Cleaning Industry news

• New climate adaptation guidance published by IWFM

  19-03-2026 16:14 via fmj.co.uk
  The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has published a new guidance note, Climate Adaptation for WFM, to help organisations strengthen the resilience of their workplaces and estates in response to escalating climate risks.
  Extreme heat, intense rainfall, flooding and other climate-related events are increasingly impacting buildings, operations and the health and wellbeing of occupants. Despite this, IWFM’s Sustainability Survey 2025 found that more than half of organis
  
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• OCS completes Top Security acquisition

  19-03-2026 15:37 via fmj.co.uk
  OCS has acquired Top Security, a technology-led security company operating across Ireland.
  The acquisition enhances OCS’s technology-enabled security capability, expanding its remote monitoring services, control room operations, communications resilience, and Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) capabilities, alongside the facilities management and guarding services already delivered across Ireland.
  Founded over 40 years ago, Top Security operates a nationwide monitoring network, including its own
  
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• Corps Intel launches

  19-03-2026 15:23 via fmj.co.uk
  Corps Security has launched its Corps Intel business to provide intelligence, specialist risk management and tailored consultancy services.
  Corps Intel’s range of comprehensive advisory services respond to the evolving threat landscape faced by businesses today. This not only includes criminal activity, but also factors that can disrupt or harm business activities and reputation, including protest and activism, misinformation and disinformation, geopolitical instability and increasingly in
  
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• Delphis Eco confirmed as Ecological Hygiene Partner for International Salon Culinaire at HRC 2026

  19-03-2026 13:33 via chtmag.com
  UK manufacturer and B Corp certified eco-cleaning specialist, Delphis Eco, has confirmed it will return as Ecological Hygiene Partner for International Salon Culinaire at HRC 2026, marking the third consecutive year of the partnership. The high-profile live competition programme takes place within the Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Show (HRC) at ExCeL London from 30 March to 1 April 2026.
  HRC forms part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week and attracts more than 30,000 visitors from across ho
  
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• Mitie’s Cleaning Training Centre of Excellence at Manchester Airport takes flight

  19-03-2026 13:24 via chtmag.com
  Mitie has officially opened a new Cleaning Training Centre of Excellence at Manchester Airport in Terminal 2, reinforcing its long‑term commitment to developing its people, embedding digital ways of working and delivering consistently high standards of service as part of its seven‑year partnership with Manchester Airports Group (MAG).
  Created as a dedicated space for learning, development and practical demonstrations, the centre will play a key role in how colleagues are trained, sup
  
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• 2Pure Products to showcase fully certified carbon-neutral products at Interclean

  19-03-2026 13:11 via chtmag.com
  Visitors to stand 12.302 at Interclean at the RAI Amsterdam from 14-17 April will have the chance to see the range of fully certified carbon-neutral products from UK-based 2Pure Products.
  “2Pure customers already benefit from the fact that OdorBac Tec4 literally does it all, from cleaning to deodorising, and our company was established with the principles required to be a measurably sustainable business, so we are proud to announce that all our products are fully carbon neutral,” say
  
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• Cost to UK hospitality of linens ruined by fake tan rises to £2.2m

  19-03-2026 12:57 via chtmag.com
  The fake tan craze, as more people of all genders opt for bronzed bodies, now means an estimated 25 per cent of substandard linen from UK hotels is being binned due to tanning stains.
  Linen revival company Regenex reports that a quarter of bedding and towels it receives for treatment is marked by self tan.
  Sustained demand for year-round sunless colour remains a headache for hotel and holiday let housekeeping.
  Despite the increased sophistication of product formulations, commercial laundry proce
  
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• Elior UK becomes title sponsor of Champ Rugby

  19-03-2026 11:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Contract caterer, Elior UK, has announced a multi-year partnership with Champ Rugby, becoming the title sponsor of the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) Tier 2 competition.
  Under the agreement, the competition will be known as Elior Champ Rugby. This is a significant new chapter for the league and a major step forward in Elior UK’s investment in sport, culture and social value. The agreement marks the first title sponsorship for the league in over six years and reflects a shift towards pu
  
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• Land Sheriffs secures new contract with Network Rail

  19-03-2026 11:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Essex-based smart security specialist, Land Sheriffs, has secured a new contract tender with Network Rail, continuing its work across the Western Thames Valley area while expanding services to include dedicated trespass and welfare teams.
  Land Sheriffs has supported Network Rail on the Thames Valley route since August 2022, initially providing 24-hour mobile patrols to monitor stations and respond to incidents.
  During this time, Network Rail identified an increase in trespass events and welfare-
  
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• Webinar on regulatory trends and sustainability insights for the FM sector

  19-03-2026 10:52 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) invites FM and property professionals to a webinar offering practical insights to help your organisation stay ahead in sustainability.
  The SFMI Ambitions Report, launching at the end of this month, will reveal sector progress over the past five years and offer predictions for where the sector will be in 2030 across decarbonisation, wellbeing, social value and risks & opportunities. The subsequent webinar will highlight capability gaps t
  
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• Novus secures 15-year contract with The Guinness Partnership across the South West

  19-03-2026 10:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Novus Property Solutions has been awarded a 15-year planned improvement and major works contract, valued at £11 million per annum with The Guinness Partnership in the South West.
  The contract, which reinforces a a 14-year strong relationship, will see the national maintenance, refurbishment and fit-out contractor deliver a comprehensive programme of planned maintenance works, including kitchen and bathroom replacements, electrical heating upgrades, external works and window and door instal
  
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• Tendra Technical Services appoints new head of project management office

  19-03-2026 10:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sarah Foley has been appointed as Head of Project Management Office (PMO) at Tendra Technical Services to help drive its strategic business objectives.
  Established by the Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund II (Triton) in December 2025, Tendra’s aim is to become a leading and trusted household name in UK technical services for the built environment sector.
  Foley brings to the business over 25 years’ experience in accountancy, finance and project management. She holds an MBA and boasts a prov
  
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• CHSA’s new 'resources' page clarifies requirements for membership

  19-03-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  The CHSA has launched a comprehensive new Resources page on its website. It gives members and prospective members the information they need to ensure compliance with the CHSA Accreditation Schemes.
  
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