Cleaning Industry news

• Third generation of Stewart family takes the reins at Andron FM

  11-04-2024 15:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Andron Facilities Management, which was established nearly 50 years ago by Ron Stewart and his son, also Ron, will soon be in the hands of their family’s next generation and its first female CEO.
  Ron Stewart Jnr’s daughter, Cheryl Stewart, has now been named as the firm’s Chief Executive and on 1 June will formally take over the role from her father, who will retain an active interest in the business as Andron’s Chairman.
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• Northwood takes off with Midlands Air Ambulance

  11-04-2024 14:27 via chtmag.com
  
  Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has chosen the North Shore premium proprietary system of washroom dispensers and consumables from Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd for its brand new airbase and headquarters in Shifnal on the Shropshire, Staffordshire border.
  The charity, which responds to 4,500 missions a year across the six Midlands counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands, approached its hygiene supplier Trust Hygiene Services Ltd
  
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• Vegware and BBIA host webinar: ‘What is the Bioeconomy and Why Should You Care?’

  11-04-2024 14:05 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Vegware, the Edinburgh-based packaging company, in partnership with the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA), will be running a webinar entitled, ‘What is the Bioeconomy and Why Should You Care?’ The webinar will explore the fundamentals of the bioeconomy and its significance in today’s world.
  The health of the planet we call home is under threat, with earth’s natural systems and boundaries being increasingly breached on a daily basis. At our present
  
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• Educated solution

  11-04-2024 13:33 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The University of Bristol has turned to Trend Control Systems and Kendra Energy Solutions to integrate a standardised, open, and robust modern Building Energy Management System (BEMS) for use across its site
  As a member of the prestigious Russell Group and one of the UK’s original red brick universities, the University of Bristol has a long history of research and innovation dating back to 1876. Although it first opened in its current form in 1876, the University can be traced as far back
  
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• Axil reports across-the-board growth in sustainable practices

  11-04-2024 13:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Environmental total waste management firm, Axil, has published its 2023 Sustainability Impact Report showing significant strides in its sustainability journey, marking a significant transformation from the 2022 baseline figures.
  Based in the Midlands since 2018, Axil has surpassed all expectations for 2023 with advancements in sustainability and social responsibility, confirming its commitment to driving positive change within the industry and beyond.
  Some comparisons to 2022 include:197 per cen
  
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• Atlas Security takes deal at The Carter

  11-04-2024 12:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Atlas Security has been awarded a new contract with BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNPPRE) for the provision of 24/7 security services at The Carter in the City of London.
  Services include manned guarding, CCTV monitoring, post room and loading bay management.
  The Carter is the sustainable Grade A redevelopment of an existing building, creating a new 7th floor extension and rooftop green space, with spectacular views of St Paul’s Cathedral. Other amenities include a reFIT gym and studio, offerin
  
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• NHSPS chair to step down

  11-04-2024 12:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Jane Hamilton, Chair of NHS Property Services is to step down following the end of her three-year term.
  Having joined the Board in March 2021, Hamilton has decided that after 15 years working in the UK, now is the right time to return to her native Australia to be with her family. She has overseen the successful transformation of the organisation and with the end of her original three-year term as Chair, she now feels this is the right time to allow someone new to oversee the next exciting chapt
  
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• Kier appointed for FM service delivery at new cancer hospital

  11-04-2024 12:04 via fmj.co.uk
  
  As part of the ACORN consortium, Kier, has secured the FM services contract at the new Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff upon the completion of its build in 2027.
  Commencing in April 2027, the 25-year contract, which will be delivered by Kier Place includes mechanical and electrical maintenance, building fabric maintenance, fire systems and reactive maintenance, energy management, drainage systems, digital management, contract management reporting, health and safety, and provision of help desk s
  
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• EMCOR UK experts offer insight for FM success in new e-book

  11-04-2024 11:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A new strategic 15-step guide that will help FMs drive efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen customer partnerships has been published by EMCOR UK.
  The free guide is split into five sections, with experts from EMCOR UK sharing three actions for FMs to take.
  The topics and contributors are:Carbon and energy management – Kam Singh, Director of Carbon Solutions
  Impactful ESG – Jonathan Gawthrop, Executive Director, Risk and Sustainability
  Data-driven insight – James Dunnett, Chie
  
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• Saving 70 tonnes of annual carbon emissions using post-consumer plastic packaging

  11-04-2024 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has reduced its carbon emissions per single product it creates by 13% in just one year, as the business releases its 2024 Sustainability and Impact Report highlighting its latest environmental achievements.
  
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• High-fives, hearts and cake

  11-04-2024 01:00
  The first Cleaners’ Day in Denmark went well with the sector, says Lotte Printz. Media still reluctant.Imagine entering an empty office every night when everyone else has gone home, working on your own without the support of colleagues and without any recognition for your job whatsoever…That’s what everyday life for many cleaning operatives looks like and that’s how one of numerous posts on social media started on December 4th 2023 when the first ever Cleaners’ Day
  
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