Cleaning Industry news

• Under the microscope

  09-07-2024 12:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Gary Breach, Managing Director of professional commercial cleaning and facilities management solutions provider NECS, puts facilities management in the life sciences sector under the microscope.   
  Most major life sciences organisations work to a multi-site model, with their facilities including offices, laboratories, clean rooms, manufacturing areas and warehousing. Each of these environments generates its own challenges for facilities managers, from ensuring that laboratories meet th
  
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• A decade of data reveals flexibility didn’t weaken coworking, it reshaped it

  13-02-2026 14:51 via fmj.co.uk
  As coworking has become more flexible, it has often been assumed that demand has become weaker. But a decade of global data suggests the opposite: flexibility hasn’t reduced how space is used – it has changed how people commit to using it.
  Nexudus, the coworking and flexible-workspace management platform used by more than 3,000 spaces across 90+ countries, is sharing new insights drawn from 10 years of aggregated, anonymised operational data. The findings show that while commitment p
  
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• JLA Group extends footprint in Europe with acquisition

  13-02-2026 14:08 via fmj.co.uk
  JLA Group, a leading provider of the distribution and servicing of commercial laundry, catering, fire, and HVAC equipment, has extended its footprint in Europe following its acquisition of LDL Group.
  With over 50 years of heritage, LDL is known for its partnership approach and being market leaders of laundry, catering, meditech, and heating and boiler services across Belgium and the Netherlands, offering mission critical services to care, housing, government and leisure facilities. With almost 5
  
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• The TSA gears up for Laundry Open Week 2026

  13-02-2026 12:21 via chtmag.com
  The Textiles Services Association is preparing for this year’s Laundry Open Week and is urging members to participate to showcase to the next generation of employees the great career opportunities the industry offers.
  Laundry Open Week is an initiative launched by the TSA and its sibling organisations throughout Europe.  It aims to encourage recruitment into the industry by giving potential employees an overview of commercial laundries, showcase the work they do and highlight the vari
  
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• Checklists to smart checks

  13-02-2026 11:51 via fmj.co.uk
  Say goodbye to cumbersome clipboards. Erol Ayvaz, CEO at Serve First explains how AI is modernising FM compliance and cleaning audits
  Walk into almost any building at the crack of dawn, and you’ll find the same scene: A cleaner ticks off a paper checklist. A supervisor files it. By the time someone spots an issue, there have been three complaints online. This type of facilities management routine hasn’t changed in decades. But the world around it has.
  Regulations are tighter. Budgets
  
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• Tendra unveils strategic plan to drive growth targets

  13-02-2026 11:41 via fmj.co.uk
  Tendra Technical Services has set out its strategic plan for the next 3 – 4 years after bringing together its three operational companies for the first time following their acquisitions.
  Established by the Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund II (Triton) in December 2025, Tendra’s aim is to become a leading and trusted household name in UK technical services for the built environment sector.
  Currently comprising of The James Mercer Group, Fletchers Engineering and Coat Facilities Group, Tendr
  
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• Leading UK waste management firms join Design Skills for Embedding Circularity initiative

  13-02-2026 11:15 via fmj.co.uk
  CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) and URGE Collective, a creative industries collective dedicated to system change, have announced many of the UK’s leading waste management companies, including Biffa, SUEZ and DS Smith, will be supporting their Design Skills for Embedding Circularity initiative.
  Launched in partnership with Design Council CEI and WRAP, the pilot programme looks to strengthen links and secure positive sustained communication and collaboration between the des
  
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• Compass launches Sustainability Academy

  13-02-2026 10:46 via fmj.co.uk
  Compass Group UK & Ireland has launched its Accelerating Compass’ Transition (ACT) Sustainability Academy, a new learning initiative designed to develop the next generation of Sustainability Leaders and support the company’s new sustainability strategy ‘Our Planet Promise‘.
  The flagship Academy blends expert-led learning, real-world projects and practical skills to drive meaningful change. The aim of the Academy is to equip future leaders with the knowledge, skills an
  
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• Huddersfield Town signs Levy for catering and hospitality deal 

  13-02-2026 10:22 via fmj.co.uk
  Huddersfield Town Association Football Club and Levy have agreed a long-term strategic partnership designed to transform match day and event experience across catering and hospitality at the Accu Stadium.
  With focus across both general admission areas to refreshing the culinary hospitality experience, Levy will work closely with the Club to implement a wide-reaching strategy designed to provide world-class service to every supporter and visitor.
  A key pillar of the partnership is a joint commitm
  
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• Johnsons Asset 360 – Award-winning technology at the CORE of your business

  13-02-2026 09:56 via fmj.co.uk
  Johnsons 1871, the UK leader in workplace change and sustainable asset management, has announced the launch of Johnsons Asset 360, a completely rebuilt, next-generation digital platform designed to transform how organisations manage, reuse, and report on their physical assets.
  At the heart of the platform is CORE, Johnsons Asset 360’s four-stage, data-driven methodology that underpins every asset journey:
  Capture. Organise. Route. Evaluate.
  Johnsons Asset 360 gives organisations real-time
  
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• Group Metropolitan plans for further expansion

  12-02-2026 14:25 via fmj.co.uk
  Group Metropolitan, a leading contractor, delivering turnkey solutions in electrical, mechanical and fit out, is entering a new phase of growth and development as part of its wider strategy to strengthen its national presence, while continuing to prioritise long-term client relationships within the finance and critical infrastructure sectors.
  To support this next stage of development, Group Metropolitan has evolved its senior leadership team, with Board Director Karl Warner, transitioning into t
  
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• New ESG Self-Assessment Tool for facilities management launches

  12-02-2026 13:59 via fmj.co.uk
  The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) has launched a new online ESG Self-Assessment Tool, designed to support facilities management and built environment organisations at the start of their ESG journey.
  Sustainability is now a prerequisite across the sector, with organisations expected to demonstrate both understanding and measurable performance in tenders to their stakeholders and internally. However, many facilities management teams face challenges in developing a forward plan and
  
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• Rhino Workplace Innovation Ltd – Exhibiting at IntraLogistex

  12-02-2026 13:44 via fmj.co.uk
  Rhino Workplace Innovation are delighted to be an exhibitor at the forthcoming IntraLogistex event at the NEC from March 18th and 19th. This important event is a chance to meet end-user practitioners in the logistics sector, such as warehouse managers and heads of distribution.
  Rhino will be showing off its range of heavy-duty, mobile workbenches, Xtratuff Workbench Protection Boards and heavy-duty cutting mats that are designed to help reduce injuries, speed up throughput and withstand heavy da
  
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• Applications for ISSA Scholars 2026-2027 now open

  12-02-2026 13:22 via chtmag.com
  ISSA Scholars, an ISSA Charities signature program, has opened its scholarship application for the 2026-2027 academic year. Employees of all ISSA member companies and their families are encouraged to apply now through to 20 April 2026.
  “Supporting students means more than providing funding.” said Allison Saba, Director of ISSA Charities. “Through the ISSA Scholars program, we’re committed to opening doors to higher education and helping the next generation grow, succeed,
  
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• Mitie wins new cleaning contract with the London Fire Brigade

  12-02-2026 13:03 via chtmag.com
  Mitie has been awarded a new three-year contract with the London Fire Brigade providing cleaning services at its sites across Greater London, from Acton and Addington to Walthamstow and Wimbledon. The contract will also see Mitie provide security at two of the Brigade’s offices, including its Command Centre, guest services at its headquarters, and cleaning and pest control services at the historic Lambeth River Fire Station.
  The contract, which has the option to be extended for an addition
  
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• Cleaning industry associations unite in landmark article to challenge cleaning career perceptions

  12-02-2026 12:55 via chtmag.com
  Helping to change the narrative about a career in cleaning, five industry heads speak up in the UK’s top education business magazine arguing that the UK Cleaning industry should be one of the first career choices, rather than the last.
  Heads of five major UK cleaning industry associations have joined forces in a landmark feature for Education Today magazine, speaking directly to careers advisers and education professionals about the genuine opportunities available in the cleaning sector. E
  
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• Next frontier

  12-02-2026 12:30 via fmj.co.uk
  As energy efficiency in lighting becomes the standard, the next frontier lies in material efficiency and reducing embodied carbon; critical considerations for facilities managers striving to meet net zero targets. Nigel Harvey, CEO, Recolight
  The waste hierarchy is a well-established system to prioritise the most sustainable actions. At its simplest is the mantra “Reduce – Reuse – Recycle”. In an amended format, focused on lighting, Recolight’s “Hierarchy of
  
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• Mitie in London Fire Brigade win

  12-02-2026 12:11 via fmj.co.uk
  Mitie has been awarded a further three-year contract with the London Fire Brigade for the provision of cleaning services at its sites across Greater London. The deal will also see Mitie provide security at two of the Brigade’s offices, including its Command Centre, guest services at its headquarters, and cleaning and pest control services at the historic Lambeth River Fire Station.
  The contract, which has the option to be extended for an additional two years, will bring Mitie’s exper
  
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• Five cleaning industry heads unite to change the narrative about a career in cleaning

  12-02-2026 11:14 via fmj.co.uk
  Heads of five major UK cleaning industry associations have joined forces in a landmark feature for Education Today magazine, speaking directly to careers advisers and education professionals about the genuine opportunities available in the cleaning sector. Education Today is the UK’s leading business publication for education professionals, careers advisers and school leadership teams across the UK.
  The collaborative article, published in the February issue of Education Today brings togeth
  
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• ABM to deliver accessible travel services at all Heathrow terminals

  12-02-2026 10:33 via fmj.co.uk
  ABM has been appointed by Heathrow to deliver its assistance service for passengers with access needs across all terminals, providing care and support for more than one million passengers annually.
  With a team of more than 1,600 in place – ABM will deliver accessible travel services across Terminals 2,3,4 and 5. ABM’s approach combines end-to-end journey assistance and accessibility support including close coordination with airlines and airport partners to enhance and prioritise pas
  
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• CHSA Accreditation Schemes strengthen during 2025

  12-02-2026 09:55 via cleaningmag.com
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) completed 100 audits of its manufacturing members and 77 audits of its distributor members during 2025. More than 50,000 products have also been checked.
  
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• Fire safety compliance hits 14-year low

  11-02-2026 15:22 via fmj.co.uk
  Almost half (43 per cent) of buildings in England have failed their fire safety checks on the first visit in the past year, research has revealed.
  The study, carried out by safety experts, Direct365, analysed the latest Home Office Fire Statistics in England to reveal why so many buildings are failing audits and which regions are leading the way in safety.   
  National safety standards have hit a 14-year low and fire
  
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• OVG partners with ACC Liverpool to create more opportunities at M&S Bank Arena

  11-02-2026 14:27 via fmj.co.uk
  Oak View Group (OVG), a global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services including venue development, venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales, has confirmed a new strategic partnership with ACC Liverpool, operator of the M&S Bank Arena.
  The partnership sees OVG working with ACC Liverpool to help programme the M&S Bank Arena and drive new commercial partnerships for the venue. OVG is working with the M&S Bank Arena team to attract the biggest and be
  
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• Polished performance key to 30% boost for cleaning firm on 21st anniversary

  11-02-2026 13:29 via chtmag.com
  A leading commercial cleaning company has polished its performance with a 30 per cent rise in turnover following strong growth in the manufacturing, education and medical sectors.
  Operating from its headquarters in Conwy – with a team of more than 50 dedicated “superheroes” – Cleaner Care delivers services across North Wales, from Gwynedd through to Deeside.
  Having already established a strong reputation within the commercial arena and tourism/hospitality, the business i
  
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• CHSA’s new Resources page makes clear requirements for membership

  11-02-2026 13:11 via chtmag.com
  The CHSA has launched a comprehensive new Resources page on its website. It gives members and prospective members the information they need to ensure compliance with the CHSA Accreditation Schemes.
  Every CHSA member must comply with the regulations of the Accreditation Scheme they are a member of and the stipulations in the Code of Practice.
  In the past 24 months, the CHSA has raised the bar:The technical regulations of the Schemes have been tightened, particularly the Schemes for cleaning chemi
  
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• Kärcher UK launches the next generation of its dry vacuums: the T-Range

  11-02-2026 13:00 via chtmag.com
  Kärcher UK has launched its new T-Range dry vacuum range, comprising four models available in both corded and battery-powered versions, with hopper capacities of up to 15 litres. Designed for discreet daytime cleaning and reliable, powerful performance, the T-Range is the perfect cleaning solution for hospitality, facilities management and busy office settings.
  The new range comes with an all-new modular design for the T 10/1 and T 15/1 models. The T-Range is slim and ergonomic, making it c
  
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• Northwood relaunches new washroom range at Interclean Stand No: 11.201

  11-02-2026 12:22 via chtmag.com
  Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd – a leading manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products – will be showcasing an outstanding line-up of products and innovations at Interclean.
  The Northwood stand will feature a trio of popular value-added brands, plus the familiar Leonardo brand, which is being relaunched at Interclean.
  Providing end users with a trusted and affordable washroom brand, the high-capacity Leonardo range of commodity was
  
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• Director appointment at Harmony Fire

  11-02-2026 11:55 via fmj.co.uk
  Harmony Fire has further strengthened its consultancy business with the appointment of Andrew Causton as Technical Director.
  The fire safety professional, with 18 years’ experience, 10 of these in high-hazard industries, joins the growing full-service life safety specialist, which in June 2025 launched its new technology-led Auro brand, and recently unveiled ‘Life Guard’, an open-source framework for housing leaders to transform organisational risk culture and assurance.
  Causto
  
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• Renewed thinking

  11-02-2026 11:25 via fmj.co.uk
  Circularity has become a core element of washroom management, with the emphasis on renewal say the experts at Kimberly-Clark Professional
  With rising sustainability expectations and growing legislative pressures, facilities managers are evaluating how waste is handled across their estates. Washrooms, once viewed as simple hygiene spaces, are becoming key to driving measurable impact. Through smart design, recovery programmes and supplier partnerships, circularity in the washroom is emerging as
  
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• Compass launches new sustainability strategy ‘Our Planet Promise’

  11-02-2026 11:13 via fmj.co.uk
  Compass Group UK & Ireland has launched a new sustainability strategy designed to bring together action on climate, nature, waste and human health, creating a systems-based framework.
  Our Planet Promise builds on measurable progress already made across the business, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, improvements in waste management, more responsible sourcing of ingredients and healthier meals. As sustainability challenges become more complex, Compass believes tackli
  
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