Cleaning Industry news

• Changing places

  09-10-2024 10:49 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Darryl Easton, Managing Director and Founder, East On Commercial Interiors draws on his background in engineering, facilities management, construction and project management to realise the needs of his clients finds Sara Bean
  Earlier this year, design and build company East On Interiors celebrated its 10th anniversary with the announcement of three new board appointments and the acquisition of specialist Fit Out business, Office 2 Interiors.
  This milestone followed its transition to an Employee
  
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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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• 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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• 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.
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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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• Sound & Vision

  04-02-2026 11:38 via fmj.co.uk
  Ulysse Dormoy, Chief Executive Officer, Atrium explains why acoustic lighting is the hidden link to productivity and comfort in commercial buildings
  The modern workplace has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, with open-plan offices, collaborative zones, flexible meeting spaces, and exposed concrete ceilings becoming the standard. While these layouts encourage interaction and creativity, they also introduce challenges that can significantly impact employee wellbeing and pro
  
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• Expert insight: NHS estates teams struggle with maintenance backlog as fragmented asset data risks patient safety

  04-02-2026 11:19 via fmj.co.uk
  NHS estates teams are navigating an increasingly precarious position as compounded building maintenance decisions that were once purely operational now directly impact patient care and safety, says SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance.
  Across the National Health Service, trusts are managing a staggering £15.9 billion maintenance backlog whilst also contending with infrastructure incidents and recruitment freezes that are preventing them from meeting growing demands. At the
  
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• BMG partners with Iron Mountain to deliver enhanced workplace transformation support

  04-02-2026 10:49 via fmj.co.uk
  Business Moves Group (BMG) has partnered with Iron Mountain to deliver an integrated workplace transformation service that combines physical moves, asset management and information governance under a single accountable partner.
  The partnership addresses a growing challenge for organisations managing hybrid estates. According to WORKTECH Academy’s World of Work 2026 report, workplaces are shifting from “productivity theatres to performance enhancers”, with organisations under pr
  
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• In the Spotlight: Kitty Cunningham, Ops Director, Geo Green Power

  04-02-2026 10:02 via fmj.co.uk
  With a lifespan of over 25 years a solar PV installation is a long-term, strategic investment that is required to perform at its best for many years in order to deliver savings and energy security. Geo Green Power’s Operations Director, Kitty Cunningham, discusses the planning and installation process for a solar PV installation; and how her team ensures the systems they hand over to facilities teams are designed for longevity and ease.With substantial energy bill and emissions savings sol
  
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• Rubbermaid launches new range of stylish solutions for small spaces

  04-02-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has announced the expansion of its waste and recycling range with stylish solutions designed for light traffic areas under its Rubbermaid brand.
  
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• New strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable lighting

  03-02-2026 14:57 via fmj.co.uk
  The Lighting Industry Association (LIA), the UK’s largest trade body for lighting manufacturers and suppliers, and Recolight, the UK’s leading WEEE compliance and circular economy champion for lighting, have announced a new Strategic Partnership designed to accelerate sustainability and compliance across the sector.
  Key elements of the partnership include:Reciprocal online resources linking each-others’ members to relevant services and support.
  Newsletter features to members of
  
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• Sodexo marks 60 years with renewed focus

  03-02-2026 14:13 via fmj.co.uk
  As Sodexo enters its 60th year, the business is sharpening its focus on what has always been at its heart: food, culinary expertise and the people behind it. Across the UK and Ireland, Sodexo’s senior chefs are coming together with a renewed focus on celebrating culinary heritage, nurturing talent and accelerating innovation across its food services portfolio.
  The renewed focus brings together Sodexo’s most senior culinary leaders from across its business to drive the next chapter of
  
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• Anatomy lessons

  03-02-2026 13:34 via fmj.co.uk
  Tawanda Majasi, Head of Facilities Management, Townhall Events introduces his theory on the anatomy of the intelligent building
  The Facilities Management industry suffers from a profound strategic branding crisis: despite overseeing 70-80 per cent of all operational expenditure, the executive board views us merely as a reactive cost centre.
  This negative perception severely limits vital capital investment and exposes organisations to significant, unnecessary operational and financial risks.
  The
  
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• Predictive Advantage

  03-02-2026 11:59 via fmj.co.uk
  Matt Kent, Director of Engineering, and Jessica Rauf-Thomas, Head of Operational Asset Management at EMCOR UK explain the risk-based maintenance approach that helped a national water utilities provider reduce planned maintenance time by 35 per cent
  Facilities management has long been challenged by the complexity of managing a single organisation with varied occupancy profiles and asset criticalities across multiple sites. In large estates, poor asset data integrity and inconsistent maintenance
  
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• More leadership appointments at Willmott Dixon

  03-02-2026 11:36 via fmj.co.uk
  The Willmott Dixon Group has further strengthened its leadership team with the announcement of two new Managing Directors, who will key parts of its business, reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing talent from within and positioning the Group for its next phase of growth.
  Judy Hegarty becomes Managing Director at Fortem while Simon Ramage steps up to the position of MD at the company’s London & East construction region. The new appointments follow the recent anno
  
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• Crown Workspace gives good causes 3,000 reasons to celebrate

  03-02-2026 10:51 via fmj.co.uk
  Crown Workspace has helped clients donate almost 3,000 pieces of equipment to charities, schools and social enterprises across the UK throughout 2025.
  Instead of being disposed of, items including furniture, IT, and electrical equipment resulting from sustainable office clearances were given a new lease of life through Crown’s Giving Back project, by being directly used or sold by good causes.
  A total of 2,952 items were donated to organisations located as far apart as Edinburgh, Cardiff a
  
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