Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 21st July 2016 Issue no. 733
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  International News
Products UN agency urges heightened vigilance after H5N1 outbreaks in West and Central Africa The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation has alerted Western and Central African governments to be vigilant, and to continue their raised surveillance and prevention efforts after H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks were recently confirmed in chicken farms in Cameroon. American Cleaning Institute: EPA mandates threaten US jobs and soap raw material supply The American Cleaning Institute has urged the US Environmental Protection Agency to exempt or minimise the use of animal fats under its Renewal Fuel Standard programme, as it threatens a key raw material used in the cleaning products industry. Odour control inside and out from Greyland
Would you like a Cassava in that too?
Sustainability-savvy hotels reduce water and energy resources with simple solution
Holchem goes global with training sessions in Ghana
Survey of SMEs across Europe and the USA reveals differing outlooks Well over a third (38%) of UK small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) believe that if they don't adapt their business models they will go out of business in five years. However, only a mere 2% have done something about it. Cancelled cleaning contracts and endings at three in the morning
RayVio deep UV LEDs show strong disinfection performance in tests
Ready for CleanExpo Moscow / Pulire?
New water fed telescopic poles: nLite One
New tiny Byte crosses two sectors and is perfect for women
As it is so small and light in weight, it is easy to transport and to manoeuvre, making it ideal for female personnel. IICRC releases French translation of water damage restoration standard The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the publication of a newly released French translation of the ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration (4th edition, 2015).
This is a French translation of the English version of an American National Standard. The only version approved by ANSI is the English language version. FILA range tackles all surface cleaning needs - on-site and ongoing
Taski IntelliTrail fleet management system now compatible with any floorcare asset
Ecolab makes binding offer to acquire French healthcare and hygiene business, Anios Ecolab has made a binding offer to acquire Laboratoires Anios from co-owners Bertrand and Thierry Letartre and private investment company Ardian. Cleaning with the power of pure water - versatile and cost-effective
Gumbusters demonstrates its prowess on Ellis Island's Statue of Liberty
Three-phase testing crucial for scientifically validated results claims Genesis Biosciences
Bunzl buys Belgian janitorial supply business Bunzl announced yesterday that it has purchased Belgian janitorial supply company Polaris Chemicals SPRL. Based near Brussels, the company sells a variety of products from such manufacturers as Lucart, Unger, Numatic, Floorpul, GreenCare, Ecolab and Vikan, to name just a few, to both redistributors and end users, including government and education establishments, retirement homes and cleaning companies, throughout the Brussels and Walloon regions of Belgium. Revenue in 2015 was £3 million. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! There may be changes ahead in the way the UK’s local authorities procure goods and services… In a statement released today along with the publication of the National Audit Office’s report on the Government’s spending review, NAO head, Amyas Morse, said: “Time and again, we find that problems in the delivery of public services can be traced back to the way Government goes about planning and managing business in pursuit of an administration’s policy objectives. Instead of an enduring framework that supports coherent strategic planning, effective business management and accountability, the current approach amounts to a collection of top-down, set-piece processes and guidance that fail to make the most of the understanding and expertise across government. Government must make a cultural change if it is to make a lasting difference to its performance and narrow the gap in accountability and transparency.” The report finds that while there have been improvements in the way Government plans and manages public sector activity, insufficient attention has been paid to longer-term funding decisions and their impacts. There is not a coherent, enduring framework for planning into the medium-term and beyond, which would allow any government to make achievable plans, know whether it is on track, adjust its approach where necessary and provide clear accountability. There is a lack of long-term, joined-up thinking and the result is poor value for money. Talking of money, were you around when the UK ‘decimalised’, or when the Euro was launched? Or do you live in a country that adopted the Euro in later years? I understand that in every scenario, vendors used the changes as an excuse to increase prices. I don’t know how it happened regarding the Euro (only that it did) but decimalisation encouraged vendors to ‘round everything up’ to the nearest penny, rather than reduce it. Yes I know it was only a penny but back then they were worth something and when everything was added up, the rounding up made a big difference to a household’s monthly spend. Today we’re running a ‘Soapbox’ from a delivery company whose competitors are using ‘Brexit’ to increase prices by 10%. This is not the first time this practice has been brought to my attention. Whether for business or pleasure, the Internet has given us enormous knowledge and great communication and made us expert at shopping around. Raised prices thanks to a flimsy excuse will result in customers buying elsewhere. Be warned… 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
Fire damages Green Machines factory in Falkirk, Scotland
"The assembly building took the most damage and this has been temporarily relocated," reports Malcolm Docherty, director of operations of Green Machines International. By Mark Errington, sales & marketing director, City Distribution City Distribution, based in Blackpool, has been servicing the North of England for 29 years. We take orders up to 4:45pm delivering the following day and even man our sales office on probably our customers' busiest day, Saturday, to deal with product enquiries and process orders for Monday delivery - arguably making a rod for our own back but today's retailer need every tool in the box to secure that all important sale and contractors need continuity of supply. Three record-breakers in a row for Greyland!
It was a little over four years ago that the company moved to its current 34,000 sq ft factory and warehouse located in a purpose-built modern trading estate close to the M60 Manchester Ring Road. Are sanitary bin liner consumables keeping users protected?
With on-site liner exchange services, sanitary waste bin liners are often complemented with an antimicrobial consumable which acts as a disinfectant to protect users until the bin liner is replaced again. RCM's new Kilo scrubber drier offers increased productivity
CSSA's Innovation & Technology Executive Bulletin examines battery technology
New Eisl eco mixer tap range cuts energy usage and costs
Available in Europe now and in the UK from the 3rd quarter of 2016, the new Eisl Eco range offers a new level of functionality, with Water Saving, Energy Saving and Anti-Scald technology. Warburg Pincus to invest in Hygiena
Mitie achieves Carbon Trust Standard
The Carbon Trust Standard is globally recognised as an independent certification of a company's progress in taking action on greenhouse gas emissions, demonstrating that the company has not only adopted good practice but has equally shown real achievements in managing and reducing its carbon emissions year-on-year. Orangebox chooses Incentive QAS for new smart working contract
CCW Concentrates joins CMI as Associate Member Chicago, US-based Consolidated Chemical Works Concentrates has become an Associate Member of the Cleaning Management Institute, one of the premiere training and certification organisations within the cleaning industry. "Training is a critical component to any well run cleaning operation," says Sarajane Giles, product manager for CCW. British Library books Bonasystems for cleaning contract
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After months of campaigning the British people decided last Thursday that the United Kingdom should leave the EU. The British Cleaning Council took the decision some months ago to remain neutral, and that is still the case now we know the result. SOAPBOX: The impact of Brexit on ISO certification
Having seen numerous posts with worried questions regarding a myriad of topics such as passports, driving licences, European spouses etc. and also heard during the Brexit campaign that if we voted to leave virtually all existing legislation would be thrown in the bin, leaving us defenceless and at the mercy of unscrupulous business owners, hell bent on exploiting all staff and operating in contravention to every shred of legislation that existed under the EU. AHCP Annual Awards: Duplex does the double
Cleaning company expansion provides jobs for shining stars
Nearly 20,000 restaurants risk losing 61% of customers due to poor food hygiene
Disposables UK to become known as Northwood Hygiene Products As from the 4th July 2016, the Disposables UK name will disappear and the company will trade as Northwood Hygiene Products. The experienced merger and acquisition management team at Northwood has ensured that, as ever, customer requirements have taken priority, so any service disruption during the changeover has been minimal. Events & Exhibitions ISSA Pulire 2025 CMS INTERCLEAN Hygienalia ISSA Show North America INTERCLEAN |
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