Norse’s cleaning division has won a three-year cleaning contract at Watford Grammar School for Boys. The agreement is worth £450,000 over the life of the contract and will see Norse responsible for the daily cleaning of teaching areas, staff rooms, ...
Read More »Challenges facing the attraction and retention of cleaning staff
Many UK-based cleaning contractors are recognised for having a high turnover of employees. Cleaning is often taboo and unattractive to the younger generation and can be seen as a transient occupation rather than a career. Retaining good employees in our ...
Read More »Northwood Companies purchases KPP Converters
Northwood Companies has completed the purchase of 100 per cent of the issued share capital of KPP Converters Ltd (KPP). KPP, a supplier of Away from Home tissue products, will continue to operate as an independent company out of its ...
Read More »Tidy Green Clean announces its first acquisition
Environmentally friendly cleaning business, Tidy Green Clean, has acquired Aberdeen commercial property maintenance company, AMG Contracts. This is the first in a number of planned acquisitions for Aberdeen-based Tidy Green Clean, which operates on a franchise model and has seen organic ...
Read More »Competition concerns over Ecolab/Holchem merger
An in-depth investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) has provisionally found that Ecolab’s merger with Holchem may result in businesses facing higher prices or a lower quality of service for their cleaning chemicals. Ecolab and Holchem are two ...
Read More »ABM UK keeps Scottish historic properties on its books
ABM UK has retained cleaning contracts with two high-profile Edinburgh clients: National Galleries of Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council’s cultural performance, conferencing and events venues. Together, these wins comprise a total of eight historic locations across the city. The two portfolios include the ...
Read More »Ecocleen targets acquisitions to accelerate growth plans
Commercial contract cleaning provider, Ecocleen, has announced it is to target a number of acquisitions over the next 12 months to accelerate its expansion within the UK. The company is seeking opportunities in London, the South-East, South-West and North-West to ...
Read More »How to successfully market your cleaning business online
Get ahead in the highly competitive UK cleaning industry. 4 tips for successfully marketing your cleaning business online by Jayme Wium, digital marketer at SME Loans The British Cleaning Council announced less than a year ago that the cleaning industry in the ...
Read More »Mitie extends Historic Environment Scotland cleaning deal
Mitie has extended its relationship with public body Historic Environment Scotland (HES) following the award of a five-year cleaning contract worth £4.4 million. Mitie has held the long-term contract with HES since 2010, and will continue to provide a range ...
Read More »Norse wins cleaning deal with the Inspiration Trust
Norse Group’s cleaning division has won a three-year contract with the Inspiration Trust. The contract, valued at £2.3 million, covers daily and periodic deep cleaning at the Trust’s 13 academies across Norfolk and North Suffolk. Under the contract terms, which ...
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