Cleaning Industry news

• The right route

  27-06-2023 10:01 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Steve McGregor, Group Managing Director, DMA Group argues why apprenticeships are the best route to upskilling the workforce
  As a sector, we are facing a two-pronged human resourcing challenge. First is a matter of raw numbers. The facilities management and hospitality trades face an acute skills shortage that has only been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. We suffered some of the most prolonged closures during the lockdown periods, which understandably left employees and colleagues questioning
  
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• Acquisition supercharges Levy’s experience business

  27-02-2026 13:41 via fmj.co.uk
  Levy, the sports and entertainment arm of food services business, Compass Group UK & Ireland, has acquired international sports marketing agency, The iLUKA Collective.
  iLUKA delivers strategic architectures, from brand experience and hospitality to bespoke digital platforms, which simplify the complex environments of major global events, including the recent Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026 and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
  By integrating iLUKA’s specialised expertise, Levy
  
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• NEC launches accreditation programme for FM professionals

  27-02-2026 12:47 via fmj.co.uk
  A new training and certification pathway has been launched by NEC for facilities management professionals.
  The NEC4 Facilities Management Contract (FMC) Service Manager Accreditation programme has been designed to equip experienced professionals with the skills, authority and confidence to deliver facilities management services under NEC4 FMC contracts.
  The programme reflects a broader shift within facilities management contracting – from reactive maintenance towards proactive, lifecycle-b
  
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• Survey on the Employment Rights Act finds sick pay changes will have biggest impact at work

  27-02-2026 10:52 via fmj.co.uk
  Workplace expert, Acas, commissioned YouGov to ask which changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025 will have the biggest impact on bosses and workers.
  New rights on sick pay topped the polls for both, followed by new protections on unfair dismissals. Employers ranked new paternity leave rights as their third biggest while workers opted for the new changes on flexible working.
  The valuable insights gained from the results will help Acas target its support for workers and bosses where they need it
  
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• Northwood acquires KC sites in Flint, North Wales

  27-02-2026 10:34 via cleaningmag.com
  The shareholders and directors of Northwood have announced that they have acquired the complete mill and converting facility of the Coleshill site of Kimberly-Clark (K-C) as well as the Flint site of K-C Personal Care.
  
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• Magenta Associates awarded Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation

  27-02-2026 10:31 via fmj.co.uk
  Communications Agency, Magenta Associates, has been awarded Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) accreditation, by the Carbon Literacy Project in recognition of its ongoing commitments to reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change.
  Carbon Literacy, as defined by the Carbon Literacy Project, is “an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis&rdq
  
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• Willmott Dixon appointed for preconstruction services on new LFB HQ refurb

  27-02-2026 09:44 via fmj.co.uk
  Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed for preconstruction services on London Fire Brigade (LFB) HQ refurbishment at 8 Albert Embankment.
  Procured via the SCAPE construction framework, the contractor has been appointed to finalise Stage 3 and 4 design, which will see a significant overhaul of the historic building and landmark structure while introducing modern facilities and meeting standards for sustainability.
  It comes after proposals were developed in late 2025 with the aim of del
  
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• Amulet wins Outstanding Security Performance Award

  26-02-2026 13:54 via fmj.co.uk
  Specialist security provider, Amulet, was named winner of the Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator award at the 2026 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).
  The award was presented to Amulet in recognition of the company’s sustained growth, technical innovation, and measurable client outcomes across its installation and integration services.
  Since launching its installation division in 2018, Amulet has delivered 15 per cent year-on-year revenue growth and retained mor
  
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• Applications open for CHSA’s 2026 Bursary

  26-02-2026 13:36 via fmj.co.uk
  The CHSA has launched its 2026 Bursary, providing financial support for young people going to university.
  Now open for applications, the bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6,000 during their university career. They will receive £2,000 at the start of each academic year or the first three years if the degree is longer.
  The CHSA has operated the Bursary in its current form since 2016. During that ti
  
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• CHSA’s 2026 Bursary is now open for applications

  26-02-2026 13:25 via chtmag.com
  The CHSA has launched its 2026 Bursary, providing financial support for young people going to university.
  Now open for applications, the bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6,000 during their university career. They will receive £2,000 at the start of each academic year or the first three years if the degree is longer.
  The CHSA has operated the Bursary in its current form since 2016. During that ti
  
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• Commercial cleaning firm sharpens operational focus and brand strategy through leadership programme

  26-02-2026 13:10 via chtmag.com
  A commercial cleaning and environmental services firm has strengthened its operational clarity and long-term growth strategy after completing the national Help to Grow: Management programme.
  Dove Cleaning & Environmental Services, based in Altrincham, operates across the commercial cleaning and facilities sector, supporting businesses with professional cleaning and environmental services.
  As the company continued to grow, owner Dan Quigley joined the 12-week, government-backed leadership ini
  
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• Lifesavers rest easy thanks to biohazard cleaners

  26-02-2026 12:48 via chtmag.com
  Emergency services workers can rest easy in clean, safe spaces, thanks to a Northamptonshire-based asbestos removal and biohazard cleaning company.
  Two of the county’s fire stations, a pair of police stations and a leading hospital have all enlisted Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS) of Desborough to clean their equipment and environments to eradicate any potentially hazardous substances for staff and visitors.
  Specialist equipment used by firefighters for response calls must be disman
  
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• Delphis Eco strengthens professional cleaning credentials with Savernake Knives endorsement

  26-02-2026 12:32 via chtmag.com
  Delphis Eco has partnered with Laurie Timpson, Founder and Head Maker of British precision manufacturer Savernake Knives, as its latest Delphis Eco Hero shining a spotlight on the Delphis Eco Stainless-Steel & Glass Cleaner, recognising a shared commitment to high-performance cleaning, safety and sustainability in demanding professional environments.
  Savernake Knives is renowned for its uncompromising standards and precision manufacture, producing high-value stainless-steel products for pro
  
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• Biohazard cleaning in prisons: An iron will and a strong stomach

  26-02-2026 12:06 via chtmag.com
  Cleaning in law enforcement agencies is a vital part of operations. Prison cells and police custody units have the potential to become breeding grounds for germs and disease if not properly maintained and, as well as physical health, unhygienic conditions can also create mental health distress for both detained individuals and staff
  Everyone has the right to a clean and healthy environment, regardless of their legal status or crime, and law enforcement rooms that hold people require thorough and
  
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• Government cracks down on unsafe and unregulated building products

  26-02-2026 11:42 via fmj.co.uk
  Major proposals to strengthen the construction products used in buildings across the country have been published by government in a crackdown on unregulated practices, which led to the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
  The Construction Products Reform White Paper sets out that all products must be properly assessed before being used in the building process.
  Currently only around a third of constructions products are regulated – the new general safety requirement will mean that all products undergo
  
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• infinitSpace named FD International Gazelle 2026

  26-02-2026 10:49 via fmj.co.uk
  Wybo Wijnbergen, CEO of infinitSpace
  Full-stack AI flexible workspace provider, infinitSpace, has been named an FD International Gazelle 2026. The recognition by Het Financieele Dagblad highlights infinitSpace’s strong international growth and the scalability of its AI-driven model beyond the Netherlands.
  The FD International Gazelles celebrate companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in overseas markets. In 2026, 71 companies received the FD International Gazelle distinction.
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• Spring into action: why now is the time for facilities managers to tackle winter surface damage

  26-02-2026 10:27 via fmj.co.uk
  After months of cold temperatures, rainfall and increased footfall, winter is likely to have left its mark on commercial and industrial facilities. Yet many issues remain hidden beneath standing water or temporary fixes.
  Spring presents facilities managers (FMs) with a valuable opportunity: a safer, more predictable window to assess the true impact of winter weather and take action. With improved visibility, milder temperatures and reduced operational pressures, now is the ideal time to inspect,
  
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• Bellrock launches Top 30 integrated consulting ‘powerhouse’

  26-02-2026 09:55 via fmj.co.uk
  Bellrock, a leading intelligent property services partner, has announced the strategic unification of its specialist advisory brands to create Bellrock Consulting. The move establishes a unique, technology-led approach in the UK’s Top 30 consultants dedicated to optimising the built environment.
  Bellrock combines consulting, proprietary technology and self-delivered maintenance to replace traditional fragmentation with a uniquely integrated offering for clients to transform estate data int
  
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• Balfour Beatty announces Myles Westcott as incoming CFO

  25-02-2026 14:46 via fmj.co.uk
  International infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty, has announced that Phil Harrison will step down from the Board later this year following more than 10 years as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  Following an extensive search process and as part of the Board’s long-term succession planning, Myles Westcott, currently Group Financial Controller at BAE Systems plc, has been appointed to succeed him. Subject to finalising his departure date from BAE Systems plc, Westcott will join the Group late
  
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• New analysis on the state-of-play for air pollution reporting

  25-02-2026 14:07 via fmj.co.uk
  Research of 1,000 companies finds significant progress is needed to improve how air pollutant impacts are disclosed and quantified.
  A deep-dive study on the pollution disclosure practices of publicly listed companies around the world finds that, while most acknowledge air pollution through their reporting, measurable emissions data and information on individual pollutants are uneven or lacking.
  The air pollution reporting gap: Evidence from 1,000 organizations across high-emitting sectors, produ
  
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• Solstice AV partners with Killis to help resellers win with robotics

  25-02-2026 11:29 via chtmag.com
  Solstice AV has announced a new UK partnership with Killis, one of Britain’s most established names in cleaning technology and robotics.
  The partnership brings cleaning and service robotics into the AV channel, giving resellers a clear, supported way to introduce robotics as part of wider technology projects across hospitality, education, retail and commercial environments. The focus is firmly on practical deployment, long-term support and clear commercial value.
  Cleaning and service robot
  
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• Landmarc rolls out three-time award-winning soft FM initiative across UK Defence Training Estate

  25-02-2026 11:09 via chtmag.com
  Landmarc Support Services, a leading facilities management and professional services provider, has received three national sustainability and industry awards for its soft FM initiative, recognised for improving employee safety and comfort while delivering measurable environmental performance improvements.
  Implemented across more than 100 sites on the Defence Training Estate (DTE), the initiatives supports Landmarc’s role as industry partner to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)
  
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• Landmarc rolls out three-time award-winning soft FM initiative

  25-02-2026 10:36 via fmj.co.uk
  Landmarc Support Services has received three national sustainability and industry awards for its soft FM initiative implemented across more than 100 sites on the Defence Training Estate (DTE).
  As part of its commitment to achieving net zero carbon by 2035 and supporting the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Climate Change and Sustainability Approach, Landmarc partnered with cleaning suppliers Purozo,Thrive, DRYFT, Fig, Pacvac and i-team Global to simplify and modernise cleaning operations, shapi
  
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• Engineering and building services sector publishes strategic Skills Plan

  25-02-2026 10:05 via fmj.co.uk
  The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) has published its strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board. The EBSSA claims this is the first industry-led comprehensive skills plan for one of the most economically significant parts of the built environment sector; an industry that accounts for 40-60 per cent of construction project value, up to 50 per cent of ongoing maintenance costs, and employs half a million people.
  
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• IWFM’s Women in FM Network relaunches

  25-02-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management is relaunching its Women in FM Network as part of a renewed commitment to supporting women across the workplace and facilities management profession.
  
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• The Mitie Podcast returns for a second series

  24-02-2026 14:49 via fmj.co.uk
  The Mitie Podcast returns for another season following the award-winning success of its debut series, which surpassed 220,000 downloads this year.
  The second series will take listeners behind the scenes of the UK’s most high-performing places where Mitie operates, including Heathrow Airport, Boulby Underground Laboratory – the only deep underground science facility in the UK – and Mitie’s Intelligent Security Operations Centre (ISOC) in Northampton.
  Hosted by FM experts C
  
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• High number of non-member PPE failed safety and compliance checks in 2025

  24-02-2026 14:03 via fmj.co.uk
  New market surveillance data from the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) highlights widespread failures in PPE performance, certification, and documentation.
  According to findings published in BSIF’s new white paper, Combatting Substandard PPE in the UK, 82 per cent of personal protective equipment (PPE) products sourced from non-registered suppliers failed to meet required standards during testing in 2025.
  The results are based on testing and compliance assessments carried out betw
  
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• Electrolux Professional announces cleantech partnership

  24-02-2026 13:31 via chtmag.com
  Electrolux Professional Laundry Solutions is leveraging the Group’s sustainability credentials – including EcoVadis Gold Rating (top five per cent globally) and second consecutive TIME and Statista World’s 500 Best Companies recognition – to advance next-generation solutions for professional textile care. The business area has announced a strategic partnership and minority equity stake in Swedish cleantech company Mimbly, addressing emerging EU microplastic regulations an
  
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• TSA welcomes new CCA and applauds laundry industry’s sustainability achievements

  24-02-2026 13:02 via chtmag.com
  The Textile Services Association (TSA) has welcomed the new Climate Change Agreement (CCA), which comes into force in 2026.  Like its predecessor, the new CCA scheme offers significant discounts on the Climate Change Levy (CCLevy) – for a typical laundry, this can amount to savings of up to 20 per cent on its energy costs.  The discounts are based on the site’s success in meeting energy and carbon reduction targets.
  Laundries who are already in the CCA scheme and undertakin
  
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• Merger set to create an international leader in field service management

  24-02-2026 12:24 via fmj.co.uk
  Totalmobile and Solvares Group have announced they are to merge, creating one of the most comprehensive international providers of field service and workforce optimisation technology.
  This follows the investment in Solvares in December 2024 by Five Arrows and funds advised by Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, and the completion of the subsequent acquisition of Totalmobile, following regulatory approval.
  The merger brings together Solvares and Totalmobile’s market leading field service manage
  
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