Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 4th April 2013 Issue no. 566
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International News
Products German engineering... but British marketing
'Bin' making the most of the time at the show...
And it wasn't just the Brits that came...
On the final day we bumped into our friends Daniel Knittler (left) and Reinhard Knittler, who produce German cleaning magazine ReinigungsMarkt. They told us they had enjoyed a productive three days at the show, speaking to most of the exhibitors and collecting information on new products and services to write about in forthcoming issues of their magazine.
Magnus explained that his company, Fremst ehf Iceland, has the exclusive rights to sell and distribute the product in Europe, for US manufacturer ForeFront Product Design.
Osprey to supply lightweight 8 bar steam cleaner
Tersano (International) Srl introduce ozone cleaning
Hydro Systems Europe shows new prototypes
Brightwell Dispensers launches Eco Mix and Eco Shot
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! It was interesting to see that ‘Effortless Cleaning’ was one of the categories in this year’s global Electrolux Design Lab competition and while I’ve not yet had a chance to look at all of the 1700 submissions, one that I have seen is ‘Smart-Floor.' Considered by the judges to be amongst the 100+ best ideas, Smart-Floor is a self-cleaning, anti-slip, three-ply floor with in-built bacteria repellent, which is also porous to allow spillages to drip through where they are absorbed by a material in the core. A vacuum system powered by solar panels and installed in the skirting boards provides constant suction power through special fins, sucking up dust in the air and thus cleaning the air in the room. I was thinking that while the competition is still in its early stages, it could just be that a product such as this could end up winning and thus go into manufacture, perhaps one day changing the world of cleaning as we know it and possibly forcing floor cleaning machine manufacturers to rethink their product offering completely. I've often wondered what the world might look like in the future, but have to confess that I'd never really thought about the cleaning side of it. This competition has now got me wondering and I'm really looking forward to checking out some of the other designs that have been put forward. As they say, "Watch this space!" Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/Cleanzine Yours, This Week's News
New Biocidal Products regs: last chance to influence regulatory framework! At the Steptoe seminar on the new Biocidal Products Regulation, (EU) No 528/2012 (BPR) held two weeks ago, the European Commission confirmed its intention to seek accelerated agreement on a legislative amendment to the BPR. If prompt consensus can be reached with the Council and the European Parliament, the changes will take effect before the new regime becomes applicable on 1st September 2013. As with REACH, the new biocides regime is relevant not only to manufacturers and formulators of biocides, but downstream users as well. Ausclean Pulire is looking for presenters – can you fill the role? If you are at the leading edge of cleaning and hygiene, ensure your experience is shared – submit an application to present a paper at Australia’s well-established, dedicated cleaning and hygiene show. Sessions covering hygiene in healthcare and hospitals, green sustainability, new technology and outdoor cleaning are all welcome – as are marketing, communication and business sessions. The call for presenters closes 1st May. Deliberately disabled safety mechanisms lead to fine for recycling firm A Durham recycling firm has been fined for putting workers' lives at risk after two machines were found to have vital safety mechanisms deliberately disabled. The Health & Safety Executive carried out an unannounced inspection at the Spennymoor premises of Foreman Recycling, on the Merrington Lane Industrial Estate, in March 2011. JAWS (Just Add Water System), an innovative and effective range of green cleaning solutions, has recently launched in the UK following excellent growth in the US, Canada & Australia amongst other markets. Developed by Canberra Corporation, a US company with 40 years' experience in the manufacture of cleaning solutions, the technology allows bottles to be re-used and refilled effectively using a patented cartridge system. Cleanliness can improve academic achievement and enhance student retention rates As competition between universities increases in light of reductions in Higher Education funding, outsourcing specialist Resource GB is urging universities to consider the importance of cleanliness in creating a positive and productive environment for their students. It has a point... A recent survey conducted by Resource GB identified that students drew a direct link between their own academic achievement and the cleanliness of their campus and halls of residence. And the results back the findings of previous research conducted in the US and Canada. Initial Facilities plans scheme to create 80 apprenticeships Initial Facilities has announced plans to expand the apprentice programme within its transport division. The company has committed to recruiting 80 new apprentices following the success of pilot schemes during the past two years. "We are committed to creating an increasing number of career opportunities for young people," said Graham Thwaites, Managing Director, Transport Sector at Initial Facilities. "We believe apprenticeships support sustainable growth within the business and can make a major contribution in our ongoing success." Singaporean toilet association shares its expertise The Restroom Association of Singapore was recently invited by JTC (Singapore's leading industrial infrastructure specialist and housing provider) to conduct a sharing session on washroom hygiene with close to 100 tenants and lessees mostly from the Food & Beverage and retail sectors. Cleaning supplies director scoops Surrey award A director of a commercial cleaning and janitorial supplies business has been chosen as Director of the Year in the Toast of Surrey Business Awards. Ollie Rastall, who co-owns Source Supplies with his business partner Dave Piper (left of photo), was selected as a worthy winner by a panel of judges from the Surrey branch of the Institute of Directors who sponsored the category. BSCAI Announces 2013 Board of Directors Building Service Contractors Association International recently announced the installation of its newly elected officers and directors during the 2013 BSCAI CEO Seminar, held at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa in Maui, HI.
The following directors hold officer positions in 2013: How to tell if a hotel is going green Believe it or not, Summer will soon be here and many people are starting to plan their holidays now. One thing that more and more people look for when they travel is to stay in a hotel that is taking step to be greener. But how can you tell? After all, according to one travel expert, on one of his travels he found the only thing green about the ‘green’ hotel he had selected was that "they gave to a local Green charity.”
Jennifer Meek, the Director of Marketing for Enviro-Solutions, a leading manufacturer of green cleaning chemicals, says just by asking a few questions or doing a little probing, customers can find out if a hotel is truly green or just doing a little ‘greenwashing.’ Italians still steaming ahead... Italian company Tecnovap was founded in 1985 by Mr. Giuliano Franchini. Now, 28 years on, the manufacturer produces a wide range of steam generators, accessories and ecological systems in its two Italian factories which cover some 40,000sq.m, before sending them to market in 66 countries. Easy Clean Commode wins Good Design award Clinell, one of the UK's leading infection control brands, has announced that its best selling Easy Clean Commode has won the Good Design award. Avica further improves customer service levels Avica, the independent southern janitorial and catering supplies company, is increasing its customer service offer at all three centres by increasing stock levels and extending order cut-off time. Truvox Multiwash provides safety first at Horsham Hospital A healthy, hygienic environment is essential for any location, but in hospitals and healthcare settings it is particularly important. People attending outpatients' clinics or visiting loved ones rightly expect to see scrupulously clean floors, so facilities managers need to ensure that their floor cleaning regimes, and machines, are delivering the highest possible standards. 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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Andrew is leaving for pastures new - or is that flying the coop? - as he is about to join the poultry industry. Having first met Andrew at another cleaning industry show in Amsterdam some years ago, we wish him all the best for the future. And a warm welcome to Melissa. The Cleaning Show is her first opportunity to meet the industry at large having taken up her new post just recently. Events & Exhibitions Cleaning Products Europe Care Show London Interclean Amsterdam Cleantex Africa ISSA Pulire 2025 |