Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 20th September 2012 Issue no. 538
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International News
Products German chemical giant says REACH is worth the investment BASF, the German chemical giant, has distanced itself from the rest of the industry by saying Europe's REACH chemical safety law was worth the investment in the end, reports Euractiv. A review of the legislation is expected this month. US HEPA vacuum filters market expected to reach USD 621.3 Million by 2018 According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research, 'US HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuum filters market: United States industry analysis, size, share and forecast, 2010 - 2018', the US HEPA vacuum filters market revenue is estimated to reached USD 484.0 million in 2013 and then further reach USD 621.3 million by 2018, growing at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate ) of 5.1% from 2013 to 2018. Research on key antibacterial ingredient distorts real-world use Media reports and analysis of a new research paper are distorting the real world safety and everyday use of the antibacterial ingredient Triclosan, based on faulty comparisons to overdosed test subjects, according to the American Cleaning Institute. New law seeks to limit dumping of e-waste At least 85% of electrical and electronic waste generated in the European Union will have to be recycled by 2020 under new rules that took effect recently. Sustainability will be core theme of 19th WFBSC International Congress 'Water: its importance in sustainable cleaning' is the theme chosen for the 19th World Federation of Building Service Contractors International Congress, reiterating the environmental commitment of the maintenance and cleaning industry. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! An article in my local paper got me thinking about how much the sales side of the cleaning industry has changed over the years. The Epsom Guardian drew my attention to the story by showing an image of what is captioned: 'Simplicity itself: a little loo'. (www.epsomguardian.co.uk).
The publication reports that Bourne Hall museum, just down the road from me, houses quite a collection of historical artefacts that aren't on display - including a porcelain loo complete with the beginnings of a wastepipe, measuring just five inches tall by two inches wide. A miniature of the Victorian 'Simplicitas' lavatory bowl manufactured in the 1920s by the renowned sanitaryware engineer, Doulton, it - and others like it - were handed out by travelling salesmen as samples prior to the advent of glossy advertising brochures and magazines (and of course the wondrous Internet!) to show potential customers just how the full-sized item would look and feel. Nowadays of course, there's a wealth of information available and a great deal of competition amongst manufacturers and it's not just about knocking on doors and leaving the odd sample and following up the visit by letter and a further visit. Often the initial contact has been made through advertising or editorial, a visit to an exhibition or showroom or through personal recommendation. Chemicals and equipment are handed out for long-term trials on real cleaning contracts and users are trained in how to get the best out of them. Feedback on ease of use or application is discussed, along with performance results, initial costs and cost-in-use, before negotiations can really begin. And of course there is ongoing training and aftersales support to take into account, as well as warranties. I know communications are a lot better than they used to be but I can't help thinking that a salesperson's job and the chance of closing that deal is a great deal more difficult and drawn out than it used to be. I'd love your thoughts on this! Yours,
     This Week's News
The Hako Virtual Adviser: a stroke of genius!
Vectair Systems unveils a new generation of handcare dispensers
Survey examines use of mobile devices in the cleaning industry A survey conducted for Tornado Industries has asked cleaning industry workers such as distributors, building service contractors and in-house cleaning workers, about their use of mobile devices, such as smartphones and 'tablet' computers. The results reveal that 71% of respondents use a smartphone and about 67% use a flat screen tablet computer. If you want to do business in Turkey, don't miss Pulire Eurasia
Rubbermaid launches Clean Look coordinated washroom products
Betco announces new Fastdraw Foamer II
The Fastdraw Foamer II is a durable foam gun that utilises Betco Fastdraw products. New features include a SureComfort grip handle, spray and rinse capabilities and adjustable spray patterns. Dust Control UK unveils new training programme to combat silica
Extended foamer range delivers choice and versatility
Worker struck by forklift leaves recycling plant out of pocket A recycling firm, which ignored warnings about safety at its plant in Warrington, has been fined £6,000 and ordered to pay £3,365 in prosecution costs after a worker was struck by a forklift truck. Lighter container from RPC UKSC for Royal Warrant holder Prochem Europe
Insurers flooded by water claims, whilst vandalism ruins rural regions Water escaping from burst pipes or leaking taps is the most common commercial property claim, at 36%, according to new research by damage restoration experts ServiceMaster Clean. The Cleanzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The Cleanzine. If you would like to run a search of the The Cleanzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The Cleanzine:
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Don't miss out on important UK cleaning industry event The British Cleaning Council Conference 2012 is now only one month away, and for those that have not secured their place, there are only a limited number of tickets remaining. While many of last year's attendees are already set to return, some readers will be unfamiliar with the event, so here is a taster of what to expect. Nurses regularly forced to perform heavy cleaning duties, survey finds The results of a survey of 1,000 nurses and health assistants, conducted by Nursing Times and published this week, has confirmed that they are regularly carrying out the type of cleaning duties that one would normally expect the cleaning staff to undertake. CSSA responds to survey on hospital cleaning Responding to the results of the survey published by the Nursing Times, in which significant numbers of nurses reported that they had undertaken cleaning duties in the preceding months, Andrew Large - Chief Executive of the Cleaning & Support Services Association, said: |
Of course, as an ex-Council Member of the British Toilet Association and someone who's guest judged the Loo of the Year Awards, this was one story I couldn't resist!
