Cleaning Industry news

• Green is the new black

  04-06-2024 01:00
  The cleaning industry gathers at a seminar with a ‘green’ focus. Lotte Printz in Denmark reports from the event.As the conference auditorium is filling up this early spring Friday, there are various reliable indicators that this is a ‘green’ event. Some seminar goers are flashing shirts and bags made from recycled tea towels and a majority of attendees turn up with the reusable coffee cups handed out as they arrived the previous day.Green is the New Black is the name of t
  
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• Chartwells on the menu at schools on the Isle of Wight

  14-07-2026 15:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  School and education catering specialist, Chartwells, has been awarded a three-year contract with Isle of Wight Schools to provide nutritious meals to children and young people across the Island from September 2026.
  The contract will see Chartwells serving over 4,000 meals a day to primary school pupils and provide catering to 3,000 secondary and sixth form students across the Isle of Wight. The partnership is underpinned by a dedicated Social Value Action Plan designed specifically for the loca
  
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• Cardo Group enhances its fire safety capabilities across Wales and the UK with acquisition

  14-07-2026 15:03 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Cardo Group, a leading provider of building maintenance and improvement services to social housing providers and the public sector, has acquired Cardiff-based fire protection specialist company R. Lewis & Co Ltd.
  Founded in 1997, R. Lewis & Co Ltd delivers a complete range of passive fire protection services, including structural surveys, fire stopping, fire engineering, intumescent coatings, fire doors and specialist coatings to ensure full compliance and optimal protection for clients.
  
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• Safety vs. Sustainability: Navigating the confusion between refrigerant monitoring and leak detection

  14-07-2026 14:44 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Bryan Redmond, MSA Safety
  The terms ‘refrigerant monitor’ and ‘refrigerant leak detector’ are frequently used interchangeably across the industry – yet they serve fundamentally different purposes. Bryan Redmond, a technical specialist at MSA Safety, unpacks the regulatory requirements and practical applications of each, offering guidance for operators navigating both safety compliance and sustainability goals.
  In the modern HVAC-R landscape, ‘refrigerant mo
  
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• JLA’s new white paper on healthcare laundry and IPC standards explains how NHS estates can make reusable textiles work safely

  14-07-2026 14:25 via fmj.co.uk
  
  With net zero targets and tight budgets to balance, reusable textiles offer FMs looking after NHS estates a proven way to cut waste and better control costs. But with IPC compliance and good patient outcomes top of the agenda, reuse can only be viable when laundry systems are safe and validated.
  To support FMs looking to make the switch, JLA has published a new white paper: Healthcare laundry and IPC standards: making reusable textiles work safely. Drawing on expert insight and independent studi
  
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• Chartway Janitorial marks 25th anniversary by winning major family business award

  14-07-2026 13:48 via chtmag.com
  
  A leading supplier of cleaning and hygiene products which is celebrating 25 years of trading has spoken of its delight at winning a coveted family business award.
  Kent-based Chartway Janitorial was the proud winner of the People’s Choice Award for London & the South East at the recent National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026. It secured the public voted title at the awards ceremony hosted by Family Business United (FBU), and this impressive milestone follows its success last ye
  
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• Hospitality operators urged to rethink behind-the-scenes processes as guest expectations continue to change 

  14-07-2026 13:33 via chtmag.com
  
  Hospitality businesses across the UK are being urged to reassess their back-of-house operations, as rising guest expectations place increasing pressure on areas traditionally viewed as purely operational.
  According to Ela Hedges, Business Development Manager at Miele Professional: “Businesses are trying to balance the rise in expectations around quality, speed and sustainability, while managing ongoing cost pressures and staff shortages. That gap is where a lot of the
  
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• Catalyst for change

  14-07-2026 12:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Dan Pilling, Workplace Strategy Director for TSK, a national workplace strategy, design and build partner, believes the office is not becoming obsolete; but rather evolving into a powerful catalyst for change. He explains why to Sara Bean
  In recent years, bold claims about the death of the workplace have intensified as hybrid working has become firmly established. Yet rather than the office becoming obsolete, says Dan Pilling, Workplace Strategy Director for TSK, it is evolving from simply being
  
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• Acquisition sees Momentum expand its property management specialism

  14-07-2026 12:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Integrated property services company, The Momentum Group based in the North west, has acquired Liverpool-based residential block management specialists, Central Property Management Liverpool (CPM).
  The deal marks a significant milestone for The Momentum Group, broadening its skillset and client base as it focuses on further expansion.
  Founded in 2011 by Lisa and Sean Duffy, CPM manages a large portfolio of buildings, both mixed-use and solely residential, including some of the city’s most
  
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• Hybrid Asset Solutions grows BTR presence with new contract wins

  14-07-2026 11:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Swan Street House, Manchester. Image © ila
  Hybrid Asset Solutions has been awarded maintenance contracts with new build to rent customer ila.
  The Salford-based facilities management specialist has been appointed to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive services at two schemes: Oldfield Wharf in Salford and Swan Street House in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
  Hybrid Asset Solutions says it will ensure residents experience well-maintained homes, prompt resolution of
  
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• Record growth continues for Morris & Spottiswood

  14-07-2026 11:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Jon Dunwell, Executive Chairman, Morris & Spottiswood Group
  Multi-skilled, end-to-end services provider, Morris & Spottiswood Group, has reported another strong financial performance in 2025, continuing a period of record growth for the Group, which has seen turnover increase by 125 per cent in the last three years.In 2025, the Group achieved a 34 per cent increase in turnover, rising from £172.5 million in 2024 to £230.98 million; producing a profit before taxation of &
  
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• Could the PSTN switch-off become your next LOLER compliance risk?

  14-07-2026 10:05 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Phil Laws (left), Telecommunications Consultant, Cambridge Management Consulting, and John Jackson (right), Country Sales Manager, Northern Europe, AVIRE
  The UK’s analogue telephone network is entering its final phase. By 31 January 2027, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) will be permanently switched off, bringing an end to a technology that has supported buildings for decades.
  Most facilities managers are already aware of the impact this will have on business telephony, ala
  
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• Heat pump manufacturer, Clade Engineering Systems, strengthens leadership team with appointment of new Sales Director

  14-07-2026 09:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Clade Engineering Systems, the UK’s leading manufacturer of natural refrigerant air source heat pumps for commercial & industrial use, has appointed Tom Wilson as its new Sales Director, reinforcing the company’s strategic growth ambitions as it prepares for full integration into the Groupe Atlantic portfolio.
  Tom’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Clade, as demand for natural refrigerant heat pump solutions continues to grow across commercial and industrial applicat
  
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• New biological hazard guidance welcomed

  14-07-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Experts at Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS), a biohazard cleaning company, have welcomed the new guidelines for managing biological hazards and infection risks released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
  
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• Councils turn to smarter street-cleaning solutions as Britain’s litter crisis deepens

  13-07-2026 15:32 via chtmag.com
  
  Britain is facing a growing litter crisis, with more than 90 per cent of surveyed urban and rural sites found to contain waste, according to Keep Britain Tidy’s Rubbish Reality report.
  In response, Bradshaw EV, the UK distributor for the Glutton range, is reporting a significant rise in enquiries for its Glutton® Litter Vacuum and Glutton® H2O Perfect as local authorities look for more cost-efficient ways to maintain public spaces.
  Urban centres and residential areas are all experi
  
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• Hot insights in the latest edition of FMJ

  13-07-2026 15:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The July/August issue of FMJ reflects on the summer heatwaves and asks how the built environment can help mitigate the impact of global warming.
  The case study features a tour of Liverpool’s iconic Liver Building to discover how it was repurposed as a multipurpose destination for office occupiers and visitors.
  There’s an interview with Dan Pilling, Workplace Strategy Director for national workplace strategy, design and build partner TSK, who explains why the office is not becoming ob
  
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• Mitie celebrates outstanding colleagues

  13-07-2026 14:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie has held its 2026 MyAchievement Awards which recognise individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond for customers, colleagues and communities across the UK.
  The event, hosted by Mitie’s CEO, Phil Bentley, took place last week at The Shard in London and brought together over 300 colleagues both in person and virtually. The awards recognised excellence across a range of categories, showcasing the extraordinary contributions of colleagues across Mitie’s 84,000-strong workf
  
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• Royal Liver experience

  13-07-2026 13:19 via fmj.co.uk
  
  FMJ visits the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool to learn how CBRE has helped transform this iconic office building into a thriving multi-purpose destination for occupiers and visitorsOne of the most famous office buildings in the UK, the Royal Liver Building has been a symbol of the vibrant city of Liverpool since its completion in 1911. But until very recently, it was only accessible to tenants. All that changed when in 2017 CBRE began working on a major project to refurbish its vacant space.
  
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• Sodexo unveils Barista Collective 

  13-07-2026 12:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sodexo UK & Ireland has launched its Barista Collective training programme, bringing together more than 20 coffee champions from across Sodexo’s business to create a culture of craft, collaboration and community focused on delivering exceptional coffee experiences. Each has completed an intensive Train the Trainer programme, equipping them to deliver new Level 1 and Level 2 barista training courses across the organisation.Level 1 provides a strong foundation for both new and existing
  
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• Delays in legionella risk reporting increasing compliance risk, warns experts

  13-07-2026 11:58 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Lucion launches new module to improve visibility, speed up action and strengthen compliance oversightOrganisations could be exposing themselves to unnecessary risk due to delays in accessing critical legionella data, according to environmental risk management specialists Lucion, as it launches a new digital solution designed to transform how water hygiene compliance is managed.
  Across complex estates, including healthcare, facilities teams are often required to wait for formal reports before act
  
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• Hot batteries, hotter risks: why summer demands a rethink of lithium-ion storage

  13-07-2026 11:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Matt Partridge, Head of Product Development, Armorgard UKAnyone working on a construction site or facilities floor today knows that lithium-ion batteries are everywhere. They’re powering drills, saws, scanners, access equipment and more. That’s a shift that’s happened fast! For context, Technavio research highlights that cordless tools now account for more than 80 per cent of professional power tool sales in the UK, up from roughly half just eight years ago. The technology h
  
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• McLaren Construction to deploy autonomous robots at scale 

  13-07-2026 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  McLaren Construction has teamed up with FieldAI, an international leader in physical AI, to bring general-purpose robots to its UK construction sites.
  Under the partnership, McLaren will deploy autonomous quadruped robots, initially to capture 360° site imagery, generate point cloud data and support progress verification, model-to-site deviation analysis, safety compliance patrols and quality assurance. The range of tasks will grow over time, adding value to the robots already on site with e
  
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• Robert Scott launches innovative Ergo-Globe Curve Handle to improve cleaning ergonomics

  13-07-2026 09:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Commercial cleaning product manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott has announced the launch of the Ergo-Globe Curve Handle – a groundbreaking, ergonomically designed telescopic cleaning handle created to improve cleaning performance while reducing strain and fatigue for operators.
  Designed with user comfort and efficiency in mind, the Ergo-Globe Curve Handle helps reduce bending, stretching and repetitive strain during everyday cleaning tasks. Its distinctive curved design minimises the
  
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• Holiday parks prepare for the holiday season with Prochem

  13-07-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Holiday parks in the UK are ramping up to meet increased demand this summer as war in the Middle East makes holidaymakers nervous over travelling further afield. Parks face considerations outside those of most residential operators including getting cleaning solutions from caravans and chalets simply and efficiently.
  
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• Group Metropolitan completes highest value project

  10-07-2026 15:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Group Metropolitan has completed a workplace refurbishment for a leading financial services client, delivering new front-of-house and meeting facilities on Level 18 of a 32-storey landmark high-rise building in Canary Wharf.
  Acting as Principal Contractor under a Design and Build delivery, Group Metropolitan provided Project Management, Design and Commissioning Management. The project involved the refurbishment of 43,000 sq ft to create a premium suite of client-facing facilities capable of sup
  
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• ProAstra adds New App to existing Web Application (PWA)

  10-07-2026 13:41 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ProAstra, the smart NFC platform helping organisations take control of assets and service locations, has announced the development of a new App designed to help engineers work more efficiently, wherever they are.
  Using NFC technology, ProAstra delivers a simple one-tap solution for monitoring attendance, managing maintenance activity and supporting compliance:
   
   Tap – Scan the NFC tag to access the asset or location and perform inspections.
   
   Prove – Capture att
  
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• Cleanology launches annual fundraiser in fight against hygiene poverty

  10-07-2026 12:34 via chtmag.com
  
  Office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology has launched its annual fundraising event – now in its sixth year – in aid of The Hygiene Bank.
  The successful fundraiser has established itself as an unmissable event – attracting almost 200 guests each year – and raising in excess of £151,000 in its first five years.
  This year the showpiece event is being held on Wednesday, 11 November, at the Bloomsbury Hotel in Central London, just steps away from Tottenham Court
  
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• Smart planning

  10-07-2026 12:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  As buildings become smarter, workforce strategies must keep pace, says Vinay Singh, Workforce Transformation Leader for Professional and Business Services at PwC UK
  Buildings are becoming more intelligent, more connected and more data driven. Sensors, automation and analytics are now embedded in everyday operations, designed to deliver safer estates, lower energy use and predictive maintenance.
  However, for FM and the wider built environment, workforce strategy hasn’t evolved at the same
  
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• The AVA appoints new board of directors

  10-07-2026 11:25 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Automatic Vending Association (AVA) has appointed its new Board of Directors, bringing together a diverse and highly experienced group of industry professionals from across the vending and automated retail sector. The new board spans operations, technology, finance, food and beverages, and industry representation, reflecting the AVA’s commitment to broad and balanced leadership.
  Top row – Chris Skipper, NVCS (Chair); Natalie Baker, Westways Vending; Tom Williams, Coinadrink (Trea
  
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• Cleanology launches sixth annual fundraiser

  10-07-2026 10:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Office and commercial cleaning company, Cleanology, has launched its sixth annual fundraising event in aid of The Hygiene Bank, a people-powered charity and social movement, committed to tackling hygiene poverty in communities across the UK.
  The successful fundraiser attracts almost 200 guests each year and has raised in excess of £151,000 in its first five years. Last year Cleanology was awarded the highly coveted Gold Partnership status by the charity.
  This year the showpiece event is be
  
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