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Survey finds end-of-Summer trips are preceded by extra handwashing

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This ‘Labor Day’ as Americans took a final outing before Summer came to an end, research found that their advance prep included increased hand hygiene.
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Clean India Technology Week

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India's cleaning & hygiene industry has witnessed significant growth over the years, and this progress has been marked by the annual event, Clean India Technology Week.
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Xenex strikes it lucky with FDA

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The US Food & Drug Administration has granted Xenex Disinfection Services De Novo authorisation for the company's LightStrike+ device - a high-intensity, broad-spectrum ultraviolet light robot proven to reduce pathogens in healthcare environments.
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ISS and ToolSense enter global strategic partnership to digitise asset operations

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ISS A/S, is enhancing its technology position in the FM industry through a new global strategic partnership with tech startup company ToolSense. By using state-of-the-art Internet of Things solutions that can be integrated into ISS's management of the company's global assets of movable machines, ISS aims to boost its operational efficiency.
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Vectair Systems launches the V-Screen Dual urinal screen

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Vectair Systems, a leading supplier of aircare and hygiene products worldwide, has launched V-Screen Dual, a 30-day urinal screen that offers easy, hassle-free installation and exceptional fragrance output.
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Meet ISSA’s Board Members for 2024

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Under the leadership of incoming president Matthew J. Schenk (pictured) of Midlab, the team elected to serve on the Board of the ISSA for 2024 are:
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Register now to attend Interclean China

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Registration for Interclean China, the dedicated international trade show in China for the professional cleaning & hygiene sector – taking place from 18th -20th October in Chongqing and free to attend - is now open.
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Sellars introduces new ultra-low linting spunlace wipers

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Sellars Absorbent Materials, a Milwaukee, US-based manufacturer of wipes, absorbents and towel and tissue products, has added a new product to its Toolbox line. Its S700 Spunlace wipers are durable, ultra-low linting and solvent resistant, making them ideal for use in critical clean environments, including aerospace, automotive, printing, manufacturing and medical.
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What Not to Put Down a Drain

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By plumbing expert David Cruz, at MyJobQuote

"We're all guilty of putting things down the drain without a second thought. But did you know there are some things that you should never put down the drain? Some items can end up costing you a hefty amount in repairs if you're not careful.
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ISS extends its contract agreement with Capgemini

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ISS has extended its existing contract with Capgemini in Europe and North America, for three years.

ISS has worked with Capgemini, a global business and technology transformation partner, since 2012, when it started to deliver services to office sites in the UK. The contract has since been expanded to also include sites in the EMEA and North America regions as of 2019 and the company is also delivering integrated facility management for Capgemini sites in India.
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International appointment for Genesis set to cultivate customer network

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Genesis Biosciences has welcomed a new appointment, Lawrence Keen, to its growing sales team as the company looks to expand its customer network across the UK and Ireland.
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The antimicrobial nature of bioflavonoids…

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By Richard Thomas, managing director of Citrox Biosciences

“The pandemic certainly hammered home the benefits of regular handwashing and surface disinfection in controlling microbial proliferation. However, traditional cleaning products often contain toxic chemicals that are damaging to the environment, or that can lead to a range of health problems, including dermatitis, asthma and even cancer.
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After France, Korea and China… Idrobase Spain is born

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Idrobase Spain has joined the already operating Idrobase France, Idrobase Korea and Idrobase Ningbo in China, with the birth of Idrobase America and Idrobase Japan pending.
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Shared wheelchairs – a neglected contamination risk?

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Did you know that over 65 million people worldwide use wheelchairs every day? And that in addition, another one billion people use wheelchairs temporarily, for instance, due to illness or injury? Or that unfortunately, many wheelchair users develop illnesses and infections?
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Hygiene trio join forces

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Family-owned supplier of detergents and disinfectants, Christeyns Food Hygiene, has joined forces in a tri-partner initiative with Danish food hygiene equipment expert Foamico and hygiene equipment specialist H&M Disinfection, to offer unique turnkey solutions.
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AI-Powered air care: Putting the 'AI' in air freshener solutions

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Writes Matt Wonnacott, founder of Ennovamark - a new agency created to help aircare, hygiene and washroom technology brands and businesses develop effective innovations and marketing strategies. Matt’s two decades of experience in the industry, enables him to support clients with outstanding and truly innovative ideas - both for branding and products.
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Great news this week for lorry drivers whose deliveries involve journeys in the UK, with the announcement by the Department for Transport that £8m funding is being made available to improve truck roadside facilities – with a further £11m coming from industry itself. About time that those who keep us in food, drink, fuel, electrical products and the like are properly looked after… not forgetting people delivering cleaning products along with those whose job it is to service or repair cleaning equipment! 
 
The funding comes from the Government's HGV Parking & Driver Welfare Grant Scheme and forms part of up to £100 million joint investment between Government and industry to support the logistics sector by helping address the shortage of HGV drivers and boost recruitment and retention, while also helping boost economic growth. A total of 39 roadside facility operators will receive a share of the money, which will be used to boost welfare facilities such as showers, rest areas and restaurants, and increase HGV parking capacity while improving security for drivers. 
 
The scheme draws on last year’s ‘National Survey on Lorry Parking' which provides important evidence as to what improvements are needed and where to boost the nation's roadside infrastructure. It won’t come as any surprise that well-maintained toilets and showers are the key feature, with 99% of drivers selecting this as very important. This was followed by a good range of food, available spaces to park, social spaces and cost of parking to reflect the facilities available. ‘Clean’ was a word that appeared frequently in the responses. There was a strong feeling within the group that European facilities were good (even basic ones) and the UK ones are poor in comparison and I’m aware from speaking to contacts in the industry that some of the conditions truckers have to face in the UK are appalling. 
 
With hauliers required to take mandatory breaks and rest periods, building better roadside facilities will improve the quality of HGV drivers' rest and recovery and make our roads safer for all of us. Being able to offer good, clean facilities is also better for business, isn’t it? Facilities that make the best use of this new funding will no doubt find that drivers will make a beeline for them and bypass those that aren’t up to scratch. I’m grateful that our truckers are finally going to be looked after. It's been a long time coming.
 

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This Week's News

World Water Week: How small businesses can save 2m litres of water a year

* World-Water-Week.jpgTo mark World Water Week 2023 last month, SaveMoneyCutCarbon, the corporate sustainability platform advocating for greener solutions, focused its attention on how businesses can lower their carbon footprint by tackling water usage.

Water has been named as the third most important risk to global growth within the next 10 years and with localised water scarcity quickly rising amongst the world's political and public agenda, it is concerning that research has unveiled that UK businesses use over 30% more water than they require.
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Berry Global announces review of strategic alternatives for its health, hygiene & specialties segment

* Berry_Tom-Salmon.jpgBerry Global Group announced this week that it has initiated a formal process to evaluate strategic alternatives for its Health, Hygiene & Specialties segment (HH&S).

HH&S is a leading provider of nonwovens, speciality films and tapes for a broad range of end markets, including healthcare, hygiene, consumer, building & construction and industrials. The segment is well-positioned in its core businesses, providing value-added products to many of the world's leading brand owners.
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From 'Rome to the Dome' to 'The Transplant Tour'

* Rome-Dome.jpgDennis Carver was a part of the cleaning industry community for more than 30 years and in that time worked for a number of companies including Brightwell Dispensers where he spent the last 10 of those years before turning his attention to other things.

One thing he did do outside of this was organise charity cycle rides, of the long-distance kind. Most notable was Rome to the Dome in 2001, when he was joined my Mark Woodhead of Selden Research, and supported through sponsorship by many of his friends and colleagues in the industry. The 28 riders he recruited raised more than £64,000 for Leukaemia Busters, a Southampton-based childhood leukaemia charity.
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Kimberly-Clark Professional's new wind farm partnership will supply 80% of its UK electrical power needs

* KCP-Wind.jpgKimberly-Clark is this week celebrating a major milestone in its drive towards green energy with the official opening of a new £75 million onshore wind farm in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, which will supply around 80% of its UK electrical power needs.

As the global giant's first wind farm project outside of North America, the 50 MW 12-turbine Cumberhead facility will supply the company with approximately 160,000 Megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable energy every year. This will result in a total emissions reduction of 55,625 MTCO2e per year - the equivalent of taking 38,628 passenger vehicles off the road every year.
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ProLux Cleaning receives award from The Federation of Master Cleaners

* Prolux.jpgProLux Cleaning, a popular carpet cleaning company in Watford, has been honoured with the title of the 'Best Watford-Based Carpet Cleaning Company 2023' by The Federation of Master Cleaners.

This accolade comes as no surprise, as ProLux Cleaning has consistently demonstrated excellence in its services. With a remarkable full five-star rating on Trustpilot, backed by over 1300 glowing customer reviews, the company has established itself as a trusted and highly regarded name in the industry.
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Chewing Gum Task Force in action with Keep Britain Tidy

* Green-Lanes.jpgWork has started on Green Lanes to remove chewing gum from the pavements as Haringey Council teams up with Keep Britain Tidy and the Chewing Gum Task Force to improve pavements on one of Haringey's busiest high streets.

Chewing gum is being steam removed from St Ann's Road to Green Lanes Overground Station with a portable gum remover which has been paid for by part of the funding.
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Members of CHSA Accreditation Scheme for Cleaning Chemicals sign commitment to ethical marketing

* CHSA-Accredited-Manufacturer.jpgThe members of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association's Accreditation Scheme for Cleaning Chemicals have signed a commitment to ethical marketing.

The commitment states members adhere to four ethical principles:
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Afflink awarded paper and janitorial supply distribution agreement with Premier

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Effective 1st November 2023, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for paper and janitorial supplies.
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ISS UK & Ireland appoints Leanne Lynch to drive technology strategy as chief information officer

* ISS_Leanne-Lynch.jpgISS UK & Ireland has appointed Leanne Lynch as chief information officer. The appointment follows a rigorous search process, which focused on identifying a candidate with the strong skills and experience needed to deliver ISS's ambition to be the technology leader in the industry and to drive Group CIDO Markus Sontheimer's global technology strategy in the UK and Ireland.

As chief information officer, Leanne will have a remit to deliver technology solutions that support, connect and protect ISS, its people and clients. This will include delivering best-in-class tools to support the more than 30,000 colleagues that work across the UK&I region, aiding better communication with front-line employees, and enabling higher productivity and efficiency across the business. And, with signific
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BigChange celebrates 10-years with a 'record breaking' first six months of 2023

* BigChange-celebrates-10.jpgLeeds -based job management software provider, BigChange, turns 10 this month as it celebrates its best ever six months for customer acquisition and contract wins.

Founded in Leeds in 2013 by the now chairman Martin Port, BigChange set out to streamline field service businesses by reducing paperwork and automating their processes.
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AI Robots navigate crowds to keep warehouses clean and safe

* AI-Robots.jpgHailing from London, deeptech startup United Robots has unveiled a fleet of autonomous industrial cleaning robots. Designed specifically for bustling industrial spaces and equipped with advanced AI detection to navigate crowded spaces, these robots can scrub an area equivalent to two football fields on a single charge, ensuring continuous cleaning without compromising human safety.

Konrad Cop, a former Mars rover engineer, leads the team behind this innovation.
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ISS supports official commemorative book celebrating 75 years of the NHS

* ISS-75-NHS.jpgISS was proud to join with the History of Parliament Trust - one of the most ambitious and authoritative academic projects in British history - in unveiling a new publication entitled ‘NHS 75: Celebrating 75 years of the National Health Service’.

The special commemorative book has been produced in partnership with leading publisher St James's House and written by a team of academics and industry experts. Exploring the origins, history and impact of the NHS, the fully illustrated publication marks the 75th anniversary of the service, and the people and policies that have shaped it.
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Mitie secures new five-year contract with the Government Property Agency

* Mitie-secures.jpgMitie has secured a new five-year contract with the Government Property Agency, to provide a range of facilities management services, following a competitive tender process via the Crown Commercial Services Facilities Management Marketplace framework.

The contract will come into service on 1st November 2023 and will run for an initial period of five years with renewal options up to two years.
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Recent UK News

Gojo recognised as a key partner to the NHS

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Gojo tells us it is proud to be a brand showcased in an official publication commemorating the NHS, entitled 'NHS 75: Celebrating 75 Years of the National Health Service’. This accolade demonstrates the key role played by the skin and hygiene specialist, which has now been a partner to the organisation for more than 30 years.
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Ecoserv Group expands executive team

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Stephen Jones and Jim Humphrey have joined the executive team of sustainable commercial cleaning specialist Ecoserv Group, as well as both becoming shareholders in the business. Stephen will take on the role of chief operating officer, while Jim will be responsible for key accounts and procurement as a shareholding director.
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BioVate Hygienics announces recruitment of four new staff in latest expansion drive

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BioVate Hygienics, a leading provider of innovative hygiene solutions, has welcomed four qualified professionals to its growing team.
The new members - Graham Peace, Spencer Berry, Jon Chomicz and Sammy Riggins – have taken up key positions, further strengthening the company's capabilities and supporting its continued expansion.
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Events & Exhibitions

ISSA Show North America
18-21st November 2024
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Interclean China 2024
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London Cleaning Show
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ISSA Pulire 2025
27-29th May 2025
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