Cleaning Industry news

• False alarms

  14-05-2025 11:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Matthew Holliday, Director of Technical Services & Field Operations at the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), explains how false alarms from security systems are being addressed through an industry-wide partnership with policeOver the past two years, the number of false alarms triggered by security systems has significantly increased.
  While the threat posed by false alarms is not new, it has escalated due to evolving technology. Thirty years ago, false alarms were rampant, with a stagger
  
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• S12 opens applications for two Non-ACS positions

  15-01-2026 13:39 via fmj.co.uk
  The S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group is inviting applications from Non-ACS security company representatives to join its core leadership committee, as it continues to broaden representation and strengthen its engagement with Government and industry stakeholders.
  The move reflects the S12’s commitment to ensuring that leadership and decision-making represents the diversity of business models operating across the UK security guarding sector.
  Working collectively with Government, th
  
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• TSA aims to support the laundry industry in adopting AI

  15-01-2026 13:13 via chtmag.com
  The Textile Services Association (TSA) has announced an educational webinar looking at the opportunities offered by generative AI systems. It will also consider how the laundry industry can benefit from a new government funded training programme, aimed at non-technical staff, on how to use AI technology.
  The TSA webinar takes place on the 10th February 2026. Its agenda includes a look at how AI delivers returns on investment, along with a practical adoption playbook and live demos. It will also
  
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• phs Teacrate business redefines the crate washing market

  15-01-2026 13:01 via chtmag.com
  phs Teacrate, a UK market leader in crate hire and washing services, has invested in new technology that redefines hygiene and sustainability standards in the UK’s crate market.
  The new, next-generation tray & pallet washers set a new benchmark in sustainability for the sector by more than halving water usage during crate washing.
  The new bespoke machine only uses six litres of water per hour, compared to the standard 15 litres per hour for older machines, offering huge water savings,
  
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• IMI collaboration helps food processing company keep it clean

  15-01-2026 12:51 via chtmag.com
  When it comes to food processing, ensuring the highest hygiene standards is critical for reliable and safe production outcomes.
  Faced with stringent cleaning requirements and the use of harsh disinfecting chemicals, a food processing company needed a cleaning solution that was both effective and reliable. To address this challenge, the company partnered with Membracon – an OEM – and IMI to develop a bespoke machine cleaning system, ensuring food processing equipment could be efficien
  
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• FMJ and E.ON Webinar reveals why upgrading your Building Management System brings wider benefits 

  15-01-2026 11:59 via fmj.co.uk
  The recent E.ON and FMJ webinar: Moving from a reactive service to proactive services: Identifying energy issues early and automatically spelt out the many benefits of investing in the latest tech to manage a Building Management System.
  Nick Westlake: Energy and Service Delivery Manager at E.ON Control Solutions explained that aside from energy savings there are many other benefits of having an up-to-date control system.
  “Being able to connect buildings to monitor syste
  
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• Mitie named a UK Top Employer for the eighth year running

  15-01-2026 11:36 via fmj.co.uk
  Mitie has been certified as a UK Top Employer for the eighth consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute for its commitment to supporting its colleagues through best practice.
  With a growing workforce of 84,000 colleagues in a competitive market for attracting and retaining talent, Mitie’s ranking reflects its dedication to creating a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, demonstrated through its best-in-class HR policies. The Institute bases its evaluations
  
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• Stannah secures lift maintenance deal with Test Valley Borough Council

  15-01-2026 10:26 via fmj.co.uk
  Test Valley Borough Council has appointed Stannah Lifts to deliver comprehensive lift maintenance services across its full property portfolio, covering six sites in Hampshire.
  The council selected Stannah Lifts based on its extensive engineer coverage across the region and a proven track record for rapid and reliable call outs. With key public buildings such as Chantry centre and public car parks, 24/7 support was also essential and a key factor in the council’s decision.
  Under the agreeme
  
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• Gleeds’ UK Construction Market Report reveals unease going into 2026

  15-01-2026 10:02 via fmj.co.uk
  The latest Market Report from international property and construction consultancy Gleeds has revealed that eight in 10 construction professionals feel the government is not providing adequate support to the sector, with training and planning identified as key blockers to progress.
  Skills and training came in as the number one issue requiring further government support, reflecting growing anxiety around workforce capacity and the industry’s ability to meet future demand without sustained in
  
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• Research reveals hidden germs in retail hot spots

  15-01-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  New swabbing research by Initial Washroom Hygiene has found that in-person January sales shopping could be exposing Brits to high levels of microbial contamination (germs).
  
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• Retain not replace saves £150,000 on roof refurb

  14-01-2026 15:21 via fmj.co.uk
  Retain Not Replace Saves £150,000 on Roof Refurb
  A refurbishment project at a large London residential block demonstrates how a data-led approach to roof retention can reduce capital expenditure, avoid unnecessary disruption, and secure long-term asset performance. By intervening only where needed, the project achieved approximately £150,000 in savings while maintaining continuous resident access and delivering a guaranteed waterproofing system.
  Reducing spend through smarter specifi
  
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• Recolight announces 2026 webinar series focusing on sustainable lighting innovation

  14-01-2026 14:45 via fmj.co.uk
  Free sessions to empower the lighting community with cutting-edge knowledge and practical guidance
  Recolight is delighted to unveil its 2026 webinar series. The free to attend session are open to all, covering a range of topics to support the lighting industry’s move towards greater sustainability. The webinars bring together experts, thought leaders, and innovators to share insights, discuss challenges, and explore the latest trends shaping sustainability and circular economy action in th
  
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• Futurebuild and UK Construction Week London to co-locate in 2026

  14-01-2026 13:45 via fmj.co.uk
  Futurebuild and UK Construction Week London will come together from 12-14 May 2026, creating a new national platform for the built environment at Excel London.
  The collaborative co-location will form the UK’s Built Environment Super Event, designed to reflect the full scale, complexity and ambition of an industry facing unprecedented change.
  Together, the events will bring 25,000 built environment professionals, 600+ exhibitors and 700+ speakers across 10 dedicated stages under o
  
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• First acquisition of 2026 in the bag for Ranger Fire and Security

  14-01-2026 13:13 via fmj.co.uk
  Ranger Fire and Security has acquired Dorset-based alarm and security experts Partnership Fire and Security, marking the company’s 14th acquisition since its launch less than two years ago in February 2024.
  Established in 1999, Partnership Fire and Security has grown to cover more than 3,000 customers across Shaftesbury, Dorset and the South Coast. The team, which consists of both engineers and administrative staff, has adapted over time to meet ever-changing customer demands, and now incl
  
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• The World of Work in 2026: top 20 trends for the year ahead

  14-01-2026 11:59 via fmj.co.uk
  WORKTECH Academy, a leading online knowledge platform and membership network exploring the future of work and the workplace, has published a new trends report identifying the forces reshaping work, workplace and workforce strategy in the year ahead.
  Drawing on insights from its global network, The World of Work in 2026 report outlines 20 critical trends organised into four overarching megatrends: Human Performance Reset, Workplaces Without Walls, Sustainable Growth, and Back to Basics.
  Together,
  
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• S12 strengthens leadership and support functions

  14-01-2026 11:17 via fmj.co.uk
  The S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group has announced Chief of Staff Paul Fullwood will transition into the role of S12 Chief Operating Officer (COO), in recognition of the need for consistent and dedicated leadership across the S12 workstreams.
  Set up at the request of Government, the S12’s mission is to work alongside Security Minister Dan Jarvis to help raise standards, shape policy and improve public safety.
  In only three months of operation S12 says there has been significant inter
  
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• Restore achieves CDP ‘A’ score for environmental leadership

  14-01-2026 10:18 via fmj.co.uk
  Restore, a provider of secure and sustainable business services for data, information, communications and assets, has been recognised by CDP, the global environmental non-profit, for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change, securing a place on CDP’s respected annual ‘A’ List.
  CDP operates the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system and assesses thousands of companies each year. In 2025, nearly 20,000 companies were scor
  
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• The Clean Space volunteers at local church as part of social initiative

  14-01-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  The Clean Space has extended its commitment to community impact by providing a complimentary deep clean at the Church of St Mary Paddington Green.
  
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• Company of Cooks takes £2.5m contract at No.4 Hamilton Place in London’s Mayfair

  13-01-2026 15:30 via fmj.co.uk
  Company of Cooks has won a three-year catering and hospitality contract, worth £2.5 million at No.4 Hamilton Place, the headquarters of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).
  As well as providing a base for RAeS employees, the Edwardian townhouse features magnificent event spaces perfect for Society events and private and corporate clients, including a stunning roof terrace overlooking Hyde Park.
  Following a competitive tender, the RAeS selected Company of Cooks to deliver its innovative f
  
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• Kärcher UK celebrates the 75-year anniversary of the HDS hot water pressure washers

  13-01-2026 14:59 via chtmag.com
  Kärcher UK is this year celebrating the 75-year anniversary of the HDS hot water pressure washers. These products have trailblazed Kärcher’s strong legacy of innovation and helped the company to achieve a Guinness World Record as the current best-selling pressure washer brand. This milestone further cements Kärcher’s global leadership in a category that is unmistakably associated with the brand.
  The development of HD/HDS
  In 1950, Alfred Kärcher was the pioneer of
  
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• Robert Scott’s new robots deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient cleaning across dynamic spaces

  13-01-2026 14:47 via chtmag.com
  Commercial cleaning product manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott has added two new AI-powered robots to its steadily expanding cobotics range.
  “For some time, Robert Scott has been championing the MT1, the world’s first AI-powered scrubber dryer robot for large-scale environments, such as warehouses, airports, and shopping centres. Following its success, we are now excited to announce the launch of the new MT1 Vac and MT1 Max,” says Alastair Scott, Sales Director at Rober
  
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• Bidvest Noonan appoints head of operations for its Security Co-Ordination and Intelligence Centre

  13-01-2026 14:03 via fmj.co.uk
  Bidvest Noonan has appointed Michele Powell as Head of Operations for its Security Co-Ordination and Intelligence Centre (SCIC).
  In this key leadership role, Powell will oversee the delivery of the company’s specialist operations centre, intelligence and threat-notification capabilities, and incident-coordination function. She will lead Bidvest Noonan’s dedicated Control Room and Intelligence Analysis teams while supporting the continued development of an expanding range of specialis
  
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• Elements Green bolsters UK storage portfolio with acqusition

  13-01-2026 13:20 via fmj.co.uk
  Elements Green, a leading renewable energy developer headquartered in London, has acquired the Bolney Green Energy Hub site from Envirotech Energy Solutions.
  Following the successful signing of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), Elements Green has assumed full ownership of the West Sussex development, marking a major expansion of the firm’s UK renewable energy portfolio.
  The Bolney Green Energy Hub, located near Wineham, is a high-capacity 148.8 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) with
  
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• Sitemark secures dual ESPO framework appointments

  13-01-2026 12:46 via fmj.co.uk
  Independent facilities management benchmarking and best practice consultancy, Sitemark has been appointed to two national frameworks that will shape the future of catering and cleaning services across the public sector.
  The company’s selection for both ESPO 704C_25 (Catering Consultancy) and ESPO 263C_25 (Cleaning Consultancy) frameworks provides access to specialist procurement and contract management support for local authorities, NHS trusts, educational institutions, housing association
  
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• Encouraging signs for future of BEMS sector

  13-01-2026 11:37 via fmj.co.uk
  Market performance indicates encouraging signs for future of the building energy management systems (BEMS) sector, according to data from the Building Controls Industry Association’s (BCIA) latest Market Intelligence Report.
  According to the BCIA, the report highlights an increased desire from property developers, architects and designers to decarbonise the UK’s building stock through the specification and implementation of building controls and automation, the BEMS market showed ste
  
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• United Infrastructure awarded UK-wide telecoms estate framework

  13-01-2026 10:51 via fmj.co.uk
  United Infrastructure’s Connected business has secured a major new framework with digital infrastructure service provider, Cornerstone.
  A leading provider of solutions for the UK’s critical infrastructure, United Infrastructure will become the sole provider of planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across more than 16,000 telecoms sites nationwide, including Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The telecoms estate underpins mobile co
  
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• BSRIA appoints director of professional services

  13-01-2026 10:27 via fmj.co.uk
  BSRIA, the science-driven independent organisation providing practical guidance and commercial solutions for the built environment, has appointed Kim Burgess as Director of Professional Services to transform customer offerings.
  In this role, Burgess is leading the strategic transformation and digitisation of the firm’s interconnected offerings to deliver enhanced value for its over 800 members and substantial customer base. Her remit includes evolving how BSRIA’s technical expertise,
  
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• Supporting the workforce and boosting sustainability with Schneider Electric EcoCare

  13-01-2026 10:09 via fmj.co.uk
  In a time of rapid technological change and new regulations on energy consumption, facilities management (FM) workforces need new skills to operate and maintain new and best-in-class electrical distribution equipment. Without this knowledge, downtime and faults can eat into profits and expend unnecessary carbon.
  The key is to be able to tap into expert knowledge when, where and how it is needed. For example, Schneider Electric’s EcoCare service membership is designed to support FM teams th
  
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• Dalkia UK awarded FM contract with Fujitsu

  13-01-2026 09:53 via fmj.co.uk
  Dalkia UK has won a three-year facilities management contract with global technology leader Fujitsu, following an eight-month competitive tender.
  The agreement, which commences on 1 December, will see Dalkia UK responsible for the delivery of mechanical and electrical maintenance, building fabric services and innovative energy solutions across five state-of-the-art data centres and 15 corporate offices across the UK and Ireland.
  For the first time, Fujitsu’s UK data centres and corporate o
  
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• Atlas Workplace Services delivers £28 million growth in 2025

  13-01-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  Atlas Workplace Services has reported a strong year of organic growth, securing more than £28 million in new contract wins during 2025, alongside measurable progress on ESG outcomes that are making a real difference to clients.
  
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