Cleaning Industry news

• Solar powered

  04-06-2024 11:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Solar panels could be the cure for the energy crisis hangover, says James Cunningham, MD, Geo Green Power
  Energy prices may have stabilised, but they have certainly not returned to pre-energy crisis levels. Ultimately this means paying more for energy, and with budgets going to cover rising bills, they’re not being invested in other key areas.
  The only way to significantly reduce your utility bill in today’s energy market is to reduce how much you use. Energy saving measures, such as
  
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• Councils turn to smarter street-cleaning solutions as Britain’s litter crisis deepens

  13-07-2026 15:32 via chtmag.com
  
  Britain is facing a growing litter crisis, with more than 90 per cent of surveyed urban and rural sites found to contain waste, according to Keep Britain Tidy’s Rubbish Reality report.
  In response, Bradshaw EV, the UK distributor for the Glutton range, is reporting a significant rise in enquiries for its Glutton® Litter Vacuum and Glutton® H2O Perfect as local authorities look for more cost-efficient ways to maintain public spaces.
  Urban centres and residential areas are all experi
  
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• Hot insights in the latest edition of FMJ

  13-07-2026 15:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The July/August issue of FMJ reflects on the summer heatwaves and asks how the built environment can help mitigate the impact of global warming.
  The case study features a tour of Liverpool’s iconic Liver Building to discover how it was repurposed as a multipurpose destination for office occupiers and visitors.
  There’s an interview with Dan Pilling, Workplace Strategy Director for national workplace strategy, design and build partner TSK, who explains why the office is not becoming ob
  
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• Mitie celebrates outstanding colleagues

  13-07-2026 14:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie has held its 2026 MyAchievement Awards which recognise individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond for customers, colleagues and communities across the UK.
  The event, hosted by Mitie’s CEO, Phil Bentley, took place last week at The Shard in London and brought together over 300 colleagues both in person and virtually. The awards recognised excellence across a range of categories, showcasing the extraordinary contributions of colleagues across Mitie’s 84,000-strong workf
  
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• Royal Liver experience

  13-07-2026 13:19 via fmj.co.uk
  
  FMJ visits the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool to learn how CBRE has helped transform this iconic office building into a thriving multi-purpose destination for occupiers and visitorsOne of the most famous office buildings in the UK, the Royal Liver Building has been a symbol of the vibrant city of Liverpool since its completion in 1911. But until very recently, it was only accessible to tenants. All that changed when in 2017 CBRE began working on a major project to refurbish its vacant space.
  
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• Sodexo unveils Barista Collective 

  13-07-2026 12:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sodexo UK & Ireland has launched its Barista Collective training programme, bringing together more than 20 coffee champions from across Sodexo’s business to create a culture of craft, collaboration and community focused on delivering exceptional coffee experiences. Each has completed an intensive Train the Trainer programme, equipping them to deliver new Level 1 and Level 2 barista training courses across the organisation.Level 1 provides a strong foundation for both new and existing
  
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• Delays in legionella risk reporting increasing compliance risk, warns experts

  13-07-2026 11:58 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Lucion launches new module to improve visibility, speed up action and strengthen compliance oversightOrganisations could be exposing themselves to unnecessary risk due to delays in accessing critical legionella data, according to environmental risk management specialists Lucion, as it launches a new digital solution designed to transform how water hygiene compliance is managed.
  Across complex estates, including healthcare, facilities teams are often required to wait for formal reports before act
  
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• Hot batteries, hotter risks: why summer demands a rethink of lithium-ion storage

  13-07-2026 11:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Matt Partridge, Head of Product Development, Armorgard UKAnyone working on a construction site or facilities floor today knows that lithium-ion batteries are everywhere. They’re powering drills, saws, scanners, access equipment and more. That’s a shift that’s happened fast! For context, Technavio research highlights that cordless tools now account for more than 80 per cent of professional power tool sales in the UK, up from roughly half just eight years ago. The technology h
  
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• McLaren Construction to deploy autonomous robots at scale 

  13-07-2026 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  McLaren Construction has teamed up with FieldAI, an international leader in physical AI, to bring general-purpose robots to its UK construction sites.
  Under the partnership, McLaren will deploy autonomous quadruped robots, initially to capture 360° site imagery, generate point cloud data and support progress verification, model-to-site deviation analysis, safety compliance patrols and quality assurance. The range of tasks will grow over time, adding value to the robots already on site with e
  
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• Robert Scott launches innovative Ergo-Globe Curve Handle to improve cleaning ergonomics

  13-07-2026 09:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Commercial cleaning product manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott has announced the launch of the Ergo-Globe Curve Handle – a groundbreaking, ergonomically designed telescopic cleaning handle created to improve cleaning performance while reducing strain and fatigue for operators.
  Designed with user comfort and efficiency in mind, the Ergo-Globe Curve Handle helps reduce bending, stretching and repetitive strain during everyday cleaning tasks. Its distinctive curved design minimises the
  
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• Holiday parks prepare for the holiday season with Prochem

  13-07-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Holiday parks in the UK are ramping up to meet increased demand this summer as war in the Middle East makes holidaymakers nervous over travelling further afield. Parks face considerations outside those of most residential operators including getting cleaning solutions from caravans and chalets simply and efficiently.
  
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• Group Metropolitan completes highest value project

  10-07-2026 15:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Group Metropolitan has completed a workplace refurbishment for a leading financial services client, delivering new front-of-house and meeting facilities on Level 18 of a 32-storey landmark high-rise building in Canary Wharf.
  Acting as Principal Contractor under a Design and Build delivery, Group Metropolitan provided Project Management, Design and Commissioning Management. The project involved the refurbishment of 43,000 sq ft to create a premium suite of client-facing facilities capable of sup
  
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• ProAstra adds New App to existing Web Application (PWA)

  10-07-2026 13:41 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ProAstra, the smart NFC platform helping organisations take control of assets and service locations, has announced the development of a new App designed to help engineers work more efficiently, wherever they are.
  Using NFC technology, ProAstra delivers a simple one-tap solution for monitoring attendance, managing maintenance activity and supporting compliance:
   
   Tap – Scan the NFC tag to access the asset or location and perform inspections.
   
   Prove – Capture att
  
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• Cleanology launches annual fundraiser in fight against hygiene poverty

  10-07-2026 12:34 via chtmag.com
  
  Office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology has launched its annual fundraising event – now in its sixth year – in aid of The Hygiene Bank.
  The successful fundraiser has established itself as an unmissable event – attracting almost 200 guests each year – and raising in excess of £151,000 in its first five years.
  This year the showpiece event is being held on Wednesday, 11 November, at the Bloomsbury Hotel in Central London, just steps away from Tottenham Court
  
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• Smart planning

  10-07-2026 12:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  As buildings become smarter, workforce strategies must keep pace, says Vinay Singh, Workforce Transformation Leader for Professional and Business Services at PwC UK
  Buildings are becoming more intelligent, more connected and more data driven. Sensors, automation and analytics are now embedded in everyday operations, designed to deliver safer estates, lower energy use and predictive maintenance.
  However, for FM and the wider built environment, workforce strategy hasn’t evolved at the same
  
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• The AVA appoints new board of directors

  10-07-2026 11:25 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Automatic Vending Association (AVA) has appointed its new Board of Directors, bringing together a diverse and highly experienced group of industry professionals from across the vending and automated retail sector. The new board spans operations, technology, finance, food and beverages, and industry representation, reflecting the AVA’s commitment to broad and balanced leadership.
  Top row – Chris Skipper, NVCS (Chair); Natalie Baker, Westways Vending; Tom Williams, Coinadrink (Trea
  
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• Cleanology launches sixth annual fundraiser

  10-07-2026 10:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Office and commercial cleaning company, Cleanology, has launched its sixth annual fundraising event in aid of The Hygiene Bank, a people-powered charity and social movement, committed to tackling hygiene poverty in communities across the UK.
  The successful fundraiser attracts almost 200 guests each year and has raised in excess of £151,000 in its first five years. Last year Cleanology was awarded the highly coveted Gold Partnership status by the charity.
  This year the showpiece event is be
  
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• Amey to trial and scale climate technologies

  10-07-2026 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Amey has extended its strategic partnership with climate tech growth partner, Sustainable Ventures, to identify, trial and scale climate technologies across the UK public estate.
  Through the partnership, Sustainable Ventures will connect Amey with its network of more than 1,000 climate tech innovators, alongside investors, corporates and public sector organisations, helping accelerate the deployment of solutions that address climate challenges.
  Amey will act as a bridge between these emerging cl
  
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• Five mistakes businesses make when choosing commercial laundry equipment

  10-07-2026 09:35 via chtmag.com
  
  Although you may rely on professional laundry equipment in your day-to-day operations, that doesn’t mean sourcing replacement appliances will be easy. After all, there’s a lot to consider, and plenty of ways to get things wrong.
  You might, for example, forget to measure the square footage of your laundry room, or else calculate your capacity requirements incorrectly. Or, you might simply opt for the cheapest model, even if that means compromising in other areas.
  In any case, business
  
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• TSA celebrates success of parliamentary cross party meeting

  10-07-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The recent cross party meeting organised by the Textile Services Association in Westminster was a big success that has helped to increase awareness of how the TSA can support the government and collaborate to help them achieve many of their priorities, as well as highlighting the importance of the laundry industry to the UK’s economy among MPs.
  
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• Compass invests in major new cuisine centre in Derbyshire

  09-07-2026 14:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced a major investment in the future of British food production with the launch of its new Cuisine Centre in Derbyshire.
  Opening in late 2026, the state‑of‑the‑art facility, spanning 10,000 square metres, will produce over 70 million nutritious meals a year across the public and private sector.
  The new Cuisine Centre will be located at SmartParc SEGRO Derby, a £300 million investment to create an innovative 155‑acre regenerat
  
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• Apleona to expand FM footprint in the data centre and colocation markets

  09-07-2026 14:08 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Apleona has partnered with Sygna, an international specialist for commissioning data centres and critical infrastructure.
  The integrated facility management provider based near Frankfurt in Germany has acquired a majority stake in Sygna Holdings Limited, an international provider of commissioning and technical project management headquartered in Canary Wharf, London.
  Both companies signed a respective agreement to enter into a strategic partnership. Sygna’s leadership team is retaining a s
  
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• NIC FM Services Group secures Nottingham Forest Football Club partnership

  09-07-2026 13:14 via chtmag.com
  
  NIC FM Services Group has announced the successful mobilisation of its latest stadia partnership with Nottingham Forest Football Club, further strengthening its position as one of the UK’s leading providers of facilities management services to the sports and leisure sector.
  The partnership sees NIC delivering specialist stadium cleaning services, ensuring supporters, players and staff enjoy a clean, safe and welcoming environment throughout the football season.
  The appointment represents a
  
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• It’s a win for NIC FM Services Group at Nottingham Forest

  09-07-2026 12:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  NIC FM Services Group has announced the successful mobilisation of its latest stadia partnership with Nottingham Forest Football Club, further strengthening its position as one of the UK’s leading providers of facilities management services to the sports and leisure sector.
  The partnership sees NIC delivering specialist stadium cleaning services, ensuring supporters, players and staff enjoy a clean, safe and welcoming environment throughout the football season.
  As part of the mobilisation,
  
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• Jaguar adds The Northcliffe to its portfolio

  09-07-2026 12:01 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Following a competitive tender process, commercial and mixed-use property management firm, MAPP, has appointed Jaguar Building Services for the delivery of M&E engineering services at The Northcliffe for a three-year term.
  Located at 26-28 Tudor Street, moments from Blackfriars and Fleet Street in Central London, The Northcliffe is an impressive Grade II listed landmark that underwent a comprehensive refurbishment, completed in 2023. The building now offers high-quality contemporary workspac
  
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• Intelligent by design

  09-07-2026 10:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  As AI becomes embedded in workplace strategy, leaders gathered at WORKTECH AI + Digital Technologies to discuss the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities that come with an AI-powered future. Madeleine Ford reports
  WORKTECH AI and Digital Technologies London is the new flagship event in the WORKTECH series. While discussions ranged from generative AI and digital twins to smart buildings and workplace analytics, a common theme emerged throughout the day: technology’s greatest value
  
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• Compass moves up the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers rankings

  09-07-2026 10:27 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Compass Group UK & Ireland has ranked 25th in the Department for Education’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026 rankings, jumping 10 places from its position last year.
  Since 2025, the Government and ‘Higherin’ have teamed up to co-deliver the Top Apprenticeship Employers. The aim of this collaboration is to celebrate the very best employers of apprentices in England. The ranking criteria ensures that employers are recognised by measuring:Achievement &ndas
  
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• Foremost brings i-hygienic to market in the UK

  09-07-2026 10:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  For a while now, sustainable cleaning products haven’t had a great reputation. They arrive with bold claims on the label, and then someone tests them properly and those claims don’t quite hold up. Contracts go back to what they were using before and the whole ‘sustainable’ category gets written off as more trouble than it's worth. That's the problem Foremost is trying to solve by bringing i-hygienic to market in the UK.
  
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• Market report reveals political uncertainty is still damaging confidence

  09-07-2026 09:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The latest Market Report from international property and construction consultancy Gleeds has revealed industry concerns over the impact of the government leadership shake up. Over half of those questioned said they feel the current political environment is negatively affecting investor confidence, making it one of the top three threats to the growth of the construction sector in the UK.
  Home grown instability is being compounded by existing worldwide pressures, as the United States&rsq
  
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• Cobra expands into professional sports turf sector with launch of Fortis Stadium 34

  09-07-2026 09:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Cobra has announced the much-anticipated arrival of its new Fortis Stadium 34 machine, a powerful new professional cylinder mower designed specifically for semi-professional and professional sports turf environments. Engineered for football pitches, cricket squares, golf facilities, bowls greens and sports academies, the new model marks a major step forward for Cobra as it fully enters the professional sports turf category.
  The Fortis Stadium 34 represents a significant evolution for Cobra,
  
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