Cleaning Industry news

• 2025 Workplace Index reveals rise of digital workplace leader as over a third of businesses look to increase office attendance

  19-03-2025 15:11 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Research released in Eptura’s 2025 Workplace Index, reveals that 34 per cent of businesses plan to increase office attendance, a trend which is prompting enterprises to enhance their use of AI and cross-platform data analytics to better manage workplace occupancy and ensure a balanced employee experience throughout the workweek. 
  Now in its third year, the global worktech leader’s 2025 edition, based on a survey of 200 operational leaders and insights from 25 million global
  
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• Pareto FM appointed to Fusion21 framework

  19-03-2025 14:16 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Pareto FM has been appointed to Fusion21’s Workplace and Facilities Management Framework, securing positions on Lot 1: Total Facilities Management and Lot 4: Building Engineering Services.
  The framework is designed to provide cost-effective, high-quality procurement solutions to public sector organisations, ensuring that facilities and property management services meet the highest industry standards.
  As part of Lot 1: Total Facilities Management, Pareto FM will offer comprehensive faciliti
  
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• The Cleaning Show 2025: discover the future of cleaning with Cleanfix!

  19-03-2025 13:39 via cleaningmag.com
  
  From March 18 to 20, 2025, Cleanfix will present its latest innovations at its stand F61 at “The Cleaning Show” in ExCeL London.
  
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• OCS awarded five-year contract renewal with Dunelm

  19-03-2025 13:03 via chtmag.com
  
  OCS, a leading international facilities management services provider, has announced the successful renewal of its contract with Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd. This five-year agreement extends OCS’s partnership with Dunelm, covering 184 stores across the UK.
  The renewed contract builds on a strong foundation established in 2018, reflecting the robust relationship and mutual trust between OCS and Dunelm. Over the past five years, OCS has demonstrated exceptional service delivery, adapting to
  
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• Loo Awards named ‘Corporate Champion’ by BTA

  19-03-2025 12:56 via chtmag.com
  
  The Loo of the Year Awards has been named a ‘Corporate Champion’ by the British Toilet Association (BTA) in recognition of its pioneering work to raise standards of public washrooms across the UK.
  The Loo of the Year Awards, based in Herefordshire, offer an established grading system to showcase the best toilets and washroom facilities – and offer support to any organisation which wishes to improve.
  Every pub, restaurant, hotel, shopping centre, garden centre, caravan and camps
  
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• New MD at Atlas Workplace Services

  19-03-2025 12:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Karen O’Neill has been appointed Managing Director of Atlas Workplace Services as part of the company’s growth-focused plans.
  O’Neill steps into the role following eight successful years as Commercial and Finance Director, bringing with her deep expertise, a passion for excellence, and a strong track record of delivering value for clients.
  Atlas Workplace Services specialises in total facilities management and engineering maintenance services. Late last year, it became an Emplo
  
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• Solid ground

  19-03-2025 12:21 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A cornerstone of grounds maintenance is ensuring all the pathways, patios and driveways are kept clean and safe. Martin Beaumont of Monty Miracle looks at how you can maintain and protect these surfaces all year round
  Grounds maintenance is about a whole host of different surfaces. The early part of the year is a key time for cleaning and then prepping exterior areas for the coming months, making sure each surface is looked after and maintained for the long term. It’s important to ensure
  
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• NHSPS launches new Green Plan to reach net zero by 2040

  19-03-2025 12:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has unveiled its new Green Plan, a comprehensive three-year strategy aimed at reducing the environmental impact of NHS facilities and progressing towards a net zero carbon future by 2040.
  The initiative aligns with the broader NHS goals of creating smarter, greener, and more efficient healthcare facilities that enable excellent and sustainable patient care.
  Achievements of the previous Green Plan
  Since the launch of the last Green Plan in 2022, NHSPS has made signi
  
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• OCS bags contract renewal with Dunelm

  19-03-2025 11:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  OCS has successfully renewed its contract with Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd, for a further five-years, covering 184 stores across the UK.
  The renewed contract builds on a strong foundation established in 2018. Over the past five years, OCS has demonstrated exceptional service delivery, adapting to Dunelm’s evolving needs and supporting its growth and refit programmes. OCS will continue to provide a wide range of services, including cleaning, window cleaning, and post-construction sparkle
  
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• Tom Mitchell joins 14forty as strategic partnership director

  19-03-2025 11:05 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Integrated facilities management provider 14forty, which is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has appointed Tom Mitchell as Strategic Partnership Director.
  Reporting to Donna Lee, Strategic Partner for Compass Group UK & Ireland – Business & Industry, the role will see Mitchell focussing on helping clients achieve their long-term objectives, delivering strategic value across 14forty’s entire client base. His efforts will support areas such as sustainability, innovation
  
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• From a heritage of invention to smart dispensing innovation

  19-03-2025 10:39 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Kimberly-Clark Professional showcases its hygiene innovation heritage alongside the future of washroom dispensing at the Cleaning Show 2025. For the first time in the UK, Kimberly-Clark will be presenting the Andrex® brand to its professional customers and introducing smart washroom innovation with Onvation™.
  
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• Cleenol to Showcase the Revolutionary X2 System at The Cleaning Show

  19-03-2025 10:32 via cleaningmag.com
  
  At this year’s Cleaning Show, Cleenol will be showcasing its innovative X2 System, a cutting-edge self-dosing concentrate solution that sets new standards in efficiency, sustainability, and convenience for commercial cleaning operations.
  
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• Revolutionizing cleaning with Japanese photocatalyst technology

  19-03-2025 10:28 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Unveiled new cutting-edge technologies aimed at improving air quality and surface sanitation.
  
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• BioHygiene to Showcase Expert Insights and Innovation at The Cleaning Show 2025 Stand E27

  19-03-2025 10:21 via cleaningmag.com
  
  BioHygiene, the UK’s leading biotech cleaning brand, will be showcasing its expertise at The Cleaning Show London 2025, located at stand E27.
  
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• MD hire at Praxis Facilities Management

  19-03-2025 10:04 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Praxis Group has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of Andrew Lunt as Managing Director of Praxis Facilities Management (PFM) Ltd.
  The role will see Lunt working closely with the Praxis Group Board in driving the growth of Praxis’ in-house facilities management business with a focus on enhancing the service offering and delivering new business.
  Lunt was previously Managing Director at Atlas Workplace Services where he held the position of Group Head of Services and joins Praxis
  
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• Kingspan introduces mineral wool pipe insulation

  19-03-2025 09:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Kingspan Technical Insulation has launched Kingspan K-Roc Pipe Insulation, an A2L/A2-s1,d0 rated pipe insulation suitable for use on HVAC and building services pipework.
  The product comprises a mineral wool insulation core with a reinforced aluminium foil facing and is available in a range of sizes for various pipe diameters. The insulation core features longitudinal fibres which provide both rigidity and thermal performance, allowing the product to achieve a thermal conductivity of 0.033 W/mK a
  
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• From sanitation to innovation: with so many diverse roles in cleaning and hygiene, what can we do to make the industry more attractive?

  19-03-2025 08:37 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The cleaning and hygiene sector offers a broad range of career opportunities, yet many people still only associate it with frontline operative positions. Joanne Gilliard, CEO of Jangro, shares her insights on how the industry fosters a supportive culture and offers long-term career growth.
  
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• ABM forms partnership to boost menopause support in the workplace

  19-03-2025 01:00
  To mark this year's International Women's Day To mark this year's International Women's Day earlier this month, facilities services provider ABM UK and Ireland announced a partnership with Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace.
  Focused on raising awareness and promoting positive change around menopause, Henpicked provides training and accreditation for employers to become menopause friendly. The initiative has been spearheaded by?the Women at ABM impact group, a cohort of team members dedicated
  
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