Cleaning Industry news

• Thomas Dudley has acquired Bailey Products and its iconic Blue Rods®, expanding its range of products designed for drainage, telecoms, and chimney industries sales at home and abroad

  05-12-2025 09:34 via fmj.co.uk
  Thomas Dudley and The Marmon Group Limited (TMGL), a US-owned (Marmon Holdings, Inc) company who provide engineering solutions across 11 industry groups, have agreed terms to transfer the production of Bailey products from Cerro EMS (a company within TMGL) to Thomas Dudley who will continue to manufacture Bailey products in the UK.
  Bailey Products are well known for their range of high-quality drain rods and test plugs which are manufactured and distributed from their site in Birmingham, West Mi
  
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• Peartree Cleaning Services wins prestigious Green Apple Award

  05-12-2025 13:24 via chtmag.com
  Peartree Cleaning Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, has been honoured with a prestigious Green Apple Award for ‘Helping the Environment’, recognising the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership.
  The award was presented on 17 November at the House of Lords, where organisations from around the world came together to celebrate excellence in environmental innovation, commitment, a
  
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• Knights advises on management buyout for Sheffield-based industrial cleaning specialists

  05-12-2025 13:17 via chtmag.com
  Sheffield-based law firm Knights has advised on the management buyout of local Industrial Cleaning company, IRATA Rope Access Grit Blasting, and Confined Space Entry & Rescue business, LRES-UK from its founders.
  Established in 2012, LRES-UK has become a leading provider of industrial cleaning and site support services. The buyout will see ownership transferred from co-founders Lee Reynolds and David Reynolds to the existing leadership team of LRES-UK, led by Thomas Rowland (Managing Director
  
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• Webinar FMJ and askporter: How to overcome the comms gap in FM with AI and tech tools

  05-12-2025 12:59 via fmj.co.uk
  According to the 2026 UK Facilities Management Market Research Report by askporter, facilities management professionals want clear, verifiable evidence of work being delivered, with teams that can communicate progress in real time. This requires technology that is affordable, intuitive, and quick to adopt.
  Yet the report found that:
  Over three quarters of FM professionals (76 per cent) experience operational inefficiencies caused by siloed software which results in a lack of real-time visibilit
  
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• WORKTECH Index launched to help companies improve experience

  05-12-2025 11:53 via fmj.co.uk
  The future of work is ever-evolving, but one question keeps shaping these changes as they unfold: magnetise vs mandate – how do we get employees back into the office? Mandates for workplace attendance are being implemented across a wide variety of firms globally, but experts warn that without enhancing experience, companies risk losing staff.
  An enticing workplace experience can benefit everyone, because when employees want to be in the office, culture improves – and when culture imp
  
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• Vertas Group presented with King’s Award for Enterprise

  05-12-2025 11:21 via fmj.co.uk
  Vertas Group has formally been presented with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of Sustainable Development. The presentation took place at the company’s Ipswich headquarters on 3 December.
  Vertas Group is the only facilities management company in the UK to receive this accolade in 2025, marking a truly historic achievement.
  The award was presented by Clare, Countess of Euston, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk, who is The King’s official r
  
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• Amulet wins award for Best Security Training Initiative

  05-12-2025 10:47 via fmj.co.uk
  Amulet has been recognised at the 2025 Security and Fire Excellence Awards for its leadership in modernising frontline railway security training.
  The business was also commended for Security Guarding Company of the Year – over £35 million turnover, and highly commended for its partnership with c2c in the Security Team of the Year category.
  This year’s award celebrates the Railway Safety Accreditation Scheme (RSAS) Plus, which was first developed in par
  
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• New research reveals competency gaps in FM teams managing lifts and escalators

  05-12-2025 10:35 via fmj.co.uk
  Lift industry leaders are calling for action as new research has found widespread competency gaps in FM teams managing lifts and escalators, with many struggling to keep pace with safety and compliance demands.
  Skills gaps and competency shortfalls are leaving many facilities management teams unable to confidently manage and maintain lifts safely. These deficiencies risk occupant safety, disrupt operations, and expose building owners and managers to regulatory and financial penalties.
  Amid risin
  
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• CIBSE conference explores the future of building performance

  05-12-2025 10:28 via fmj.co.uk
  CIBSE’s recent conference, ‘Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?’, brought together senior engineers, architects, innovators and policymakers at the Royal Society in London to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities within building performance.
  Aligned with 2024–25 CIBSE President Fiona Cousins’ theme, the event focused on practical strategies to enhance sustainability, efficiency and occupant wellbeing across the built environment. D
  
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• Atlas London appoints new MD

  05-12-2025 10:13 via cleaningmag.com
  Atlas FM, one of the UK’s fastest-growing FM providers, has appointed Dan Smallbone as Managing Director of Atlas London.
  
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• E.ON webinar: Moving from a reactive service to a proactive service

  04-12-2025 14:34 via fmj.co.uk
  E.ON webinar on Wednesday 14 January at 11:00am
  Moving from a reactive service to proactive services: Identifying energy issues early and automaticallyBuilding Management Systems (BMS) have long been used to control the heart of a building – monitoring and controlling its essential systems such as lighting, ventilation, heating and air conditioning.
  Facilities Managers want the best visibility to help detect and deal with concerns before they become issues. Instead of a retailer discoverin
  
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• Sodexo partnership celebrates a decade of supporting SEND students into hospitality careers

  04-12-2025 12:57 via fmj.co.uk
  Sodexo UK & Ireland and The Aurora Group, a leading independent provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with additional needs, are celebrating 10 years of collaboration focused on empowering young people to create meaningful opportunities that go far beyond the classroom – opening doors, building confidence, and helping students discover their potential in the hospitality industry.
  The partnership was founded by Mike Taylor, Learning & Develop
  
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• Green Apple Award for Peartree Cleaning Services

  04-12-2025 12:42 via fmj.co.uk
  Professional cleaning and facilities solutions business, Peartree Cleaning Services, has received a Green Apple Award for ‘Helping the Environment’.
  The award, presented on 17 November at the House of Lords, recognises the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership.
  Established in 1994, the Green Apple Awards (run by The Green Organisation), recognise, reward, and promote environmental best practices across companies, councils, communities, and
  
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• BCC urges industry to help stamp out modern slavery

  04-12-2025 12:26 via fmj.co.uk
  The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is calling on member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sector to take action on modern slavery.
  Modern slavery occurs where someone is forced into working in conditions where they are exploited and their rights are breached, often involving trafficking, coercion or sexual exploitation.
  While all businesses must beware of using staff who are victims of modern slavery, whether in a company itself or in its supply chain, the risks
  
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• New CEO and exec promotions to support strategic transformation at Thermatic

  04-12-2025 10:45 via fmj.co.uk
  Facilities management company, Thermatic, has appointed a new CEO and strengthened its Executive team with several key promotions.
  Joe Lyon (pictured above) formerly Operations Director at Thermatic, has been appointed to the role of CEO. Lyon will steer the organisation through its next phase of strategic transformation as the company continues to challenge the traditional FM market. He takes over from Paul Douglas-Fleet who is emigrating to take on a new role.
  Lyon said: “I am honoured
  
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• Double win for Corps Security at 2025 Security and Fire Excellence Awards

  04-12-2025 10:17 via fmj.co.uk
  Corps Security celebrated a double win at this year’s Security and Fire Excellence Awards. The social enterprise was recognised in two categories: Inspiration in HR, and Security or Fire ESG Initiative of the Year. In both categories, Corps was praised for its people-focused strategy that directly supports business success and profitability.
  The Inspiration in HR award praised key initiatives, including the management development programme, the £45,000 investment in its internal
  
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• Empower partners with leading HVAC solutions provider, D-MEC Services

  04-12-2025 10:01 via fmj.co.uk
  Empower is proud to announce that D-MEC Services, a specialist provider of heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions, has joined the Empower Group.
  Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Bedfordshire, D-MEC Services has built a reputation as a trusted partner for commercial and industrial clients across the South East. The company delivers end-to-end HVAC solutions, from design and installation to servicing and planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and holds long-standing relationships
  
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• Helix International Group Limited secures significant private equity investment

  04-12-2025 09:40 via fmj.co.uk
  Rosalind Benjamin, founder of Helix International Group
  Leading risk, compliance and safety specialist, Helix International Group Limited (“Helix International Group”), has secured significant investment from Queen’s Park Equity (QPE) to support and continue its impressive growth trajectory.
  Founded in 2011 by Rosalind Benjamin, Helix International Group is a multi-faceted group providing a range of risk, safety and compliance services fo
  
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• MTX Contracts Ltd acquires FM provider Elite Group

  03-12-2025 14:29 via fmj.co.uk
  Elite Group, a facilities management and engineering services provider has been acquired by Healthcare Modern Methods of Construction specialist MTX Contracts Ltd.
  According to MTX, the acquisition marks an exciting milestone for the company as the business continues to strengthen its maintenance, small works and FM capabilities to support both existing healthcare clients and the wider NHS estate.
  With the NHS reporting a maintenance backlog valued at more than £16 billion, the combined ca
  
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• BCC urges sector organisations to act to stamp out modern slavery

  03-12-2025 14:22 via cleaningmag.com
  The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has urged its member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sector to take action on modern slavery.
  
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• Peartree Cleaning Services champions development through apprenticeships

  03-12-2025 13:45 via chtmag.com
  Peartree Cleaning Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, has announced that two of its managers, Marta Lignicka and Ney Guzman, have successfully completed the Level 5 Industry Management Training Scheme apprenticeship. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Peartree’s ongoing commitment to investing in the growth and professional development of its people.
  Through a combination of coaching, workshops, and on-the-job
  
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• Hive Cleaning recertifies as B Corp with a stellar 122.2: highest-scoring office cleaning company in the world

  03-12-2025 13:27 via fmj.co.uk
  Hive Cleaning Ltd, a leading sustainable and ethical commercial cleaning company, is thrilled to announce its successful recertification as a B Corp, achieving an outstanding overall B Impact score of 122.2.
  This industry-leading score reaffirms Hive’s position as the highest-ranking office cleaning company in the world and places it among the top 5% of B Corps globally.
  The achievement comes after a rigorous, audit process that began in March, involving a detailed assessment of Hive&rsquo
  
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• Momentum sweeps up new housing association deal

  03-12-2025 11:37 via fmj.co.uk
  Momentum Maintain, part of north west-based property services company, The Momentum Group, has been appointed by Crosby Housing Association (CHA) to deliver high-quality cleaning services that will enhance living environments for residents and support CHA’s commitment to reinvesting in local communities.
  CHA is a not-for-profit community-based housing provider, owning and managing more than 440 homes across Southport, Waterloo, Seaforth, Litherland and Bootle. The new partnership will cove
  
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• What accessibility truly means in the washroom

  03-12-2025 11:12 via fmj.co.uk
  Jamie Woodhall, Technical & Innovations Manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene
  A significant proportion of the population lives with disabilities or health conditions, many of them hidden, yet most workplaces do not reflect the full range of needs people bring with them[1]. In the UK, one in five people of working age are disabled, while 14 million people suffer from continence issues and around 6.5 million have a bowel condition[2]. Their needs are often overlooked in the very spaces where pri
  
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• SFMI Platinum Award for Churchill

  03-12-2025 10:52 via fmj.co.uk
  Churchill Group has been recognised for its sustainability work, receiving a Platinum Award from the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI).
  The SFMI Platinum Award, the highest level awarded, follows on from Churchill Group’s 2024 Gold Award achievement, when it also won the Rising Star Award.
  SFMI recognised the company’s significant strides in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, with its score increasing across all three categories this year. Its overal
  
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• Tom Hinton appointed as Kier’s new CFO as Simon Kesterton steps down at the end of the year

  03-12-2025 10:36 via fmj.co.uk
  Simon Kesterton
  Kier has announced that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Simon Kesterton, is stepping down from the Group at the end of the year.
  As part of the company’s executive team, and an executive director of the Kier Group Board, Kesterton has played a pivotal role in transforming Kier and strengthening its balance sheet.  Alongside the strong financial performance the Group now has, he has also implemented major change within IT and procurement.
  Kesterton said: “When
  
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• OCS formally completes EMCOR UK acquisition

  03-12-2025 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  OCS has completed its acquisition of EMCOR UK from EMCOR Group Inc., bringing together two of the largest hard services-led facilities services businesses, with unmatched engineering capabilities and established operations across the UK.
  The acquisition follows the purchase of FES FM and FES Support Services in December 2024, further strengthening OCS in the UK hard services market. The combined division will include more than 7,000 engineers and annual revenues exceeding £1 billion. This
  
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• Christeyns supports men’s mental health

  03-12-2025 09:54 via chtmag.com
  In support of Men’s International Day, hygiene specialist Christeyns UK is increasing its focus on the wellbeing and of its male workforce.
  Christeyns realised the importance of championing mental health in the work place many years ago, identifying several training activities, resources, and assistance programmes that are now successfully in place across its UK group of companies.
  There is however a certain stigma around men’s mental health and Christeyns recognises the challenges m
  
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• Cleanology’s Dominic Ponniah moves to chairman role

  02-12-2025 14:48 via fmj.co.uk
  Dominic Ponniah, Co-Founder of national commercial cleaning and FM company, Cleanology, has stepped down as CEO to become its new Chairman.
  Ponniah will still be taking a keen interest in the growth of the company, co-founded with his mother Elisabeth Ponniah in 1999, but he has decided the time is right to step back from the day-to-day running.
  Explaining his move, Ponniah said: “Twenty-two years ago, I agreed to join the business and help my mother with the marketing for three months. Th
  
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• FM leaders urged to act as costs remain out of step with occupancy

  02-12-2025 14:23 via fmj.co.uk
  FM is failing to keep pace with how workplaces are used today according to Colliers’ latest Occupier Cost Index (OCI).
  The annual cost to keep an employee in the office stands at €9,809 per full-time equivalent (FTE), yet European offices operate at just 30-40 per cent occupancy. If costs were calculated on actual usage, they would soar to €25,000-€33,000 per person. This disconnect, warns Colliers is unsustainable and demands immediate action from facilities and building m
  
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