Cleaning Industry news

• 24-7 Group acquires Optech 

  20-01-2026 15:22 via fmj.co.uk
  24-7 Group has acquired Optech, a specialist provider of electrical and data network design and installation services based in Barrow-in-Furness. 
  Established in 1993, Optech has evolved from a niche telecommunications provider into a highly respected, multi-disciplinary engineering contractor. The company is recognised for delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to clients across a wide range of industries.
  To ensure continuity and stability for clients, Optech will continue to operate
  
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• SMEs brace for legislation changes and talent shortages in 2026

  20-01-2026 13:37 via fmj.co.uk
  SME businesses are concerned at their ability to adapt to employment legislation changes and the shortage of skilled applicants in 2026.
  New data from international recruitment firm, Robert Half, shows rising growing concerns among Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as the Employment Rights Act moves closer to implementation following Royal Assent.
  According to the recruiter’s latest research, while 53 per centof SMEs identified adapting to changing labour laws and compliance requiremen
  
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• Taylor Shaw extends Equals Trust catering partnership

  20-01-2026 12:58 via fmj.co.uk
  Education sector caterer, Taylor Shaw, has extended its catering contract with Equals Trust, a multi-academy trust based in Nottinghamshire.
  Originally appointed in 2023 to provide catering services to 12 primary schools, Taylor Shaw has extended its support to an additional five schools, bringing the total to 17 schools across the Trust.
  Going beyond the daily provision of freshly prepared, nutritious meals over the past 18 months, Taylor Shaw has worked closely with the schools to deliver enr
  
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• Amey enters the nuclear sector with FM contract win

  20-01-2026 12:42 via fmj.co.uk
  Amey has secured a contract to deliver facilities management and workplace maintenance across the Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) estate. The contract award marks Amey’s formal entry into the nuclear sector.
  Commencing in 2026, the contract positions Amey as a key strategic partner responsible for supporting some of the UK’s most sensitive and nationally significant assets. Under the agreement, Amey will deliver a full suite of hard and soft facilities management services across
  
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• Rubbermaid Commercial Products launches new range of stylish yet functional solutions for small spaces

  20-01-2026 12:13 via chtmag.com
  Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has announced the expansion of its waste and recycling range with stylish solutions designed for light traffic areas under their “Rubbermaid” brand.
  Combining elegant aesthetics with practical performance, the five new bins help to make waste management effortless, even in areas where space is limited. Ideal for boardrooms, receptions, washrooms and front-of-house – the new products feature dual-stream capacity to help boost recycling rates
  
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• Biohazard cleaning: Emotional distress on the railway as winter sets in

  20-01-2026 11:46 via chtmag.com
  As temperatures plummet across the country with the wintry weather setting in, railway stations nationwide often see a disturbing rise in suicide attempts.
  According to Rail Suicide Prevention, a suicide occurs on the railway every 30 hours and in 2024/25 there were 293 suspected suicides on the tracks.
  The Office of Rail and Road’s latest figures for last year revealed this was the highest number of railway suicide or suspected suicide attempts recorded since that start of the time series
  
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• Investing in the community: Peartree Cleaning sponsors Chelmsford Rugby Club (U16)

  20-01-2026 11:29 via chtmag.com
  Peartree Cleaning Services, a leading provider of cleaning services in the UK, has renewed its sponsorship of Chelmsford Rugby Club’s kit, for the second year running.
  The sponsorship reflects Peartree’s ongoing commitment to investing in local communities and supporting grassroots sport. As part of the agreement, Peartree’s branding will feature on the club’s playing kit for the 2025/6 season.
  The partnership also holds personal significance, as Alfie Conroy, aged 16, w
  
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• phs Group launches UK’s first 100% recycled washroom essentials

  20-01-2026 11:14 via chtmag.com
  Hygiene services provider, phs Group, has launched the UK’s first 100 per cent recycled washroom essentials collection.
  The ReVive range is the UK’s first and only up to 100 per cent recycled washroom range, says phs Group, and includes paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, air fresheners, sanitary disposal units, nappy disposal units, and hand dryers.
  The ReVive family of sustainable washroom products has been designed by phs Group’s in-house development team following dire
  
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• From hype to discipline: The 7 new rules of Information Management in 2026

  20-01-2026 10:45 via fmj.co.uk
  By Nigel Dews, Managing Director of Restore Information Management
  The story of 2026 is not about chasing the next breakthrough. Organisations aren’t abandoning innovation, but they are done with experimentation for its own sake. Big visions are being replaced by a focus on what works day to day. CIOs are under pressure to prove value, reduce risk, and keep the organisation running, not just to trial new technology. In our world of Information Management, trust, governance, and resilience
  
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• BCIS appoints talent lead to fuel growth plans

  20-01-2026 10:19 via fmj.co.uk
  Natalie Cross has been appointed as talent lead at the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS)  to drive key hires as the business announces plans to expand in its 65th anniversary year.
  Since BCIS became independent from RICS in 2022 it has more than doubled in size and intends to scale further, with accelerated product development and enhanced insights in the pipeline.
  Cross joins the business with 15 years of experience and a background in leading recruitment teams at a major consultanc
  
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• Trends and predictions for FM in 2026

  20-01-2026 09:56 via fmj.co.uk
  Last year revealed how firmly regulatory change has taken hold across the facilities management sector. The Fire Safety Act 2021, the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 continued to redefine responsibilities, sharpen accountability and raise expectations around building safety and compliance. For facilities management professionals, these regulations have moved from implementation to enforcement, setting a clearer baseline that will shape priorities, investme
  
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• A theatrical clean

  20-01-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  Are you sitting comfortably? Up to 2000 folk attending shows held at the Alban Arena in St Albans have to be - and that means keeping them clean. Rising to the occasion is contractor, Guy Scott of St Albans’ based cleaning company, Scott and Sons.
  
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