It’s been a few months since the Textile Services Association (TSA) introduced the mascot Pasha the Pillowcase to the world. Pasha has the mission of educating staff in the hospitality and laundry sectors about the importance of handling linen correctly ...
Read More »Virgin Atlantic advances decade-long partnership with OCS
Facilities management company, OCS, has won a contract to continue providing laundry services to aviation industry giant, Virgin Atlantic. This contract is an extension of a decade-long partnership between the OCS and Virgin Atlantic. The contract serves Virgin Atlantic’s locations ...
Read More »Distributor expands into 3,000 sq ft warehouse to meet rising demand
A distributor of cleaning and workplace essentials has relocated to a 3,000-square-foot warehouse in Warwickshire to accommodate increasing demand across the country. Purcho, which is part of facilities management firm, Diamond Facilities Support Group, has moved into Unit 15 at ...
Read More »Hygiacura expands UK presence with Clearlake Cleaning acquisition
Hygiacura Group Limited, a leading investment vehicle focused on building a nationwide network of commercial cleaning and facilities management companies, has acquired Clearlake Cleaning Limited. This move follows the successful acquisition of Sector Support Services Limited, further strengthening Hygiacura’s position ...
Read More »Bunzl and Amplify Goods launch new exclusive washroom brand RE:MIND
Bunzl UK & Ireland and social enterprise Amplify Goods, have joined forces for the groundbreaking launch of a new range of luxury washroom products. The creation of a new brand, RE:MIND, has been designed to combine luxury hand and body ...
Read More »WCEC welcomes Lorraine Larman as the new Master
The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) has announced the installation of Lorraine Larman as its new Master. She succeeds the former Master, Jim Melvin. The Ceremony of Installation and a Service of Re-dedication took place on 19 April at ...
Read More »New Chair of CHSA Accreditation Schemes elected
Nicky Biggart, Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) Council member and UK & European Sales Manager at Evans Vanodine has been elected Chair of the CHSA Accreditation Schemes. The CHSA Accreditation Schemes maintain standards in the cleaning and hygiene industry, ...
Read More »NIC becomes first Employer Provider for Apprenticeships in cleaning sector
The Department of Education has awarded NIC Group a place on the Apprentice Provider and Assessment Register, enabling the company to deliver, in-house, its own Apprenticeships. This pioneering initiative marks a significant milestone in the cleaning industry. As the first ...
Read More »BCC encourages cleaning and hygiene firms to support The Hygiene Bank
Cleaning and hygiene sector firms have been thanked for supporting The Hygiene Bank – and more industry businesses are being encouraged to give their support. The call by the British Cleaning Council (BCC) follows a recent survey carried out by ...
Read More »UK ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic, as confirmed by the Environment Secretary. Defra intend to bring forward the legislation for England ahead of summer recess, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales following ...
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