Cleaning Industry news

• MSL Solution Providers introduces EN 17430 testing

  11-07-2024 13:49 via chtmag.com
  
  Microbiological testing firm, MSL Solution Providers, has introduced the new EN 17430 testing method in its roster of services. Proving efficacy to this standard helps manufacturers and suppliers ensure that their hand sanitiser’s claims are robust and meet all regulatory requirements, whilst, ultimately, improving infection prevention.
  Introduced in spring 2024, the new Europe-wide standard EN 17430 is set to revolutionise hand disinfectant efficacy testing, especially in the medical sect
  
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• A matter of choice

  16-02-2026 13:36 via fmj.co.uk
  Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovations Manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene with advice on choosing the right floor mats for your businessFebruary often brings wet and stormy weather, meaning facilities managers may feel that keeping the floors clean is like fighting a losing battle.
  The condition of your floors says more about your business than many people might think. To customers, they’re an indicator of cleanliness, safety standards, and attention to detail. Floors are one of
  
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• Is the UK ready for a deep freeze? Snow & ice set to cause havoc

  16-02-2026 13:13 via fmj.co.uk
  With new snow and ice warnings issued, as well as yellow weather warnings covering the majority of the country, it looks set to be a cold, miserable few days for the UK. Flood warnings are also still in place across the country, following the wettest January on record for some parts of the country, creating a high-stakes situation for many UK businesses
  We caught up with Mike England, UK Rental Manager at Daikin Rental Solutions, to discuss which sectors are most at risk and what we can do to st
  
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• Certification for audio-inclusive design in buildings launches

  16-02-2026 12:54 via fmj.co.uk
  Oscar Acoustics’ HQ in Kent, ©Hufton+Crow
  Oscar Acoustics, a leading specialist in architectural acoustic finishes, has partnered with Sownd Affects to launch Sownd Certification, the industry’s first independent accreditation recognising buildings as audio-inclusive.
  The certification addresses an accessibility gap in the built environment. While inclusive design has long been embedded in national planning frameworks, including the London Plan, the industry has lacked a robust
  
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• Another contract in the bag for ABM at Victoria Square

  16-02-2026 12:31 via fmj.co.uk
  ABM has been awarded an additional three-year contract with Victoria Square, Northern Ireland’s premier retail and leisure destination.
  The new agreement, which commenced on 1 February 2026, expands ABM’s remit to include technical services and security, alongside its existing cleaning services, across the centre’s 800,000 sq. ft. site in Belfast city centre.
  ABM has delivered cleaning services at Victoria Square for eight years and will now support the centre through two compl
  
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• Guidance on damp and mould risks published by BSRIA

  16-02-2026 12:13 via fmj.co.uk
  The Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA) has launched BG 90/2026 Dealing with Mould in Social Housing, a comprehensive technical guide designed to support social housing providers, private landlords and construction professionals in managing and eliminating damp and mould.
  The publication, developed in collaboration with the UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings (UKCMB), comes at a critical time for the sector as it adapts to the introduction of Awaab’s Law and the
  
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• Amey secures funding to boost skills and cut reoffending across Scotland’s prisons

  16-02-2026 11:40 via fmj.co.uk
  The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Industry Impact Fund has awarded Amey £245,000 to support the delivery of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) training programme.
  Set to launch on 26 February at HMP Inverness, the two-year initiative, will bring accredited industry training and employment opportunities directly into SPS establishments, helping individuals prepare for life beyond custody.
  This new programme aims to reduce reoffending by creating clear pathways into sustainable
  
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• Empower partners with leading water & wastewater mechanical services provider, Rosewood Engineering

  16-02-2026 09:48 via fmj.co.uk
  Empower is delighted to announce that Rosewood Engineering, a specialist provider of mechanical engineering for the water sector, has joined the Empower Group.
  Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Blackburn, Rosewood has built a trusted client base comprising UK utility companies in addition to principal civil and mechanical contractors. The company carries out a range of mechanical installations, maintenance and refurbishment projects for essential water and wastewater treatment equipment.
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• Farnborough Airport renews contract with Peartree

  16-02-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  Farnborough Airport has renewed its cleaning contract with Peartree Cleaning, following a successful partnership delivering consistently high standards across the airport’s operational estate.
  
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• A decade of data reveals flexibility didn’t weaken coworking, it reshaped it

  13-02-2026 14:51 via fmj.co.uk
  As coworking has become more flexible, it has often been assumed that demand has become weaker. But a decade of global data suggests the opposite: flexibility hasn’t reduced how space is used – it has changed how people commit to using it.
  Nexudus, the coworking and flexible-workspace management platform used by more than 3,000 spaces across 90+ countries, is sharing new insights drawn from 10 years of aggregated, anonymised operational data. The findings show that while commitment p
  
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• JLA Group extends footprint in Europe with acquisition

  13-02-2026 14:08 via fmj.co.uk
  JLA Group, a leading provider of the distribution and servicing of commercial laundry, catering, fire, and HVAC equipment, has extended its footprint in Europe following its acquisition of LDL Group.
  With over 50 years of heritage, LDL is known for its partnership approach and being market leaders of laundry, catering, meditech, and heating and boiler services across Belgium and the Netherlands, offering mission critical services to care, housing, government and leisure facilities. With almost 5
  
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• The TSA gears up for Laundry Open Week 2026

  13-02-2026 12:21 via chtmag.com
  The Textiles Services Association is preparing for this year’s Laundry Open Week and is urging members to participate to showcase to the next generation of employees the great career opportunities the industry offers.
  Laundry Open Week is an initiative launched by the TSA and its sibling organisations throughout Europe.  It aims to encourage recruitment into the industry by giving potential employees an overview of commercial laundries, showcase the work they do and highlight the vari
  
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• Checklists to smart checks

  13-02-2026 11:51 via fmj.co.uk
  Say goodbye to cumbersome clipboards. Erol Ayvaz, CEO at Serve First explains how AI is modernising FM compliance and cleaning audits
  Walk into almost any building at the crack of dawn, and you’ll find the same scene: A cleaner ticks off a paper checklist. A supervisor files it. By the time someone spots an issue, there have been three complaints online. This type of facilities management routine hasn’t changed in decades. But the world around it has.
  Regulations are tighter. Budgets
  
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• Tendra unveils strategic plan to drive growth targets

  13-02-2026 11:41 via fmj.co.uk
  Tendra Technical Services has set out its strategic plan for the next 3 – 4 years after bringing together its three operational companies for the first time following their acquisitions.
  Established by the Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund II (Triton) in December 2025, Tendra’s aim is to become a leading and trusted household name in UK technical services for the built environment sector.
  Currently comprising of The James Mercer Group, Fletchers Engineering and Coat Facilities Group, Tendr
  
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• Leading UK waste management firms join Design Skills for Embedding Circularity initiative

  13-02-2026 11:15 via fmj.co.uk
  CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) and URGE Collective, a creative industries collective dedicated to system change, have announced many of the UK’s leading waste management companies, including Biffa, SUEZ and DS Smith, will be supporting their Design Skills for Embedding Circularity initiative.
  Launched in partnership with Design Council CEI and WRAP, the pilot programme looks to strengthen links and secure positive sustained communication and collaboration between the des
  
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• Compass launches Sustainability Academy

  13-02-2026 10:46 via fmj.co.uk
  Compass Group UK & Ireland has launched its Accelerating Compass’ Transition (ACT) Sustainability Academy, a new learning initiative designed to develop the next generation of Sustainability Leaders and support the company’s new sustainability strategy ‘Our Planet Promise‘.
  The flagship Academy blends expert-led learning, real-world projects and practical skills to drive meaningful change. The aim of the Academy is to equip future leaders with the knowledge, skills an
  
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• Huddersfield Town signs Levy for catering and hospitality deal 

  13-02-2026 10:22 via fmj.co.uk
  Huddersfield Town Association Football Club and Levy have agreed a long-term strategic partnership designed to transform match day and event experience across catering and hospitality at the Accu Stadium.
  With focus across both general admission areas to refreshing the culinary hospitality experience, Levy will work closely with the Club to implement a wide-reaching strategy designed to provide world-class service to every supporter and visitor.
  A key pillar of the partnership is a joint commitm
  
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• Johnsons Asset 360 – Award-winning technology at the CORE of your business

  13-02-2026 09:56 via fmj.co.uk
  Johnsons 1871, the UK leader in workplace change and sustainable asset management, has announced the launch of Johnsons Asset 360, a completely rebuilt, next-generation digital platform designed to transform how organisations manage, reuse, and report on their physical assets.
  At the heart of the platform is CORE, Johnsons Asset 360’s four-stage, data-driven methodology that underpins every asset journey:
  Capture. Organise. Route. Evaluate.
  Johnsons Asset 360 gives organisations real-time
  
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• Group Metropolitan plans for further expansion

  12-02-2026 14:25 via fmj.co.uk
  Group Metropolitan, a leading contractor, delivering turnkey solutions in electrical, mechanical and fit out, is entering a new phase of growth and development as part of its wider strategy to strengthen its national presence, while continuing to prioritise long-term client relationships within the finance and critical infrastructure sectors.
  To support this next stage of development, Group Metropolitan has evolved its senior leadership team, with Board Director Karl Warner, transitioning into t
  
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• New ESG Self-Assessment Tool for facilities management launches

  12-02-2026 13:59 via fmj.co.uk
  The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) has launched a new online ESG Self-Assessment Tool, designed to support facilities management and built environment organisations at the start of their ESG journey.
  Sustainability is now a prerequisite across the sector, with organisations expected to demonstrate both understanding and measurable performance in tenders to their stakeholders and internally. However, many facilities management teams face challenges in developing a forward plan and
  
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• Rhino Workplace Innovation Ltd – Exhibiting at IntraLogistex

  12-02-2026 13:44 via fmj.co.uk
  Rhino Workplace Innovation are delighted to be an exhibitor at the forthcoming IntraLogistex event at the NEC from March 18th and 19th. This important event is a chance to meet end-user practitioners in the logistics sector, such as warehouse managers and heads of distribution.
  Rhino will be showing off its range of heavy-duty, mobile workbenches, Xtratuff Workbench Protection Boards and heavy-duty cutting mats that are designed to help reduce injuries, speed up throughput and withstand heavy da
  
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• Applications for ISSA Scholars 2026-2027 now open

  12-02-2026 13:22 via chtmag.com
  ISSA Scholars, an ISSA Charities signature program, has opened its scholarship application for the 2026-2027 academic year. Employees of all ISSA member companies and their families are encouraged to apply now through to 20 April 2026.
  “Supporting students means more than providing funding.” said Allison Saba, Director of ISSA Charities. “Through the ISSA Scholars program, we’re committed to opening doors to higher education and helping the next generation grow, succeed,
  
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• Mitie wins new cleaning contract with the London Fire Brigade

  12-02-2026 13:03 via chtmag.com
  Mitie has been awarded a new three-year contract with the London Fire Brigade providing cleaning services at its sites across Greater London, from Acton and Addington to Walthamstow and Wimbledon. The contract will also see Mitie provide security at two of the Brigade’s offices, including its Command Centre, guest services at its headquarters, and cleaning and pest control services at the historic Lambeth River Fire Station.
  The contract, which has the option to be extended for an addition
  
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• Cleaning industry associations unite in landmark article to challenge cleaning career perceptions

  12-02-2026 12:55 via chtmag.com
  Helping to change the narrative about a career in cleaning, five industry heads speak up in the UK’s top education business magazine arguing that the UK Cleaning industry should be one of the first career choices, rather than the last.
  Heads of five major UK cleaning industry associations have joined forces in a landmark feature for Education Today magazine, speaking directly to careers advisers and education professionals about the genuine opportunities available in the cleaning sector. E
  
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• Next frontier

  12-02-2026 12:30 via fmj.co.uk
  As energy efficiency in lighting becomes the standard, the next frontier lies in material efficiency and reducing embodied carbon; critical considerations for facilities managers striving to meet net zero targets. Nigel Harvey, CEO, Recolight
  The waste hierarchy is a well-established system to prioritise the most sustainable actions. At its simplest is the mantra “Reduce – Reuse – Recycle”. In an amended format, focused on lighting, Recolight’s “Hierarchy of
  
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• Mitie in London Fire Brigade win

  12-02-2026 12:11 via fmj.co.uk
  Mitie has been awarded a further three-year contract with the London Fire Brigade for the provision of cleaning services at its sites across Greater London. The deal will also see Mitie provide security at two of the Brigade’s offices, including its Command Centre, guest services at its headquarters, and cleaning and pest control services at the historic Lambeth River Fire Station.
  The contract, which has the option to be extended for an additional two years, will bring Mitie’s exper
  
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• Five cleaning industry heads unite to change the narrative about a career in cleaning

  12-02-2026 11:14 via fmj.co.uk
  Heads of five major UK cleaning industry associations have joined forces in a landmark feature for Education Today magazine, speaking directly to careers advisers and education professionals about the genuine opportunities available in the cleaning sector. Education Today is the UK’s leading business publication for education professionals, careers advisers and school leadership teams across the UK.
  The collaborative article, published in the February issue of Education Today brings togeth
  
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• ABM to deliver accessible travel services at all Heathrow terminals

  12-02-2026 10:33 via fmj.co.uk
  ABM has been appointed by Heathrow to deliver its assistance service for passengers with access needs across all terminals, providing care and support for more than one million passengers annually.
  With a team of more than 1,600 in place – ABM will deliver accessible travel services across Terminals 2,3,4 and 5. ABM’s approach combines end-to-end journey assistance and accessibility support including close coordination with airlines and airport partners to enhance and prioritise pas
  
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• CHSA Accreditation Schemes strengthen during 2025

  12-02-2026 09:55 via cleaningmag.com
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) completed 100 audits of its manufacturing members and 77 audits of its distributor members during 2025. More than 50,000 products have also been checked.
  
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• Fire safety compliance hits 14-year low

  11-02-2026 15:22 via fmj.co.uk
  Almost half (43 per cent) of buildings in England have failed their fire safety checks on the first visit in the past year, research has revealed.
  The study, carried out by safety experts, Direct365, analysed the latest Home Office Fire Statistics in England to reveal why so many buildings are failing audits and which regions are leading the way in safety.   
  National safety standards have hit a 14-year low and fire
  
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