Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 4th July 2019 Issue no. 877
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   International News
Products Richard Sudall joins the team at WoolSafe
Unger's growing Stingray family really speeds up indoor window cleaning
CMS Berlin 2019: Combined Newcomers stand is fully booked
IWFM and FMA: 'a collaborative alliance for excellence' says outgoing IWFM chairman
Registration opens for ISSA Show North America 2019
Easy!Force now available across all Kärcher hot and cold Professional pressure washers
Innovative new range of matting in stock, stops dirt in its tracks
New Blueair air purifier cleans the air in your vehicle in six minutes
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! EFCI (the European Cleaning & Facility Services Industry), which brings together associations representing the industry at national level and as such is recognised as the voice of the cleaning & facility services industry in Europe, has just issued its latest trend report on the sector, which represents an impressive 270,000 companies. 'The European Cleaning Industry 1995-2016' makes interesting reading and contains a wealth of information not just collectively, but by individual country as well. For example, it notes that the volume of cleaning services that are contracted out rather than being performed in-house, is still growing - increasing from 61% in 2003 to 66% in 2016 - despite calls in some areas to bring cleaning back in-house to save money and have greater control. Apart from Portugal and Italy, national contracting out rates reached higher levels for all countries in 2016, compared to 2003.
I agree wholeheartedly with the comments made in the foreward that: "Despite suffering from a so-called 'invisibillity', the sector shows its undisputable relevance in today's society, not only for the essential services it provides, but also as regards the enormous impact it has in terms of employment. Only what is measurable can be managed, so we encourage readers to look at and interact with the data presented and think about the work behind the numbers. It is precisely this effort which has ensured that the sector has not only overcome the financial crisis and the latest recessions, but which has allowed it to continue growing." For what has often been referred to as a 'Cinderella' industry to have tripled revenues to 107 billion Euros and increased the number of employees by 80%, to nearly four million people over the last two decades, we're really not doing too badly, are we? You can download the report at:
Yours,
           This Week's News
Cleaning and facility services professionals share expertise at EFCI's 2019 Conference
EFCI held its 10th Conference 'Cleaning and Facility Services: shaping the industry of the future' in the iconic conference centre 'The Square', in the heart of Brussels, which marked the modernisation of the Federation and reunited more than 100 representatives from European Institutions, EFCI's stakeholders and experts from the sector. CMS Purus Innovation Awards: 11 finalists revealed
Immediately before the start of the trade fair, the jury will pick the winners in a second round of voting. The coveted Awards will be presented on 24th September at an evening event at the Marshall Haus in the exhibition complex. Novaerus joins Clean Hospitals collaboration to help raise standards
Ultimately, these improvements in environmental hygiene will benefit public health by lowering rates of healthcare-associated infections and reducing antimicrobial resistance. Hydro Systems introduces real-time data solution for laundries
"The Real-Time Module helps laundries operate more efficiently, reduce costs and quickly address any abnormal conditions," says John Goetz, global product manager, Hydro Systems. "Previously, our customers could view historical reports on productivity, chemical usage, costs and alarms. Now, operational data is available as it occurs, allowing immediate action to drive continuous improvement." IDEXX Legiolert receives NF Validation Certification by AFNOR for Legionella pneumophila testing
The Certification follows a study carried by independent expert laboratories. The performance of the Legiolert method was judged equivalent to the performance of standard EN ISO 11731, used worldwide and NF T90-431, used in France. Meet the OBE recipient who's dedicated his career to preventing falls from height
On average, 36 people die every year following a fall from height at work, according to figures released by the Health & Safety Executive this week, and thousands more are injured. Peter has dedicated his career to minimising these numbers and this week, his contribution to height safety was recognised when he was invested with an OBE by HM the Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh. Design for recycling and an integrated approach: messages from CHSA's plastics conference
CHSA members, who are working hard to build environmental sustainability into the heart of their businesses, were addressed by a panel of experts. IICRC opens nominations for Keith Williams Award
The Keith Williams Award was created to honour its namesake, an industry pioneer who volunteered his time and technical abilities to the IICRC for many years. The award honours individuals who have made significant technical contributions to the inspection, cleaning and restoration industry. WRAP sees fashion as 'the next plastic' in customer perception
Attendees included signatories and supporters from the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan 2020, and representatives from the wider sector. Opportunities to mitigate the environmental impacts of clothing, home textiles and footwear - deemed to be 'the next plastic' were all discussed. RSPH issues report on infection control during 'special procedures'
Systems of control of the potential risks vary across the UK and beyond; among other recommendations, the RSPH calls for all UK health systems to review current arrangements. Arcus awarded five-year total facilities contract for Co-op distribution centres
Arcus has secured the five-year contract, which will see the company provide a total facilities management service to the food retailer, including both maintenance and cleaning services. NIC delivering services with new Hermes contract
Hermes is an independent courier network delivering over 335 million parcels each year on behalf of some of the UK's largest online retailers including Next Directory, QVC, JD Williams and Debenhams. 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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