A study into a major cause of hospital acquired infections (HAI) has begun. The work is exploring how contagion bacteria survive even deep cleans with chemical products and is evaluating a novel approach to reduce HAI through the use of ...
Read More »Lucart acquires tissues firm ESP to grow UK presence
An Italian-based firm that specialises in the supply of toilet tissue, roll and hand towels and hygiene rolls to hospitals, has acquired a British manufacturer of disposable tissue products to grow its presence in the UK. Lucart S.p.A., part of the Lucart Group based in the Italian city of Lucca, has acquired Essential Supply Products ...
Read More »Emergency cleaning specialist boosts talent for growth plan
National soft FM and waste management specialist, SafeGroup, has appointed Mark McGowan as its new Head of Sales as the business looks to build on rapid growth achieved in 2020. McGowan had previously been Head of Strategy and Implementation at ...
Read More »Quality of service underpins resilience for office working says Cleanology
While lockdown has seen offices close and brought tough times for many cleaning businesses, Cleanology CEO Dominic Ponniah says new contract wins show important trends for the future. Ponniah said: “Cleaning contractors gain valuable insight into the health and wellbeing of office ...
Read More »Dussmann Group acquires Janus Group in Austria
The Dussmann Group, a global multi-service provider, has acquired the Janus Group Vienna, through its subsidiary Dussmann Service Austria. The Janus Group, which employs 1,300 people, is a specialist provider of cleaning and disinfection services to healthcare facilities. It has gained many ...
Read More »Ezitracker and CleanLink celebrate 10-year strategic partnership
Ezitracker and business management software provider CleanLink have been delivering end-to-end time and attendance and contract management software solutions together since 2010. The successful partnership has been forged by ongoing innovative development between the two organisations, allowing them to deliver ...
Read More »Jangro develops its e-learning platform
Jangro, the UK & Ireland’s largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors, has made several enhancements to its innovative training platform, The Learning Management Solution (LMS). The site now features badges, enabling users to track their progress, as well ...
Read More »Northamptonshire cleaning firm scoops high-profile holiday lettings client
Bright & Beautiful has agreed a partnership with UK holiday cottage agency, Sykes Cottages, to provide regular cleaning of holiday let properties, as well as deep clean projects as required. The cleaning experts, who are renowned for using eco-friendly, non-toxic ...
Read More »European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards to return in 2022
The European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards will return in Spring 2022 to celebrate the successes of the industry. After the 2020 event was postponed due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, the organisers have now confirmed that the fifth awards event ...
Read More »Regenex dyes 100,000 NHS scrub suits to equip Nightingale hospitals
Commercial linen stain removal specialist, Regenex, has used its textile dyeing expertise to colour 100,000 medical scrub suits for future use on healthcare frontlines. The white workwear, ordered for emergency use, has been dyed in shades of cobalt, raspberry and ...
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