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Robert Scott launches first ‘self-cleaning’ product catalogue

Robert Scott, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of cleaning products, has launched its latest innovation in the form of a new product catalogue for 2018 that stays hygienically clean. Featuring an antibacterial cover that reduces the risk ...

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New appointments at Marlin Environmental Services

Environmental cleaning and engineering services specialist for the maritime sector, Marlin Environmental Services, has apppinted Robert Bridger, as new Health & Safety Manager and Mary-Ann Robinson, as Quality and Compliance Administrator. Bridger brings more than 18 years’ experience in operations ...

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Thames Water calls on Biffa to tackle fly-tipping

Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider, has recently partnered with waste management provider, Biffa, to solve an alarming case of fly-tipping at one of the company’s sites in Oxford. Fly-tipping is a growing issue that affects businesses ...

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LCC Support Services launches inaugural Innovation Exchange event

National cleaning provider, LCC Support Services is launching an inaugural ‘Innovation Exchange’ event – a full day’s celebration of advancements within the cleaning industry. Free to attend, the drop-in event takes place at LCC’s head office in Great Warley Street, ...

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ISSA & Afidamp FAB partnership creates joint global platform for the cleaning industry

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and Afidamp FAB, the Italian trade association for cleaning industry manufacturers, have announced a new partnership focused on jointly developing and executing go-to-market opportunities for their members and the industry at-large on a global ...

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NWC and High Access join forces

Nationwide Window Cleaning (NWC) and High Access Maintenance have joined forces in the inaugural merger of two BGF-backed businesses, the first in the investor’s history. The merger creates one of the largest independent facilities management services companies in the UK, ...

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BCC backs new research project to reduce injury risk caused by long reach equipment

A revolutionary research initiative which could greatly improve the safety and wellbeing of cleaning operatives who use long reach washing equipment has been given a boost by a British Cleaning Council grant. The BCC has awarded BCC member the Federation ...

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Maidenhead cleaning firm sweeps up expansion funding

Maidenhead-based cleaning franchisor, Molly Maid, has secured a funding package worth £863,750 from HSBC to support its ambitious UK expansion plans. The six-figure funding from HSBC has been used to purchase assets, including the company’s Maidenhead HQ Molly Maid House, ...

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The top sales challenges for cleaning supplies and service companies

By Paul Black, CEO of sales-i The cleaning industry was hit hard by the 2008 recession but now, a decade on, it’s back on the rise. According to the latest British Cleaning Council (BCC) industry report, the cleaning industry’s turnover ...

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The hunt for CHSA’s 2018 Undergraduate Scholars begins

The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has launched the search for its 2018 Undergraduate Scholars; at least two will be awarded this year. The CHSA has further committed to awarding at least two new bursaries every year for the ...

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