Cleaning Industry news

• Lightning protection

  27-07-2026 15:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Lewis Berry: Author of The Down-To-Earth Guide to Lightning Protection Testing & Inspection and Founder of the Down-to-Earth Group with advice on practical compliance challenges and responsibilities for system maintenance
  Lightning protection is often regarded as something of a ‘dark art’ and a bit of an afterthought in building maintenance until the annual test and inspection date arrives. Yet upon completion of the test, how many facilities managers receive their lightning prot
  
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• Azteca Facilities Management expands to Liverpool with new Exchange Flags hub

  27-07-2026 14:14 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Regional infrastructure support specialist, Azteca Facilities Management (also widely known as Azteca Security,) has solidified its presence in Merseyside with the launch of its dedicated city-centre hub at the iconic Exchange Flags.
  Operating from the Regus Business Centre inside Horton House, the expansion places the firm directly at the heart of Liverpool’s commercial district. The company says the strategic move is designed to support the region’s booming hospitality, retail, and
  
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• ‘Right-sizing’ higher education estates could aid university challenges

  27-07-2026 13:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  UK’s higher education sector must look at how their estates are being used if they are to overcome financial constraints, says a former director of university estates
  The comments, from Darren Kibble, Director at Landwood Group, follow a series of high-profile announcements across the higher education sector.
  The University of Dundee has confirmed plans to cut a further 190 jobs as it seeks to address a significant financial deficit, despite already reducing its workforce by around 675 rol
  
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• The Clean Space appoints Stefano Cabras as CEO

  27-07-2026 13:17 via chtmag.com
  
  Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has appointed Stefano Cabras as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, as Founder Charlie Mowat moves from CEO to Chairman.
  Cabras joined The Clean Space as Finance Director 15 years ago and has served as Managing Director for the past six years. In his new role, he will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the business, overseeing its operations, continued growth and long-term development.
  During his time with the
  
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• Andrew Glassford appointed projects director at Textile Services Association

  27-07-2026 13:09 via chtmag.com
  
  The Textile Services Association has appointed Andrew Glassford as its new Projects Director.
  He has a deep connection to the laundry industry – his parents met at on a laundry technical course at Derby college – and his career has granted him a broad experience of the laundry industry as a whole. He spent 20 years at Paragon Laundry in a variety of roles ending up as Operations Director. He then moved to become a consultant at NewGen, where he offered his expertise on the industry t
  
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• Tendra acquires multi-disciplinary facilities management provider

  27-07-2026 12:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Tendra Technical Services has further grown its group portfolio with its acquisition of multi-disciplinary facilities management provider, FMS Integrated Building Services Ltd (FMS).
  Backed by the Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund II, Tendra is quickly evolving into a leading UK technical services group for the built environment, bringing together high-quality regional businesses with specialist capability, trusted customer relationships, and a shared commitment to service excellence. Tendra’s a
  
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• Sustainable cleaning and hygiene solutions within kitchen and foodservice environments

  27-07-2026 12:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Victoria Carroll, Sales and Marketing Director at HOBART Service
  “There’s no doubt that cleaning and hygiene are non-negotiables within kitchen and foodservice environments. Used day in, day out, catering equipment operates in some of the most demanding environments, while also being subject to food residue, grease, germs and other contaminants that require regular and consistent cleaning.Effective cleaning is about more than appearance. It plays a critical role in preventing cross-c
  
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• Mitie lands £18m waste management deal with MAG

  27-07-2026 12:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie has been awarded a new £18 million waste management contract with Manchester Airports Group (MAG), managing waste removal and recycling at Manchester Airport.
  Under the terms of the four-year contract, Mitie colleagues will manage 9,600 tonnes of waste each year, including mixed recycling, international catering waste, confiscated items and hazardous materials, helping support safe and efficient operations at the airport.
  Central to the contract is the creation of a new on-site mater
  
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• Extension for South West Norse with Devon County Council

  27-07-2026 11:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Devon County Council has extended its long-standing joint venture partnership with South West Norse for a further three years.
  The extension, which now runs until May 20230, reinforces a partnership that has delivered vital property consultancy, facilities management and frontline support services across Devon for nearly two decades.
  Originally established in 2007 as NPS South West to provide property consultancy services, the partnership expanded in 2011 with the creation of Devon Norse, bringi
  
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• New CEO at The Clean Space

  27-07-2026 09:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Stefano Cabras has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer at specialist commercial cleaning firm, The Clean Space.
  Cabras takes on his new role with immediate effect, as Founder Charlie Mowat moves from CEO to Chairman.
  Cabras joined The Clean Space as Finance Director 15 years ago and has served as Managing Director for the past six years. In his new role, he will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the business, overseeing its operations, continued growth and long-term deve
  
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