UK university developing inexpensive and germ-fighting nano toilet

Instead of using water, a sewage system or external power, this toilet uses nanotechnology to treat human waste, produce clean water and keep smells at bay.

10 January, 2016

Industry consultant Ron Segura advises distributors to ‘get with a program’

What can help distributors most in 2016 is for them to move from selling products to selling programs, states leading US industry consultant Ron Segura.

6 January, 2016

Ord Minnett delivers an upbeat assessment of Millennium Services

Sydney-based integrated services company Millennium Services Group is scoring a stockbroker’s ‘buy’ recommendation for many reasons.

22 December, 2015

Nilfisk continues its acquisition strategy with Pressure-Pro purchase

Nilfisk has signed for the acquisition of Pressure-Pro, a leading manufacturer of high-pressure washers headquartered in Florida, USA, effective 1 January 2016

21 December, 2015

FWO’s latest national campaign is focusing on healthcare sector

Australia’s growing health care and social assistance industry is to be the focus of a new national campaign by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).

16 December, 2015

Suppliers recognised for their hard work at Kennards Hire Supplier Awards Night 2015

Late November Kennards Hire held its 2015 Supplier Award Night, an event that allowed the entire Kennards Hire team to say thanks and reward their suppliers

10 December, 2015

ISSA/INTERCLEAN calls for 2016 Amsterdam Innovation Award entries

The ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2016 Amsterdam Innovation Award is now open for entries. All exhibitors are invited to enter their most innovative designs to be judged by an independent, international jury.

10 December, 2015

Hygiene workers clean-up in Finland’s employment stakes

Many people are moving into Finland’s cleaning trade from other fields and pursuits, and 98 percent of those studying in that country’s hygiene sector become employed.

10 December, 2015

CIRI makes second call for its cutting edge 2016 symposium

The not-for-profit Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) International, in conjunction with IICRC and The Journal of Cleaning, Restoration & Inspection, has announced joint plans for its 2016 science and technology symposium

7 December, 2015

Integrated cleanliness monitoring process significantly enhances armoury to fight MROs

A recent study’s findings highlight a new integrated cleanliness monitoring process that assists in locating the presence of multi-resistant organisms (MRO) within healthcare settings, notably in busy intensive care units (ICUs).

3 December, 2015

High Court decision gives employees greater legal protection against sham contracting

A High Court ruling on a matter affecting workers at a Perth accommodation facility is significant because it creates greater legal protection for employees against sham contracting activity,

3 December, 2015

Spotless’ profit warning deals savage blow to share price

While Spotless has reported to the ASX (2 December) that its business (excluding acquisitions) continues to perform well with margins being maintained, profit growth from new business wins has slowed.

2 December, 2015