Cleaning Industry news

• Edwin James Group expands service offering with acquisition

  17-07-2024 14:41 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Engineering services provider, Edwin James Group, has acquired the entire share capital of Pettits Ltd and its operating subsidiary Motivair Compressors Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
  Integrating Motivair into the Edwin James Group portfolio introduces a new service offering, allowing the company to strengthen its portfolio, enhance competitiveness, and explore new markets.
  Motivair’s turnkey service model covers a wide range of products and includes maintenance, project management, monitorin
  
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• Chequers supports ex-offenders in charity partnership

  17-07-2024 13:32 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Churchill Group’s landscaping and arboriculture services arm, Chequers, has teamed up with the charity Onwards & Upwards to support the training and employment of ex-offenders.
  XO Bikes is an initiative of Onwards & Upwards that provides ex-offenders with bicycle repair training.
  During the six-week course, trainees work towards an industry-recognised Velotech qualification. The programme supports all trainees in finding employment in bike repair or elsewhere at the end of the cour
  
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• Half year audit results show CHSA members compliant with Accreditation Scheme Specifications 

  17-07-2024 12:48 via chtmag.com
  
  The Independent Inspector responsible for auditing the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) members has found high levels of compliance across all the Association’s Accreditation Schemes.   
  The CHSA operates Accreditation Schemes for manufacturers of soft tissue, plastic refuse sacks, cotton mops and cleaning chemicals. It also operates Accreditation Schemes for distributors and for general manufacturers. 
  By 30 June 2024, 90 audits had been comp
  
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• Integrated tech in healthcare

  17-07-2024 12:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Nigel Robinson from Service Works Global explains how an integrated tech solution that includes space management software, CAFM and BIM is supporting the FM and estates team at NHS Kettering
  The Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NHS Kettering) has approximately 560 beds in multiple wards, covering just under 80,000m², and functions as part of the larger NHS organisation. As one of the older estates, NHS Kettering requires well-managed maintenance routines to ensure optimal le
  
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• New study reveals giving frontline workers greater control over their working patterns improves health and wellbeing

  17-07-2024 11:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A new major two-year project by the flexible working consultancy Timewise and the Institute for Employment Studies, backed by Impact on Urban Health has found that frontline workers who gain input and control over their working pattern DO see wellbeing and job satisfaction improve. And organisations that offer this, see improved employee engagement levels.
  The report ‘Flexible working for all: Achieving greater equity for frontline and site-based workers‘ states it has become cl
  
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• NWH lands waste management partnership deal with Everflow

  17-07-2024 10:53 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Multi-utility provider, Everflow, has appointed The NWH Group as its primary waste management partner in Scotland.
  The partnership underscores Everflow’s commitment to enhancing its service offerings and providing competitive rates throughout the UK.
  Elliot Harrison-Holt, Director of Waste Services at Everflow, said: “We are thrilled to welcome The NWH Group as one of our newest partners. As one of Scotland’s leading waste management organisations, its ethos aligns perfectly wi
  
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• Mitie acquires leading high voltage electrical engineering business

  17-07-2024 10:23 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie Group has entered into an agreement to acquire ESM Power, a leading high voltage electrical engineering business specialising in grid and power connections, for a maximum consideration of £8.5 million (comprising an initial payment of £5.5 million and performance-linked deferred payments of up to £3 million over two years). Completion is expected on 31 July 2024.
  Based in Lincolnshire, ESM Power has 20 years of experience in the design, delivery and maintenance of high vo
  
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• CSSA's Clean Start initiative spreading the word about cleaning

  17-07-2024 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  CSSA committee member and Clean Start Initiative lead, Daniel Cross, is continuing to promote the association's awareness campaign to school pupils, highlighting the diverse opportunities and career paths available within the cleaning industry.
  
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• Bunzl and social enterprise group unite to create new brand

  17-07-2024 01:00
  Social enterprise Amplify Goods and global distribution company Bunzl have teamed up to offer a new washroom brand claimed to be sustainable, ethical and socially responsible.The RE:MIND range includes Vegan Society-certified hand and body care products said to be free from synthetic dyes or harsh surfactants.The packaging of the products has been developed to exclude single-use plastic where possible and make maximum use of upcycled waste cardboard. They are also sold in refillable five-litre b
  
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