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• IWFM launches revised Recycling, Waste and Resource Management Good Practice Guide

  01-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM), the leading professional body for the facilities management sector, has published a revised edition of its Good Practice Guide Recycling, Waste and Resource Management.
  
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• OCS Foundation raises £220,106 over the past 12 months for its chosen charities

  03-06-2026 14:52 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The OCS Foundation is supporting bereaved military children, young people living with cancer, students facing financial hardship, and young people from underserved communities, having raised £220,106 over the past 12 months.
  The funds were raised by OCS colleagues, customers, and suppliers, with additional investment from OCS Group.
  Colleagues raised funds through a wide range of activities, from a global virtual race marking OCS’s 125th anniversary to team challenges, coffee morning
  
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• TrueNorth Capital Group launches with plan to build UK construction supergroup

  03-06-2026 14:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Bradley Lay, Founder of TrueNorth Capital Group
  TrueNorth Capital Group, a new private investment group, backed by family office capital, has launched with the ambitious plan to build one of the UK’s most respected construction platforms through strategic acquisitions, operational excellence and investment in people.
  Founded by construction entrepreneur and acquisition specialist Bradley Lay, TrueNorth Capital Group has been established to create a market-leading construction supergroup sp
  
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• Peartree Cleaning targets approved by SBTi in second year of reporting

  03-06-2026 12:52 via chtmag.com
  
  Peartree Cleaning Services has received SBTi Services approval for its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in its second year of reporting, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to reducing its environmental impact.
  As Peartree Cleaning celebrates its 40th year in business, the approval reflects the company’s continued focus on responsible growth, environmental leadership and building a more sustainable future for its clients and the wider indus
  
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• Leadership change at Lanes Group

  03-06-2026 12:29 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Drainage and wastewater network maintenance service provider, Lanes Group, has announced an important new chapter in its continued growth and development, with the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer as Wayne Earnshaw moves into a new role as Lanes Group’s Vice Chairman for Strategy.
  Wayne Earnshaw, Lanes Group Chief Executive Officer, due to take up a new role as Vice-Chairman for Strategy
  For more than three decades, the business has been guided by Earnshaw, whose leadership, ex
  
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• Associate director appointment at COAT Facilities Group

  03-06-2026 11:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Fred Blackwood has been appointed by Coat Facilities Group as its new Associate Director for Corporate Development.
  Headquartered in the West Midlands with nationwide coverage, Coat Facilities Group provides industry-leading expertise across all aspects of facilities management and comprises of five individual brands: Diamond Facilities Support, Jet Through, Nationwide Roofing Repairs, Nationwide Property Clean and Sanctuary Fire & Security.
  With extensive experience in sales and commer
  
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• DMA Group awarded hard FM contract with Thurrock Council 

  03-06-2026 10:01 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Thurrock Council has appointed property maintenance specialist DMA Group to deliver hard FM services across its corporate estate.
  The three-year contract, with options to extend, was secured through the Fusion21 Workplace & Facilities Management Framework (Lot 4 – Building Engineering Services).
  Greater Essex based unitary authority Thurrock Council manages a diverse portfolio of civic buildings and community facilities that support frontline services across the borough.
  As the Council
  
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• Asma Khan to chair new Community Advisory Board

  03-06-2026 09:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Asma Khan, patron of the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, will chair a new Community Advisory Board strengthening the Foundation’s commitment to delivering meaningful impact for local communities across the UK and Ireland.
  As the Foundation’s first patron, Khan has inspired Sodexo colleagues to support projects tackling the root causes of food insecurity, including skills development, access to resources and community empowerment. Over the past year, she has also spent time volunteerin
  
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• ESS renews catering contract with Thames Valley Police

  03-06-2026 09:26 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ESS Government, specialist provider of foodservice and facilities management to central government, police and secure environments, has retained its catering services contract with Thames Valley Police for a further three years.
  ESS has worked with Thames Valley Police since 2022, providing catering and hospitality services at the force’s training centre in Sulhamstead, as well as planned and emergency operational feeding across the region.
  The contract has been renewed based on the compan
  
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• SimonsVoss launches FORTLOX Series to help secure critical infrastructure and distributed estates

  03-06-2026 09:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Digital locking specialist SimonsVoss has launched the FORTLOX Series, a new mechatronic locking system designed to help organisations strengthen security across technical infrastructure sites with remote assets and distributed estates.At the centre of the system is the FORTLOX Cylinder, a thumb-turn-free and battery-free digital cylinder powered directly by the multifunctional FORTLOX Key. Together, the system delivers a freely programmable digital access solution that can be managed centrally
  
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• Carlisle Support Services appoints Technical Solutions Director

  03-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Carlisle Support Services has announced the appointment of Jason Gray as its new Technical Solutions Director. This strategic hire reinforces Carlisle’s commitment to integrating technology with its people-led service delivery, ensuring clients benefit from innovative, future-proof security and advanced FM solutions.
  
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• ABM augments its transport profile with Eurostar UK operations win

  02-06-2026 14:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Services provider ABM has been appointed by international high-speed transport operator Eurostar to deliver cleaning solutions across key UK operational locations, including the iconic St Pancras International station.
  In support of Eurostar’s ambition to carry 30 million passengers annually by 2030, ABM will deliver technology-enabled and data-driven solutions across Eurostar’s UK operations. The win highlights ABM’s growth plans across the rail, maritime and bus sectors, leve
  
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• 2026-2032 Facilities Management Market Forecast

  02-06-2026 13:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The facilities management market grew from USD 156.15 billion in 2025 to USD 169.53 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 278.73 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 8.62%. Growth reflects a shift to agile, tech-enabled solutions that support evolving operational needs. Executives prioritise strategic resilience, digital integration, and environmental stewardship. In the United States, tariff changes are reshaping costs, prompting supplier reviews, nearshoring, and refurbishment.
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• ABM accelerates transport sector growth with Eurostar win

  02-06-2026 12:32 via chtmag.com
  
  ABM, a leading provider of facility, engineering, transport and infrastructure solutions, has been appointed by international high-speed transport operator, Eurostar, to deliver cleaning solutions across key UK operational locations, including the iconic St Pancras International station.
  In support of Eurostar’s ambition to carry 30 million passengers annually by 2030, ABM will play an important role in strengthening service standards across Eurostar by delivering technology-enabled a
  
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• Sustainability regulatory environment for cleaning and hygiene products is tightening

  02-06-2026 12:16 via chtmag.com
  
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has published a report on the outlook for environmental regulation in the UK and EU and the impact on cleaning and hygiene manufacturers and distributors.
  The report, What’s Coming in Environmental Legislation for UK Cleaning & Hygiene Manufacturers (2026–2028), includes the incoming legislation covering chemicals, packaging, carbon reporting, wastewater and green claims. It warns businesses that sustainability complian
  
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• Spotless generates 40% increase in annual revenues

  02-06-2026 12:02 via chtmag.com
  
  Edinburgh-headquartered Spotless Commercial Cleaning Ltd (Spotless) has increased annual revenues by more than 40 per cent in its latest financial results released yesterday. The company, which now employs more than 2,000 staff across the UK, generated turnover of £31 million, up from £20 million in the previous year, and recorded a net profit of £1.2 million.
  The latest results come amid significant economic and regulatory challenges in the UK market where Spotless continues t
  
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• CHSA publishes report on environmental regulation in the UK and EU

  02-06-2026 11:16 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has published a report on the outlook for environmental regulation in the UK and EU and the impact on cleaning and hygiene manufacturers and distributors.
  The report, What’s Coming in Environmental Legislation for UK Cleaning & Hygiene Manufacturers (2026–2028), includes the incoming legislation covering chemicals, packaging, carbon reporting, wastewater and green claims. It warns businesses that sustainability compliance, o
  
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• Roadmap and new Mission Board launched to drive circular transformation across Scotland’s built environment

  02-06-2026 10:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A new industry-led Mission Board has convened to help drive circular change across Scotland’s built environment, as Zero Waste Scotland publishes a new Roadmap to support the sector.
  The Built Environment Roadmap to Circularity sets out a long-term vision for a highly efficient sector addressing carbon emissions, improving material reuse, and reducing waste and environmental impacts, while maintaining its role as a significant employer and contributor to the Scottish economy.
  Launched by t
  
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• Gleeds secures spot on new HPC Professional Services framework

  02-06-2026 09:53 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The international property and construction consultancy has been selected to provide commercial and programme management services to Hinkley Point C (HPC) under the new Professional Services framework. Appointed by major utilities provider EDF Energy, part of EDF’s Nuclear Family, the new agreement replaces the previous framework which expired at the end of 2025.
  The latest appointment will run until the completion of the HPC development in Somerset and will expand the scope of Gleeds&rsqu
  
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• FBS Hörmann supports new Bidfood distribution hub

  02-06-2026 09:26 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Lincolnshire-based FBS Hörmann has successfully completed the installation of loading bays, level access doors, and temperature-controlled door systems at Bidfood’s new distribution centre in Worcester, reinforcing a long-standing partnership between the two businesses. A trusted supplier across Bidfood’s nationwide estate for many years, FBS Hörmann was appointed to deliver a fully integrated solution designed to meet the operational demands of the high-performance facilit
  
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• AGS Airports appoints Bidvest Noonan for cleaning services contract

  02-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Building on its strong momentum in the transport sector, Bidvest Noonan has secured a new contract to deliver comprehensive cleaning services across AGS Airports Limited's three UK locations: Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports.
  
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• Metsä 2027 Sustainability Awards launched in the UK

  01-06-2026 11:58 via chtmag.com
  
  After highly successful events in 2023 & 2025, the Metsä 2027 Sustainability Awards, in association with the Cleaning and Services Support Association and hosted by Katrin, is back.
  The event was founded in partnership with the CSSA, in 2023 with the aim of shining a spotlight on sustainability across the cleaning and hygiene industry. In 2023, the event was held at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich. The 2025 Sustainability Awards ceremony was held at The Pelligon in Canary Wharf, London, o
  
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• 20 Hackney schools appoint Juniper Ventures as new cleaning partner

  01-06-2026 11:47 via chtmag.com
  
  Juniper Ventures has been appointed as the new cleaning partner for 20 schools across Hackney, marking a significant new partnership for its Juniper Bright cleaning service.
  The contract will see Juniper Bright support schools with a consistent, high-quality cleaning service focused on safe, welcoming and well-maintained environments for pupils, staff and the wider school community.
  From 1 August, Juniper Bright will begin delivering cleaning services across the 20 sites, working closely with ea
  
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• Linen provider extends specialist ‘first aid’ training deal with PLT Training

  01-06-2026 11:39 via chtmag.com
  
  One of the UK’s largest hotel laundry and linen hire providers has extended its relationship with PLT Training.
  Johnsons Hotel Linen, which supplies more than 200,000 hotel rooms across England, Scotland and Wales, has trained 80 of its staff in bespoke first aid courses over the last two years.
  The company has tapped into scenario training that includes dislocated limbs, open fracture and head injuries to test knowledge and skills in a real-world environment at four of its locations in Bi
  
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• Mitie awarded Royal Warrant

  01-06-2026 11:29 via chtmag.com
  
  Mitie Cleaning & Environmental Services Limited has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, recognising its continuous supply of services to the Royal Household for more than five consecutive years and the consistently high standards delivered by our colleagues over that time.
  Royal Warrants are awarded to businesses and tradespeople that have demonstrated a sustained and reliable supply of goods or services to the Royal Household. They are granted follow
  
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• Hygiacura Group acquires Sparkling Solutions to strengthen South West presence

  29-05-2026 11:44 via chtmag.com
  
  Hygiacura has acquired Sparkling Solutions, a respected commercial and domestic cleaning provider based in Radstock, Avon, further expanding the Group’s operational footprint across the South West of England.
  Sparkling Solutions has built a strong reputation for high-quality cleaning and support services across Bath, Frome, Radstock, Midsomer Norton and the wider Somerset region. The acquisition says Hygiacura adds further scale, operational capability and recurring revenue to its growing
  
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• Better washrooms drive better business: Tork invites all to join movement to transform public washrooms

  29-05-2026 11:37 via chtmag.com
  
  Tork, an Essity brand, is inviting business leaders, facility managers, cleaners, designers and washroom users to join a movement to improve public washrooms and provide better hygiene for all.
  The global Better Hygiene for All initiative now offers expanded resources to help businesses strengthen their brands and increase performance by meeting the washroom needs of as many people as possible.
  Inclusive hygiene in the washroom boosts employee experience, customer satisfaction and business reput
  
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• Truvox launches two new floorcare solutions

  29-05-2026 11:13 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Premiered at Interclean Amsterdam in April, Truvox International has now launched two new floorcare solutions, the Valet Aqua range and Hydromist 40 carpet cleaners.
  
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• Peartree Cleaning celebrates double win at Kimberly-Clark Golden Service Awards

  28-05-2026 12:35 via chtmag.com
  
  Peartree Cleaning, a leading provider of cleaning services in the UK, has secured two prestigious awards at the Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards, recognising outstanding service delivery across both office and leisure environments.
  The company won the Office Areas Below 10,000m² category for its work at Schroders Horsham, as well as the Leisure and Hospitality category for its service provision at Farnborough Airport.
  Held every two years, the Kimberly-Clark Professional Go
  
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• Multi-site contract with Optimax secured

  28-05-2026 11:24 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The Clean Space has secured a two-year multi-site contract with Optimax, one of the UK’s leading eye care providers, to deliver cleaning services across eight clinic locations nationwide.
  
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