Cleaning Industry news

• Peartree Cleaning Services steps up to support CBRE’s charity initiative

  02-06-2025 10:29 via chtmag.com
  Last month, three members of Peartree Cleaning Services, Steve Cooney, Brenda Ayling and Nichola Underwood joined a team from CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), on their ‘Step Up for Supply Chain’ walk to raise valuable funds for the Alzheimer’s Society, and to support the social enterprise Waste to Wonder, to fund the building of essential water borewells in The Gambia, ensuring more communities have access to safe drinking water.  The 42km walk took place along the T
  
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• Stellar seminar line up confirmed for Facilities & Estates Management Live

  01-09-2026 15:36 via fmj.co.uk
  Facilities & Estates Management Live, which opens its doors on 20th and 21st October at the Business Design Centre in London has revealed more details on the seminar sessions taking place over the two days.
  There are three concurrent speaking schedules at the show. To view the list of confirmed speakers so far click here.
  KEYNOTE talks
  The Keynote Theatre is the centrepiece of Facilities & Estates Management Live- bringing together some of the most influential voices, respected experts a
  
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• How one of UK’s largest residential portfolio saved £280,000 in energy costs

  01-09-2026 14:38 via fmj.co.uk
  Facilities teams responsible for large residential portfolios face a familiar challenge. Every building differs in age, electrical infrastructure and occupancy pattern, yet budgets and reporting deadlines rarely allow for a bespoke solution at every site. Getting a clear, verified picture of wasted energy across dozens of buildings, and proving any improvement is real, is rarely straightforward.This was the position facing one of the UK’s largest residential property portfolios, with devel
  
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• Winners of the CHSA’s 2026 Bursary announced

  01-09-2026 14:19 via chtmag.com
  
  Four talented young people have been selected to receive the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) 2026 Bursary.
  The Bursary offers substantial financial support to the children of CHSA members’ employees. For CHSA members it presents a valuable opportunity to thank employees for their contribution, while introducing the next generation of talent to the cleaning and hygiene industry.
  Following a panel interview, chaired by David Garcia, Vice President and Treasurer of
  
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• Sodexo appoints CEO for Corporate Services

  01-09-2026 14:09 via fmj.co.uk
  Sodexo UK & Ireland has strengthened its leadership team following the appointment of Janet Wigley as CEO for Corporate Services UK.
  The move, says Sodexo, will drive growth in the delivery of workplace services, facilities management and food services to some of the world’s most recognisable brands.
  With over 30 years of experience, Wigley has held multiple leadership roles within the industry and has a proven track record in strengthening client relationships and leading operational
  
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• Mrs Buckét strengthens commitment to quality and sustainability with double ISO certification

  01-09-2026 13:32 via chtmag.com
  
  Leading commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét has secured two internationally recognised ISO certifications – ISO9001 for quality management and ISO14001 for environmental management – demonstrating its commitment to delivering consistently high standards throughout the business.
  ISO9001 is one of the world’s leading certifications for quality management and assesses how effectively an organisation manages its processes, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
  
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• Rentokil launches new connected rat control technology for Irish businesses

  01-09-2026 13:20 via chtmag.com
  
  Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has launched T-Rex Connect, a new digitally connected rat control solution designed to help businesses identify and tackle rodent activity more quickly and effectively.
  The launch comes as businesses across sectors, including food production, retail, warehousing and hospitality, continue to face increasing pressure to maintain high standards of pest prevention and site hygiene.
  T-Rex Connect forms part of Rentokil’s PestConnect moni
  
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• Accredited Carbon Literacy course for built environment communicators launches

  01-09-2026 13:07 via fmj.co.uk
  Magenta Associates has launched a Carbon Literacy course built specifically for marketing and communications professionals in the built environment. Accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project, it gives communicators a confident grasp of the science and the practical skills to talk about climate action honestly, at a time when green claims face growing scrutiny.
  The built environment is both exposed to a warming climate and holds some of the largest opportunities to cut emissions – embodied
  
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• Property Connect Networking Events in September

  01-09-2026 11:39 via fmj.co.uk
  Property-connect.org was formed to respond to a direct need of property professionals within the construction/FM and built environments. This includes anyone within the industry from FMs, Planners, Designers, Architects, Interior Designers, and all trades within the building envelope.
  Meeting monthly at various locations throughout the UK, each event has its own host ambassadors, bringing together property people within their areas. It’s an informal atmosphere, interacting with others to e
  
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• The Stack selects infinitSpace for new Amsterdam AI hub

  01-09-2026 11:24 via fmj.co.uk
  The Stack, Amsterdam’s new home for AI founders and builders, has selected infinitSpace as its Workspace Operating Partner ahead of its opening in September. The partnership will provide the technology and operational infrastructure behind The Stack’s workspace, while The Stack’s team focuses on building its AI community, programme and network.
  Co-founded by Dutch AI entrepreneurs Lennard Zwart, Maarten Stolk and Philip Gast, together with Techleap and seven Founding Partners,
  
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• OCS completes ‘first of its kind’ battery storage solution for Scottish Water Horizons

  01-09-2026 10:00 via fmj.co.uk
  OCS has delivered a solar power and battery storage project for Scottish Water Horizons at Linwood Wastewater Pumping Station in Renfrewshire, delivering the renewables specialist’s first of its kind battery storage system and its third battery storage scheme on a Scottish Water site.
  The scheme has seen nearly 2,000 ground-mounted solar panels installed alongside 12 battery racks, capturing and storing renewable power for use when it is needed most. The solar panels are expected to genera
  
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• The Clean Space secures contract with SMC Corp

  01-09-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The Clean Space has secured a two-year contract with SMC Corporation (UK) Ltd, the UK arm of SMC Corporation, a world leader in pneumatic automation technologies.
  
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• How new technology and the march of AI is leading to major advances in the commercial cleaning sector

  28-08-2026 14:16 via chtmag.com
  
  By Juliet Widdicombe, MD of Cleanology
  With the advent of AI, and new technological advances in all areas of industry, business owners and managers are reviewing how these new technologies can take their company operations to the next level of efficiency.
  Even if your business is not ready to invest heavily in technology at the moment, there are still several ways you can benefit from it now, but without it impacting on your bottom line.
  One area where there have been significant advances in, is
  
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• SIA seeks views on proposed changes to security licence qualifications

  28-08-2026 13:27 via fmj.co.uk
  The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to security licence qualifications.
  The SIA is seeking views on a range of proposed changes to the licence-linked qualifications, and the pre-requisites required to obtain a licence. The proposals are the result of industry engagement and a strategic review carried out this year.
  The regulator has today (28 August 2026) launched a public consultation on its proposals including:updated specification
  
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• Schools managing asbestos in summer maintenance

  28-08-2026 11:29 via chtmag.com
  
  As schools and colleges prepare to welcome students back for the new academic year, Northamptonshire-based asbestos removal and cleaning company Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS) are ready for a breather, having spent the summer break making education buildings safer for children across the UK.
  Many schools and colleges are aware that they have asbestos present and choose to manage the hazardous substance rather than remove it, which can be the safest option.
  Because of this, any works happ
  
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• Expert at SFG20 spotlights maintenance challenges facing the FMCG sector 

  28-08-2026 11:13 via fmj.co.uk
  Recent data has revealed that UK manufacturers lose up to £736 million a week on unplanned downtime, spotlighting the serious challenges facing the manufacturing sector. With fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) organisations operating in high-pressure climates where precision is key, expectations are high and disruption can lead to serious damage, both reputational and financial.
  Stevan Scully, expert at SFG20, the industry standard for FMCG facilities management commented: “FMCG organ
  
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• Businesses look to adapt operations in response to extreme heat

  28-08-2026 10:41 via fmj.co.uk
  Six in 10 businesses (60 per cent) have either increased investment to adapt to extreme heat (37 per cent) or are considering doing so (23 per cent), according to the Q2 Barclays Business Prosperity Index, which comprises survey data and Barclays anonymised client data.
  The most common investment from firms is upgrading cooling equipment including air conditioning and ventilation (28 per cent). Close to a quarter (23 per cent) are adopting energy efficiency measures to manage the higher energy u
  
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• Sybron and Lime Sustainable Supplies announce joint venture

  28-08-2026 10:23 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Sybron, a leading supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in UK hospitality, and B-Corp-certified Lime Sustainable Supplies (LSS), a data-driven supply chain business, have established a partnership to bring service, support and sustainability initiatives to the cleaning supplies market.
  
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• CBAi extends range of practical AI courses for essential industries

  28-08-2026 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  Specialist AI training and consultancy provider for essential industries,CBAi, has extended its range of practical AI courses. Five scenario-focused AI programmes are now available for professionals in cleaning, facilities management, recycling and waste management, alongside AI consultancy and bespoke systems for individual businesses.
  The five CBAi training programmes designed for today’s industry challenges are:Practical AI for Senior Leaders: A hands-on day helping directors and leader
  
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• IFM appointment for ABM as iconic West London venue opens to the public

  27-08-2026 14:08 via fmj.co.uk
  Following a £1.3 billion transformation, Olympia, London’s newest destination for entertainment, culture and hospitality and business, has officially opened its doors to the public, with facility solutions provider, ABM, appointed to ensure the 140-year-old landmark development performs at its best.
  Awarded an integrated facilities solutions contract at the iconic West London venue, ABM has been working hand in hand with the construction team throughout the redevelopment to keep the
  
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• Kier appointed to GCA’s Facilities Management and Security Services framework 

  27-08-2026 13:18 via fmj.co.uk
  Kier has been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) RM6378 Facilities Management and Security Services framework.
  The framework is structured across three framework periods, with a total duration of up to eight years. Kier Places, Kier’s specialist facilities management, housing maintenance and capital projects business, has been appointed to Framework 1, enabling participation in subsequent framework periods.
  Kier Places will be a supplier on Lot 1: Total Facil
  
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• Mitie stays on board with Transport for West Midlands

  27-08-2026 12:37 via chtmag.com
  
  Mitie has retained its contract with Transport for West Midlands, extending a decade-long partnership to provide cleaning, graffiti removal, maintenance and asset replacement services across more than 10,000 transport touch points including bus stations, shelters, interchanges and passenger information points.
  Under the new five year agreement, with option to extend for a further five years, more than 60 Mitie colleagues will help create clean, safe and welcoming environments for the millions of
  
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• Industries to clean up in more ways than one thanks to new UK-wide service

  27-08-2026 12:29 via chtmag.com
  
  An innovative sustainable way for industries to save time and money is being launched through a new training academy offering businesses their own on-site solution which will see them ‘clean up’ in more ways than one.
  Dry Ice by Eco has been supporting industries for 17 years with its sustainable world-class cleaning technology helping businesses operate their machinery efficiently, maximising productivity and revenues.
  With businesses across the UK facing rising costs and fragile gl
  
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• Next generation XLERATOR® cover is 100% recyclable and raises the standard for commercial restroom durability

  27-08-2026 12:09 via chtmag.com
  
  Excel Dryer, Inc. has introduced a game-changing new 100 per cent recyclable white nylon cover for XLERATOR® and XLERATOReco® Hand Dryers, engineered specifically for the toughest, high-traffic commercial restroom environments. The new white nylon covers feature a high-performance thermoplastic material that combines sustainability with exceptional durability, offering improved resistance to graffiti, UV exposure, dirt buildup and everyday wear while helping facilities maintain cleaner,
  
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• AiP launches refreshed brand shaped by pupil insight & food trends

  27-08-2026 11:40 via fmj.co.uk
  Sodexo’s education catering specialist, Alliance in Partnership (AiP), is starting the new academic year with a refreshed brand and enhanced menus designed around pupil insight, emerging food trends and nutritional expertise, while building on its longstanding commitment to nutritious food, pupil wellbeing and strong school and community partnerships.
  Under its promise that ‘Every School Meal is a Big Deal’, AiP says its refreshed offer is more than a new visual identity, it bu
  
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• Extended journey for Mitie with Transport for West Midlands

  27-08-2026 11:16 via fmj.co.uk
  Mitie has retained its contract with Transport for West Midlands, for the provision of cleaning, graffiti removal, maintenance and asset replacement services across more than 10,000 transport touch points including bus stations, shelters, interchanges and passenger information points.
  The new five-year agreement, which has an option to extend for a further five years, extends a decade-long partnership and sees more than 60 Mitie colleagues helping to create clean, safe and welcoming environment
  
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• Low Carbon Energy rebrands to Activ8 Energies

  27-08-2026 09:53 via fmj.co.uk
  Low Carbon Energy has rebranded to Activ8 Energies, marking the next stage in the evolution of the business and establishing a single brand across its operations in the UK and Ireland.
  The name change follows Activ8 Energies’ acquisition of the Burnley-based business in 2025 and brings the UK operation under the Activ8 Energies identity, “creating a clearer proposition for customers and reflecting the scale, expertise and capability of the wider organisation”. Activ8 Energies i
  
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• Metsä extends Sustainability Awards entry deadline

  27-08-2026 09:50 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Metsä Group’s Tissue paper business, Metsä Tissue, in association with the Cleaning & Services Support Association, has announced an extension to the deadline for entry for the 2027 Sustainability Awards. All entries must now be submitted by 20 September 2026.
  
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• Christeyns Food Hygiene invests in new Re-Use Centre

  26-08-2026 13:41 via chtmag.com
  
  Based at Winwick Quay, Christeyns Food Hygiene (CFH) recently opened its new Re-Use Centre, a dedicated facility designed to reduce waste and cut carbon impact. The 9000 sq.ft. centre is used to professionally wash used Intermediate Bulk Containers, IBCs, putting them back into circulation and extending the life of each container.
  Over the last 12 months the firm has reviewed its operational site plan taking into consideration expected growth over the coming five years, part of this review cover
  
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• The Circular Economy Institute launches official ‘Business Excellence Partner’ programme to verify organisational circular progress

  26-08-2026 13:25 via chtmag.com
  
  The Circular Economy Institute (CEI) has announced the launch of the CEI Business Excellence Partner programme – a structured, independently verified recognition framework designed to assess and validate how effectively circular principles are embedded across an organisation’s operations.
  The programme marks a significant step forward in the CEI’s mission to drive systemic change across industries and economies. It provides organisations of all sizes and sectors with a credible
  
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