Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 8th October 2015 Issue no. 694
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    International News
Products CMS Berlin 2015 ends with outstanding results
Finnish company Pancomp International provides innovative mobile time and workflow management solutions as well as quality assurance systems for companies engaged in building cleaning and other services.
Made in France by first-time CMS Berlin exhibitor MP hygiene, ultra-resistant DESL+ paper towels are very strong, both when wet and also when dry. They are said to be 30% more absorbent than other types of paper towel and also more economical, using 20% less material. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! The majority of people living in England will have been aware for some time, that from this October, new legislation would require us – in most cases – to pay five pence for the single-use plastic bags we used to be given for free with our shopping. Some of us have used that time to get into the habit of taking our own bags out with us when we shop; others, judging by the figures, have used the time to stockpile as many bags as they could, to avoid paying for them when the legislation kicked in! I’ve been supplying my own bags for years but I still sometimes get caught out when, having popped into a shop for just a couple of items, I end up impulse buying and thus need to temporarily ditch my shopping and run back to the car for my bags, rather than take those being offered and adding to the pile that’s been filling much of my boot for years. If I can’t get it right after all these years, I realise it’s going to be difficult for novices, so I hope that those who do get caught out, pay for the bags with good grace. Marks & Spencer has been charging 5p for its bags for quite a while – and on the odd occasion I’ve had to buy one, having been tempted by too many extras while supposedly just picking up my lunchtime sandwich, it has pleased me that the money has gone to charity rather than into the company’s coffers. Just imagine how much could be raised for good causes if all other stores do the same! There have been quite a few references to the new charges on social media, with some protestors posting pictures of themselves driving home with the store’s baskets that they’ve taken to avoid having to pay for a bag, and others arguing that plastic bags are more environmentally friendly than the reusable bags that will require regular washing. I know having to supply your own bags or pay for the plastic can be a bit of a pain but when you consider the eyesore plastic bags create when stuck in trees or hedges, or blowing about in the wind, and the problems they cause to wildlife and the environment generally, surely it’s worth the effort? 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
Brightwell Dispensers launches new EcoMulti chemical dilution system
“We recognised the emerging demand for dispensing solutions that can dilute multiple chemicals from the same system,” comments Matthew Dwelly, general manager of Brightwell Dispensers. Chicopee develops new system for tailor-made cleaning
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Registration now open for 2016 WFBSC congress in Tokyo
"The theme of the congress is, 'Building Service Contractors: Services to create rich life' and we will examine and discuss the value of the building service industry," says Takao Ichinohe, president of the WFBSC and the Japan Building Maintenance Association (pictured). Early accolade for latest addition to Hako range
The Citymaster 1600, seen at last week's RWM Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, has been certified and recommended by Germany's Aktion Gesunder Rucken (Campaign for Healthy Backs) and the Association of German Back Therapy Centres. New escalator cleaning system launched
Lanes engineers win seal of approval from wildlife attraction
The seals remained in their Seal Cove home at the Blue Reef Aquarium in Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear, while the team based at the Lanes depot in Newcastle carried out their work. Twinkle Clean harnesses online technology and passes savings onto customers
CHSA's sell out Golf Day raises £5,500 for charity
21 teams took to the course, each supported with a professional from the Yorkshire PGA. New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans Extend ABM's contract as Official Cleaning Partner
In addition, ABM's contract as the official cleaning services partner of Smoothie King Center, the home of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) New Orleans Pelicans, was also extended. SMG, a leading worldwide venue management group, manages operations at each venue.
Ten years ago, Durable UK launched its annual Computer Cleaning Month to highlight the importance of keeping the personal office environment free from bacteria and, during October, the company will once again be opening your eyes to the germs that lurk in your computer equipment. NEHAWU union backs UCT cleaning staff in outsourcing dispute
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The black-tie event attracted cleaning and facilities management professionals from across the industry who enjoyed a memorable evening, which saw 11 awards presented to those who had maintained exceptionally high standards via training and assessment throughout the year. New UV System offers advanced reporting and powerful performance against infections
BCC members receive dividend after successful Cleaning Show
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Hako strengthens its presence in key region
Contract Cleaning Market Report - UK 2015 - 2019 Analysis The UK market for non-domestic cleaning products, including equipment, materials and chemicals, has been largely flat in recent years and only modest growth is forecast for the 2015 - 2019 period, notes a new report into the UK contract cleaning market, which acknowledges that key trends in this sector include; increasing development of antibacterial products (in particular in the healthcare, food preparation and hospitality sectors), growth in the powered cleaning machine sector, greater focus on improving efficiency and increased automation of cleaning processes, and the increase in daytime cleaning. Minster Cleaning Services helps Southport Medical Centre to CQC inspection success
Recycling firm sentenced over safety failing after death of father of six A waste recycling firm has been sentenced after admitting safety failings related to a worker being killed at its premises in Batley, during a hearing in which the Court was told that that safety failings were systemic, with management failing to ensure that longstanding actions from risk assessments were implemented or that safe working practices for clearing blockages were put in place. |
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