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• Resilient floorcare business surges post-administration

  09-05-2024 10:37 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Victor Floorcare, supplier of commercial cleaning equipment, has announced an impressive 72% surge in revenue from 2022 to 2023, also doubling its turnover in the previous year.
  
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• Compliance Group announces third merger deal of the year 

  31-05-2024 11:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Compliance Group, an integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across electrical, fire, and water, has completed its latest merger with CT Fire Protection, which now joins Compliance Group’s Fire Division.
  Founded in 1995 by Curtis and Toni Waters, CT Fire Protection specialises in fire sprinkler systems and fire pumps, as well as dry and wet risers, fire hydrants, and fire hose reels. The company is LPCB 1048 approved for all Fire Sprinkler works, including de
  
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• Westgrove Group secures new shopping centre contract

  31-05-2024 10:50 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Fast growing independent FM company, The Westgrove Group, has recently secured a new contract with Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Redditch.
  
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• Levy UK raises over £50,000 for ParalympicsGB

  31-05-2024 08:51 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The sports and entertainment hospitality arm of Compass Group UK & Ireland has surpassed its £50,000 fundraising target for charity partner, ParalympicsGB, with the total as of 30 May standing at £52,384.
  This comes after almost 250 Levy UK employees took part in a five-week, 43-leg, 1,000-mile relay visiting 50 Levy-catered partner venues spanning Scotland, England and Wales. Collectively, the various Levy teams travelled a massive 6,351 miles – 3,185 miles covered by
  
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• New marketing director appointment at Sodexo UK&I

  31-05-2024 08:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Hayley Miller has been appointed as Regional Marketing Director at Sodexo UK & Ireland, to support accelerated growth.
  Miller joins the business from CH&Co.  She joined the company in 2017 as Marketing Director and led its strategic rebranding and repositioning following extensive M&A activity. Her role at CH&Co also included the strategic development and execution of marketing plans for all its brands and driving its social media and digital marketing strategy.
  Miller has a
  
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• A.I.S.E. appoints Alexis Van Maercke as director general

  31-05-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  A.I.S.E. has been the voice of the European detergents and maintenance products industry since 1952. Alexis Van Maercke became director general in January 2024. The association’s senior communications manager Aisling O’Kane spoke to him about his plans for the organisation in the coming years and writes this exclusive piece for ECJ.A.I.S.E. represents the detergent sector in Europe: can you briefly tell us how the association is structured?The diversity of our membership is one of ou
  
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• The future of cleaning: How cobotics will transform the industry

  30-05-2024 16:00 via chtmag.com
  
  Ryan Smith, a Product Design Engineer at Victor Floorcare, delves into the impact of robotics on floorcare maintenance, discussing the advantages, obstacles, and how human-robot collaboration could enhance efficiency. 
  Automation is gaining traction; while initial technological limitations hindered its adoption, there is now excitement about combining robotic precision with human innovation. As a concept, cobotics capitalises on the strengths of both robots and people to create a harmonious
  
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• OCS secures contract extension with Birmingham Airport

  30-05-2024 13:47 via chtmag.com
  
  The renowned international facilities management company, OCS, has successfully secured a two-year contract extension to continue delivering essential cleaning services at Birmingham Airport. The scope of these services encompasses not only the airport terminals but also various other buildings, including external areas, winter gritting for terminal surroundings, washroom hygiene, and high-level window cleaning.
  This contract extension is a direct result of OCS’s consistent service deliver
  
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• CHSA introduces new Certification Marks for Accredited Manufacturers

  30-05-2024 13:33 via chtmag.com
  
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has introduced new certification marks for members of its Accreditation Schemes for Manufacturers, providing greater clarity to buyers of cleaning and hygiene products.
  The new Certification Marks clearly state the Accredited product. Buyers will quickly and easily now know if the Accredited products are soft tissue, plastic sacks, cotton mops or cleaning chemicals.
  Membership of the CHSA will be indicated by the new CHSA Member Certificat
  
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• OCS lands Birmingham Airport contract extension

  30-05-2024 13:03 via fmj.co.uk
  
  OCS has been awarded a two-year contract extension to continue delivering essential cleaning services at Birmingham Airport.
  The scope of these services encompasses not only the airport terminals but also various other buildings, including external areas, winter gritting for terminal surroundings, washroom hygiene, and high-level window cleaning.
  The contract extension is a direct result of OCS’s consistent service delivery to Birmingham Airport. Building upon its previous five-year contra
  
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• Totalmobile launches in Nordic market

  30-05-2024 11:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Field service management software provider, Totalmobile, has announced its strategic expansion into the Nordic market.
  Totalmobile has already established its presence in the UK, Ireland, and Australasia, serving over 1,000 clients and half a million daily software users. The organisation will now introduce its unique range of solutions, delivered via an integrated field service management platform, to the Nordic region.
  Strengthened by successful partnerships with Nordic-based businesses I
  
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• Mitie Security helps the National Portrait Gallery to become a ‘Safe Haven’

  30-05-2024 11:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  flickr image CC credit: Jeremy ThompsonMitie Security has partnered with the National Portrait Gallery to implement measures that support the Safer Business Network’s Safe Haven Initiative.
  Safe Havens are a part of the collective effort to address the issue of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) from the Safer Business Network, in partnership with the Police, Councils, the Security Industry Authority (SIA), City Security Council (CSC), City Property Association (CPA) and the wider bus
  
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• Northwood reflects on successful Interclean

  30-05-2024 11:08 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd has saluted the recent Interclean show, crediting it as the perfect opportunity to gain feedback on exciting new product developments.
  
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• New country chief executive of Bureau Veritas UK

  30-05-2024 10:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Global testing, inspection and certification leader, Bureau Veritas, has appointed Antoine Giros as Country Chief Executive for its operations in the UK and Ireland.
  He takes over the position from Ken Smith who now moves into the role of Vice-President, Sustainability and Safety for the South & West Europe Operating Group.
  In his new role, Giros will focus on elevating the overall financial performance by leading the definition and implementation of Bureau Veritas’ strategic plan, LEA
  
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• EFCI unveils manifesto for the future of the cleaning industry

  30-05-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  EFCI, the European federation representing the cleaning and facility management industry organised an event recently to present its Manifesto ahead of the European elections of next June. More than 50 guests, including policymakers, representatives of the business community and social partner organisations gathered in Brussels to participate in a presentation of this document, illustrating the points that the industry requires from policymakers to deliver upon in the next EU legislature. &n
  
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• Reconomy acquires digital-first outsourced waste management platform business

  29-05-2024 13:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  International circular economy specialist, Reconomy, has acquired Circle Waste, a digital-first, UK outsourced waste management provider.
  Circle Waste’s core focus is on providing waste management services to SME customers in the UK, focusing on the construction industry and closely associated sectors, where its digital-first model is particularly attractive to small and mid-sized businesses.
  From its headquarters in Kings Lynn, Circle Waste employs around 90 staff. In addition to its core
  
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• KCP Golden Service Awards recognises excellence in the cleaning sector

  29-05-2024 12:44 via chtmag.com
  
  Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards. The 18 coveted awards were presented at the cleaning industry’s most celebrated event on Thursday 23rd May, at the London Hilton, Park Lane by Craig Bowman, General Manager, UK & Ireland, Kimberly-Clark Professional and comedian, actor and writer Hugh Dennis.
  Created over 30 years ago, the biennial Golden Service Awards (@GoldenServAward) is today one of the most must-have and sought-after acc
  
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• The future looks “increasingly bright” for WFM

  29-05-2024 11:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The latest edition of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management’s (IWFM) annual market report points to encouraging developments in the workplace and facilities management (WFM) sector, despite historic concerns about the future of offices and workspace.
  The report ‘Keep investing- the tide is turning’, which draws on a record number of survey responses and builds on recent progress to provide even more insights, has revealed that more organisations have increas
  
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• Equans awarded energy efficiency project in Leeds

  29-05-2024 10:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Social housing provider 54North Homes has appointed Equans to make 98 flats in Leeds more energy efficient.
  St Mary’s Court and St Mary’s Close in Chapeltown, as well as Wood Lane Court in Headingley, will undergo significant energy improvement work to make the homes warmer and more affordable to heat.Each building will be fitted with new external wall insulation to trap in heat and keep out cold air in winter. The insulation will also help to keep out hot air as temperatures rise o
  
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• Head of grounds appointment at Chequers

  29-05-2024 10:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Andy Hodgson has been appointed as the new Head of Grounds at soft-services provider Chequers, part of the Churchill Group.
  In his new role, Hodgson will be the senior internal contact for all grounds and landscaping queries, as well as managing relationships with key customers and generating new business. He’ll also take a strategic approach to identifying growth opportunities and ensuring that Chequers meet all contractual and health & safety requirements.
  Hodgson joins the business
  
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• Cleaning & FM industry honoured at 2024 Golden Service Awards

  29-05-2024 10:23 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Eighteen coveted awards were presented at the cleaning industry’s most celebrated event – 2024 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards – on 23 May, at the London Hilton, Park Lane.
  Created over 30 years ago, the biennial Golden Service Awards is today one of the most must-have and sought-after accolades in the FM and cleaning industry – proven by a 30 per cent increase in the number of entries this year.
  The Golden Service Awards once again has provided the oppo
  
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• Golden Service Awards celebrate excellence in the cleaning sector

  29-05-2024 10:20 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The 18 Golden Service Awards were presented on Thursday 23 May at the London Hilton, Park Lane.
  
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• ‘Waterblade is now even easier to Trial’ with our new service

  29-05-2024 09:24 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Send Nigel a photo of your tap/nozzle, and how many taps you have.
  We shall confirm compatibility, estimate your savings and send you a sample to fit and evaluate.
  We are happy to do this because if it fits, you are 90% certain to roll it out.
  Offering a range of styles and flow rates, contact us and we shall help you find the best option for your washroom basins.
  Waterblade is WRAS/ UK Reg4 approved and UK manufactured in premises with ISO 9001 and 14001. We believe it offers the best low flow
  
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• Window cleaner loses arm after overhead cable incident

  29-05-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  A UK window cleaner has had an arm amputated after his carbon fibre pole moved too close to an overhead cable.Jason Knight, 34, was cleaning the windows of a private house when a 33,000-volt current sent him flying seven feet across the customer's back garden.The self-employed window cleaner from Westbury, Wiltshire, was airlifted to hospital where a scan revealed that the shock had narrowly missed his heart. Doctors were forced to amputate his left arm and five of his toes which had been severe
  
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• Can switching to ‘chrono-working’ improve mental health?

  28-05-2024 15:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A survey from specialist recruitment consultancy, Robert Walters, has revealed that two-fifths of professionals feel that their mental health could be improved by ‘chrono-working’ – the process where companies allow you to choose work hours according to your natural sleeping pattern.
  The findings come amidst 54 per cent of employees stating that their organisations flexible work policies are not tailored to their needs – with over a third of organisations (35 per cent) ta
  
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• Tork solutions improve hygiene and deliver on sustainability

  28-05-2024 13:40 via chtmag.com
  
  Tork manufacturer Essity showcased a range of sustainable hygiene solutions at Interclean. These included Tork carbon neutral certified dispensers which were nominated for the Amsterdam Innovation Award.
  The dispensers are produced using certified renewable electricity while the remaining carbon emissions are offset via verified climate projects through ClimatePartner. The range is a step towards Essity’s commitment to net zero emissions, which has been verified by the Science Based T
  
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• Metsä Group’s tissue paper business receives fifth Platinum Rating in EcoVadis evaluation

  28-05-2024 13:25 via chtmag.com
  
  Metsä Group’s tissue paper business including greaseproof paper business, has once again achieved the highest Platinum rating in the EcoVadis sustainability and social responsibility evaluation for 2024. This marks the fifth consecutive year the company has been recognised with this esteemed rating, placing it among the top one per cent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis.
  EcoVadis offers global corporate sustainability ratings through a platform that enables companies to evaluate
  
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• Interclean smash for Northwood

  28-05-2024 13:10 via chtmag.com
  
  Manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products, Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd, has saluted the recent Interclean show, crediting it as the perfect opportunity to gain feedback on exciting new product developments.
  Paul Mulready, Marketing Manager at Northwood Hygiene, said: “The show was a huge success for Northwood. It was great to see so many of our existing customers and engage with them about some exciting innovations that we have
  
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• ISS extends global contract with Barclays

  28-05-2024 11:41 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ISS has extended its global integrated facility services contract with Barclays until the end of 2029.
  ISS and Barclays initiated the collaboration in 2012, and ISS will continue to provide a wide range of integrated facility services, including cleaning, technical, support services, catering as well as workplace solutions across the bank’s facilities in the UK and Ireland, Continental Europe, the Americas, Middle East, India and Asia & Pacific.
  With the new contract extension, ISS wil
  
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• Fresh Start wins waste management deal with Bruntwood

  28-05-2024 10:53 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Fresh Start Waste Services has secured the full waste management services contract across the Bruntwood and Bruntwood SciTech property portfolio. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, reflecting the core values of both companies.
  As part of this new contract, Fresh Start will implement a focused recycling program designed to encourage both Bruntwood and Bruntwood SciTech customers to reduce waste output and maximise recycling efforts
  
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