Cleaning Industry news

• Fluorescent banned

  09-03-2023 12:52
  
  A new wave of regulations, including the rewriting of the EcoDesign lighting regulations and the removal of the mercury exemptions for lighting means fluorescent lamps will be banned in the UK from September 2023 says Kevan Shaw, Design Director at Kevan Shaw Lighting Design
  Lighting regulations have had a massive impact on the lighting industry over the past 15 years. Yet while the reduction of energy use for lighting has been made possible, there are many instances when a consummate reduction
  
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• Webinar: Meeting compliance in a new culture of accountability

  11-03-2026 14:49
  From January 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) formally separated from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Created under the Building Safety Act 2022 in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the BSR is designed to raise safety standards across the built environment and introduce a stronger culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management.
  This shift places facilities managers in a more strategic safety assurance role – far beyond routine maintenance. FMs
  
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• Northwood scoops top sustainability award

  11-03-2026 14:01 via chtmag.com
  Northwood – a leading manufacturer of professional paper hygiene and wiping products – has won a top award in the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) Awards. The business beat off stiff competition to take the ‘Environmental Sustainability’ trophy at the annual awards, which were held on 5 March.
  Celebrating innovation and excellence across foodservice and hospitality, the awards honour professionalism and best practice across the sector.  Northwood won the
  
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• Hidden hygiene risks in hybrid buildings: why drainage deserves greater attention

  11-03-2026 13:40 via chtmag.com
  Keld Rindom, Managing Director of Green Drain, explores the drainage challenges that part-time occupation has introduced, and alternative solutions that eliminate the need for ongoing maintenance; freeing hygiene professionals to focus on higher-value priorities.
  Hybrid working has reshaped the rhythm of commercial buildings. With around a third of UK employees now splitting their time between home and the workplace, offices, education facilities and public buildings are operating on fluctu
  
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• Customer revolution

  11-03-2026 13:20
  Wendy Bennett, Managing Director DMA Maintenance explains to Sara Bean why a customer led focus supported by a revolutionary digital platform is enhancing service performance
  In January property services specialist DMA Group announced the promotion of Chief Operating Officer Wendy Bennett to Managing Director for DMA Maintenance. It’s a move which recognises Bennett’s role in creating a strong customer led focus in a sector where, in Bennett’s opinion “customer service of
  
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• Home workers must be protected like any other employee

  11-03-2026 12:37
  Over a third of workers in Great Britain now work remotely or in hybrid arrangements, but not all employers realise health and safety responsibilities apply equally at home as in the workplace.
  The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national workplace regulator, is reminding employers of the need to assess the risks for all home workers.
  Home and hybrid working is now found across almost every sector and business size. Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show t
  
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• Beyond certification: Is your team truly operationally ready?

  11-03-2026 12:16
  Why traditional classroom learning is no longer enough to satisfy UK Statutory Mandates.
  The UK’s Regulatory landscape is shifting towards stricter enforcement. Stringent health and safety mandates now demand more than just a ‘certified’ workforce; they require a demonstrably competent one. Arguably, traditional training ensures employees understand the rules, and practical simulation ensures they can execute them under pressure, effectively mitigating legal and operational ris
  
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• Acquisition bolsters Ranger Fire and Security’s reach in the West Midlands

  11-03-2026 11:43
  Ranger Fire and Security has acquired Midlands-based MarkOne Safety Solutions, further expanding its presence in the West Midlands and strengthening its capacity to deliver comprehensive fire safety services across the UK.
  MarkOne Safety Solutions specialises in the design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire safety and emergency lighting systems. Over its near 20-year history, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored and high-standard fire safet
  
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• New contract wins mark an exciting start to the year for PINCH

  11-03-2026 10:22
  Independent contract caterer, PINCH, has announced two major new contract wins as business growth across workplace catering, hospitality and events continues in 2026.
  In January, PINCH officially launched operations at a major media broadcasting centre in London, delivering a full-service food and hospitality offer including a vibrant staff café, high-volume hospitality and dynamic event catering. The site is fast-paced and ever-evolving, perfectly suited to PINCH’s agile approach,
  
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• Believ launches partnership with 9Yards across top UK retail parks

  11-03-2026 10:03
  96 state-of-the-art ultra-rapid EV bays across twelve 9Yards retail parks nationwide, including Croydon, York, Dunfermline, Newbury, Northampton, Preston, Shrewsbury, Stevenage, Taplow and Worthing.
  Fully funded with over £10 million Believ investment, supported with an end-to-end rollout delivered in phases throughout the year.
  Accessible charging featuring renewable energy, and solar canopies at six sites.Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ has partnered with 9
  
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• Why the office feels packed on some days and empty on others

  11-03-2026 09:43
  Average occupancy tells only part of the story because office demand is no longer spread evenly across the week. Even with a 45 per cent average occupancy benchmark, workplaces can still feel crowded on specific days and in certain zones, creating pressure points that make the office seem full while large amounts of capacity remain unused elsewhere.
  Spacewell, a leading provider of workplace management software, has introduced its Workplace Benchmark Report 2026, ‘Office Myths vs. Real Use
  
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• Real estate’s resilience expected to continue shining through in 2026 despite global volatility

  10-03-2026 15:10
  Improving fundamentals and an increase in the availability of capital have buoyed the real estate industry globally as a new cycle gathers pace, with greater stability around inflation and interest rates, and a sense that asset class valuations are rebounding from recent lows with liquidity returning to the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific. However, the prevailing uncertainty arising from de-globalisation, including volatile geopolitics and challenging economic conditions, still presents i
  
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• Veteran Owned UK awards Corporate Ready certification to Corps Security

  10-03-2026 13:13
  Social enterprise security specialist, Corps Security, has been awarded Corporate Ready certification by Veteran Owned UK (VOUK), the UK’s leading directory of organisations owned by UK veterans. The certification recognises the company as a verified veteran-owned business with the infrastructure and capacity to work with major corporate organisations.
  As a business created to support injured servicemen returning from the Crimean War, receiving this status fully supports Corps’ socia
  
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• TSA announces Safety Summit date

  10-03-2026 12:40 via chtmag.com
  Safety has to be at the top of every commercial laundry’s agenda.  It’s a key focus for the Textile Services Association (TSA), which runs regular events on the subject. The TSA will be holding its next major Safety Summit on 21 April 2026 at the Double Tree by Hilton in Wokingham. The programme for the day combines industry case studies, updated guidance and interactive learning.
  “Our aim is to bring the industry together to strengthen safety culture, share progress, and
  
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• Navigating a new future for non-domestic buildings

  10-03-2026 12:27
  As the construction industry continues to evolve in line with decarbonisation goals, facilities managers must adapt or face being left behind
  Andrew Lenton, Director of Business Development for Pipe Centre, explores the changes, and how merchants are supporting SMEs to navigate their new future.The landscape for non-domestic buildings is changing rapidly. Legislative drivers, sustainability targets and new demands from end users are reshaping not only how we design and construct buildings, but a
  
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• EscaTEQ to introduce structured escalator cleaning framework at Interclean Amsterdam 2026

  10-03-2026 12:26 via chtmag.com
  EscaTEQ, a global provider of method-based escalator cleaning solutions, is to introduce the EscaTEQ Method at Interclean Amsterdam 2026, the world’s largest professional cleaning and hygiene exhibition. 
  Despite more than a century of escalator use globally, no widely adopted framework exists for routine escalator cleaning. Among the most visible, heavily trafficked and mechanically sensitive assets in the built environment, escalators sit at the intersection of passenger safety, mec
  
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• Firefighting to foresight

  10-03-2026 11:53
  Jennifer Ritz of Timly Software AG draws on research including a Europe-wide trend analysis on maintenance and asset management which shows the reasons behind an uptake in smart maintenance
  For many companies, implementing a successful maintenance strategy has quietly become a major lever for resilience, cost control, and sustainability. Yet many facilities and asset managers still struggle with ageing and failing equipment, labour shortages, and fragmented processes that keep them from smartly
  
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• ‘Food in healthcare isn’t about being cheap – it’s about value,’ says NHS food lead 

  10-03-2026 11:35
  Healthcare foodservice providers and Trusts must move beyond a cost-first mindset and recognise the role food plays in patient recovery and wellbeing, according to NHS England’s national food lead Phil Shelley.
  Speaking at an Arena Networking breakfast event in London, Shelley delivered a clear message to suppliers, caterers and healthcare leaders: food should be recognised as a core part of care, not simply a support service.
  “Food in healthcare is not about being cheap. It’s
  
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• BSRIA launches Guide of Guides

  10-03-2026 11:13
  BSRIA, the science-driven independent organisation providing practical guidance and commercial solutions for the built environment, has launched BSRIA Guide of Guides, a new online directory designed to help the building services community cut through a complex guidance landscape. It brings guidance from key industry associations and publishers together in one place, curated, organised and easy to navigate.
  As well as providing a speedy solution to finding something specific, expert indexing all
  
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• Churchill Group creates more than £280 million in social value in 2024/25

  10-03-2026 11:00 via cleaningmag.com
  Churchill Group has published its latest social value report, outlining how the business has generated social value through four key themes – work, economy, community, and planet. The report was created and validated by Social Value Portal.
  
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• Trailblazer recognition for EMCOR UK in Stonewall’s Proud Employers Accreditation

  10-03-2026 10:43
  Engineering-led facilities management workplaces services provider, EMCOR UK, which is now part of OCS, has been accredited as a Trailblazing Employer in the Proud Employers Accreditation Scheme.
  The scheme is run by leading LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall. It benchmarks employers against a good practice framework across eight areas of inclusion and provides improvement guidance.
  EMCOR UK achieved the highest of four accreditation levels, recognising the company’s commitment to LGBTQ+
  
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• New FM deal for Equans at MediaCity

  10-03-2026 10:11
  Landsec has awarded Equans a new four-year contract to deliver building services, fabric maintenance and energy performance across its MediaCity estate in Salford, Manchester.
  The contract award builds on a successful five-year partnership with MediaCity, where Equans has provided hard facilities management and energy efficiency services since 2020.
  Home to more than 250 businesses, including the BBC, ITV, SIS and Kellogg’s, MediaCity is a 200-acre destination on the banks of the Manc
  
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• Reinforcing our global commitment

  10-03-2026 09:52
  PPL Training officially operates as a fully integrated UK subsidiary of the Apave Group. This transition marks a new era for the organisation while reinforcing its commitment to ‘excellence as standard’.
  While the brand identity shifts to reflect Apave’s global unification, including updated facility aesthetics, digital assets, certification and more. The core of PPL Training remains unchanged. Clients will continue to work with the same industry-leading experts and utilise the
  
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• Churchill Group generates over £280m in social value in 2024/25

  09-03-2026 15:29
  Churchill Group has published its latest social value report, which was created and validated by Social Value Portal. The report outlines how the business has generated social value through four key themes – work, economy, community, and planet.
  The largest share of this impact came from local employment. Defined as work carried out within 10 miles of each site’s postcode, local hiring accounted for £275.7 million. Targeted recruitment also played a role, generating nearly &pou
  
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• Senior leadership team appointments at Houston & Hawkes

  09-03-2026 14:56
  The independent, B Corp caterer has strengthened its senior leadership team with four appointments, two of which are internal promotions.
  Houston & Hawkes has appointed Graham Meek as Finance Director. Meek brings more than 25 years’ experience in the contract catering sector, having held senior finance roles at WSH, Sodexo and Pabulum. In his role at Houston & Hawkes, he will oversee financial strategy and reporting, with a focus on supporting long-term, sustainable growth and fur
  
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• Two-thirds of organisations not formally assessing workplace stress despite HSE scrutiny

  09-03-2026 12:30
  According to new data from employment law, HR and health and safety specialists, WorkNest, UK businesses are overlooking a key health and safety risk despite increasing regulatory focus on workplace mental health.
  The research found that only 18 per cent of organisations regularly and formally assess work-related stress as part of their risk management process.
  Over one third (35 per cent) of organisations do not assess workplace stress at all, while 30 per cent said stress is assessed but incon
  
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• Experience makers

  09-03-2026 11:42
  Alexis Kennedy, HR Director, Sodexo Live! UK & Ireland explains how the hospitality brand recruits and motivates its ‘experience maker’ workforce
  Sodexo Live! is Sodexo’s dedicated global hospitality and live events brand, supporting many of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic music, cultural and sporting events, as well as conference centres and airport lounges. It delivers world-class food and hospitality services that create exceptional moments, to help venues reach t
  
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• Peartree ESG report shows improved carbon efficiency and sustained business growth

  09-03-2026 10:52
  Peartree Cleaning Services has released its 2024/2025 ESG Report, demonstrating measurable year-on-year progress, improved carbon efficiency and sustained business growth, alongside independently validated environmental and governance milestones.
  The independently verified report confirms total organisational emissions of 1,329 tCO₂e, representing a 6.32 per cent year-on-year reduction, while revenue increased by 7.91 per cent over the same period. Emissions per £m of turnover fell b
  
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• Juniper Ventures secures catering partnership with 26 Waltham Forest primary schools

  09-03-2026 10:31
  The appointment follows the Waltham Forest Aggregation Tender, which saw 26 schools come together to tender collectively for their future food service.
  The partnership between Juniper Ventures and the 26 primary schools across Waltham Forest, marks the start of a new chapter for school meals in these settings, rooted in fresh, seasonal food, genuine engagement with pupils and a strong connection to the local community.
  From Spring 2026, pupils will see vibrant new menus designed to balance nutri
  
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• RCP expands its waste and recycling portfolio

  09-03-2026 10:30 via cleaningmag.com
  Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has expanded its waste and recycling portfolio with its new Rubbermaid Range of stylish, high‑performance solutions designed specifically for small spaces and light‑traffic areas.
  
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