• Apleona UK expands customer base with DS Smith Kemsley Paper Mill win

    Apleona UK expands customer base with DS Smith Kemsley Paper Mill win
    Apleona UK has secured a new contract with DS Smith Kemsley Paper Mill, the largest paper mill for recycled papers in the UK and the second largest in Europe.
    The contract, which commenced on 1 December, is for one year initially and will see Apleona deliver facilities management solutions and catering services, with an initial focus on introducing cost-effective innovations that enhance operations, improve efficiency and sustainability.
    Apleona’s Regional Director Rachel Broughton-Strong
  • ABM announces new accessibility milestones to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    ABM announces new accessibility milestones to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities
    ABM, a leading facility and aviation services provider, is today marking United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities with the announcement of a series of new developments in its ongoing commitment to embedding accessibility and inclusion into its company culture.
    A standout advancement is the appointment of Samantha Saunders, ABM’s Head of Assisted Services, to the UK’s Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group. Established by the UK Government, and spe
  • Diamond Facilities Support lands recognition for ongoing expansion

    Diamond Facilities Support lands recognition for ongoing expansion
    Birmingham-headquartered Diamond Facilities Support and its parent company Coat Facilities Group have been named in the UK Fast Growth Index for 2024 and are included in the top 50 fastest growing businesses in the Midlands.
    Annual revenues have increased on average 27 per cent every year since 2020 for the £16 million turnover FM group, and they have also grown their 200-strong workforce by a similar amount.
    More than £150,000 has been invested in Diamond’s internally-develope
  • Design Tonic secures communal fit-out deal in Manchester

    Design Tonic secures communal fit-out deal in Manchester
    Design Tonic, a commercial design and build specialist, has been appointed as the communal interiors fit-out partner for No.1 St. Michael’s, one of Manchester’s most prestigious new office developments.
    The building is part of the £400 million St. Michael’s mixed-use scheme, which is being delivered by Gary Neville’s Relentless Developments, and comprises offices, apartments, hotels, shops, a public square, and rooftop restaurant in the heart of Manchester. Onc
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  • The secrets of successful business

    The secrets of successful business
    Creating exceptional spaces from kitchen table to 25th birthday
    However good the business proposition and however willing the entrepreneur – it is a sad fact that 60 per cent of all UK SMEs fail. It takes something special for UK businesses to thrive and survive, particularly given the economic turmoil of the last few decades. A shining example of a company bucking this trend is Active Workplace Group – an end-to-end office solutions company.
    Colin Tarsey
    Active was started in 1999,
  • Siemens completes Danfoss Fire Safety acquisition

    Siemens completes Danfoss Fire Safety acquisition
    Siemens Smart Infrastructure has acquired Danfoss Fire Safety, a Denmark-based specialist in fire suppression technology.
    The completed acquisition will boost growth in key industries and accelerate the expansion of Siemens’ sustainable fire safety portfolio with high-pressure water mist and low-pressure CO2.
    Susanne Seitz, CEO Siemens Smart Infrastructure Buildings said: “We are looking forward to working closely with our new colleagues after successfully concluding the acquisition
  • Magenta Associates publishes inaugural Impact Report

    Magenta Associates publishes inaugural Impact Report
    The employee-owned communications consultancy has published its inaugural Impact Report, which shares key achievements over the past year and outlines the company’s plans for continued improvement in social and environmental impact.
    The report introduces Magenta’s ‘Communication for Good’ framework, built on four core pillars: Change Agents, Fortress for Talent, Community Champions and Protecting our Planet. These pillars guide the company’s approach to aligning its
  • Sodexo announces changes to its UK and Ireland regional leadership team

    Sodexo announces changes to its UK and Ireland regional leadership team
    Sodexo has announced that Sean Haley, CEO, UK and Ireland, will be leaving the business at the end of December. Jean Renton, Chief Finance Officer since 2019, has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, effective from 1 January. In this role, she will become the executive lead of the region with an operational focus on business transformation.
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  • Cleaning industry shines at London's Lord Mayor's Show

    The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) in the UK made a lasting impression with the public at this year's Lord Mayor's Show in London with its float, 'The Cleanest Link'. Highlighting the crucial role of cleanliness in maintaining the health and vibrancy of London and beyond, the float was a crowd favourite.The float was designed on a game-show theme. It featured state-of-the-art cleaning equipment, eco-friendly products and cutting-edge technology - demonstrating the past, pres

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