Cleaning Industry news

• CHSA half year audit results show high levels of conformance

  25-07-2025 13:43 via chtmag.com
  The Independent Inspector has completed 83 audits across the CHSA’s Accreditation Schemes during the first half of 2025. Compliance with the Standards and Technical Regulations of the Accreditation Scheme continues to be high.
  The CHSA operates Accreditation Schemes for manufacturers of soft tissue, plastic refuse sacks, cotton mops and cleaning chemicals. It also operates an Accreditation Scheme for distributors.
  During the 83 Audits conducted in the six months to 30 June 2025, the Inspec
  
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• Tennant showcases the Future of Hybrid Cleaning at European Innovation Event Summit

  25-07-2025 13:35 via chtmag.com
  Tennant Company, a global leader in professional cleaning solutions, has successfully concluded its European Innovation Event Summit held June 26–27 at the Gansow factory in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The exclusive gathering brought together over 30 industry guests, including leading facilities professionals, partners, and suppliers from across Europe, for an immersive two-day exploration of Tennant’s latest technologies, strategies, and innovations.
  The event featured:A Leadership Roundt
  
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• Mecsia Group expands UK technical services footprint and expertise with Ashley & McDonough Compliance Services acquisition

  25-07-2025 13:09 via fmj.co.uk
  Technical services group, Mecsia, has acquired Ashley & McDonough, a highly reputable Northwest-based compliance, maintenance, and installation services specialist within the Social Housing and Local Authority sectors
  This is a strategic move that accelerates Mecsia’s national presence in the Northwest whilst also expanding its service capabilities and exposure to new end sectors. The combined group will now comprise 1,300 people and generate turnover of over £200 million, solidi
  
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• Government responds to Cleanology’s opposition to Employment Rights Bill

  25-07-2025 13:04 via chtmag.com
  Back in June, entrepreneurs Dominic Ponniah and Malcolm Hills, the CEO of office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology and the MD of Think FM respectively, co-authored an open letter to PM Sir Keir Starmer, Deputy PM Angela Rayner and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds setting out strong opposition to key elements of the proposed Employment Rights Bill, which they said will have a devastating impact on the FM sector.
  The Bill proposes large-scale changes to employment law includ
  
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• Sodexo named most trusted FM provider

  25-07-2025 11:58 via fmj.co.uk
  Sodexo UK & Ireland has been recognised as the most trusted FM provider in the UK, according to the 2025 i-FM brands survey.
  The company was also voted best in class for ‘advancing the sector’, reinforcing Sodexo’s leadership in innovation, service excellence and social impact, and was also named a close second place in three other key areas: ‘most enviable brand,’ ‘most innovative’ and ‘most effective online presence.’
  The i-FM brands su
  
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• Power shift

  25-07-2025 11:13 via fmj.co.uk
  Jo Cameron, Head of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) at Paragon Works offers some valuable insights into the evolving candidate experience in a new era of work
  In today’s competitive talent landscape, the question candidates are asking businesses is simple: Who are you, and what opportunities do you have for me? For many organisations the shift in power from employer to employee is already underway. Now more than ever, candidates – particularly Gen Z are approaching the job sear
  
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• Pareto FM’s Andrew Hulbert appointed chair of IWFM

  25-07-2025 10:48 via fmj.co.uk
  Andrew Hulbert, Founder and Vice Chair of Pareto FM has been appointed as the new Chair of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM).
  Hulbert has served as Deputy Chair for the past four years, and formally took over the Chair position from Mark Whittaker at yesterday’s IWFM Annual General Meeting.
  Hulbert steps into this national leadership role at an important moment for both the Institute and the wider facilities management sector. As FM continues to evolve, with comme
  
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• ESS ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ challenge raises £24,000 for military charities

  25-07-2025 10:28 via fmj.co.uk
  ESS Defence, specialist provider of foodservice and FM to military establishments across the UK, has raised over £24,000 for the Army Benevolent Fund and the RAF Benevolent Fund.
  Team members from the company’s Wales & West Midlands region challenged themselves to cover 40,075 km, the earth’s circumference, in just 80 days, while hosting numerous special events to raise money for their chosen charity partners.
  Colleagues walked, ran, cycled and rowed their way across the gl
  
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• Arcus FM achieves record-breaking social value in 2024–25

  25-07-2025 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  Arcus FM showcases a year of meaningful progress in employability, community engagement and inclusive recruitment in its 2024-25 Social Value Report.
  This year’s impact reflects a strong commitment to supporting underrepresented groups, including care leavers, prison leavers, veterans and individuals with long-term health conditions.
  Over the past year, Arcus supported 143 individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds into employment, including 78 through social value partners. The organisati
  
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• Finalists announced for Purus Innovation Awards

  25-07-2025 01:00
  The organisers of CMS Berlin - the professional cleaning exhibition taking place in Berlin, Germany this September - have announced the 18 finalists for the Purus Innovation Awards. The winners will be revealed on the first day of the show, September 23.Here are the finalists across the six categories:Cleaning Machines• Cleanfix Reinigungssysteme: Cleanfix Toro CAS
  • MotorScrubber/DRYFT: S-Motion Scrubber Dryer
  • Wetrok: Spin BefreeRobotics/AI• Kärcher: KIRA B 200
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