Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 12th November 2020 Issue no. 944
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   International News
Products Leobot wins Amsterdam Innovation Award 2020
European social dialogue: SSDC's plenary meeting devoted to Covid-19
Forum Pulire 2020, a growing event
Spotta puts bed bugs to the test
Clean N Coat offers combined solution to 24/7 cleaning and sanitising
Procurement Excellence recognised with CIPS certification for Mitie
CIRI to host ‘Covid-19: the second wave’ webinar series
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The original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide First, apologies for this being a slightly shorter issue than normal and also that its arrival in your inbox is a day later than expected. As it’s only the second time in 944 broadcasts that we’ve missed our deadline, I’m hoping we’re forgiven. The first delay was caused by the aftermath of a hurricane which caused flooding at the premises of our old US-based server; this time it was because my elderly mother, for whom I care, had quite a serious dementia blip this week, which involved lengthy paramedics visits and conversations with numerous healthcare professionals. The emergency round-the-clock care from me just happened to overlap my father-in-law’s funeral, so as you might imagine, it’s been quite a week! To say I’m tired is a massive understatement so I’ll have to keep this short. I’d promised to report back on my first ever scheduled visit to the civic amenity tip - brought in by my local council along with many others - to avoid hour-long queues. While walking the dog before the new booking system came in, we noticed that there weren’t any queues whatsoever at the tip (possibly because everyone else had, like us, booked visits rather than waste time queueing?) We cancelled our booked slot and emptied my overflowing car there and then, and were delighted that everything went smoothly. I have to commend Epsom & Ewell Council’s Suez Surrey for organising things so well and for being so on-the-ball and helpful (which we hadn’t expected because of Covid-related restrictions). Long may the calm continue!
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        This Week's News
Diversey announces 3% to 4% price increase in Europe by January 1st 2021 Diversey has announced a 3% - 4% price increase across its Professional product ranges in Europe, effective January 1st 2021, due to continued cost movements and investment. The company says that since the beginning of 2020, its business has been confronted with significant challenges to supply chains, exceptional demand increases and decreases across the different industries and sectors in which it operates and, most importantly, ensuring employees and customers stay safe. Virtual ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard Course
This course - delivered virtually by Lynn Webster, who has more than 30 years' industry experience and is ex-chair of the British Institute of Cleaning Science - introduces the knowledge and expertise required for a cleaning organisation to make measurable improvements in quality and operational efficiency. Key industry appointments for hygiene experts
Following the Society of Food Hygiene & Technology's (SOFHT) Annual General Meeting and the end of the current Chair's term, Peter Littleton (pictured left), technical director at Christeyns Food Hygiene UK, has been appointed as the new Chair, a post he will hold for the next two years.
Movember is the leading charity aimed at changing the face of men's health, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention as well as prostate and testicular cancers. Since its beginnings in 2003, it has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up research and motivating men to take action for their health. Long-awaited publication ‘BICSc Standards & Best Practice’ released
With contributions from highly regarded industry experts, the publication combines intelligence, experience and knowledge which, when followed, will become an integral part of your organisation's overall performance. Germinator mobile sanitising & disinfecting adds ATP monitoring to its service offerings
Leading the way in infection control: A Covid-19 fighting solution
New array of finishes expands design flexibility with Bradley's Touchless Washbar
These durable and environmentally-friendly finishes further enhance Bradley's growing line of WashBar models. Rochdale Council wins national competition for local authority cleaning services
Nottinghamshire County Council came second in the ABCD's Initiatives Competition 2020, which was supported by the British Cleaning Council. Aberdeen's Tidy Green Clean team acquires Bin-Cleaned to Change the Face of Waste
Andrew Alleway and David Moncur, owners of Tidy Green Clean, and one of their regional directors, Jake Robertson, have teamed up to purchase Bin-Cleaned from owner Mike McNee, who started the business over five years ago. Goodfellow gives back to industrial sector as 'thank you' for Covid co-operation
In recognition of companies producing personal protective equipment for frontline workers throughout the pandemic - including Royal Mint and Brammer - and the mutual support shown within the industry, Goodfellow is cutting its materials prices* by 20% for the annual Black Friday sale in November. 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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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
Cleaning and FM industries pay tribute to Patrick Jongbloet
Hunt for CSSA's 2021 Innovation Showcase award winners is now on
The deadline for entries is 31st December 2020. UK prepares for giant lockdown fatbergs
New act at Andrew Lloyd Webber's theatre group receives rave reviews
£400 penalty for Rowlands Castle fly-tip
Significant win for Incentive QAS
Greyland’s Richard Dyson elected to CHSA Council
IWSA members 'doing their bit'
Jangro LMS offers safe training solution amidst pandemic
New swab testing service launched as Covid-19 is found to survive 28 days on surfaces
New I-minute anti-coronavirus spray heading for £1 million in sales
Continuous investment in production equipment, together with forward planning, innovation and efficiencies, plus rapid reaction to customer demand, have staved off the worst of the effects of the current virus-induced Lockdown and subsequent downturn. David Johnston MP enjoys quick lesson on escalator & travelator cleaning
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