Cleaning Industry news

• 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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• 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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• 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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• Surging demand for AI capacity requires a shift in data centre maintenance

  26-08-2026 12:41 via fmj.co.uk
  Data centre operators must transition away from reactive and preventative maintenance strategies if they are to keep pace with surging demand for AI capacity, according to Wilo, a premium manufacturer of pumps and pump systems for Building Services, Water Management and Industry.
  Wilo claims that the relatively predictable operating environment once considered standard in most data centres is no more. High-density GPU clusters are instead pushing cooling, pumping and power systems to their limit
  
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• Global award for Bellrock’s people-first AI strategy

  26-08-2026 11:45 via fmj.co.uk
  Bellrock has received a Humanity in AI Award, recognising its investment in workforce skills, leadership and practical AI adoption.
  As businesses across every sector look to turn AI investment into practical results, Bellrock is taking a people-first approach: investing in the skills, confidence and leadership to make AI work in practice.
  That strategy, has seen Bellrock build a dedicated AI function and launch AI Empowered, a company-wide programme combining workforce training, leadership works
  
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• Modernising Britain’s ageing lift stock could save enough electricity to power almost 130,000 UK homes a year

  26-08-2026 10:54 via fmj.co.uk
  Modernising Britain’s ageing lift stock could save enough electricity to power almost 130,000 UK homes a year, the equivalent number of households in Brighton and Hove or Newcastle upon Tyne, according to new analysis from KONE Corporation, a global leader in the lift and escalator industry.
  With building owners under increasing pressure to maximise the performance and lifespan of their existing assets, KONE argues that lift modernisation represents an often-overlooked infrastructure inves
  
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• Circular Economy Institute unveils its Business Excellence Partner programme

  26-08-2026 10:25 via fmj.co.uk
  The Circular Economy Institute (CEI) has launched 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, says the CEI, marks a significant step forward in its mission to drive systemic change across industries and economies. It provides organisations of all sizes and sectors with a credible, evidence-b
  
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• Dame Judith Hackitt, Acting CEO at BSR and London Fire Brigade confirmed for SertusLive 3

  26-08-2026 09:52 via fmj.co.uk
  Dame Judith Hackitt DBE, Charlie Pugsley KFSM, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Building Safety Regulator, and London Fire Brigade are among the leading voices confirmed for SertusLive 3, a one-day forum bringing together 250–300 building safety professionals from across the built environment to explore the practical challenges of delivering safer buildings through the lens of smoke ventilation.
  Taking place on 22 October at Plexal, Here East, in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic
  
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• Donations to CHSA’s nominated charity now totals £60,000

  25-08-2026 13:38 via fmj.co.uk
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has donated £10,000 to its nominated charity, Grief Encounter, following its Charity Gala Ball held in June this year.
  Named as CHSA’s nominated charity in 2019, following this year’s donation the total sum raised for Grief Encounter is now £60,000.
  Grief Encounter supports grieving children, young people and their families to find hope, healing and build resilience following the death of someone close. The charity r
  
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• Free webinar: Improving infection control in healthcare laundry

  25-08-2026 13:02 via chtmag.com
  
  As NHS trusts continue to balance sustainability goals with increasing financial pressures, many are replacing single-use products with lower-impact reusable alternatives, including surgical gowns, textiles and cleaning materials.
  However, as pathogens become increasingly resistant and infection prevention remains a critical priority, ensuring effective laundry processes has never been more important.
  To help healthcare professionals address these challenges, JLA has launched the first webinar i
  
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• Free webinar explores infection control challenges in healthcare laundry

  25-08-2026 13:01 via fmj.co.uk
  As NHS trusts continue to balance sustainability goals with increasing financial pressures, many are replacing single-use products with lower-impact reusable alternatives, including surgical gowns, textiles and cleaning materials.
  However, as pathogens become increasingly resistant and infection prevention remains a critical priority, ensuring effective laundry processes has never been more important.
  To help healthcare professionals address these challenges, JLA has launched the first webinar i
  
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• The power of skills, opportunity and community impact showcased in Mitie’s ESG Report

  25-08-2026 12:26 via fmj.co.uk
  Mitie has published its 2026 ESG Report, Pathways to Sustainable Futures, highlighting progress across its environmental, social and governance commitments. The report marks the first full year of delivery under Plan Thrive, Mitie’s social value strategy, which has already uplifted 265,000 lives and delivered social value in 404 places across the UK.
  A year after launching Plan Thrive, Mitie says it is already making strong progress towards its ambition to uplift one million lives and enab
  
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• ISS expands partnership with major multinational customer

  25-08-2026 10:44 via fmj.co.uk
  ISS has expanded its partnership with a major multinational customer through the addition of multiple sites across key global markets.
  Under the expanded scope, ISS will provide integrated facility services, including food services, across selected countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas, with the US representing the largest share of the expanded scope.
  The expanded agreement, which has a duration of three years, will commence in Q3 2026, gradually ramping up to the full expanded scope over t
  
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• Two-thirds of UK construction companies say fuel is their biggest cost pressure

  25-08-2026 10:18 via fmj.co.uk
  A new white paper from Right Fuel Card reveals that fuel costs are hitting the UK construction sector harder than almost any other industry, with two-thirds (67 per cent) of construction businesses naming it their single biggest cost pressure of the past 12 months – well above the 60 per cent national average across all sectors.
  The study found energy costs (42 per cent) and insurance (28 per cent) were the next biggest concern for construction businesses, but neither came close to the imp
  
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• Upgrade boosts demand

  25-08-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Following a recent upgrade boosting solution pressure to 200psi there has been growing demand for Prochem’s PR200 Steemeasy extraction cleaning machine.
  
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