CHTMAG.COM INDUSTRY INSIGHT MARCH CLEANING IN BRIEF Facilities services provider, Grosvenor Services will share expertise about how technology is transforming cleaning services, and how to make the most of increasingly available data, in seminars at The InnovationLAB (stand 09.216) at ISSA/ Interclean Amsterdam. The seminars entitled ‘The Internet of Things – how do we leverage so much data’, will provide insight into how the cleaning industry can harness available data from technology–based systems to help improve delivery of cleaning and other services. The discussions, incorporating practical examples, will take place on Wednesday 11 May at 12.30pm and Thursday 12 May at 1.30pm at The InnovationLAB. Peartree Cleaning Services has been awarded an exclusive three-year cleaning contract with publishing company, Penguin Random House.The terms of the deal will see Peartree deliver full cleaning services to all of Penguin Random House’s eight locations in London, Essex, Lincolnshire and the Midlands. To provide the cleaning and flood restoration industries with a single source for all of their equipment and solution needs, Dri-Eaz Products Ltd and Chemspec Europe have joined forces to become Legend Brands Europe. Both Dri-Eaz and Chemspec have long served the product needs of professional and commercial cleaners, flood restoration contractors and hire outlets. To celebrate 50 successful years in business, Harrison Hire and Sales (HHS) are welcoming past, present and future customers to its Anniversary Open Day at the Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington near York. The event will start at 9.30am on 11 May with refreshments offered throughout the day. With industry expert advice, special Open Day offers, live demonstrations and a presence from suppliers such as Karcher, Nilfisk, Matrix, Numatic and Kranzle; guests will have the opportunity to see a wide range of industrial cleaning equipment in one location. B&M Waste Services is furthering its commitment to its employees by making training and educational opportunities more readily available. B&M Waste Services currently has 10 employees training for a range of different NVQ’s including customer service and team Leader qualifications that will further their knowledge and expertise in their specialised areas. The jury of the 11th edition of the ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam Innovation Awards has announced the nine shortlisted nominees from a record total of 110 entries. The overall winner and the three category winners will be announced by the jury during the special award ceremony at the ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam Show on Tuesday 10 May 2016. Approximately 200 of Aramark’s cleaners and domestic staff across four hospitals in London staged a one-day strike over pay on the 21 March. Many of the company’s hospital employees are currently paid £7.38 an hour, which is more than £2 below the recommended London Living Wage of £9.40 an hour, have restricted entitlements regarding overtime and receive 10 days sick pay per annum after completing one year of service. The strike organised by the GMB Trade Union is calling for employees to be paid a minimum wage of £10 an hour, along with full sick pay and extra pay for working unsocial hours.The strikes took place at the Bethlehem Royal Hospital in Beckenham, the Lambeth hospital, the Ladywell Unit at Lewisham and the Maudsley Hospital in Camberwell. MARCH 2016 5 CORDANT REMAINS ON BOARD WITH METROLINE Cordant Cleaning has had its contract renewed for the third time with London bus company, Metroline. The new deal which is valued in excess of £3.5 million, has been more than doubled in its scope, to include an additional six locations, bringing the total to nine across North West and West London. The terms of the contract will see Cordant Cleaning responsible for the cleaning, shunting and parking of over 750 buses every day, in addition to cleaning the nine bus garages, administration buildings and engineering premises. Additional responsibilities include refuelling, checking oil and fluid levels, and allocating each bus to its route number. A team of over 150 full time staff work on the contract, all of which are directly employed by Cordant Cleaning providing a 24/7 service, with the majority working a 7pm-3am shift. In many cases the buses operate 20 hours a day so each receives a daily standard clean alongside a schedule of periodic deep cleans. Chris Healey, vehicle presentation manager at Metroline, said: “Every day we strive to meet our passengers’ expectations and a key part of this is through the provision of a clean and presentable vehicle. This means that our choice of cleaning partner is extremely important and we have enjoyed a long and successful working relationship with Cordant Cleaning.” Guy Pakenham, MD at Cordant Cleaning, added: “We now look after more than half of London‘s buses and have the knowledge and expertise to meet the challenges of these complex operations. Our ability to self deliver our solutions combined with our proven processes mean that we offer a truly compelling service for the transport industry.” Cordant Cleaning began working with Metroline in 2007. CHURCHILL STAYS ON AT WHIPSNADE ZOO Churchill has extended its partnership with ZSL Whipsnade Zoo for the continued delivery of general cleaning services to its expansive site located in Bedfordshire. The original contract which commenced in November 2011 has been extended for a further three years and will see Churchill continue to provide cleaning, periodic deep cleaning and additional ad hoc cleaning as part of its service delivery. Under Churchill’s contract improvement process, the company will be introducing two electric vehicles to the agreement as a way of reducing emissions. The vans, as well as all staff ID badges and uniforms, will be dual-branded with both Churchill and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo designs. Churchill is also implementing a threelevel staffing structure to correspond with seasonal patterns, with increased levels in place during the summer months. Rufus Fidgeon, operations director for the contract commented: “We are delighted to renew our contract and are pleased to be able to deliver a solution which aligns with ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s operational needs and sustainability goals.” The Zoo is owned by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL); a charity devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. ZSL also owns London Zoo in Regent’s Park. Image CC credit EDDIE
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