Cleaning Industry news

• Finalists revealed for BICSc Awards 2024

  12-06-2024 14:02 via chtmag.com
  
  The finalists for this year’s BICSc annual awards have been revealed after the organisation was inundated with an unprecedented 50 per cent increase in the number of entries.
  This year’s awards, which are being held on Thursday 26th September at The Belfry Hotel and Resort, saw a huge hike in the number of applications on previous years.
  Neil Spencer-Cook, BICSc Group Managing Director, congratulated all the finalists for the prestigious, industry-leading awards and said the Institut
  
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• Cleaning industry insurance broker acquired by JMG Group

  12-06-2024 13:44 via chtmag.com
  
  Martin Holden, Gleaming Insurance
  Specialist cleaning industry insurance broker Gleaming Insurance has been acquired by JMG Group.
  Gleaming Insurance brings exceptional cleaning industry expertise to JMG Group, offering bespoke insurance policies for cleaning professionals, underwritten by Hiscox Insurance. Launched by Managing Director Martin Holden in 2011, the business will continue to operate as Gleaming Insurance and offer the same high level of personal service upon which its loyal custome
  
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• Northwood revamps Whisper range of facial tissues

  12-06-2024 13:33 via chtmag.com
  
  Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd, a manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products, has revamped its range of Whisper facial tissues.
  Featuring contemporary new packaging to complement Northwood’s recently updated Whisper brand, the new and improved facial tissues deliver superior softness and a quality feel.
  The new facial tissues, which cater for any setting, such as washrooms, receptions or office areas, are manufactured at Northwood&rsquo
  
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• OCS awarded contract renewal with South Western Railway

  12-06-2024 12:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  OCS has renewed its cleaning services contract with South Western Railway (SWR).
  According the to the facilities management provider, the contract renewal with SWR is grounded in three fundamental drivers: Transparency and Delivery, Collaboration and Innovation.
  Since the pandemic, many industries have faced the challenge of maintaining a sustained workforce. OCS says it has strategically addressed this, and over the past three years, has “diligently built a stable and reliable workforce&r
  
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• European office completions hit five-year low

  12-06-2024 12:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  European office completions in 2023 fell by 32 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 3.3 million sq m, the lowest level for five years, according to latest research by Savills.
  In 2024, the international real estate advisor expects a 30 per cent YoY increase to 4.3 million sq m, followed by a three per cent YoY fall to 4.2 million sq m in 2025.
  Developers have faced a significant increase in costs over the last few years which has impacted their pipeline. European office construction costs have risen b
  
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• Safety underfoot

  12-06-2024 11:37 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Safety flooring can be a vital part of any interior design scheme. However, who said that this means you have to be conservative with design? Craig Thornhill, Technical Services Manager from Forbo Flooring Systems explains how safety can be easily combined with aesthetics
  Safety flooring is a key specification consideration for a wide variety of buildings and interior design schemes. Helping to keep occupants safe and preventing slips and falls, safety flooring plays an important role within a w
  
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• SEE Services supports Yorkshire Ambulance Service with EV charging infrastructure

  12-06-2024 10:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Facilities management and infrastructure support services company, SEE Services, is working with Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) to support the setting up of its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.YAS has over 1,250 vehicles with more electric and hybrid vehicles being added to the fleet.
  A combination of 22kW AC chargers and 60kW DC chargers are being installed across the Yorkshire and Humber region in 11 locations.The roll-out of electric vehicle charging points across t
  
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• New chief strategy officer at SBFM

  12-06-2024 10:05 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The soft FM service provider has appointed Stuart Hamilton as its new Chief Strategy Officer to spearhead business growth.
  Hamilton joins SBFM’s leadership team, after working at the investment fund Soho Square Capital for the past eight years. His work there focused on investing in high-growth business services companies, including Arcus FM and Churchill Group, where he was a Non-Executive Director. Previous to that role, he worked at BDO public accounting, tax and advisory professional s
  
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• Anabas appoints new account director

  12-06-2024 09:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Corporate office FM specialist, Anabas, has appointed Melanie James as Account Director.
  James will play an important role in further strengthening client relationships and driving growth at Anabas. She will be responsible for overseeing some of Anabas’ key client accounts, ensuring the delivery of exceptional services, and identifying opportunities for strategic expansion.
  Upon joining Anabas, James brings two decades of experience in the facilities management sector. She will work c
  
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• Forbo’s innovative Puzzle adhesive free flooring solution brings about swift refurbishment of iconic venue

  12-06-2024 09:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  First opened in 1875, Sandown Park is a historic venue in British horse racing, playing host to a number of competitions. However, due to the rising maintenance costs of the existing flooring in the venue’s main hall – Surrey Hall – it was decided that new flooring would be installed. For this, RB Flooring Solutions suggested Forbo Flooring Systems’ innovative Allura Puzzle.
  A renowned horse racing venue located in Surrey, Sandown Park is known for its rich history and pi
  
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• Sustainability - claims must pass the test

  12-06-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  ‘The most sustainable solution’. ‘Better for the environment’. ‘Made with recycled plastic’. Our industry has no shortage of sustainability-related product claims. But do they hold water? And do they benefit customers? Let’s work together to get our industry’s green claims right - says Malene Thiele, global VP, ESG & sustainability at Nilfisk.A STUDY CONDUCTED BY the European Commission in 2020 showed that more than half of green claims were va
  
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