Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 21st April 2016 Issue no. 720
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Products Intelligent call-to-action capability launched at Smart IoT London targets FM companies
SkyVac launches most powerful gutter cleaner
Celebrating its fifth year of UK production, SkyVac has designed this model for all situations. It has three motors controlled by a power management lever to operate on 6,500 - 8,000 litres suction per minute and to ensure economical use of electricity. AC7Duo catalyst natural cleaner can safely sanitise a room in 15 minutes
Fresh and clean smelling air is often critical for a company's performance and reputation, as well as for its occupants' health and wellbeing. Safety requirements published for human robot collaboration
The document can be ordered at ISO store (www.iso.org). ISO/TS 15066 contains requirements for the safe implementation of robots in collaborative operations and with robotics being used more and more in cleaning, the publication is timely. Esclean offers special promotional and business opportunity for industry professionals
It also "disseminated the idiosyncrasies of a sector that creates employment and wealth and which is committed to the environment, enhanced well-being, quality of life and public health." Handwashing gets skipped a third of the time in outpatient healthcare
This is according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC). Honouring World Health Day by protecting indoor air quality Avmor, Canada's leading manufacturer of professional cleaning solutions for the Jan/San and foodservice markets, believes that the professional cleaning industry should honour this day by focusing on ways to protect human health... and at the top of its list is indoor air quality. Med-X's Nature-Cide insecticide moves into Cannabis cultivation supply
i-Robot robotic floor cleaning machines now available from Vaclensa
Papyrus Supplies acquires Veli Mark Oy and strengthens its position in Finland
Through this acquisition, Papyrus Supplies says it is further strengthening its Nordic position in the field of cleaning and facilities management supplies. Airplus - the new air freshener system from Kennedy Hygiene
A simple, battery-free, door-mounted air freshener solution for washroom cubicles, the Airplus Ellipse offers maximum ease of service with easy loading and activation of the refill: the cartridge has been designed to activate inside the dispenser using the action created by closing the cover - thus avoiding any possible fragrance spillage. Singaporean washroom association moves closer to becoming 'Toilet Hub' in 2016
WFBSC announces first Berlin meeting for CMS 2017, as Thomas Dietrich takes over presidency
From 18th to 20th September 2017, the Federation will be holding its congress alongside the international cleaning trade fair CMS Berlin 2017 - Cleaning.Management.Services in the German capital. The headline topic of the international conference is 'Cleaning in the digital world - processes, people, technology.' Greyland new launches at Manchester Cleaning Show
Is Just-In-Time ordering still effective?
Not all refuse sacks are created equal
Khemsoft offers environmentally sustainable non-destructive industrial cleaning
Anti-microbial product making washrooms and feminine hygiene units cleaner and safer
New wipe meets growing need for touchscreen compatible products in healthcare environments
Robots, apps and connected technology to star at ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam 2016
The 2016 show will feature over 800 exhibitors from over 45 countries, showcasing their cleaning and hygiene products and solutions in a total floor area of approximately 60,000sq.m. RAI also reports that more live demonstrations are to be given across the show floor than ever before, including in the Outdoor Cleaning Show and High Pressure Demonstration Area where visitors will be encouraged to 'try-it-yourself' with many of the products on display. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! Rory Stewart MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary in Defra and Marcus Jones MP, Minister for Local Government, were amongst speakers who lauded the success of the Clean for The Queen Campaign on Tuesday, at a celebration on the Terrace Pavilion at the House of Commons. They joined campaign founder Melissa Murdoch from the Garfield Weston Foundation and Allison Ogden-Newton, chief executive of Keep Britain Tidy, in commending the 250,000-plus volunteers who’d helped clean up these beautiful islands in readiness for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday today. I was lucky to be a guest of sponsor The British Cleaning Council and thus amongst the 200 people to attend the celebration – bright sunshine sparkling on the Thames (which is no doubt that much cleaner thanks to the campaign) seemed to provide an extra ‘thank you’ for the campaign’s instigators, supporters and volunteers. Although, (because of a weekend job) I wasn’t able to take part in the 3-day litter-pick in March, I am one of those who naturally goes around picking up litter dropped by others. It’s clear from the random chats I had with others on that terrace, that I’m not as weird as my friends and family think!
Keep Britain Tidy’s Allison Ogden-Newton, said: “When The Queen first came to the throne, litter was not the problem it has become today, with more fast food packaging, plastic bottles, takeaway meals and cigarette butts… Seeing this on our streets not only changes our sense of pride and how we feel about a place or area, but it also affects our wildlife and countryside.” So true… And while we’re all applauding those who gathered the 1,200 tonnes of rubbish, let’s think about what’s happening here… We’re dropping litter – too much of it. Why? And what can we do to change things? Do please let me have your views. Perhaps if we all work hard enough, next year’s volunteers will only be able to collect half that amount of litter – or even less. Now wouldn’t that be nice? Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/Cleanzine You can also follow us on Twitter @cleanzine Yours, This Week's News
World's largest campaign launched to promote sustainable work and healthy ageing for all Last Friday in Brussels, the European Commission and the European Agency for Safety & Health at Work (EU-OSHA) in cooperation with the Netherlands EU Presidency, launched a two-year Europe-wide campaign: Healthy Workplaces for All Ages. Focusing on sustainable work and workplace safety and health in the context of the ageing workforce, the campaign provides a timely reminder that the younger workers of today are the older workers of tomorrow. This campaign's objectives are four-fold: The European workforce is ageing fast. By 2030, employees aged over 55 are expected to make up 30% or more of the total workforce in many EU countries. In the UK, 30% or more of the total workforce is already over 50 years' old, while 60 year and older employees constitute 23% of the workforce, and this figure is set to rise to 30.7% by 2020. Employment figures suggest jittery employers spooked by increasing labour costs Commenting on today's ONS Labour Market Statistics, (www.ons.gov.uk) Gerwyn Davies, labour market adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, the professional body for HR and people development, says: "Existing employer concerns over the cost implications of the National Living Wage, pension auto-enrolment and the impending Apprenticeship Levy are starting to affect confidence amongst employers. Agencies that advise employers to reclassify temporary staff as 'unsupervised' are putting both their end clients and their directors in jeopardy, according to CXC Global. The contractor management specialist has warned agencies that following the advice laid out by one recruitment firm recently to reclassify their temporary workers could result in huge fines for their end clients as well as significant punishments for the organisation's directors. £200m Cash Injection for FM Market in 2016 A new report on the UK facilities management market from MTW Research has found that profitability is set to rise by £200 million in 2016, sustaining optimism for the market despite a slight slowdown in growth. As most cleaning professionals around the world know, the old Material Safety Data Sheet has been replaced by the new Safety Data Sheet. In the process, numerous questions have come up as to why the old MSDS was replaced along with enquiries specifically about the new SDS forms. To help us figure things out, Tobi Colbert, business development manager for National Service Alliance, a leading group purchasing organisation for contract cleaners in North America, lists some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers below: Britannia Washing Systems help keep National Express Fleet in fine fettle For a high profile brand such as National Express, image is everything. The Group delivers services in the UK, North America, Germany, Spain and Morocco, with more than 800 million journeys annually made on its buses, trains, light rail services and coaches. It strives for operational excellence in everything it does across the organisation, from its safety and CSR policy to choice of vehicle and livery. Hako helps historic Nottingham's streets stay sublime Nottingham City Council has taken delivery of two new additions to its growing fleet of road-cleaning machines from Hako that is already helping to keep the historic city looking its best. The arrival of the award-winning Citymaster 1600s marks the latest stage of a strengthening relationship between one of the UK's leading providers of municipal equipment and the Council, which already operates five Citymaster 1250 models. Algae on wooden decks... on terraces and pavements... slippery, ugly and damaging. And if aesthetics are at stake - as they are on monuments, tombstones, facades, etc., the cost of algae removal can be substantial - not just in hours, but also in material damage. Over the coming weeks, many cleaning companies will go out on site and temporarily remove the green tarnish... knowing that the algae will return in a couple of months. Cannon Hygiene launches the Imagine collection Cannon Hygiene has launched the Imagine collection of washroom dispensers in over 40 countries - a modern product range which showcases a fully co-ordinated design scheme to create a style-led washroom suite. The company says that the range will inspire customers to Imagine more from their washrooms with a choice of 24 dispensers featuring a modern, striking geometric look inspired by interior design trends and the Cannon Hygiene logo. Greyland golf putting comp win could help drive new sales for Prestige Supplies Leading cleaning chemicals manufacturer Greyland held a golf putting competition at the recent Manchester Cleaning Show, which John Wolohan of Prestige Supplies, Wigan, won by sinking an impressive 3 out of 5 putts. Inciner8 honoured twice by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II UK incinerator manufacturer, Inciner8, has announced today (the Queen's birthday) that it has won two Queen's Enterprise Awards, the UK's highest accolade for business success.
The firm has picked up the 2016 Queen's awards both for International Trade and Innovation. The ultimate flat surface cleaner from Spinaclean Spinaclean, the specialist pressure washer and cleaning equipment manufacturer, has launched New Slipstream Pro 20, a flat surface and traditional pressure washer for large areas of commercial and domestic paving, brickwork and decking. India revises its solid waste management rules The Environment Ministry of India has revised its Solid Waste Management Rules after 16 years, to encourage citizens to do something to prevent the waste to wealth by following 'recovery, reuse and recycle' principles wherever possible. The rules are now far more widely applicable; extending beyond municipal areas and into urban agglomerations, census towns, notified industrial townships, areas under the control of Indian Railways, airports, airbases, ports and harbours, defence establishments, special economic zones, State and Central government organisations as well as places of pilgrims, religious & historical importance. ISS UK honoured for support to leading Royal Air Force welfare charity ISS UK has been presented with the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Royal Air Force (RAF) Benevolent Fund's annual Award ceremony held in London. Throughout its partnership with the Fund, ISS UK Defence, which among other things provides facility services at several RAF stations, has given more than £40,000 through donations, events and sponsorship. In 2015 alone, the company's gift in kind value was £15,000. 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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