Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 23rd March 2017 Issue no. 764
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 International News
Products Waste: boost recycling, cut landfilling and curb food waste, European Parliament says
Rogaland boosts Endeavor fleet to five
Bioklenz disinfectant gets approval from M&S
Lindhaus cleans the Dutch Royal Palace in The Hague (Paleis Noordeinde)
Hospital acquired infection control market reaches $16 billion
The healthcare market research firm's report, Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) Control Markets, provides market analysis for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment segments of such infections. Immersive Igloo transforms sewer training - but without the smell
Ozo Innovations launches Eloclear System to advance food factory hygiene
Ozo supports food industry customers to improve their sustainability credentials, win new business and gain production capacity by reducing time spent undertaking hygiene, whilst improving deep cleaning and disinfection standards. Lithuania develops OiRA tool for the cleaning sector
Aramark's new processing facility in Texas increases cleanroom services capacity
Tennant Company announces agreement with Ambienta to acquire IPC Group
"Acquiring IPC Group is a strategic move that aligns with our growth aspirations," said Chris Killingstad, Tennant Company president and chief executive officer. "IPC Group significantly increases our presence and market share in Europe, and more than doubles Tennant's current EMEA business. European Cleaning Days 2017 - Let's unite to promote professional cleaning in Europe
Aimed at promoting and highlighting the importance and benefits of professional cleaning in places such as offices, hospitals, airports, train stations, etc. the campaign is scheduled to run throughout May 2017. Industrial & Institutional Cleaning Products - Global Strategic Business Report 2016, published
Rentokil and PCI partner up to consolidate leading role in Indian pest control market
How to monitor urine in pools - by testing sweetness
Riwal expands in the Netherlands
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! You may recall me saying in last week's leader that I'd had problems with my Internet all week and sadly it didn't end there because for most of this week I haven't been able to access my email files. It's been so frustrating - particularly in as much as last week's problems prevented me from attending the last day of the cleaning show and this week's have meant that I've not been able to deal with hundreds of emails. So, if you were expecting me to visit your stand at the Cleaning Show and it didn't happen, or are awaiting a response to an email you've sent, please expect a call or email from me over the coming weeks... As most of the news featured in Cleanzine is gleaned via email and Web systems I've set up, it's not been easy to prepare today's issue. This has led me to look at other areas - including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter etc. and I must say that there's some fabulous stuff being posted that I'd love to have used, had I known about it. If you're going to the trouble of writing blogs and posting pictures, do please send them to me too, so I may consider them for use. With the myriad of social media websites available, the chances are that if I've missed your news, your next potential (and potentially huge!) customer may have missed it too. Cleanzine doesn't just sit on the Web, it's sent out every week, and read by more than 100,000 industry professionals all over the world. Just imagine the impact a story and picture on our front page, could have on your bottom line!
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       This Week's News
Vectair Systems granted Ecolabel mark for its Sanitex MVP Foam Soap
Established in 1992 by the European Commission, the EU Ecolabel helps consumers identify products and services that have a reduced environmental impact and that are of good quality. Independent study proves efficiency of R-D Rapid Disinfector UV-C disinfection system
Published in the March issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the peer-reviewed study of UV-C disinfection systems detailed the pilot testing and experiences of Vancouver General Hospital and Rochester General Hospital. Apply now to compete for the CMS Purus Innovation Awards (PIA)
Following far-reaching changes, for the first time the CMS Purus Innovation Awards (PIA) are now inviting entries at the European cleaning trade fair for innovative products and solutions in six categories: Large Machines, Small Machines, Equipment, Washroom Hygiene, Digital Tools and Systems, and Cleaning Products. SC2000 All-in-one steam trolley
"The SC2000 All-in-one is light to push, easy to manoeuvre and avoids having cleaning staff running backwards and forwards too-ing and fro-ing for supplies and equipment. Public sector FM outsourcing is growing: how can providers & FM professionals benefit? In this article, Peter Forshaw, managing director of Maxwell Stephens - the UK professional services agency that specialises in facilities management recruitment - writes about the growth of outsourcing in the public sector... "FM outsourcing is booming, but that's not the only big news. The definition of facilities management is changing, too. A huge trend is rising within the public sector, favouring outsourced experts to deliver services rather than in-house employees. Return of the Dook to Dukinfield
According to Greyland's managing director Richard Dyson, "Dook the duck appeared to be a revelation at the show. We intended having a bit of fun as usual while marketing our toilet cleaner range, but Dook insisted on going, so we did the Hook a Dook competition. Visitor response was incredible. On many occasions I counted at least 20 people on the Greyland stand at one time! Nearly 600 million children will live in areas with extremely limited water resources by 2040
'Thirsting for a Future: Water and children in a changing climate', looks at the threats to children's lives and wellbeing caused by depleted sources of safe water and the ways climate change will intensify these risks in coming years. Prochem Europe broadens training offer to professional cleaners in 2017
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Our weekly updated Hospital Hygiene features current developments and product solutions cleaning and hygiene industry manufacturers are coming up with. Read More. Recent UK News
ICE Locator beats 95 entrants to win Best Product Award
Selection of photos from the Cleaning Show
Northern expansion for Guardian Water Treatment
National bed month: 58% of Brits are sleeping with the enemy
New contract reinforces Cooper's partnership
'Outstanding' Accrington College tutor awarded Medal of Excellence
International participation at The Cleaning Show at all time high
Zero Carbon Britain: Making it Happen - report launch
COSHH Training - Practical Assessment & Control
BCC Industry Trends Report 2017 published
The report complied for the BCC by market research company, Firedog Research, shows that in addition to being a huge net contributor to the UK economy, the cleaning industry is also one of its biggest employers, with over 700,000 people. Grow your business at the Cleaning Show with free advice from the experts
New Washroom Cleaner of the Year Awards introduced
CHSA Accreditation Scheme members deliver near perfect compliance in 2016
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As an illustration, one Facebook post I came across refers to a brave gentleman abseiling down Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower to raise funds for Southampton Hospital Charity UK in memory of his granddaughter, with: "A big thank you to Wessex Cleaning Equipment and Janitorial Supplies for helping to make today happen". I don't know whether Tom works for the company or whether it supplied the equipment and perhaps, training he needed for his abseil, but there's a story here, don't you agree? And of course, anything 'bigging up' the cleaning industry is the sort of story I'd like to run...
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