Cleaning Industry news

• Volaris Group acquires Matrix Booking

  16-09-2026 10:24 via fmj.co.uk
  Volaris Group, a ‘buy-and-hold’ software and technology group headquartered in Toronto, Canada, has announced its acquisition of Matrix Booking Limited, a UK-based provider of meeting room and desk booking software used by government departments, NHS organisations and other public sector bodies.
  Matrix Booking’s software helps organisations manage how their people use physical workspace, covering meeting room reservations and desk booking across distributed estates. The busine
  
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• SBFM completes its first acquisition

  16-09-2026 15:07 via fmj.co.uk
  SBFM has bought the business and assets of commercial cleaning company ecosense, following the company’s entry into administration.
  Marking the first acquisition for the soft FM provider, the deal, effective from 1 July 2026, secures ecosense’s contracts across the UK and safeguards all 1,200 of the company’s roles. Existing ecosense client contracts have transferred to SBFM and services continue without disruption.
  Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, ecosense has grow
  
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• FM support for the DfE Education Estates Strategy

  16-09-2026 14:10 via fmj.co.uk
  THIS MONTH’S QUESTIONThe Department for Education’s (DfE) Education Estates Strategy sets out a 10-year plan of national renewal for schools and colleges in England. It is focused around three strategic pillars: manage the estate, improve and renew the estate, and build and rebuild the estate. How can the FM sector support this strategy?MATT HASSALL CIWFMHead Of Estates Central Services,Avanti Schools Trust
  The Department for Education’s strategy marks an important shift in how
  
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• Evotech achieves prestigious CIBSE Endorsed Organisation status

  16-09-2026 13:30 via fmj.co.uk
  Evotech Technical Services has become one of only seven organisations in the UK to be awarded CIBSE Endorsed Organisation status by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
  Evotech says the endorsement recognises the company’s “outstanding technical competence, professional excellence and commitment to delivering the highest standards of building services engineering”.
  The achievement follows a rigorous assessment of Evotech’s technical capability
  
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• Sodexo renews and expands partnership with TfL

  16-09-2026 12:48 via fmj.co.uk
  Sodexo UK & Ireland has renewed and expanded its contract with Transport for London (TfL) for a further three years, with an option to extend an extra year.
  The new contract, which commenced on 1 September 2026, includes the retention of 25 London Underground sites, such as Baker Street, Seven Sisters, Stratford, and Earls Court, that are currently receiving catering services from Sodexo, alongside the addition of three corporate offices and one training facility.
  Incorporating the extra fou
  
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• North West fire protection and FM group aims to raise £50k for charity during landmark anniversary year

  16-09-2026 11:52 via fmj.co.uk
  On 16 September, Besseges Group celebrates 50 years to the day since its incorporation in 1976, and is marking the occasion by launching an ambitious year-long fundraising initiative: Fifty in Fifty, with the goal of raising £50,000 for charity during its 50th year.
  Founded in 1976 by Pat McNair, Besseges has grown from its roots in fire sprinkler installation into a multi-disciplinary group operating across active fire protection, service and maintenance and facilities management services
  
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• From compliance to prevention: how IoT is strengthening Legionella control across healthcare estates

  16-09-2026 11:22 via fmj.co.uk
  Authored by Becky Allen, Healthcare Solutions Lead, MRI Software
  Reports of a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases under investigation in London earlier this year have once again highlighted the importance of effective water safety management. While the causes remain under investigation, incidents like these serve as a reminder that controlling Legionella risk requires continuous vigilance, particularly within healthcare environments where vulnerable patients may be at greater risk.
  For
  
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• Alpine Investors launches UK hard FM platform

  16-09-2026 11:05 via fmj.co.uk
  Backed by Alpine Investors through its $4.5 billion Fund IX, the new UK hard facilities management platform, Eight Group brings together leading local engineering businesses through a differentiated, decentralised operating model to build the best home for the UK’s engineers.
  Alpine Investors has launched Eight Group Service Partners, a platform focused on partnering with Core Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) and select subspecialty providers to deliver compliance-driven, recurri
  
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• Recorra launches SmartSystems technology ahead of regulatory changes

  16-09-2026 09:50 via fmj.co.uk
  Recorra, a commercial waste and recycling company, has launched SmartSystems, a suite of technology designed to give businesses greater visibility across their waste and recycling operations. The platform is now available to clients across London and the South East with additional products and capabilities set to be introduced as the SmartSystems suite continues to evolve.
  The launch comes as businesses prepare for major regulatory changes, including Simpler Recycling enhancements and the forthc
  
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• Why businesses must rethink water use during drought

  16-09-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  As drought becomes the new reality, UK businesses must prioritise to protect public health.
  
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• Government updates school food standards for first time in over a decade

  15-09-2026 15:26 via fmj.co.uk
  Healthier school dinners will be on the menu for millions of children as the government announces its biggest overhaul of school food in a generation.
  The changes to the school food standards will see more fresh fruit and vegetables, fibre-rich foods and nutritious balanced meals that help children stay focused, energised and ready to learn throughout the school day.
  The standards have been rigorously tested with schools, caterers and sample menus to make sure schools across the country will be
  
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• 14forty secures new cleaning and waste management contract at the Kia Oval

  15-09-2026 13:24 via chtmag.com
  
  Integrated FM provider 14forty has secured a contract with London’s Kia Oval cricket stadium, home to Surrey County Cricket Club, to provide cleaning and waste management services.
  The contract involves major match day cleaning, pre-match and post-match cleaning and waste segregation ready for removal.
  The stadium in Kennington, which has capacity for 27,500 people and hosts regular international cricket matches, requires a unique strategy to deliver FM services in a live, high-pressure en
  
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• Mrs Buckét wins contract to clean Cardiff Sixth Form College at its new Cardiff Bay campus

  15-09-2026 13:18 via chtmag.com
  
  Commercial cleaning specialist, Mrs Buckét, has been awarded the contract to clean Cardiff Sixth Form College’s new Cardiff Bay campus – which opened its doors on Monday, September 14.
  The Mrs Buckét team has been cleaning the current campus at Trinity Court in the centre of Cardiff for just over a year.
  The new campus is based in one of the Bay’s most historic buildings in Merchant Place and has increased the school’s capacity. Located opposite the Wales M
  
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• Sybron announces B Corp status

  15-09-2026 13:06 via chtmag.com
  
  Sybron, a leading supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in UK hospitality has announced its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp).
  Certification as a B Corp sees Sybron join a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. The achievement demonstrates that Sybron meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability, alongside a commitment to go
  
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• Inter County named Northampton Saints’ official cleaning service partner

  15-09-2026 12:52 via chtmag.com
  
  Northampton Saints has announced a new partnership with Inter County Service Group, who join the Club as its official cleaning service partner ahead of the 2026/27 season.
  Operating out of Rushden, Inter County is a leading facilities management service provider, delivering contract cleaning, waste management, washroom hygiene services and janitorial supplies to offices, schools, warehouses, healthcare sites and retail spaces across Northamptonshire and beyond.
  The family business was establish
  
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• Peartree supports long-serving colleague’s community music group with £1k donation

  15-09-2026 12:39 via chtmag.com
  
  Peartree Cleaning Services, a leading provider of cleaning services in the UK, has pledged £1,000 to support the Alabanza Group, a community group of singers and musicians led by Key Account Manager Ney Guzmán.
  The donation will help the Dulwich-based group purchase new musical instruments and equipment, enabling its members to continue performing and bringing people together through music.
  Originally from Ecuador, Guzmán has worked at Peartree for more than 28 years. He join
  
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• Winning pitch for 14forty at the Kia Oval

  15-09-2026 12:15 via fmj.co.uk
  Integrated facilities management provider, 14forty, which is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has won a cleaning and waste management services contract with London’s Kia Oval cricket stadium, home to Surrey County Cricket Club.
  The contract involves major match day cleaning, pre-match and post-match cleaning and waste segregation ready for removal.
  The stadium in Kennington, which has capacity for 27,500 people and hosts regular international cricket matches, requires a unique strat
  
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• Free webinar explores the role of sustainability and technology in the future of healthcare infection control

  15-09-2026 11:49 via fmj.co.uk
  As NHS organisations work towards ambitious sustainability targets while maintaining high standards of patient safety, digital innovation and smarter systems are playing an increasingly important role in infection prevention and control.
  However, balancing environmental objectives with operational efficiency and regulatory compliance remains a significant challenge for healthcare providers. As healthcare estates become increasingly connected, organisations are looking at how technology and data
  
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• Early start

  15-09-2026 11:31 via fmj.co.uk
  Emily Coleman, Product Manager at Kärcher, explains why the key to a safer, more resilient winter should begin before the first frost, helping industrial sites stay prepared for seasonal challenges
  Winter presents a unique set of challenges for industrial sites, with changing weather conditions placing additional pressure on facilities, cleaning teams and operational processes. Increased rainfall, mud, falling leaves, ice and shorter daylight hours can all effect site safety, accessibility
  
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• EcoVadis Silver for WSH as new science-based targets receive SBTi validation

  15-09-2026 11:16 via fmj.co.uk
  Hospitality group WSH has been awarded EcoVadis Silver, placing it in the top 15 per cent of more than 175,000 companies assessed globally. The rating arrives just weeks after the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) independently validated the group’s updated science-based net zero targets, delivering a double external endorsement of its Second Nature sustainability strategy.
  WSH increased its EcoVadis score for the third consecutive year, achieving 76 out of 100 – up 12 points
  
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• Acquisition strengthens Complii’s integrated Lifts and Escalators division

  15-09-2026 10:46 via fmj.co.uk
  Complii, one of the UK’s leading providers of building safety and regulatory compliance services, has acquired specialist lift services business, The General Lift Company.
  Established in 1986 and based in Swanley, Kent, The General Lift Company is a long-established specialist lift and mobility services business, serving commercial and public-sector clients across London and the South East. Its services span planned maintenance, reactive repairs, refurbishment, installation and 24/7 emerge
  
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• Circular Lighting Live 2026 | Sustainability in lighting: Understand YOUR responsibilities 

  15-09-2026 10:02 via fmj.co.uk
  The programme for Circular Lighting Live 2026 brings together leading experts, innovators, and thought leaders from across the lighting and circular economy sectors. It is aimed at the whole lighting supply chain: specifiers, designers, architects, consulting engineers, wholesalers, end users, manufacturers, remanufacturers, distributors and contractors, all of which have a stake in the conversation.Taking place on 8 October in London, the event will explore the practical steps the lighting indu
  
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• The real cost of workplace technology

  15-09-2026 09:39 via fmj.co.uk
  The lowest purchase price doesn’t always mean the lowest cost.
  Facilities teams have a lot to consider when choosing technology for the workplace. It needs to support the people using it, perform reliably and, increasingly, contribute to wider sustainability goals.
  At EIZO, we look at these challenges through Wellbeing, Productivity and Sustainability. Our monitors include features designed to help reduce digital eye strain, while our experience in demanding areas such as security and surv
  
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• Cleanology celebrates becoming B Corp and gaining EcoVadis silver medal

  14-09-2026 16:34 via chtmag.com
  
  Multi-award-winning Cleanology is celebrating after becoming what is thought to be the first UK commercial cleaning company to become a B Corporation and holder of an EcoVadis silver medal.
  Cleanology’s certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp) sees it join a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet.
  Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that Cleanology meets h
  
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• Rentokil wins big at the National Pest Awards and is crowned Pest Business of the Year

  14-09-2026 16:22 via chtmag.com
  
  Rentokil Pest Control has been named Pest Business of the Year at the 2026 National Pest Awards, the highest accolade awarded at an event that celebrates the people and businesses driving excellence across the UK pest control industry.
  Rentokil also took home Large Company of the Year, while Manchester-based senior technician Malcolm Wray received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
  The awards recognise the people working on the frontline of pest control, as well as the businesses supporting them, a
  
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• The CHSA launches the Chairman’s Lunch

  14-09-2026 16:14 via chtmag.com
  
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association is delighted to introduce its Chairman’s Lunch.
  Taking place at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday 29 October, this exclusive event will deliver real value, bringing together manufacturers and distributors of cleaning and hygiene products and organisations from across the facilities management sector.  It offers a unique opportunity to build strategic relationships, exchange ideas and explore new business opportunities in one of th
  
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• Facilities & Estates Management Live: Exciting keynote announcement!

  14-09-2026 15:23 via fmj.co.uk
  Facilities & Estates Management Live, which opens its doors on 20th and 21st October at the Business Design Centre in London has announced Ruth Buscombe as the Inspirational Speaker on Day 1 of this year’s event.
  A highly respected Formula 1 race strategist and F1TV analyst, Buscombe brings a unique perspective on decision-making under pressure, using data, collaboration, and instinct to deliver results in fast-paced environments. In her keynote, she’ll translate her experience a
  
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• New procurement guide for workplace and facilities managers published by IWFM

  14-09-2026 14:56 via fmj.co.uk
  A new good practice guide to help workplace and facilities management professionals deliver more effective, value-focused procurement outcomes has been published by the IWFM.
  Procurement: A Good Practice Guide for Workplace and Facilities Managers provides practical support across the entire procurement lifecycle, from developing a business case and engaging stakeholders through to tendering, supplier evaluation, contract award and mobilisation.
  Produced by practitioners for practitioners, the g
  
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• Aegis Support Services secures contract with Luton Sixth Form College

  14-09-2026 13:23 via fmj.co.uk
  National security services and facilities management specialist, Aegis Support Services, has won a new three-year contract to provide security services at Luton Sixth Form College.
  Founded in 1966, Luton Sixth Form College provides a broad range of A Level and vocational courses, supporting more than 3,200 students aged 16 to 18.
  The contract was awarded following a rigorous competitive tender and procurement process, and is the first time the service has been put out to tender in seven years.
  T
  
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• Entries open for BCIA Awards 2027

  14-09-2026 13:01 via fmj.co.uk
  The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is calling on individuals, businesses and organisations across the building controls and BEMS sector to put themselves forward for the landmark 20th BCIA Awards.
  Entries are now open and will close on Friday 11 December 2026.
  The awards recognise achievement across 11 categories, celebrating the people, businesses and projects making a difference across the building controls and automation sector.
  The categories are:Building Controls and BEMS Com
  
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