Cleaning Industry news

• Introducing ‘Keep it Clean’: A new podcast series for the cleaning industry

  11-09-2024 14:36 via chtmag.com
  
  Jangro, the UK & Europe’s largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors, has announced the launch of ‘Keep It Clean’, a podcast series that discusses the changing face of the cleaning industry.
  Launching on 18 September 2024, this innovative series aims to provide valuable insights, expert interviews, and the latest trends to companies across a range of different industries that employ cleaning teams, as well as professionals in the cleaning sector.
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• OCS acquires Exclusive Services Group

  11-09-2024 13:56 via chtmag.com
  
  OCS, a global leader in facilities management, has acquired Exclusive Services Group, a provider of contract cleaning services operating across the UK and Ireland. This transaction marks OCS’ fourth strategic bolt-on acquisition in the last 12 months and further enhances the Group’s cleaning services footprint in key sectors such as education, data centres, leisure, media and retail.
  Since it was founded in 1960, Exclusive has established a strong and long-standing reputation for del
  
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• OCS acquires FM specialists Exclusive Services Group

  11-09-2024 13:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  OCS has acquired Exclusive Services Group, a provider of contract cleaning services operating across the UK and Ireland.
  This transaction marks OCS’ fourth strategic bolt-on acquisition in the last 12 months and further enhances the Group’s cleaning services footprint in key sectors such as education, data centres, leisure, media and retail.
  Since it was founded in 1960, Exclusive has established a strong and long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, customer-centric clea
  
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• Majority of SMEs express concern over new recycling legislation

  11-09-2024 12:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Almost a quarter of SMEs are unaware of major recycling legislation changes with 81 per cent expressing concerns as the deadline approaches, according to a new survey conducted by international waste and recycling manufacturer Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) through Censuswide.
  From 31 March, new ‘Simpler Recycling’ legislation, being brought in under the Environment Act 2021, will require all businesses in England with 10 or more employees to separate dry mixed recyclables and
  
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• Amey in hard FM services win at Nottinghamshire prison

  11-09-2024 12:27 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Amey has been appointed for the management of hard FM services at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire.
  The site, which was brought under public sector control earlier this year, is a Category B training prison for adult male offenders aged 21 and over, and has an operating capacity of 888.
  Amey has been supporting existing employees with initial mobilisation activities, ensuring they have the right resources, support, and guidance to transition smoothly into Amey’s ways of operating. The
  
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• Improving efficiency in the washroom

  11-09-2024 12:03 via chtmag.com
  
  Paul Mulready, marketing manager at Northwood Hygiene Products offers advice on what facilities managers should consider when choosing dispensers and consumables for their washrooms. In its annual Employment Trends survey, the CBI reported that labour shortages are having a significant impact on performance, with 38 per cent of businesses saying they have been unable to grow and respond to new business opportunities because of a lack of staff.
  ONS data has also revealed that nearly a third
  
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• Atlas London in Mimecast win

  11-09-2024 11:45 via chtmag.com
  
  Atlas London has been appointed by Mimecast to provide cleaning and associated services at its headquarters at 1 Finsbury Avenue in London.
  Mimecast is a leading global cybersecurity company, which protects over 42,000 businesses globally through its AI-powered platform. Its prestigious London offices provide a fantastic work environment including meeting spaces, collaborative and breakout areas, conference facilities, kitchens, and a bar.
  Mandy Truong, Facilities Manager, Mimecast said: “
  
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• An education in flooring

  11-09-2024 11:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  In line with the start of a new academic year, read on as Donna Hannaway, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo Flooring Systems gives a quick lesson in education flooring design
  While schools, colleges and universities are welcoming staff and students back for the start of a new academic year, the buildings will likely have remained a hive of activity over the summer holidays, it being the optimum time for interior refurbishments. However, designing and refurbishing educational establishmen
  
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• Ranger Fire and Security acquires Fire Door Specialists Ltd

  11-09-2024 11:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ranger Fire and Security has completed the acquisition of passive fire safety business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd (FDS). This is Ranger’s first acquisition in the passive fire safety space, broadening out the group’s service offering beyond active fire safety.
  Based in Nottinghamshire, but offering national coverage, FDS provides comprehensive fire door compliance, including building inspections, fire door maintenance and installation. FDS boasts a wealth of experience equating to mo
  
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• CIWM launches Sector Inclusion Forum

  11-09-2024 10:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Dr Tracey Leghorn, Chief Business Services Officer at SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK
  The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched its Sector Inclusion Forum, which will support the organisation in delivering its Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Strategy and act as an advisory body on its deliverables, including a Code of Conduct.
  The Sector Inclusion Forum, which is to be chaired by Dr Tracey Leghorn, Chief Business Services Officer at SUEZ Recycling and Recov
  
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• Atlas London secures Mimecast HQ cleaning contract

  11-09-2024 10:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Global cybersecurity firm, Mimecast, has appointed Atlas London to provide cleaning and associated services at its headquarters at 1 Finsbury Avenue in London.
  Mimecast protects over 42,000 businesses globally through its AI-powered platform. Its prestigious London offices provide a fantastic work environment including meeting spaces, collaborative and breakout areas, conference facilities, kitchens, and a bar.
  Commenting on the new contract award, Martin Fitch, Managing Director Atlas London sa
  
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• Eptura 2024 Workplace Index: Driving value with a digitally connected workplace

  11-09-2024 10:27 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Eptura’s 2024 Workplace Index report, which samples anonymous user data from more than 5,000 companies among its global customer base, including an analysis of over 19,000 buildings, has found that businesses are on a journey of digitally connecting their people, workplaces, and assets to create one unified service that delivers efficiencies in costs, adds value in effective operational processes, and creates a superlative employee experience.
  When it comes to implementing any worktech sol
  
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• Evoca’s new showroom and meeting facility in London is open

  11-09-2024 09:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Evoca UK has announced that its new showroom and meeting facility in London is now up and running in Suite 202 of the Business Design Centre, in Islington.
  Sales Director Andrew Barrow said: “It’s not always convenient for people to travel to our Head Office showroom in the Midlands so now, they can enjoy the same advantages as those who are closer to us.”
  So, if you’re serving coffee anywhere within the M25 – whether that’s in an office, tourist attraction, c
  
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• OCS in acquisition of Exclusive Services Group

  11-09-2024 01:00
  Facilities management specialist OCS has today announcedits acquisition of Exclusive Services Group, which specialises in the provision of contract cleaning services in the UK and Ireland.This transaction marks OCS' fourth strategic bolt-on acquisition in the last 12 months and enhances its cleaning services footprint in key sectors such as education, data centres, leisure, media and retail.The integration of Exclusive - which was founded in 1960 - will support the current and future growth plan
  
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• Jangro launches 'Keep it Clean' podcast

  11-09-2024 01:00
  Independent cleaning supplies distributor network Jangro has launched a new podcast series - Keep It Clean. With the first episode airing on September 18, the series aims to offer insights, expert interviews and analysis of cleaning sector issues including sustainablility and legislation.Hosted by the company's national accounts manager Kate Williamson, Keep It Clean features guests from the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA), Planet Mark, and the Human Trafficking Foundation, am
  
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