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Contract cleaning set for growth in 2019

The contract cleaning market is set for a £95 million boost in 2019, according to a new report from MTW Research. This is despite Brexit uncertainties sustaining pressure on companies and dampening volume growth, with the report forecasting more than £450 million ...

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Principle adds Crown Estate St James’s to its cleaning portfolio

London-based cleaning specialist, Principle Cleaning Services, has been awarded a three-year contract with BNP Paribas Real Estate. Principle will provide cleaning, window cleaning, pest control, waste management and washroom services to The Crown Estate St James’s Portfolio, which comprises 34 buildings of office, ...

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CMA tells Rentokil to sell large supply contracts amid concerns over Cannon merger

The decision by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) comes after an in-depth Phase 2 investigation into the completed merger between two of the UK’s largest suppliers of washroom services – Rentokil Initial and Cannon Hygiene. The firms supply commercial, ...

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i-Clean rebrands as Sitemark

i-Clean has rebranded to Sitemark, as it becomes a benchmarking business for the wider FM industry. Under its original name the independent best practice benchmarking specialist is well recognised in the commercial cleaning services space. It has also expanded into ...

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Government encourages range of industries to prepare for chemical use in the event of a no-deal EU exit

The UK Government has issued guidance to businesses that use chemicals on the actions they should take now to minimise any disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit. If the UK leaves the EU on 29 March without a ...

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Senior appointment at drainage and cleaning firm

Greg Beech, the founder of two drainage businesses with multi-million pound turnovers has joined drainage and cleaning firm, Jet Through, which is part of the Diamond Facilities Support Group of companies. Beech, who founded and grew UKDN Waterflow into a business ...

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Deb Group brought into expanded SC Johnson Professional

SC Johnson began its return to the professional market in 2015 with the acquisition of Deb Group and has now brought the company into the expanded organisation to provide expert skin care, cleaning and hygiene solutions for industrial, institutional and ...

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Cleaning services to be delivered in-house at Brent Council

Brent Council’s Cabinet has voted in favour for the cleaning of council estates to be done directly by Brent Council. The announcement follows a report  that went to Cabinet this week, which recommended that a good quality cleaning service, which ...

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Principle Cleaning celebrates 30 years

Principle Cleaning Services, the London-centric corporate cleaning specialist, which provides its services to some of the most famous landmark buildings in the Capital, is celebrating its 30th birthday. Founded in January 1989, by Douglas Cooke, the company’s Executive Chairman, Principle remains ...

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Facilities maintenance expert warns of serious health risks to the Scottish public from lax enforcement and lack of awareness of hygiene regulations

Lax enforcement and minimal awareness of vital hygiene regulations in both private and public buildings run huge risks with the health of people in Scotland, a leading Scottish facilities maintenance expert has warned. Colin Chambers, MD of Hamilton-based Platinum Facilities ...

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