Cleaning Industry news

• The TSA’s textile sustainability mascot is helping hospitality achieve a sustainable future for linen

  30-04-2024 14:59 via chtmag.com
  
  It’s been a few months since the Textile Services Association (TSA) introduced the mascot Pasha the Pillowcase to the world. Pasha has the mission of educating staff in the hospitality and laundry sectors about the importance of handling linen correctly as part of the drive for sustainability. With about 61 per cent of the industry’s annual stock of linen being lost each year, finding ways to reduce this will play a vital part in reaching Carbon Net Zero targets for both sectors.
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• Virgin Atlantic advances decade-long partnership with OCS

  30-04-2024 14:42 via chtmag.com
  
  Facilities management company, OCS, has won a contract to continue providing laundry services to aviation industry giant, Virgin Atlantic.
  This contract is an extension of a decade-long partnership between the OCS and Virgin Atlantic. The contract serves Virgin Atlantic’s locations primarily in Heathrow and Manchester and extends to support its Scotland site during the busy summer period.
  The extension acts as a testament to the strong partnership between OCS and Virgin and the quality of
  
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• OCS continues decade-long partnership with Virgin Atlantic

  30-04-2024 13:51 via fmj.co.uk
  
  OCS has won a contract to continue providing laundry services to aviation industry giant, Virgin Atlantic.
  The contract award is an extension of a decade-long partnership between the two organisations and will see OCS serving Virgin Atlantic’s locations primarily in Heathrow and Manchester and extends to support its Scotland site during the busy summer period.
  The extension acts as a testament to the strong partnership between OCS and Virgin and the quality of services delivered by the OCS
  
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• Circulai unveils ‘groundbreaking’ partnership

  30-04-2024 12:57 via fmj.co.uk
  
  “The world of waste management is about to change” according to three industry mavericks, who are ready “to disrupt the status quo” with the launch of a new company, Circulai.
  Max Kanda and Simon Sharp, previously the Managing Directors of Novati and Greenzone respectively, have joined forces alongside Dave Swallow (MD Swallow Construction) to spearhead a movement that “promises to redefine the very essence of waste management,” and to create a future where su
  
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• Bidvest Noonan launches VR training programme

  30-04-2024 12:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Bidvest Noonan has launched its VR training programme, Altius, with more than 1,600 security officers onboarded for phase one of the programme.
  Altius see security officers train in virtual environments using VR headsets. These environments are perfect replicas of their actual workplaces, each recreated from real settings with advanced 3D camera technology.
  The training immerses officers in highly realistic simulations where they are challenged to resolve a wide range of security issues, develop
  
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• Nicky Biggart elected Chair of CHSA Accreditation Schemes

  30-04-2024 11:57 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Nicky Biggart, Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) Council member and UK & European Sales Manager at Evans Vanodine, has been elected Chair of the CHSA Accreditation Schemes.
  
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• Birmingham City Council extends Fortem deal

  30-04-2024 10:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Fortem, a specialist property solutions business for the social housing sector, has extended its long-term partnership with Birmingham City Council (BCC)  for a further two years.
  As one of BCC’s suppliers of repairs, maintenance and 24-hour call-out services to homes in the city, Fortem has been awarded a new contract, worth £170 million over the period, which will extend its relationship with the council to 18 years after it was first appointed to deliver these services in 200
  
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• OCS shortlisted for prestigious Cateys Award

  30-04-2024 09:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  OCS’ catering brand, Angel Hill’s Goodness initiative, has been shortlisted for a Cateys Award in the Health and Nutrition Award category.
  The Cateys acknowledge outstanding performers, inspiring brands, and top achievers within the hospitality sector, as determined by industry professionals.
  The Goodness initiative was born from a need to communicate the value of proper nutrition, debunk food fads, and reintroduce fun into healthy eating. Its team of chefs and nutritionists passiona
  
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• Linaker extends KFC partnership across UK and Ireland

  30-04-2024 09:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Following a successful partnership with KFC’s equity business, which began in February 2022, national M&E specialist, Linaker has extended its contract with the increase of over 200 additional sites across the UK and Ireland for a three-year term.
  The new deal, valued at new £15 million includes planned preventative maintenance and reactive call outs for KFC restaurants, drive-thrus and high street outlets, further enhanced by another £5 million project management facility
  
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• Read the latest ECJ online now - special bumper Interclean Amsterdam edition

  30-04-2024 01:00
  Today the latest edition of ECJ is available toread on the website and via the ECJ app.This bumper issue is a specialone featuring all you need to know to plan your visit to Interclean Amsterdam - which is now just two weeks away. ECJ is the official media partner for the show.Other highlights include:•Workforce: report highlights working conditions reality
  •Business: the future of the global financial system•Smart technology: how much time does it really save?
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