By Jeff Cross, Media Director In 1949, Alfred Kärcher married Irene, the love of his life. Over the years, they had two children, with Alfred focusing not only on his family but also on the company he founded in 1935. Alfred’s goal was to find new solutions to every challenge, and that’s what he did, …
Your worldwide cleaning industry association has entered its 100th year. We got here because of you. By Jeff Cross, Media Director  All it takes is just one thought. One good idea. One germinating dream you just know will grow into something tangible and valuable. Alfred Richter had that thought, that idea, that germinating dream, …
On February 28, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT, CMM will present Germ Busters: Ongoing Strategies for Clean & Healthy Facility, a free webinar designed to help facility managers stay on track with infection prevention in 2023. During this one-hour, fast-paced webinar, a panel of infection prevention specialists will explain the best methods for cleaning and disinfection. …
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on the new ISSA Regulatory Affairs Committee, ISSA submitting comments to the USTR on Section 301 tariffs, submitting a Cleaning Week proclamation request to your state for National …
Dow has expanded its strategic partnership with Univar Solutions Brasil Ltda., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc. Per the terms of the distribution agreement, Univar Solutions’ customers in Brazil will have access to Dow’s line of home and industrial cleaning products, including its ACUSOL and SupraCare brands. The deal supplements Dow’s longtime global partnership with Univar Solutions to …
W.W. Grainger Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of US$1.72 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend―$6.88 annualized with a yield of 1.23%―is payable March 1 to shareholders of record at the close of business February 13. Grainger has paid an increased dividend to shareholders without interruption for 50 consecutive years. About Grainger W.W. Grainger, …
Aramsco has announced details of NeXus 2023, the company’s annual trade show for the restoration, concrete surface preparation, abatement, safety, and professional cleaning industries. Aramsco’s two-day event will take place March 27–28 at The Mirage in Las Vegas and features more than 80 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and innovations in hands-on demonstrations. In addition to …
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has released a new report, Experts’ Assessment, Vol. 2: Future Working Environments and Support Functions Toward 2030. The association’s report provides an analysis of what the facility management industry has learned since IFMA’s inaugural Experts’ Assessment study was conducted in 2020. IFMA surveyed more than 200 subject matter experts …
Tennant Co. has announced the first three finalists for its second-annual Custodians Are Key recognition program. First launched in September 2019, the annual program recognizes the work K–12 custodians are doing in educational facilities across the United States. Parents, teachers, and school administrators were invited to nominate custodians for their efforts to provide students with a healthy and safe …
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Kimberly-Clark Corp., parent company of Kimberly-Clark Professional, reported full-year 2022 net sales of US$20.2 billion, up 4% from 2021. Kimberly-Clark also reported a 2022 net income of $1.96 billion, an increase of 6% from $1.84 billion in 2021. Net sales in the company’s Kimberly-Clark Professional segment rose 6% from the previous year to $3.25 billion, while the personal …