Several attendees to the recent ISSA/INTERCLEAN tradeshow in Las Vegas reported that Green cleaning did not appear to be as significant this year as in the past. Some distributors and manufacturers believe this is because many end customers are now more concerned about saving green than going Green. However, other studies indicate the selection of […]
26 October, 2011AUSTRALIANSUPER BSCAA NSW EXCELLENCE AWARDS “Today is a celebration of what you do,” stated Building Service Contractors of Australia national president Terry Corby. He was effusive in his praise and respect for those at our industry’s ‘coal face’, the cleaners, when addressing the 2011 AustralianSuper BSCAA NSW Excellence Awards’ luncheon held mid-October. “Today is about […]
22 October, 2011The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has announced the change of its name in the US to The Clean Trust. Along with the new name, a new, updated, branding campaign will be rolled out in the coming year starting in the US with Australia to follow. “The Clean Trust lets people know […]
14 October, 2011ISSA has launched what is describes as ‘a multifaceted new endeavour designed to help its members gain greater acceptance of the positive impact of cleaning and to assist them in navigating the ongoing challenges facing the industry. ‘The association’s new position is meant to reflect the forward direction its members are taking each day to […]
13 October, 2011The identity of what is said to be ‘the only organisation that truly represents the carpet cleaning and restoration industry’ has changed. At a recent extraordinary general meeting of NUCCRA it was decided to change the name from NUCCRA to Specialised Cleaning & Restoration Industry Association Inc (SCRIA). “The change in name is seen as […]
3 October, 2011A new report on the United Kingdom’s contract cleaning market from MTW Research suggests that the industry is on track for growth from mid 2012, with specialist cleaning services in particular set to drive market value in the near term. Based on sales data for more than 80% of the industry value, the findings suggest […]
21 September, 2011Capitalising on individual members’ specific industry expertise is integral to Chemical Management Systems’ (CMS) ethos. That was a key message imparted at the buying group’s first national conference, which was held late August in the Melbourne Airport Convention Centre. CMS directors and members attended the two day event, discussing the group’s vision for the future; […]
9 September, 2011Spotless has issued a (8 September) statement rejecting United Voice’s claims that Melbourne Airport could be left unclean owing to potential strike action. ‘Any industrial action that might take place on the weekend starting Friday 9 September 2011 will have no impact on cleaning activities at Melbourne Airport,’ said Spotless. The company said its ‘cleaners […]
9 September, 2011Canadian-based EcoLogo Program has released its revised environmental standard for hard surface cleaners. It strengthens the health and environmental requirements for certification of hard surface cleaners, specifically limiting use of asthmagens and excluding substances that are harmful to humans or the environment. These include ammonia, formaldehyde and phthalates – hazardous chemicals commonly found in cleaning […]
24 August, 2011Karcher Australia has added the Windsor range of commercial cleaning machines and products to its extensive offering of professional cleaning equipment. ‘Windsor’s addition to the Karcher range will enhance and expand the opportunities available to our customers in today’s competitive market place. Building on a strong combined market presence and unified approach we will strengthen […]
8 August, 2011Lennox Institute has appointed Courtney Neary general manager training. As well as having many years’ experience in training services’ delivery she also holds formal management and training qualifications. “Courtney brings to Lennox Institute a wealth of experience in both traditional and blended learning solutions – including eLearning and mLearning – increasing student access and decreased […]
18 July, 2011While much of the national, ‘harmonised’, occupational health and safety law content is focused on cleaning services’ providers, the part that equipment suppliers play should not be under-estimated. Cruse Partnership’s Norine Cruse emphasises that equipment investment, operation, and training are all part of a cleaning contractor’s OHS ‘action plan’. Delivering a timely presentation at the […]
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