No one wants to hear the phrase, “We’re being audited.” It ranks up there with “I’ve booked your root canal appointment.” We’re here to tell you that a cleaning audit can be quick and painless, support your overworked staff, help your cleaners, and improve building health and safety. Facility managers understand the need for visual …
Newell Brands, parent company of Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), has signed a lease for a new property in Gaston County, North Carolina. The agreement calls for Newel to occupy 1.5 million square feet of the facility. The company plans to use the property for warehousing and distribution of several of its brands, including RCP, Mr. Coffee, and …
Aramark has reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of US$4.39 billion, an increase of 24% year over year. For the quarter, Aramark reported an operating income of $198 million, an increase of 50% compared to the prior year. Aramark’s largest segment, North America food and support services, reported sales of $2.78 billion, a 50% improvement over the same time last year, …
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has announced the election of four members to its 2022–2023 Board of Directors. IICRC’s new board members include Casey Clark, Darren Hudema, Craig Jasper, and Lonnie McDonald. Additionally, Kevin Pearson will remain on the board as immediate past president. IICRC’s board officers will be elected at a …
UNX-Christeyns has appointed James Basler territory manager. Prior to joining UNX-Christeyns, Basler spent years serving others doing social work before entering the cleaning industry. In his new role, Basler will assist UNX-Christeyns customers in the southern New England area. About UNX-Christeyns Based in North Carolina, the recent partnership of UNX and Christeyns brings together more …
ISSA has formed a new distribution partner program with Staples®. Together, ISSA and Staples will elevate the cleaning industry by hosting training and certification programs at Staples training facilities across the U.S. “When we think about education in our industry, it always points back to people, the heart of the industry,” said ISSA Director of …
Read moreISSA and Staples Form National Distribution Partnership Program
ISSA wanted to remind our members know that effective December 31, 2022, personal care, household, and commercial cleaning products containing 1,4-dioxane in concentrations greater than two-parts per million (ppm) cannot be sold or offered for sale in New York State. In addition, cosmetic products containing 1,4-dioxane in concentrations greater than ten ppm cannot be sold …
The Cleanfax November/December digital issue is now available online. The latest edition features the annual Carpet Cleaning Benchmarking Survey Report with all the data and statistics you need. Plus, learn how to handle issues such as a customer service crisis, get details on carpet cleaning frequencies, see why now is the time to “rethink clean,” and much …
Read moreNovember/December Cleanfax Digital Edition Now Available
Pilot Chemical Co. has appointed Amy Stein North American sales manager. Stein has more than 24 years of experience in surfactants and specialty chemicals sales. She joins Pilot Chemical from Kensing, where she served as director of strategic sourcing. In her new position, Stein will develop and oversee Pilot Chemical’s sales and marketing activities throughout …
UMF Corp. is now accepting nominations for its Hygiene Specialist® Excellence Award. Now in its 14th year, UMF’s annual award highlights the contributions of environmental services (EVS) departments in reducing preventable health care-associated infections (pHAIs). EVS managers are encouraged to nominate deserving staff members. The award recipient will receive an all-expenses paid trip for two, …