Cleaning Industry news

• ABM completes WGNSTAR acquisition

  05-02-2026 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  Facility, engineering, transport and infrastructure solutions provider, ABM, has completed its previously announced acquisition of WGNSTAR, a leading provider of technical and operational solutions for the semiconductor and high-technology industries.
  WGNSTAR operates across the United States and in Ireland, delivering technical and operational solutions through a highly skilled workforce of more than 1,300 employees and long-standing client partnerships.
  Scott Salmirs, President and CEO of ABM
  
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• Genuine Dining launches employment programme for people with learning and developmental disabilities

  06-02-2026 14:07 via fmj.co.uk
  Workplace caterer, Genuine Dining, is making a long-term, intentional investment in social value, embedding inclusive employment, purpose, and impact across the business, with the launch of  ‘The Bridge’, an employment programme designed to create meaningful opportunities for people with learning and developmental disabilities.
  Through this programme, individuals receive paid employment, mentoring, training, and skills development across Genuine Dining services, as well as oppor
  
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• Investing in Modular Rooms Could Save the Industry €1 Billion

  06-02-2026 13:55 via fmj.co.uk
  A new study by cost consultancy EthosEQ, commissioned by Mute (a leading innovator in adaptable office architecture), reveals that modular rooms can deliver substantial financial savings while significantly reducing environmental impact compared to traditionally built office rooms.
  The study compared the financial and environmental performance of modular room-in-room systems with conventional office construction methods, including plasterboard and fixed glass partitions.
  Researchers analysed cos
  
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• Why matting matters

  06-02-2026 12:48 via fmj.co.uk
  Patrick Martin, Co-Founder and Director of Sanaway explains why specifying matting correctly helps keeps employees safe, floors protected and reduces costsCompanies have a legal obligation to safeguard their employees and visitors against workplace hazards under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. The British Standard BS 7953 Code of Practice specifically recommends the use of appropriate entrance flooring systems to reduce soil and moisture ingress to the lowest practic
  
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• Compliance uncertainty leaves lift fire safety exposed in FM sector, finds research

  06-02-2026 12:30 via fmj.co.uk
  New research, commissioned by PEW Electrical, indicates that widespread uncertainty and fragmented record-keeping could be undermining lift fire safety compliance, weakening building fire strategies.
  Last month, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) became a standalone public body, separating from the Health and Safety Executive to provide a more dedicated oversight of building safety. The move forms part of a continuing shift toward more robust standards of fire and safety systems across the
  
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• Property operation management company benefits from Regenex treatment with three quarters of dirtiest linen returned

  06-02-2026 11:52 via chtmag.com
  A London-based property company that provides housekeeping and linen management services is among Regenex’s latest customers.
  Opago is counting its cash and carbon savings after turning to Regenex to get the most out of all items.
  So far the company, which buys, lets and manages a range of property types, has sent four loads of heavily stained towels and bed linen, that could not be cleaned conventionally, to Regenex for processing.
  Regenex’s gentle multi-bath treatment, rooted in te
  
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• CLEAN achieves Silver EcoVadis rating

  06-02-2026 11:49 via chtmag.com
  CLEAN, a UK market leader and one of the principal operators in the commercial B2B laundry sector, has earned a Silver rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 15 per cent of global textile services providers, with a score of 73 out of 100 (88th percentile).
  The rating follows two years of verified data collection and operational improvements, confirming CLEAN’s position as a dependable partner for organisations seeking transparency in their supply chains.
  Ahead of schedule
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• Police reform and what it means for private security

  06-02-2026 11:16 via fmj.co.uk
  By Russell Dean, Director of Operations, Bidvest Noonan
  Over recent days I’ve been reflecting on the major policing reforms announced by the Home Office, and discussing them with colleagues across our business. Having spent over eight years as a police officer with British Transport Police before moving into the private security and facilities management sector more than a decade ago, I’ve watched policing from both perspectives. I’ve read through the White Paper the Home Offic
  
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• New report reveals significant global shift in employees’ use of office spaces

  06-02-2026 10:51 via fmj.co.uk
  A new report published by HubStar, an industry leader in dynamic workplace solutions, provides a comprehensive view of how employees are now using office spaces across more than 300 million square feet of buildings in 13 major countries.
  The report ‘Hybrid Occupancy Index 2025-2026 ‘ aims to help workplace leaders, real estate strategists and HR teams understand how employee behaviours are evolving – and what that means for space planning, workplace strategy, and design in
  
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• Magenta Associates publishes Impact Report capturing 2025 progress  

  06-02-2026 10:24 via fmj.co.uk
  Employee-owned communications consultancy Magenta Associates’ 2025 Impact Report highlights several major milestones achieved last year. These include securing B Corp certification, completing Carbon Literacy training across the majority of the business, expanding the agency’s research into the impact of AI on buyer behaviour, and winning the Professional Services category at the Brighton & Hove Business Awards.
  Published twelve months after Magenta’s inaugural Impact
  
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• Bennett Hay opens new Central Production Kitchen

  06-02-2026 10:14 via fmj.co.uk
  The London-based independent workplace catering and guest services business has opened a new Central Production Kitchen in Shoreditch, reinforcing its commitment to long-term growth, food quality and responsible business practices.
  The new facility, named Kingsland Kitchen, will be overseen by Head Chef Nick Jarvis. It replaces Bennett Hay’s existing production kitchen and represents a significant upsize, providing more than 1,400 square feet of kitchen and production space. The investment
  
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• Built environment bodies launch five-year EDI action plan

  06-02-2026 09:53 via fmj.co.uk
  The B.E. Inclusive initiative has agreed the next phase of its joint equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) action plan, building on the three‑year programme launched in 2022.
  Representing over 400,000 built environment professionals across nine professional institutions, the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in May 2025, extends the collaboration into a five‑year phase from 2025 to 2030, formalising a refined programme of joint work by the current signatory bodies.
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• SimonsVoss launches Access Control Readiness Survey for facility management teams, ahead of Martyn’s Law enforcement

  06-02-2026 09:43 via fmj.co.uk
  As the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – better known as Martyn’s Law – approaches enforcement, it looks to set a legal duty for facility management teams across a wide range of industries to strengthen their approach to security.
  SimonsVoss a leader in digital access control, is now offering facilities teams a way to assess their internal access control readiness in preparation for the new rules.
  The company has launched an Access Control Readiness Survey which wil
  
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• Serco Leisure awarded 15-year contract in Chichester  

  05-02-2026 14:34 via fmj.co.uk
  Serco Leisure, working in partnership with More Leisure Community Trust (MLCT), is set to deliver a major £8 million investment programme across Chichester District’s three leisure centres as part of a new 15-year contract,
  Commencing on 1 May 2026, the new contract includes operation of Westgate Leisure Centre, Grange Community & Leisure Centre and Bourne Leisure Centre.
  Central to the new agreement is the £8 million investment initiative, funded by Chichester Distric
  
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• Peartree Cleaning lands contract renewal at Farnborough Airport

  05-02-2026 13:46 via chtmag.com
  Farnborough Airport has renewed its cleaning contract with Peartree Cleaning, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, following a successful partnership delivering consistently high standards across the airport’s operational estate.
  The £1million per annum contract reflects Peartree’s proven ability to operate within a complex, security-critical aviation environment whilst maintaining immaculate presentation across the terminal
  
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• Peartree renews cleaning contract with Farnborough Airport

  05-02-2026 13:38 via fmj.co.uk
  Farnborough Airport has renewed its cleaning contract with Peartree Cleaning Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, following a successful partnership delivering consistently high standards across the airport’s operational estate.
  The £1 million per annum contract reflects Peartree’s proven ability to operate within a complex, security-critical aviation environment whilst maintaining immaculate presentation across th
  
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• Mrs Bucket and Panasonic Manufacturing UK Ltd host sustainability and hydrogen investment round table

  05-02-2026 13:33 via chtmag.com
  Commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét partnered with long-standing client Panasonic Manufacturing UK Ltd (PMUK) to host a round table event focused on sustainability and investment in hydrogen technologies.
  The event took place on Thursday, 29 January at Panasonic’s UK head office in Pentwyn, Cardiff, bringing together around 20 senior leaders and industry representatives to share insights, challenges and opportunities around the transition to more sustainable manufacturing and en
  
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• Delphis Eco continues its partnership with the world’s greenest football club

  05-02-2026 13:11 via chtmag.com
  Forest Green Rovers is continuing its partnership with leading UK eco-cleaning brand, Delphis Eco, reinforcing a shared commitment to sustainability during the 2025–26 season.
  Recognised by FIFA as the “greenest football club in the world”, Forest Green Rovers places environmental responsibility at the heart of every operational decision. This renewed collaboration reflects a mutual belief that sustainability should be embedded into everyday actions – from reducing emissi
  
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• Northwood acquires the property and fixed assets of Kimberly-Clark Professional and care sites in Flint, North Wales

  05-02-2026 12:50 via chtmag.com
  The shareholders and directors of Northwood have announced that they have acquired the complete mill and converting facility of the Coleshill site of Kimberly-Clark (K-C) as well as the Flint site of K-C Personal Care.
  K-C and Northwood have completed the agreement on the sale and purchase of the 98-acre site, which consists of a 30,000-tonne tissue mill, a tissue converting plant for both rolled and folded products, a National Distribution Centre and the Flint factory, which is equipped with st
  
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• Family cleaning business helps companies to shine for more than 40 years

  05-02-2026 12:22 via chtmag.com
  A family-run business based in Rushden is celebrating more than four decades of success as it prepares to pass the baton on to the next generation.
  Established in 1978 by Keith Nicholson as an office cleaning business, Inter County Service Group has grown into a group that offers commercial cleaning contracts, waste management, washroom hygiene services and janitorial cleaning supplies.
  As well as experiencing growth in terms of its service offering, Inter County has also grown with Keith’
  
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• Mind the generation gap

  05-02-2026 11:28 via fmj.co.uk
  At a keynote panel at Facilities & Estates Management Live, Lauren Stirling, Head of HR & People Development at Elior UK, chaired a discussion on the wellbeing of employees in a multigenerational workplace. Madeleine Ford reports
  The panel, which consisted of Lucy Hayes, HR Director at Q3 Services, Andrew Hulbert, Chair of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and Vice Chair of Pareto, and Steven O’Leary, Transformation Director at Paragon Workplace Solutions
  
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• Business growth and strong profits at McLaren Construction

  05-02-2026 11:07 via fmj.co.uk
  McLaren Construction reports sustainable growth continues for the business as it reaches the start of its 25th anniversary year.
  The Tier One contractor’s annual report and accounts for the year ending 31 July 2025 shows the benefits of repeat business, diversification and the use of rigorous digital systems to ensure quality and efficiency.
  Turnover reached £1.12 billion (2024: £924 million) alongside pre-tax profit of £21 million (2024: £11.9 million).
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• Northwood makes debut at the Manchester Cleaning Show Stand No: E27

  05-02-2026 10:18 via fmj.co.uk
  Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd – the 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.
  Northwood is keeping the launch details under wraps until the show, but the new washroom solution is billed as being able to deliver convenience and value for customers. The Northwood team
  
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• Compass lands seven-year deal at Heathrow

  05-02-2026 09:50 via fmj.co.uk
  Compass Group UK & Ireland has won a seven-year contract with Heathrow airport for the provision of food and beverage services for more than 80,000 Team Heathrow colleagues.
  Operating under a new workplace business brand – Social at Heathrow – the new contract will also deliver colleague catering throughout the third runway expansion project, including services for construction teams.
  This year, Social at Heathrow will undertake a multi-million-pound refurbishment of its eleven r
  
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• Daresbury Laboratory contract win for Kimpton

  04-02-2026 15:20 via fmj.co.uk
  Hard FM services provider, Kimpton, has been appointed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory to provide management and maintenance of its heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, following a competitive tender process.
  The HVAC planned preventative maintenance (PPM) contract involves ongoing responsibility for management of a large and varied HVAC asset base of more than 450 pieces of plant.
  Kimpton, which is headquartered in Bromborough, already
  
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• 50,000 school breakfasts funded by Houston & Hawkes

  04-02-2026 13:51 via fmj.co.uk
  Independent B Corp caterer Houston & Hawkes has funded 50,000 school breakfasts through its partnership with Magic Breakfast since partnering with the charity in January 2024, supporting children across the UK who are at risk of starting the school day hungry.
  Magic Breakfast provides nutritious breakfasts to schoolchildren in need, helping to improve their concentration, wellbeing and learning. Pupils receive items such as bagels, bread, porridge and milk, which are provided through a
  
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• Only 21% of UK schools have installed smart ventilation systems

  04-02-2026 13:33 via fmj.co.uk
  According to a new study by indoor ventilation experts, Airflow, four in five UK schools (79 per cent) are yet to adopt smart ventilation systems, meaning the vast majority of education buildings continue to rely on outdated or insufficient ventilation contributing to elevated levels of CO₂ and other indoor pollutants.
  The research also reveals that nearly one-third (29 per cent) of schools do not have any carbon dioxide (CO₂) monitoring in classrooms, despite clear evidence that ele
  
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• Acivico FM secures place on NHC’s Active Fire Framework

  04-02-2026 12:53 via fmj.co.uk
  Acivico FM has been awarded a place on the Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) Active Fire Framework, strengthening its ability to provide high‑quality fire safety consultancy services to local authorities, combined authorities, ALMOs and associations that provide social housing for tenants in the North.
  The framework provides NHC members with access to approved, competent suppliers to help them meet their fire safety responsibilities and manage risk across a wide range of building types.
  Th
  
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• The TSA gets ready for an eventful 2026

  04-02-2026 12:24 via chtmag.com
  The Textile Services Association has announced its first tranche of initiatives and events for the new year, highlighting the full benefits available to members.
  2026 will see the TSA continue its focus on sustainability, building and strengthening partnerships within the industry and its partners, and working to ensure the voice of the sector is heard in government as well as in other industries. The Association is also continuing to develop its comprehensive training programmes and support ser
  
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• CBAi launches first AI marketing course designed specifically for cleaning, FM, and environmental Sectors

  04-02-2026 12:09 via chtmag.com
  CBAi, the specialist AI training and consultancy provider for essential industries, has launched the AI Marketing Roadmap. This is the first practical AI course designed specifically for professionals in the cleaning, facilities management, and environmental services sectors.
  The 10-module on-demand course addresses a growing frustration among B2B marketers: generic AI training. Too often, it fails to account for the realities of working in technical, compliance-driven industries where tender de
  
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