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Future proof restroom experience for travellers in Spain

ONE HUNDRED restrooms has won the tender for the lease and operation of 10 paid restroom facilities at the five main ADIF-Alta Velocidad stations. The first future proof restrooms are scheduled to open in June 2021. Health & Hygiene are ...

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New appointment sees Hillbrush invest in design

Hillbrush, a UK manufacturer of brushware and hygienic cleaning tools has appointed experienced Industrial Designer David Lintern to lead the company’s new product development programme. With more than 20 years’ experience in product and industrial design, the majority in the ...

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The future of commercial cleaning is responsive

Commercial cleaning contractor, Incentive QAS has historically credited innovation for a positive change in its business and as it prepares to emerge from the lockdown it has added a new system to strengthen its operations. Incentive QAS has recently invested ...

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Probiotic surface cleanser could significantly reduce HAIs

A study into a major cause of hospital acquired infections (HAI) has begun. The work is exploring how contagion bacteria survive even deep cleans with chemical products and is evaluating a novel approach to reduce HAI through the use of ...

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Lucart acquires tissues firm ESP to grow UK presence

An Italian-based firm that specialises in the supply of toilet tissue, roll and hand towels and hygiene rolls to hospitals, has acquired a British manufacturer of disposable tissue products to grow its presence in the UK. Lucart S.p.A., part of the Lucart Group based in the Italian city of Lucca, has acquired Essential Supply Products ...

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Emergency cleaning specialist boosts talent for growth plan

National soft FM and waste management specialist, SafeGroup, has appointed Mark McGowan as its new Head of Sales as the business looks to build on rapid growth achieved in 2020. McGowan had previously been Head of Strategy and Implementation at ...

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Quality of service underpins resilience for office working says Cleanology

While lockdown has seen offices close and brought tough times for many cleaning businesses, Cleanology CEO Dominic Ponniah says new contract wins show important trends for the future. Ponniah said: “Cleaning contractors gain valuable insight into the health and wellbeing of office ...

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Dussmann Group acquires Janus Group in Austria

The Dussmann Group, a global multi-service provider, has acquired the Janus Group Vienna, through its subsidiary Dussmann Service Austria. The Janus Group, which employs 1,300 people, is a specialist provider of cleaning and disinfection services to healthcare facilities. It has gained many ...

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Ezitracker and CleanLink celebrate 10-year strategic partnership

Ezitracker and business management software provider CleanLink have been delivering end-to-end time and attendance and contract management software solutions together since 2010. The successful partnership has been forged by ongoing innovative development between the two organisations, allowing them to deliver ...

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Jangro develops its e-learning platform

Jangro, the UK & Ireland’s largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors, has made several enhancements to its innovative training platform, The Learning Management Solution (LMS). The site now features badges, enabling users to track their progress, as well ...

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