PEHN’s 2013 trade show delivers education and networking

Delivering an excellent mix of product information and networking opportunities, the Professional Executive Housekeeper’s Network (PEHN) ‘mini trade show’ was a success for exhibitors and executive housekeepers. Held at Melbourne’s Crown Promenade on 16 July, the event was hosted by PEHN’s president Marian Stratford and her committee. The late afternoon, early evening, scheduling made for […]

BSCAA VIC unveils a busy training and networking program

Second half 2013 promises to be an active time for the Building Service Contractors’ Association of Australia’s Victorian branch with a number of training and networking initiatives scheduled. Keith Watts reports BSCAA (Victoria) held its 2013 annual general meeting at a spectacular location on the Eureka Tower’s 89th floor mid-June. The new committee was announced […]

Tender contract document enhances BSCAA NSW’s services’ portfolio

There were a number of highlights that emanated from the Building Service Contractors Association of Australia’s (BSCAA) New South Wales branch 2013 annual general meeting. Perhaps the most notable was the Association’s official release of its updated Specification, Tender and Cleaning Contract document. Held at the Stamford Grand, North Ryde (Sydney) on 27 June, the […]

Deb’s $15 million facility supports job growth in Sydney’s west

Leading occupational skin care company Deb Group held a ceremony on 27 June to celebrate the opening of its $15 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Moorebank Business Park, South Western Sydney. Deb’s stakeholders, partners and customers were invited for a tour of the new facility which was officially opened by New South Wales Premier the […]

CleanScene 2013 brings industry to Brisbane

CleaneScene, the Cleaning and Hygiene Expo co-located with the Queensland Safety Show, visited the shores of South Bank at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 18 to 20 June 2013. With 43 exhibitors, there was a solid line-up of cleaning supply products, equipment and machinery about which exhibitors could enquire, peruse and try out. […]

Network Restorers’ 2013 conference affirms restoration’s ‘coming of age’

‘Evolution’ theme reflects industry’s professional credentials Restoration is maturing as a ‘profession’ and, perhaps more significantly, it’s an honourable profession that stands alongside other services responsible for public safety and hygiene. That was a key message imparted at the Network Restorers 2013 Conference, the Group’s 10th conference. Held at the Sofitel Gold Coast (Qld) early […]

Jena Dyco delivers the goods at Specialised Restoration Conference

Drawing more than 115 delegates to Victoria for presentations and networking about the latest developments in the restoration industry, the 2013 Jena Dyco Specialised Restoration Conference was the place to be from 10 to 11 May at The Rydges Hotel, Melbourne. With a line-up of local and international speakers, the topics covered heat drying techniques […]

Complete Cleaning celebrates 30 successful years supplying to the industry

There were only five cleaning supply shops operating in Sydney in 1983 – and one of them was Complete Cleaning Supplies run by Lynne Wilcox. 30 successful years later, the business is still going strong having expanded its premises on Barwon Park Road in St Peters (Sydney). “It’s been a hard slog,” admits Wilcox, “and […]

During an active IR period, BSCNZ implements growth initiatives

‘Revitalisation’ a key Association focus The Building Service Contractors of New Zealand Inc (BSCNZ) has experienced one of its most active industrial relations’ periods ever but has, during that time, continued to plan and implement initiatives geared to engendering greater Association strength. In particular, the BSCNZ has embarked on ‘project revitalisation’. “We are pleased that […]

Ausclean WA delivers quality visitors and a strong education program

Non-stop information, education and innovation were on offer at AuscleanWA, with some of the cleaning industry’s best of the best on show at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, on 19 and 20 March. More than 400 visitors took advantage of what was on offer at the inaugural Western Australian event that showcased a total of 40 […]

PHAN well prepared for another active year

Executive housekeepers find value in their association As executive housekeepers come under increasingly large workloads and more stressful responsibilities, membership of, and participation in, appropriate industry bodies can prove very worthwhile for the individual’s wellbeing. That was a key message imparted by Professional Housekeepers Association of NSW Inc (PHAN) president Maureen Jolowicz at the Association’s […]

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