Cleaning Industry news

• Lodestone House extends catering partnership at St Columba’s College

  06-01-2026 14:37 via fmj.co.uk
  Independent school caterer, Lodestone House, has extended its partnership with St Columba’s College in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in a new seven-year contract that will see significant investment in catering facilities and services to support the College’s growth and evolving needs.
  The partnership, which first began in 2018, has seen Lodestone House provide catering for the College’s 820 pupils aged 4–18, including supporting its transition from a boys’ school to a
  
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• Platinum Facilities builds delivery and bid strength one year on from leadership restructuring

  06-01-2026 13:52 via fmj.co.uk
  A year on from reshaping its executive leadership team, Platinum Facilities has added to its senior ranks with two strategic appointments and a senior promotion. The moves reflect a period of steady organic growth and a focus on building capability in areas where clients are placing increasing value – project delivery and data-led maintenance – while also strengthening the company’s work-winning function.
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• Peartree Cleaning Services launches ‘Day One Starter Kit’

  06-01-2026 13:25 via chtmag.com
  Peartree Cleaning Services has reinforced its commitment to investing in its people by launching an enhanced support package available to every employee from their very first day.
  As part of this initiative, every employee will receive a comprehensive welcome pack, a multi-language new starter kit, and a pair of premium Skechers work shoes. The footwear will be provided to all team members who are on their feet for more than five hours per shift – a practical investment that prioritises co
  
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• Kärcher’s 90th year in review 

  06-01-2026 13:13 via chtmag.com
  2025 has been a year of exciting highs for Kärcher, and all while celebrating its magnificent milestone birthday of 90 years. From community projects to the latest innovation launches to critical new hires, this global leader in cleaning technology shows no sign of slowing as it enters its 10th decade.
  Marking its 90th anniversary, Kärcher UK launched a nationwide community initiative to professionally clean at least nine locations across the UK. Reflecting the company&r
  
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• Dynamic approach

  06-01-2026 12:21 via fmj.co.uk
  Matt Hellicar, Executive Director Customer Solutions, Platinum FM on how technology can help build a more dynamic engineering service
  Most facilities managers know the pattern. A building runs normally for days, then a small change in load, weather or occupancy pushes plant outside its usual operating range. Minor faults start to appear, routine tasks slip and the team spends the day dealing with whatever needs attention first. When this happens across several buildings at once, a rigid, site-ba
  
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• Co-founder of Women in Retrofit Network joins Fortem

  06-01-2026 12:07 via fmj.co.uk
  Jane Thomas has been appointed to the new strategic role of Head of Decarbonisation at Fortem, a specialist property solutions business for the social housing sector.
  With 17 years of experience in the energy efficiency sector, Thomas has led major domestic retrofit programmes across the UK and brings extensive expertise in government-funded decarbonisation projects, area-based delivery and community engagement.
  In 2024, Thomas co-founded the Women in Retrofit Network, which quickly grew its inf
  
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• Kier announces new Infrastructure division and senior appointments 

  06-01-2026 11:42 via fmj.co.uk
  Infrastructure, construction and developments group, Kier, has announced the formation of a new Infrastructure division, setting the Group up for its future growth ambitions.
  The new division – Kier Infrastructure – will combine its Transportation and Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks divisions into one infrastructure powerhouse. This pools Kier’s skills, capabilities and market leading positions in sectors in road, rail, aviation, water, energy and environment, across
  
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• Northwood to make debut at Manchester Cleaning Show

  06-01-2026 11:21 via cleaningmag.com
  Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd – a leading manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products – will be making a strong debut at the Manchester Cleaning Show with a trio of popular value-added brands, plus the launch of an exciting new washroom brand.
  
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• Director appointment at Sodexo Live!

  06-01-2026 10:19 via fmj.co.uk
  Sodexo Live! has appointed Steven Cova as its new Divisional Operations Director for Sports & Stadia.
  Cova brings over 20 years of operational and commercial experience in senior leadership roles across some of the UK’s most iconic sporting and entertainment venues.
  Throughout his career, Cova has consistently delivered growth and innovation, mobilising new stadia, driving digital transformation, and pioneering sustainability initiatives. His track record includes overseeing multi-site
  
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