Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 23rd May 2013 Issue no. 575
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As one would expect from an event promoted by AfidampFAB (The Italian Association of Professional Cleaning Equipment, Machines & Product Manufacturers) and organised by Afidamp Servizi, commercial and operative arm of AfidampFAB, in association with Verona Fiere, it is very well organised, well laid out and easy to navigate. Naturally, it is the only place in Italy to be right now if you have any interest at all in cleaning! The organisers tell us that this event - the 21st in the series, is the culmination of their efforts to create a show that would give maximum exposure to the best of the Italian cleaning industry's offerings, as well as those of companies based in other countries. They have certainly succeeded. Pulire is now a leading exhibition in this sector and the ideal place to discover and discuss both new products and equipment and the latest market trends, whilst networking with like-minded industry colleagues from around the world. This year saw the launch of Pulire 2.0, an 'interactive event' available on smartphones and tablets which has two applications: one for exhibitors and one for visitors. We understand that the entire catalogue is online with assigned QR codes, which will facilitate what has been described as a match-making system for managing appointment books and agendas as well as the real time monitoring of visitors arriving at the show, so interested parties will know when others have entered the halls and be able to make contact. "In an increasingly more connected society, Pulire uses the newest technology so that the trade show does not end after the three days of the event. It is prepared ahead of time and survives after the doors close. Pulire 2.0 is a place of constant meeting, real and virtual, for an open, interactive exchange between supply and demand of professional cleaning," say the organisers. It sounds like a great concept and we'll be able to tell you more once we've experienced it for ourselves. ISS named world's best outsourcing company The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals has ranked global facilities services provider ISS as the 'Number 1' on its annual list of the world's best outsourcing service providers - The Global Outsourcing 100. Member states showcase dual education schemes ahead of EU proposals Five EU member states with successful apprenticeship systems have united to share knowledge with what are described by EurActiv as lagging countries, in advance of new European Commission proposals to promote the schemes as a way to address youth unemployment. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! Pulire 2013: We expected yesterday to be even busier than the opening day had been and we weren't wrong. There's a real 'buzz' around the show floor and everybody - exhibitors and visitors alike, seem happy. We hear that visitor numbers on the opening day though were more than 2,000 higher than they were in 2011 and we think it's going to be the same story tomorrow. Bearing in mind that we are in the middle of an incredibly long downturn, the organisers deserve to be congratulated for a job well done. At a large cleaning show such as this, exhibitors must spend many hours plotting how to make their stand the one that visitors walk onto (rather than, perhaps, a competitor's stand a few paces along) as there is simply so much competition and a limited selection of type of product that can be marketed to this industry. As John and I didn't have a strict schedule yesterday, we decided to wander up and down each aisle and visit the stands that simply caught our eye. This turned out to be a great idea as we discovered new products and some real innovation too. Sometimes it was a case of what we call cosmetics that attracted us - perhaps an unusual colour or design, while others it was a sign saying 'NEW' (yes it's as simple as that) but even when we examined products that had stood out cosmetically, we found features that were well worth having on a product or machine. Here are some of the things that impressed us:
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Principle Cleaning revolutionises the industry!
The company is launching Hybrid Cleaning, the Principle Cleaning (registered) system/process predominately using a full time workforce to operate flexibly with any business to develop ways of improving quality and service in a sustainable way.
Minister welcomes launch of Clean Britain Awards 2014
Workshop showcases how antibacterial products are judged effective Antibacterial experts and manufacturers of antibacterial soaps are showcasing the latest methods for demonstrating the effectiveness of antibacterial hand soaps and sanitisers in killing disease-causing germs.
Dr Sara Bagassi told us that this was for extra stability and strength in a machine which was designed to be more compact but quite a bit taller than traditional machines. Europe Gesture Recognition & Touchless Sensing: worth $4.82 Billion by 2018 Analysts say that Sensing Technology is driven by several factors, such as: * Hygiene
Greyland triggers rapid washroom cleaning frenzy!
And with the Greyland range of ready-to-use trigger spray cleaners, it gets to be both!
Trojan batteries and watering system to equip new Pacific Floorcare auto-scrubber
The Tecnica HD18 carpet cleaning system is offered in widths of 14 and 18 inches. It comes with a high performance suction motor, an electronically protected belt brush drive and a multi level filtering system which comprises a double layer dust bag, engine protection double filter, external pre-filter and an H13 HEPA filter. It offers filtration to 99.97% at 0.3 micron. Sobeys of Canada teams with Betco and Quick Request to improve store cleanliness Sobeys, one of Canada's largest grocery retailers, has partnered with cleaning specialist Betco, to adopt a cutting-edge smartphone technology called Quick Request, to better manage the cleanliness and appearance of Sobeys stores.
New health & safety training school opened
SOS's principal consultant, Lorraine Larman, has 20 years' experience across many service sectors including catering, cleaning, NHS, transport, pest control and agriculture. Lorraine, a chartered member of IOSH and a qualified tutor and assessor, has all the relevant skills-sets to reassure candidates and help them achieve their chosen qualification.  So often I've visited a service station and vacuumed the interior of my car, only to find that when I vacuum the mats that sit in the footwell, the grit and other debris springs from the rubber mouldings and undoes all my hard work.
I was delighted to see then, that one of Coynco's coin operated car valeting machines has a special section for these mats. It incorporates rotating brushes and the injection/extraction system typically used for cleaning carpets.
The company's Murat Ongel talked us through some of the machines on display, explaining that it will take one worker with a manual rotary cleaning machine approximately 20 minutes to clean a six square metre carpet while it takes just five minutes with a computerised, fully automatic BRS machine, which uses steam at up to 170 degrees. You just have to take up the carpet, clean it and lay it back down on the floor again. Next generation healthcare secured
 Wirbel/Ghibli's Gabriele Sidoti told us that the stand had been incredibly busy throughout the show and we noticed that there was plenty for everyone to see.Indeed such was the impact of the range of equipment on display, that as we were leaving John and I saw a major global competitor taking photo's of some of the machines. If he didn't want to be seen, perhaps he should have covered up the compay's name and logo which was embroidered on the front of his shirt! more Romex launches new module to manage risk to drivers According to the Health & Safety Executive's 'Driving at Work' publication, the biggest cause of occupational fatality is driving on business. There are more than 20 people killed and a further 250 seriously injured every week. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents states that: "Drivers who were using a mobile phone were nine times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident," while the National Safety Council in the US notes that:
Although the company hadn't actually manufactured the stand (which was made completely from cardboard - from the displays and reception desk to the chairs and tables and stools) it didn't matter. It let visitors see that this was a disposables supplier and the stand simply drew people onto it, who were keen to see everything close up and discover whether the seats were comfortable or not and whether they would take their weight. One of the reasons this issue has been slightly delayed is because the Technical Judging Panel, comprising a global panel of journalists, had an early morning meeting to discuss our thoughts on the Innovations Awards finalists and cast our votes. I can now announce that the winner of the tools and equipment category is SRI for its Pelican Pack, Karcher won the chemicals category with its RM99 solar cleaner and Nilfisk won the machines category with its Aspiratori Serie VL500. Visitors voted the Diversey mopping sysem a winner. Trojan Battery adds REMS batteries to network of distributors for France Trojan Battery Company, the renowned manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has announced a distribution agreement with REMS Batterie Industrielle Services, expanding Trojan's presence in France. As a Trojan authorised master distributor, REMS joins Accus Plus to distribute and service Trojan deep-cycle batteries in the region. WFBSC's first CEO Forum takes place in Rome The World Federation of Building Service Contractors held its first CEO Forum in Rome recently. Building Service Industry leaders from as far afield as the US, Brazil, Japan and Germany discussed two fundamental issues for the future of the BSC sector. 'Greenness' - a way to prove your products' claims! The European Commission has proposed EU-wide methods for companies to measure and communicate their 'greenness' and the environmental footprint of their products. The voluntary scheme, called Building the Single Market for Green Products, will make use of the EU Joint Research Centre's controversial 'lifecycle assessment' method (LCA) for calculating the environmental performance of a product. Georgia-Pacific to acquire Buckeye Technologies Buckeye Technologies and Georgia-Pacific have announced that they have reached a definitive agreement for Georgia-Pacific to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Buckeye Technologies' common stock, as well as its five manufacturing facilities, global sales offices and approximately 1,200 employees, for $37.50 per share in cash. The transaction, subject to completion, is valued at approximately $1.5 billion, including debt. IFMA announces 300th Sustainability Facility Professional in time for Earth Day The International Facility Management Association celebrated Earth Day by announcing that, as of this month, more than 300 facilities managers globally had earned the Sustainability Facility Professional credential. A facilities manager with an SFP credential has been trained and tested to fill a much-needed role in sustainable management of the built environment. Since the credential was first introduced in 2011, the rate of new facilities managers earning their SFP credential has quadrupled. Facilities management industry bodies plan to unite in one representative body The British Institute of Facilities Management, Asset Skills, the Facilities Management Association and the Cleaning & Support Services Association have agreed to the concept of forming one single and united body to represent facilities management & support services. As the facilities management and support services profession and industry have matured and evolved, so too must the bodies representing and leading them. This proposed merger recognises the growing demand for a stronger, unified and collective voice that represents and promotes what is a fundamental component of our economy and day to day businesses. Chemspec Europe solving the insolvable
Many stains can be removed simply by the extraction of soiling material but others leave a dye stain in the fibres that cannot be removed. Often the only option in this case is to modify the colour of the stain until it becomes transparent. Van users: life is going to get tougher Van users have been reminded by The Fuelcard People of ever-tighter emissions controls. Steve Clarke, group marketing manager, said: "Life is already tough for anyone running vans or other LCVs, but those who fail to address emissions reduction will find it getting harder. As restrictions spread, the worst polluters will soon find themselves running out of road. The crucial role the Government believes apprenticeships will have in revitalising the economy and jobs market was emphasised yesterday by the Facilities Management sector which has pledged 10,020 Apprenticeships and 11,192 Work Inspiration placements by 2015 at The FM Big Conversation hosted by Richard Sykes, CEO of ISS UK and Ireland. EEF and ENER-G launch hunt for Britain's greenest manufacturers The hunt is on once again for Britain's most efficient and sustainable manufacturers. EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, and ENER-G have launched the Environment award category as part of the fifth annual Future Manufacturing Awards with companies eligible to win two prestigious awards at regional and national level. IFMA Foundation to award at least US$185,000 in FM scholarships in 2013 The International Facility Management Association Foundation is to award US$185,000 or more in scholarships as part of the 2013 FM Student Scholarships Program. These scholarships will be awarded to highly qualified FM students at IFMA's World Workplace Conference & Expo, being held in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 3rd, 2013. Liquid Voice in the heads of lone workers Liquid Voice, the call recording and contact centre solutions specialist, has completed a successful IVR project for SitexOrbis. The project is part of the SitexOrbis code5 lone worker protection service, which integrates call recording, IVR, GPS, scheduling and incident handling systems to help the 24/7 response team provide rapid assistance to 14,500 lone workers in a potentially dangerous situation. This is handled through the company's own BS8484 alarm receiving centre. Synergy Health partners with Age UK East London to reduce infection risk
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