Cleaning Industry news

• Circularity in Practice initiative launches

  20-03-2026 15:08 via fmj.co.uk
  Circularity in Practice, a new, nationwide, voluntary initiative inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, that brings businesses together to encourage circularity, designing out waste, focusing on reuse, high‑quality recycling, remanufacturing, and repurposing, where we live and work has launched.
  From building materials, lighting, furniture, fixtures and fittings, to household goods and appliances, many discarded items could be reclaimed, reused, refurbished, remanufactured, or recycled.
  
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• Polyteck strikes gold in the heart of London

  20-03-2026 13:13 via fmj.co.uk
  Polyteck has secured the contract for the delivery of planned preventative maintenance services at the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Hall, located in the heart of the London.
  Goldsmiths’ Hall, the historic home of the esteemed Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, is internationally recognised for its architectural distinction and ceremonial significance. Representing centuries of craftsmanship, heritage, and institutional excellence, the Hall remains one of the City’s most disting
  
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• International Cleaning Week highlights cleaning’s role in public health

  20-03-2026 12:51 via chtmag.com
  ISSA, the Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, is proud to celebrate the Sixth Annual International Cleaning Week, March 23-28, which serves as a celebration of the essential frontline cleaning workers, the value of clean, and the important role the industry plays in keeping spaces healthy and clean. Additionally, the week culminates in bringing together leaders, advocates, and stakeholders to Washington, D.C., for policy briefings, advocacy training, and direct engagement with key d
  
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• Cleanroom specialist Total Clean Air appointed European partner for US-based decontamination firm TOMI

  20-03-2026 12:37 via chtmag.com
  UK-based cleanroom engineering company Total Clean Air (TCA), a UKAS ISO 17025-accredited cleanroom constructor, has been appointed European partner for US-based decontamination technology firm TOMI®Environmental Solutions.
  SteraMist® ionised Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP®) technology delivers rapid bio-decontamination for cleanrooms, isolators and other controlled environments, helping organisations maintain sterile manufacturing and laboratory conditions.
   The partnership brings
  
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• Knowledge in circulation

  20-03-2026 12:05 via fmj.co.uk
  Madeleine Ford reports from the new Zehnder Group UK training academy which aims to raise standards and close the skills gap across the HVAC industry
  ehnder Group UK has a wealth of experience in the fields of heating, cooling, ventilation and air quality control. The company is now putting a growing emphasis on education and technical support across the supply chain. The recent launch of the Zehnder Academy places training and skills development at the centre of its UK strategy.
  The newly launc
  
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• Dynamic Earth selects Company of Cooks as inaugural catering and hospitality partner

  20-03-2026 11:56 via fmj.co.uk
  Company of Cooks has been appointed Dynamic Earth’s inaugural catering and hospitality partner in a five-year deal worth £11.5million.
  This is the first time Edinburgh’s only Science Centre and Planetarium has outsourced its visitor and event catering and the collaboration with Company of Cooks will see the expansion and enrichment of the hospitality offer and experience.
  The visitor experience is set to be enhanced with a refreshed visitor café, Core, that will showcase
  
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• BCC 'extremely disappointed' at Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship defunding

  20-03-2026 11:41 via cleaningmag.com
  Following the recent announcement by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Pat McFadden MP, which related to a number of apprenticeships being defunded, the BCC has issued the following statement.
  
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• Treasury approves Manchester Digital Campus

  20-03-2026 11:39 via fmj.co.uk
  The government is progressing on the Manchester Digital Campus (MDC) with the outline business case formally approved by the Treasury.
  Built on brownfield land in central Manchester, the campus will bring together approximately 8,800 people from multiple government departments with a focus on digital work. It is a significant driver for the government digital and data strategy and a key commitment by the government’s Places for Growth programme.
  It is a Cabinet Office programme principally
  
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• Director hire at Atlas Cleaning

  20-03-2026 11:24 via fmj.co.uk
  Atlas Cleaning has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of Issi Salter as Growth Director.
  Salter joins the business with extensive experience driving revenue growth, professionalising sales functions and building high-performing teams across services, technology and data-led businesses.
  Her appointment reflects Atlas Cleaning’s ambition to accelerate sustainable growth while maintaining the culture and discipline that underpin its success.
  Salter has held senior leadership r
  
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• Atlas Cleaning appoints Issi Salter as growth director

  20-03-2026 11:22 via chtmag.com
  Atlas Cleaning has appointed Issi Salter as Growth Director, strengthening its commercial leadership team as the business continues to scale.
  Salter joins the business with extensive experience driving revenue growth, professionalising sales functions and building high-performing teams across services, technology and data-led businesses.
  Her appointment reflects Atlas Cleaning’s ambition to accelerate sustainable growth while maintaining the culture and discipline that underpin its success
  
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• How technology can help facilities managers tackle the skills shortage

  20-03-2026 10:37 via fmj.co.uk
  By James Massey, Managing Director for Facilities, Energy Management & Retail Intelligence at MRI Software
  The skills shortage has long challenged the facilities management (FM) sector, but it is now reaching a critical point. New technologies, regulatory change and evolving workplace expectations are redefining FM faster than many organisations can keep pace. At the same time, workforces are ageing, budgets remain tight, and competition for digital skills is intensifying.
  MRI Software&rsquo
  
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• Training paradox undermining FM modernisation efforts, says Bidvest Noonan

  20-03-2026 10:21 via fmj.co.uk
  New research published by Bidvest Noonan highlights a significant gap between technology ambition and successful adoption in the FM sector.
  Bidvest Noonan surveyed 110 senior FM decision-makers with authority over technology investment, managing estates ranging from 20,000 to over 500,000 square feet across the UK and Ireland. The findings reveal that human factors, not technology itself, are key limitations to success.
  While 64 per cent of FM leaders cite inadequate training and change man
  
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• Things look black for Knightsbridge with metal clad additions

  20-03-2026 09:58 via fmj.co.uk
  Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and lighting – has expanded its core metal clad range with a powder coat textured black finish. Designed to meet the practical demands of installers while satisfying the aesthetic expectations of lighting designers and architects, the new finish combines durability with a contemporary design aesthetic.
  The black finish seamlessly integrates into the existing metal clad core range, ensuring compatibility
  
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• Forbo introduces new bio-based vinyl collection

  20-03-2026 09:45 via fmj.co.uk
  Forbo Flooring Systems is proud to introduce a new sustainable vinyl solution – Sphera Elite b+. Containing 43% recycled and bio-based content in its PVC, Sphera Elite b+ takes the manufacturer’s commitment to people and planet even further, with a low embodied carbon and increased recycled content. Forbo has also refreshed its wider Sphera collection with updated colour palettes, each reflecting modern design trends.
  First introduced in 2016, Forbo’s Sphera homogeneous vinyl i
  
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