracts and aspiring plans for further growth.
  The decision to establish a local presence in London comes as part of Evotech’s strategic vision to enhance service delivery and cater to a
  
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• Makita provides ‘exceptional’ cleaning power

  03-04-2024 12:59 via chtmag.com
  
  Makita has brought a new XGT cordless backpack vacuum cleaner that offers a powerful yet ergonomic solution for cleaning personnel to market.
  The new VC011G 40VMax XGT Brushless Backpack Vacuum Cleaner features a built-in HEPA filter to capture the very finest of particles effectively, and its small, comfort-driven design allows for easy movement – ideal for cleaning different surfaces such as hard floors, carpets, upholstery, and high reach areas.
  The new VC011G provides a max sealed suct
  
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• Tennant unveils full specification of its first purpose-built autonomous floor cleaning machine

  03-04-2024 12:40 via chtmag.com
  
  Tennant Company, a world leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing solutions to reinvent how the world cleans, has unveiled the full specification and capabilities of the X4 ROVR autonomous floor scrubber, its first purpose-built autonomous floor cleaning machine and fourth robotic scrubber in its product line.
  Engineered from the ground up for autonomous operation and powered by the next generation BrainOS® Robotics Platform from autonomous technology partner Brain Corp, Tennant say
  
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• Tork supports World Hand Hygiene Day with interactive training

  03-04-2024 12:17 via chtmag.com
  
  Some healthcare providers only practise proper hand hygiene less than half of the recommended time, according to studies.
  But research from Tork manufacturer Essity reveals that around 80 per cent of professionals have expressed a desire to improve their hand hygiene at work.
  Essity is supporting this year’s World Hand Hygiene Day with a series of interactive and immersive hand hygiene trainings. These are designed to help healthcare professionals effectively implement hygiene practices an
  
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• Cleanology CEO elected as Co-Chair of Living Wage Foundation's leadership group

  03-04-2024 12:02 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Dominic Ponniah, CEO and Co-Founder of Cleanology, has been elected Co-Chair of the Living Wage Foundation’s Recognised Service Provider Leadership Group.
  
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• Making connections

  03-04-2024 11:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Kean Jones, Chief Technology Officer at the Government Property Agency describes the work the team at the GPA have been doing on connectivity across the estate
  The dust is now settling on the great workplace disruption – hybrid models have become the norm for many, with the number of people doing a blend of home and office-based working rocketing from 10 per cent in 2019 to nearly one third of the UK workforce by 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics.
  This shift has brough
  
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• CIBSE appointed new scheme administrator for NABERS UK

  03-04-2024 11:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  NABERS has appointed the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as its new NABERS UK scheme administrator, taking over the reins from The Building Research Establishment (BRE).
  NABERS UK is a leading building energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiative that was launched in the UK in 2020 following an international partnership between major UK industry organisations, led by the Better Buildings Partnership in the UK, and NABERS in Australia. NABERS drives improvements i
  
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• Navigating FM efforts to sustainability

  03-04-2024 10:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  As environmental protection demands unified action, transparency, and heightened awareness, Biological Preparations, a leading UK biotech company, has launched an initiative to catalyse sustainability efforts within the FM sector.
  In collaboration with FMJ, Biological Preparations has launched its largest survey to date, aimed at providing FM businesses with a comprehensive understanding of industry benchmarks, trends, challenges, and opportunities surrounding environmental initiatives.
  With the
  
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• Equans extends partnership with Manchester City Council Housing Services

  03-04-2024 10:14 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Equans has secured a three-year contract extension with Manchester City Council, which will see vital maintenance continue to be delivered to homes across the region.
  Equans has provided ongoing maintenance and repairs to 12,000 homes and carried out refurbishment and adaptations on behalf of Manchester City Council Housing since 2021, with the partnership now running to 2027.
  Under the terms of the deal, Equans will continue to deliver approximately 55,000 repairs to council owned housing stock
  
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• BCIS FM forecast expects a ‘substantial fall’ in repair and maintenance output

  03-04-2024 09:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  According to the latest quarterly forecast for the FM sector from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), repair and maintenance output is expected to fall substantially in 2024, by 5.6 per cent compared with 2023.
  In 2025, the forecast cites output will “remain static” and then will “slowly and gradually increase again,” with annual growth expected to be 1.4 per cent in 2028.
  BCIS Chief Data Officer Karl Horton said: “While the economy was fragile and un
  
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• Enhancing energy efficiency: The benefits of window film

  03-04-2024 09:27 via fmj.co.uk
  
  In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, finding innovative solutions to conserve energy is imperative. Window film emerges as a subtle yet powerful tool in the quest for energy efficiency. By addressing issues such as heat gain, UV radiation, and glare, window film presents multifaceted benefits that not only enhance comfort but also contribute significantly to energy savings.
  Heat Reduction:
  Window film serves as a barrier against solar heat gain, effectively reducing the amo
  
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• Spanish contract cleaning association has new president

  03-04-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  Spanish contract cleaning employers' association ASPEL has a new president -Juan Ignacio Beltrán García-Echániz, CEO of Serveo."It gives me great pride and it is a huge responsibility to represent such an important sector in society as is the cleaning sector", said the new president."One of my priorities is to work for the reform of the Public Sector Deindexation Law and to allow modification of the price of contracts already impacted by cost increases, including the minimum
  
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