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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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Sodexo awarded place on CCS Healthcare Soft FM Services framework 

Sodexo Health & Care has been named on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) RM6331 Healthcare Soft Facilities Management Services framework for a period of three years with an option to extend for an additional year. This national framework is available ...

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Makita unveils new high power, high performance brushless motor upright vacuum cleaner

Makita’s VC010G upright vacuum cleaner is the latest cleaning product to be added to the company’s battery powered XGT portfolio. This high-powered, high-suction, highly manoeuvrable vacuum is an ideal solution for aiding professionals with more efficient and smoother cleaning, via ...

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ABCO shares 4 ways facilities can support the planet this Earth Day 

It’s estimated that 40 per cent of the ocean’s surface is covered in plastic waste. To celebrate Earth Day (22 April), ABCO Cleaning Products, a leading provider of sustainable cleaning tools, shares recommendations on how facilities can help support the ...

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