Cleaning Industry news

• CEO appointment set to drive growth in food and workplace services for Sodexo UK & Ireland

  12-09-2024 14:15 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Lynsey O’Keefe has been appointed by Sodexo UK & Ireland as the new CEO of its corporate services and energy & resources business segments, which deliver workplace services, FM and food services to some of the world’s most recognisable brands at around 670 sites in the UK and Ireland.
  O’Keefe, who has extensive experience across food services, workplace, and facilities management in a range of sectors, will be responsible for driving the company’s continued growth
  
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• Sasse gets on board with Arriva Bus UK

  12-09-2024 12:53 via chtmag.com
  
  Sasse Group UK, a provider of integrated facilities services, has won a multi-million-pound contract with Arriva Bus UK to provide cleaning, shunting, fuelling, and other support services to 24 bus depots and several outstations.
  The contract portfolio encompasses over four regions, spanning from Wales to the North West of England, North East, and Yorkshire to include a fleet of 1,350 buses.
  Phil Cummins, Engineering Director at Arriva UK Bus, said: “We’re really pleased to have this
  
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• Palmer & Howells lands first major contract in B&I sector

  12-09-2024 12:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The specialist caterer for independent schools for over 20 years has expanded into the business & industry (B&I) sector and secured its first major corporate contract to provide catering and hospitality services for a global technology company and its European headquarters.
  With an average of 400 employees currently at the organisation’s existing site and an expected 700 in the new building, Palmer & Howells says its mission is to ensure that “every individual receives an
  
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• Sasse wins major deal with Arriva Bus UK

  12-09-2024 12:16 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Integrated facilities services provider, Sasse Group UK, has won a multi-million-pound contract with Arriva Bus UK to provide cleaning, shunting, fuelling, and other support services to 24 bus depots and several outstations.
  The contract portfolio encompasses over four regions, spanning from Wales to the North West of England, North East, and Yorkshire to include a fleet of 1,350 buses.
  The agreement will be characterised by the introduction of an entirely new digital concept and other innovativ
  
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• Say goodnight to fluorescent light

  12-09-2024 11:55 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Micaela Abbott, Sales Director at Megaman looks at the existing and upcoming bans on the manufacture and sale of fluorescent lamps and describes some of the recommended alternatives
  The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) first came into force in the EU in 2003. It aimed to end the use of hazardous chemicals in all electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Following an amendment in 2021, this was extended to fluorescent lamps, which contain potentially harmful levels of mercur
  
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• Two-thirds of companies in the UK no longer allow fully-remote working

  12-09-2024 11:43 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Over two-thirds (64 per cent) of professional services firms in the UK have stated that as of 2024, new job adverts will not feature the option of being ‘fully-remote’, according to a new survey of 500 professional services companies from global talent solutions business, Robert Walters.
  The decision, according to business leaders, is to encourage professionals to come back into the office – with close to half of hiring managers (42 per cent) stating that they are ‘willin
  
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• Tivoli publishes its first-ever sustainability report

  12-09-2024 10:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Specialist grounds maintenance service provider, Tivoli Group, has published its first-ever Sustainability Annual Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the company’s sustainability initiatives and achievements from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
  The report highlights the company’s commitment to environmental and social impact, outlining its progress in reducing carbon emissions, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering community engagement across its UK-wide operations.
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• OTL Group toasts 40 years of success

  12-09-2024 10:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  An Aberdeenshire company which exports its products across the globe is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The OTL Group’s interests are diverse spanning offshore cleaning, firefighting foams, foam testing, and infection control products. Since opening for business in 1984, it has grown to encompass four divisions, over 200 products and almost 30 staff.
  
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• Embracing adaptive FM strategies is critical to the delivery of business goals and re-engagement of staff

  12-09-2024 10:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Colliers Global Occupier Services’ new report Adaptive Facilities Management – a new vision in agility, reveals how workplaces need to be maintained and managed in a more agile and responsive way if they are to serve the needs of a hybrid work environment and support the return to the office.
  Research conducted by the diversified professional services and investment management company shows that traditional FM models, where services are delivered at fixed frequencies and costs, are n
  
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• Greenzone unveils its new website to enhance customers digital experience

  12-09-2024 09:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Greenzone, leaders in sustainable solutions for total waste management have launched their NEW website at greenzoneuk.com to enhance the digital experience for its customers.
  The site features a sleek, modern design that is easy to navigate, providing a seamless experience across all devices. Visitors can explore Greenzone’s history, meet the senior leadership team, and access information on services like sustainability goals, total waste management, and how to get a free waste audit
  
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