Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 9th November 2017 Issue no. 797
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International News
Products Danish Ministry of Defence and ISS form Denmark's largest public FM partnership
AsepticSure disinfection system introduced to Nordic Region
The news comes following an agreement by AsepticSure's manufacturer Medizone International, and Aglon a/s, announced on Tuesday. Medizone has granted Aglon exclusive distribution rights for the AsepticSure system in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Romania welcomes 21st Century cleaning with Kaivac cleaning systems
New Enziclean eats up dirt and odours from porous surfaces
New system cleans and disinfects narrow pipe interiors
Study finds copper surfaces in fitness centres reduce bacteria and possible infection
Stainstop masonry floor protection keeps ground surfaces looking like new
Nilfisk reaches a historical milestone and completes successful listing on the stock exchange
Rug Doctor modernising carpet cleaning business with innovation and technology, plus clever branding
The global name in do-it-yourself carpet cleaning, whose Plano headquarters employs nearly 100 people, is relaunching the rental business with its most significant innovation in its 45-year history. Global Health leader to launch interactive exhibit dedicated to health and hygiene
A fresh approach to water system management
RAS certifies Far East malls under the star-rated Happy Toilet Programme for first time
Maintaining aerosols: Best practice goes beyond product selection
Gojo Introduces tough, sustainable heavy-duty hand cleaner
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! Our apologies if you have recived this edition of Cleanzine twice. Our server had a technical fault during broadcast and might not have displayed everything correctly or reached everyone so we have sent it out again. If you're a user of social media you'll probably have come across speculation regarding a split between the RAI (which launched Interclean, Amsterdam, in 1967) and global cleaning industry association ISSA - which, before the launch of the ISSA/Interclean brand in the late 1990s, had successfully organised the popular ISSA North America Conventions that took place annually. The statements made by the two bodies are below and I'm happy to say that since receiving these, I've had contact with representatives from each, who assure me that both Interclean Amsterdam and ISSA North America are expected to grow and will continue to promote the global cleaning industry in all its glory. I'm mentioning this here, since there's been talk of the shows suffering as a result of the split and I don't believe that this will be the case. The cleaning industry is enormous and one of the most important industries in the world. Whether ISSA and the RAI are working together or apart, they have both done and will continue to do a great job in promoting it and providing a platform for innovation, discovery and that all-important networking. Long may they continue to do so! In other news, the UK Government is holding a consultation on the recycling of plastic bottles, on whether we should pay a premium, which will be refunded when we return empty bottles or present them for recycling at a recycling facility. We need to identify how much that premium should be, in terms of encouraging the more reluctant recyclers amongst us to change our ways. Please make your views known at: www.consult.defra.gov.uk If you find you're unable to get your views across on the Government's forms, there's also a campaigning opportunity at: www.speakout.38degrees.org.uk I've written about the problems created by waste plastics many times over the years and mused over potential solutions. One suggestion was to start charging a refundable premium, as used to happen when I was a child. I'm still at a loss as to why that stopped. Reader John Rose wrote on our Facebook page recently: "Here in South Australia we have a collection refund scheme of 10c per container. People make or supplement livings out of collecting waste. You hardly see a deposit type container anywhere. Maybe the UK could do the same but at 10p..." See - it does work (although I think 20p is more likely to make an impact)! Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Cleanzine
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         This Week's News
The change to the show's title takes place with immediate effect - and becomes the brand name for all future RAI Amsterdam events for the professional cleaning industry. Interclean's goal is to create a cleaner, healthier living environment for all. And it will continue to be synonymous with the development of innovative products and solutions to overcome the cleaning and hygiene challenges of businesses everywhere. ISSA strongly refutes RAI's Unilateral Termination of Alliance
ISSA wishes that any conjecture on its role in this matter be put to rest. The association's leadership wishes to stress to its valued members, peers and stakeholders that the current allegations regarding the association's partnership and global family of ISSA/Interclean exhibitions have been carried out without its consent. ISSA does not support RAI's unilateral departure from its obligations, nor its choice to communicate directly to members of the association with direction counter to its contractual obligations. Update: Interclean Amsterdam (in response to a request for clarification) "Hi Jan, Thank you for your message and checking the facts. To answer your question: We sent out a letter to all our Amsterdam exhibitors, that obviously also includes ISSA members to inform them. A separate letter was sent to the exhibitors in the Pavilion of the Americas in Amsterdam (all of them are ISSA members) informing them on the situation and reassuring them that their stand as booked via ISSA is still theirs and they will not have to worry about their participation in Amsterdam as the organisation was and is still done by RAI. Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards 2018: finalists announced
The announcement follows the first stage of judging carried out independently by The British Institute of Cleaning Science. This year, the standard of entries across the 14 categories spanning healthcare, office, education, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, environmental and training sectors all exceeded expectations. Enhancing floor safety through slip resistance testing, maintenance and risk awareness
Ultimately, these findings suggest that many businesses' fall prevention programmes may overlook the effects of flooring selection and ongoing maintenance on slip resistance. Views sought on reward and return schemes for drinks containers
More than eight million tonnes of plastic are discarded into the world's oceans each year, putting marine wildlife under serious threat. Up to 80% of this is estimated to have been originally lost or discarded on land before washing out to sea, and plastic bottles are a particular concern - with figures showing just 57% of those sold in the UK in 2016 collected for recycling. ISS to deliver facilities services to Deutsche Telekom
More than 6,000 employees will be working on the new contract, which, once fully operational, will amount to approximately 4% of 2016 Group revenue. How to redefine your RoI through smarter innovation
Global surface disinfectant chemicals: market trends
'Surface Disinfectant Chemicals Market: Global Industry Analysis (2012-2016) and Opportunity Assessment (2017-2027)', covers weighted analysis on various key players participating in the global market for surface disinfectant chemicals. Key developments, trends, drivers and restraints also have been assessed and included. A commitment to standards: motivation behind members of CHSA's Accreditation Schemes
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ICE acquires Reintec and Tecserv ICE tells us it is extremely pleased to announce that last Friday (27th October) it agreed to acquire 100% of the Reintec and TecServ business. Trading as Reintec, the business has led the way since 2010 in equipment rental, offering flexible hire and repair of professional cleaning equipment. TecServ delivers expert maintenance services which support the Reintec product offering. Change that sign of the times...
The CSSA relaunches its website and starts new membership drive
The relaunch comes after the Association's Open Evening in London that brought together contract cleaners and service providers from all across the UK. Morclean celebrates 40 years in the industry with a new product launch
Morclean's range of equipment now includes high pressure cleaners, floorcare equipment, specialist vacuums, hazardous and ATEX equipment, and of course a unique range of niche products that include water recovery and filtration, wash pads, and the company's flagship machine the award winning Morclean BinWash. Contractor increases workforce visibility and boosts performance using Smarttask
Having hired 24 new staff over the past 12 months, the Pembrokeshire-based company adopted the system for proof of attendance and rota planning across 109 cleaners. This has enabled the company to dramatically improve productivity and staff engagement, while enhancing its business development capabilities. BIFM publishes new guidance for FM professionals on customer experience
The new Good Practice Guide, Customer Experience, takes a holistic look at the entirety of the interactions and experiences that a customer encounters, from beginning to end. Recycling company fined after a litter picker suffers life changing injuries A recycling company has been fined £100,000 and ordered to pay costs of £17,641.62, following a Health & Safety Executive investigation into a work incident in December 2014, in which a litter picker was struck by a shovel loader and suffered life changing injuries as a result. Contemporary venue sector wins for Cleanology
Recycling company fined £650,000 after reversing vehicle fatality Savanna Rags International Limited of Forest Road Mansfield pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Regulation 3(1) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and Regulation 17(1) of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and was fined £650,000, after a worker was fatally injured by a reversing vehicle. Securing students' interest in FM
Nationwide Window Cleaning on acquisition trail
Founded in 2005, Reflekt has experienced strong year-on-year growth. Clients include the BBC, RAF, Cadbury, Merck Sharpe & Dohme and Exxon Mobil. Brightwell Dispensers has moved its headquarters to new premises
The company's previous offices and production areas have served it well for many years. However, with increasing demand for its dispensing equipment and its growth and expansion plans, the time had come for a change. Principle retains Broadgate Estates Rowe portfolio
The London-based cleaning specialist, which provides its services to some of the most prominent buildings in the Capital, secured the multi-site contract renewal following a rigorous tender process. AM Services Group acquires Liverpool washroom business
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