Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 2nd March 2023 Issue no. 1054
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 International News
Products Program finalised, speakers added for ACI workshop on new test methods for cleaning product safety
 Introducing MicroGuard: Microban’s antimicrobial technology for PU, EVA and PVC
 CDVI’s new accessible toilet lock system features MicroGuard anti-microbial coating
UMF|PerfectClean welcomes Mark Hodgson as vice president sales - healthcare markets
Sybron launches first own brand with new biotechnology cleaning range - SyBio
Relationships underpin innovation and marketing
“Seeing as it was Valentine's Day this week, I wanted to explore the effect relationships have on business, as well as innovation and marketing. There's a classic quote that saying ‘hello’ doesn't have a return on investment - it's about building relationships. Innovation driver CMS Berlin under new project management
Three arrested in suspected PPE fraud worth millions
Five ways to slow surging spread of Norovirus Norovirus is in full swing in the US this Winter. While the number of cases hit historic lows during the pandemic, now it's behind us, experts believe 2023 may be a record year for cases. Likewise flu in the UK and other parts of the world. ISSA Pulire presents two competitions to animate three-day show in Milan
Xenex Makes De Novo Petition to FDA re. LightStrike UV room disinfection technology
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Welcome to the Cleanzine
I realise that in terms of floorspace, London's 'The Cleaning Show' - taking place in just two weeks from 14th - 16th March, is nothing like international shows such as the long-established ‘Interclean Amsterdam’, or ‘CMS Berlin’ in which local manufacturers seem to fill entire halls. However, when you consider just how many companies are packed into the comparatively small area the London Show will take up in ExCel, there's an awful lot to see. I've just been looking at the current floorplan (https://cleaningshow.co.uk/london/floorplan) and am thinking that John Austen and I will have our work cut out to see everyone over the three days and also take in the conference program and other events running alongside the Show.
But what about the threat of industrial action affecting National Rail services and the London Underground on 15th and 16th March? Will these thwart all the hard work that’s been put into growing the show to its current levels? Luckily, all is not lost…
First, although it’s part of London Underground, Docklands Light Railway - which has two stations on the ExCel campus, is NOT affected. Despite this, the Show’s organisers are giving away 500 x £10 Uber vouchers to Show visitors via https://quartzltd-uber-voucher-claim/ to help ease your journey. If you’re one of the lucky claimants they'll be in touch next week with the voucher link and instructions on how to redeem it when you travel. Or you could travel via the Thames as they used to hundreds of years ago… Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has departures from London piers every 20 minutes. Something more futuristic and great if you’re staying locally, is the cable car that connects ExCeL to The O2 and North Greenwich area. A single fare costs Show visitors just £3! For those needing something less exciting there are 2,000-plus pay and display parking spaces at ExCeL. Just ensure you’re ULEZ compliant and if you’re not, you don’t forget to pay your ‘fine’.
The British Cleaning Council invests its proceeds from the Show back into the cleaning industry in the form of research, grants, consultation services, campaigns and generating positive publicity for the sector. So while this may be a small Show in comparison to some of the ‘biggies’ we get to visit, it really is a goodie and well worth supporting - and there’s far less walking involved than there could be!
Yours,
 This Week's News
Bureau Veritas's new guide will help manage green claims and avoid unintentional greenwashing
Greenwashing is a form of marketing where misleading information may persuade the public that an organisation's products, services, aims and policies are more environmentally friendly than they are. Under proposed legislation, companies could face multi-million pound fines for promoting their products with unverified environmental claims.  Mineral Wars: How your business can prepare to deal with the battery crisis?
“The advent of battery-powered technology has been one of the defining manufacturing developments of our time, empowering global smart phone interconnectivity and spearheading the electric vehicle (EV) revolution of the future.  Principle appoints Tom Lloyd as its new CEO
Tom will lead Principle in delivering its medium-term strategy as it continues to grow organically. The company will maintain its focus on people, innovation, technology and sustainability, along with further investment in its on-site and head office teams. It is also expanding its vertical and specialist cleaning division.
Join the British Safety Council’s lunchtime webinar where Roopa Nagoria, engagement and wellbeing consultant at RN HR Consulting and PhD Researcher at Coventry University, explores the topic of engaging remote and hybrid workers in our new working world. Kingdom Cleaning plants 150 trees in new community woodland
Organised by the company’s operations director, Shaun Wall, and sustainability partner, Ethical Nation, the event saw colleagues from Kingdom Services Group and its janitorial supply partner, Bunzl, come together to contribute to the ongoing planting programme at Queens Wood near Houghton House. Jangro enhances digital wall chart tool
Featuring a sleek new header design, the site is not only more visually appealing but also provides a more user-friendly experience for customers. The clean and modern header makes it easier for users to navigate and find the chart they need.  IMCD appointed as distributor for Genesis Biosciences
Genesis specialises in beneficial bacteria fermentation, and is thought to be the first company in the world to develop, manufacture and offer both microbial and antimicrobial eco-benign technology to customers. Its offering is used across a host of sectors including cleaning, industrial wastewater, drain maintenance, pond and water management and odour control.  Cleanology proudly services new entertainment district lighting up London
Outernet is a global media and entertainment district, integrating unique creative and technical capabilities to bring cultural and retail experiences alive. All centrally positioned within a wider live performance, hotel, restaurant and bar ecosystem. Cleanology's responsibility is for servicing all Outernet above-ground public media spaces, with daily footfall of 170,000-plus. Another chapter opens for Atlas at the British Library
The contract will see the company continuing to deliver services to the public site in St Pancras, London and the collection site in Boston Spa, Yorkshire ensuring they are clean, safe and operational. The award follows a highly competitive tender process, and the appointment was made through Crown Commercial Services. Recorra acquires national clinical waste provider Cliniclear
The acquisition will provide Recorra with a national capability in clinical waste management and will also expand the company's presence along the South coast - expanding its successful Brighton and Hastings based business. 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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