Cleaning Industry news

• TrueNorth Capital Group launches with plan to build UK construction supergroup

  03-06-2026 14:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Bradley Lay, Founder of TrueNorth Capital Group
  TrueNorth Capital Group, a new private investment group, backed by family office capital, has launched with the ambitious plan to build one of the UK’s most respected construction platforms through strategic acquisitions, operational excellence and investment in people.
  Founded by construction entrepreneur and acquisition specialist Bradley Lay, TrueNorth Capital Group has been established to create a market-leading construction supergroup sp
  
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• Cleanology promotes Juliet Widdicombe to be its new MD

  05-06-2026 12:58 via chtmag.com
  
  Commercial and office cleaning company, Cleanology, has promoted Juliet Widdicombe to be its new Managing Director.
  The move marks a meteoric rise for Widdicombe who only joined Cleanology four years ago as Operations Director before achieving a promotion to Associate Director two years ago.
  The top post is a reward for South African-born Widdicombe establishing herself as an integral member of the leadership team and impressing with her dedication, innovation and people-first approach, which ha
  
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• Balfour Beatty delivers a life-saving initiative in the workplace

  05-06-2026 12:46 via chtmag.com
  
  Balfour Beatty PLC is supporting NHS England’s important men’s health message “Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice” by installing P-Wave’s branded urinal screens in thousands of washrooms nationwide.
  “We launched the fifth version of our Slant6 urinal mats in 2019, and from the start we discussed how they could be used for something positive,” says Mark Wintle, P-Wave Brand Manager at Robert Scott. “The biodegradable screens improve splash
  
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• Global to local

  05-06-2026 11:52 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Laura Toumazi, Vice President of Sales at CBRE Facilities Management Local explains why its occupier provider’s services combines global expertise with a personal touch
  According to IFMA, involving facilities management throughout the complete building lifecycle rather than just at the operations stage significantly reduces long-term costs and improves building performance. It’s an approach that Laura Toumazi, Vice President of Sales in the UK, believes is one of the huge advantages
  
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• NHS Trust expands EV charging infrastructure as part of sustainability plans

  05-06-2026 11:17 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is expanding EV charging access for staff, fleet operations and visitors, with six sites now operational and a further six planned later this year as part of its wider sustainability and fleet transition strategy.
  The project supports the Trust’s longer-term ambition to transition fleet vehicles from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles, while also improving charging accessibility across its estate.
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• Cleanology’s Juliet Widdicombe promoted to MD 

  05-06-2026 11:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Juliet Widdicombe has been promoted to the position of Managing Director at commercial and office cleaning company, Cleanology.
  The appointment marks a rapid rise for Widdicombe who only joined Cleanology four years ago as Operations Director before achieving a promotion to Associate Director two years ago.
  Cleanology says the top post is a reward for Widdicombe establishing herself as an integral member of the leadership team and impressing with her dedication, innovation and people-first appro
  
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• June issue of FMJ on Coffee worth the commute

  05-06-2026 10:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The June issue features an interview with Laura Toumazi, Vice President of Sales at CBRE Facilities Management Local who explains why its occupier provider’s services combines global expertise with a personal touch.
  We visit the University of Suffolk campus to discover how a long-standing partnership with Churchill Group is driving a one-team approach to cleaning and security across the university estate.
  For our FM Clinic we ask what FMs can do to accelerate the adoption of energy managem
  
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• World Environment Day: Why resource management must sit at the heart of climate action

  05-06-2026 10:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Dan Cooke, Director of Policy, Communications and External Affairs at CIWM.
  When organisations think about climate action, the conversation often centres on energy efficiency, renewable power and reducing carbon emissions from transport. These are all important priorities, but they are only part of the picture.
  World Environment Day provides an opportunity to broaden that conversation. While the transition to renewable energy remains essential, it is only part of the climate solution. Researc
  
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• Fernox introduces its new and improved commercial range

  05-06-2026 09:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Fernox has launched a new range of air and dirt separators, vacuum degassers, side stream filters and additives, all of which are specifically engineered for commercial HVAC applications, to help extend the lifespan and improve the efficiency of heating and cooling systems. With products suitable for retrofit and new build applications, Fernox is also able to draw on extensive experience and its own laboratory to assist in system diagnosis and selecting appropriate solutions.
  In line with the gu
  
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• TSA Summit brings sector together to strengthen health and safety culture in laundries

  05-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The Textile Services Association (TSA) ran a Health and Safety Summit at the Double Tree, Hilton in Wokingham on Tuesday 21 April. Over 75 member attendees representing laundries from all sectors of the industry, were presented with a range of talks looking at key health and safety issues. From fire safety and prevention and how this relates to insurance companies, to universal health issues like CPR training. The summit also examined how technological advancements are altering how risk is manag
  
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• Compass recognised at RoSPA Awards

  04-06-2026 13:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Compass Group UK & Ireland has been recognised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), for its high standards and commitment to accident prevention.
  2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the RoSPA Awards, which began as a small event to recognise the achievements of companies prioritising the safety of workers in the UK, and has now grown into the biggest and most prestigious health and safety awards programme in the world.
  With 2,000 entries from over 60 countries, e
  
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• Another year of progress for Mitie

  04-06-2026 13:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  UK technology-led Facilities Management, Transformation and Compliance company, Mitie, has released its full year results for the 12 months to 31 March 2026 (‘FY26’), which reveals double-digit growth in revenue, operating profit and free cash flow, alongside a record order book and bidding pipeline.
  Mitie reports revenue for the 12 months to 31 March 2026 (FY26) grew by 10.5% to £5,619m (FY25: £5,083m), with organic growth of 5.3%, which it states remains well ahead of U
  
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• Cleaning ergonomics: Robert Scott launches Ergo-Globe Curve Handle

  04-06-2026 12:32 via chtmag.com
  
  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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• FM sector forecasts 20%+ productivity gains from AI by 2030 

  04-06-2026 12:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Bidvest Noonan has published new research revealing near-universal confidence in AI’s potential to transform the industry, yet fewer than two in five FM organisations have deployed it.
  Based on a survey of 110 FM decision-makers, the findings show that 95 per cent of FM leaders expect AI to deliver productivity gains of at least 10 per cent by 2030, with more than half (56 per cent) expecting productivity gains of 20 per cent or more, while one in 10 forecasts improvements exceeding 30 per
  
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• Coffee culture

  04-06-2026 11:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Coffee is a strategic workplace asset that is helping workplaces earn their people back, argue Maxime Herbaut Head of Brand & Customer Experience at Cimbali Group UK and Russell Cowley, General Manager of FreshGround
  MAXIME HERBAUT HEAD OF BRAND & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AT CIMBALI GROUP UK
  “Hybrid working, flexible schedules, and the rise of coworking environments have reshaped what employees expect from the office. Today, organisations are no longer just competing for attendance, bu
  
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• Campus partnership

  04-06-2026 11:09 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Madeleine Ford visits the University of Suffolk to discover how a long-standing partnership with Churchill Group is driving a one-team approach to cleaning and security across the university estate
  Creating safe, welcoming and high-performing university environments requires more than simply delivering services – it demands collaboration, flexibility and a shared commitment to the student experience. That ethos sits at the heart of the long-standing partnership between the University of Su
  
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• Sodexo wins soft FM contract in Stoke

  04-06-2026 10:26 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sodexo Health & Care has been awarded a three-year contract for the provision of soft FM services at the new Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) in Stoke.
  Building on its long-standing relationship with the Royal Stoke University Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), Sodexo will deliver portering, cleaning and security at the brand-new site.
  Sodexo has employed 25 new staff from the local area to deliver the soft FM services at the site, which welcomed
  
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• ISS extends and expands long-term partnership with defence organisation in Northern Europe

  04-06-2026 10:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ISS has extended and expanded its longstanding partnership with a large defence organisation in Northern Europe for a further 10 years.
  Under the agreement, ISS will continue to deliver a broad range of Integrated Facility Services across the customer’s sites.
  The expanded scope of the contract alone has an annual value of more than DKK 100 million (£11.5 million).
  Additional services under the expanded scope are expected to commence in Q3 2026.
  Carl-Fredrik Bjor, Group Chief Commerc
  
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• The outdoor areas often forgotten about until they fail

  04-06-2026 09:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  When facilities managers review maintenance priorities, focus often falls on visible internal areas such as floors, entrances, communal spaces and high-traffic walkways. Yet some of the most operationally important parts of a facility sit outside the building itself.
  Loading bays, service yards, stairways and access routes all play a critical role in keeping sites functioning safely and efficiently. Yet because these areas are largely operational, they are often maintained reactively rather than
  
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• TKC launches Protection Readiness Tracker to help clients prepare for Martyn’s Law

  04-06-2026 09:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New feature helps organisations manage protection measures and procedures across large estates
  The Keyholding Company (TKC) has announced the introduction of the Protection Readiness Tracker (PRT) following the publication of Home Office guidance on the implementation of Martyn’s Law.
  Designed for organisations managing large or fragmented property portfolios, the PRT provides a practical way to track counter-terrorism protection measures and procedures across multiple sites. Security and
  
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• Astley Hire marks 60 years in business

  04-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Astley Hire, an equipment hire and training company based in Leigh, is marking 60 years in business in 2026. The firm supplies access, cleaning, cooling and heating hire solutions and delivers accredited training for customers across the North West.
  
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• Ashley Hire marks 60 years in business

  04-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Astley Hire, an equipment hire and training company based in Leigh, is marking 60 years in business in 2026. The firm supplies access, cleaning, cooling and heating hire solutions and delivers accredited training for customers across the North West.
  
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• OCS Foundation raises £220,106 over the past 12 months for its chosen charities

  03-06-2026 14:52 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The OCS Foundation is supporting bereaved military children, young people living with cancer, students facing financial hardship, and young people from underserved communities, having raised £220,106 over the past 12 months.
  The funds were raised by OCS colleagues, customers, and suppliers, with additional investment from OCS Group.
  Colleagues raised funds through a wide range of activities, from a global virtual race marking OCS’s 125th anniversary to team challenges, coffee morning
  
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• Peartree Cleaning targets approved by SBTi in second year of reporting

  03-06-2026 12:52 via chtmag.com
  
  Peartree Cleaning Services has received SBTi Services approval for its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in its second year of reporting, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to reducing its environmental impact.
  As Peartree Cleaning celebrates its 40th year in business, the approval reflects the company’s continued focus on responsible growth, environmental leadership and building a more sustainable future for its clients and the wider indus
  
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• Leadership change at Lanes Group

  03-06-2026 12:29 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Drainage and wastewater network maintenance service provider, Lanes Group, has announced an important new chapter in its continued growth and development, with the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer as Wayne Earnshaw moves into a new role as Lanes Group’s Vice Chairman for Strategy.
  Wayne Earnshaw, Lanes Group Chief Executive Officer, due to take up a new role as Vice-Chairman for Strategy
  For more than three decades, the business has been guided by Earnshaw, whose leadership, ex
  
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• Associate director appointment at COAT Facilities Group

  03-06-2026 11:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Fred Blackwood has been appointed by Coat Facilities Group as its new Associate Director for Corporate Development.
  Headquartered in the West Midlands with nationwide coverage, Coat Facilities Group provides industry-leading expertise across all aspects of facilities management and comprises of five individual brands: Diamond Facilities Support, Jet Through, Nationwide Roofing Repairs, Nationwide Property Clean and Sanctuary Fire & Security.
  With extensive experience in sales and commer
  
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• DMA Group awarded hard FM contract with Thurrock Council 

  03-06-2026 10:01 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Thurrock Council has appointed property maintenance specialist DMA Group to deliver hard FM services across its corporate estate.
  The three-year contract, with options to extend, was secured through the Fusion21 Workplace & Facilities Management Framework (Lot 4 – Building Engineering Services).
  Greater Essex based unitary authority Thurrock Council manages a diverse portfolio of civic buildings and community facilities that support frontline services across the borough.
  As the Council
  
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• Asma Khan to chair new Community Advisory Board

  03-06-2026 09:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Asma Khan, patron of the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, will chair a new Community Advisory Board strengthening the Foundation’s commitment to delivering meaningful impact for local communities across the UK and Ireland.
  As the Foundation’s first patron, Khan has inspired Sodexo colleagues to support projects tackling the root causes of food insecurity, including skills development, access to resources and community empowerment. Over the past year, she has also spent time volunteerin
  
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• ESS renews catering contract with Thames Valley Police

  03-06-2026 09:26 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ESS Government, specialist provider of foodservice and facilities management to central government, police and secure environments, has retained its catering services contract with Thames Valley Police for a further three years.
  ESS has worked with Thames Valley Police since 2022, providing catering and hospitality services at the force’s training centre in Sulhamstead, as well as planned and emergency operational feeding across the region.
  The contract has been renewed based on the compan
  
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• SimonsVoss launches FORTLOX Series to help secure critical infrastructure and distributed estates

  03-06-2026 09:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Digital locking specialist SimonsVoss has launched the FORTLOX Series, a new mechatronic locking system designed to help organisations strengthen security across technical infrastructure sites with remote assets and distributed estates.At the centre of the system is the FORTLOX Cylinder, a thumb-turn-free and battery-free digital cylinder powered directly by the multifunctional FORTLOX Key. Together, the system delivers a freely programmable digital access solution that can be managed centrally
  
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