Legends Marketing & Sales has promoted Renee Hantz to president of the company’s field sales division. Hantz has been with Legends Marketing since October 2022, serving as a senior territory manager. She joined the company from Gold Eagle Co., where she spent nearly three years as director of private label sales. “Renee’s extensive experience in…

According to a recent analysis, the U.S. 2022–2023 influenza (flu) season, marked by a higher-than-usual volume of cases, offers important lessons to facility management operations on how to best protect both staff and patrons in the workplace. The analysis, conducted by scientists and data experts from Reckitt Professional’s Lysol Pro Solutions and digital health firm…

Betco® Corp has successfully completed its certain wastewater business assets from Novozymes® A/S. The transaction, announced in October 2022, represents Betco’s second acquisition in the bioaugmentation field. The company had previously purchased EnviroZyme®, which now operates as a fully owned subsidiary of Betco. The assets acquired from Novozymes will be integrated into EnviroZyme’s overall portfolio. “This has been a historic…

The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is now accepting volunteers to assist in the revision of the ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration. ANSI/IICRC S500 describes procedures and precautions for performing water damage restoration in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. The IICRC is seeking volunteers to assist on the development of…

Sofidel America Corp. has extended the deadline to submit nominations for its 2022–2023 Sustainable Hygiene Heroes Awards to February 10. Sofidel’s awards program honors cleaning professionals who go above and beyond to provide clean and safe facilities, while implementing sustainable cleaning practices. A panel of judges will review nominations and select the winner and finalists based on…

Cleaning for a Reason, an ISSA Charities signature program that provides clean homes for cancer patients, announced new Corporate Franchise Partner, eMaids, to bring relief to more people experiencing cancer. eMaids’ corporate office and franchisees will provide free home cleanings to cancer patients and raise awareness of Cleaning for a Reason’s mission through marketing, social…