How was 2022 for Central Cleaning Supplies?

2022 was another hugely successful year for Central Cleaning Supplies. We have been a trusted industry brand for more than 30 years and have always prided ourselves on offering our customers the latest products from around the world and we continued to do just that in 2022.

The addition of Excentr to our already extensive range of machinery, was a notable highlight. Excentr is a global leader in orbital and eccentric working cleaning machines.

Unlike other machines in the market, Excentr machines are largely made of stainless steel and are developed to provide durability, solidity, and efficiency. Unique to its design, machines are also fitted with wheels on the ground, which makes it easier to operate. True to its slogan, Excentr are seriously “Badass Cleaning Equipment”.

The LionsBot Range also continued to perform strongly in 2022. LeoBots and LeoRay are specialised robots, crafted to perform specific tasks so as to achieve maximum efficiency in its cleaning or disinfecting operations.

The LeoRay can be deployed to disinfect surfaces using high concentration UV-C radiation and the LeoBots are a family of four robots that are experts in their cleaning tasks and can also collaborate as a team.

The LeoBot range includes LeoScrub (a powerful scrubber that delivers 50kg of cleaning pressure), LeoMop (a quiet robot that uses significantly less water than traditional cleaning machines), LeoVac (which has an optional HEPA filter for cleaner air), LeoPull (a robotic pulling machine which can drag around a 450kg bin) and LeoRay (which disinfects surfaces through UV-C radiation).

The latest additions to the LionsBot Range are Rex and R3 Scrub. Rex is a robot designed specifically for cleaning large commercial spaces.

It’s fully autonomous, built from high-quality durable materials and is packed with innovative features. The R3 Scrub is a new compact cleaning companion, designed for efficient, sweeping and scrubbing allowing it to cover a huge area on just one charge.

We also expanded our range of Camill electric utility vehicles. They can be custom branded, and custom fitted with add-ons such as additional pressure washers. We have more sustainable innovations coming out within the Camill range soon, so watch this space!

We also continued our store expansion in 2022, opening our first store in South Australia. The new store has been really well received by our South Australian customers, and we’re currently looking at more opportunities across the state, and also looking at more sites nationally.

Central Cleaning Supplies also achieved triple ISO certification: Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management System (ISO 1400:2015) and Occupational Health and Safety Management (ISO 45001:2018).

A personal highlight for me this year has been the efforts made by our team to help those in need. This year, we helped flood-affected communities and residents across Australia by donating essential supplies, along with some of our partners, such as disinfectant chemicals, cleaning wipes, disinfecting surface wipes, mops, buckets and sanitisers, to help with the clean-up efforts

Are there any key sustainability commitmentsCentral Cleaning Supplies has made for 2023?

At Central Cleaning Supplies, we are taking effective measures to ensure environmental responsibility remains at the core of our business approach. We believe sustainability isn’t a success until it supports and adds value to your business.

2023 will see us introduce more environmentally friendly and sustainable cleaning solutions for the market.  Leading this focus is our fleet of Camill electric utility vehicles. Camill vehicles are environmentally friendly and helps to minimise our carbon footprint.

Noise levels are also greatly reduced during operation, but what really sets this fleet apart is the extensiveness of the range, from transport vehicles, to sweepers, to garbage trucks and pressure washers. Each category also comprises of various models to fit different job requirements.

In 2023, we are also planning to introduce more green products and have a greater focus on recycling to further expand our efforts on environmental sustainability.

How do you see robotics evolving in the cleaning industry in 2023?

Innovation will continue to play a key role for Central Cleaning Supplies. Over the past few years, we have seen the steady adoption of autonomous cleaning machines by cleaning companies and facilities, and we believe this momentum will greatly increase in 2023.

The technology is now more advanced and users are much more knowledgeable and confident operating the new-generation robots. They can now access more places and the average cleaner can use the robots without as much specialised training.

Not only that, autonomous machines also offer evidence-based work in that they can provide detailed cleaning reports and data to validate the cleaning coverage and quality of their work. This means that contractors can better communicate cleaning goals with their customers and potentially gain an edge with tenders

What advice do you have for those in the industry considering robotic machines?

If you are considering investing in robotics, my advice is to get the best and most appropriate machine for your requirements. Another area to consider is the environmental footprint of the robots – namely, how much water it uses and the runtime.

Look for a supplier that offers comprehensive technical support and provides around-the-clock service.

Forward-looking leaders who invest and fine-tune their operations to incorporate robotics to complement their workforce will be able to better deliver a much more competitive bid and thus gain an edge.

This interview first appeared in the January/February issue of INCLEAN magazine.

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