Jon-Don has announced an update to its leadership team with the appointments of three executives. Andrew Carlson has been appointed chief marketing officer. He joins Jon-Don from Antylia Scientific, where he served as vice president of marketing and ecommerce. Prior to Antylia, Carlson spent 15 years working with specialty contractors at both Panduit and Brady Corporation. …
Sitting down to have a cup of coffee and chat with your friends is something you do every day. How would you like to do that regularly with your residential cleaning company peers from across the country and around the world? Now you can! The Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI), a Division of …
Excel Dryer Inc. has promoted William (Bill) Gagnon to chief operating officer (COO) and executive vice president. Gagnon has been a part of his family-owned business for nearly three decades. He most recently served as vice president of marketing and key accounts. In his new position, Gagnon will be tasked with improving operational efficiency, expanding Excel’s product …
Medline Industries Inc. recently received the 2022 Economic Development Award from the Village of Grayslake, Illinois, Economic Development Commission (EDC). The EDC’s annual award recognizes organizations and individuals for providing additional job opportunities and contributing to the community’s tax base and revenue generation. In August 2022, Medline opened a US$125 million distribution center in Grayslake. …
Sodexo has secured a multi-year facilities management contract with Kentucky State University (KSU). The deal calls for Sodexo to provide custodial services, grounds maintenance, building management, and energy management to more than 40 buildings across KSU’s campus in Frankfort, Kentucky. Sodexo will also research and implement new technology systems to maximize the management of the …
Cleaning for a Reason, an ISSA Charities signature program that provides clean homes for cancer patients, announced that it is collaborating with Two Maids to bring more relief to cancer patients and their families. Under the partnership, Two Maids will encourage all company franchises to enroll and work to raise awareness of Cleaning for a …
Read moreCleaning for a Reason adds Two Maids as Elite Corporate Franchise Partner
The Cleanfax January/February digital issue is now available online. In the latest edition of Cleanfax, find out what it takes as a restoration professional to deal with a hostile restorer/adjuster environment, learn business building tips from industry pros in the 2023 Cleaning Industry Leaders Review, check out the health and safety issues with toxic dioxin exposure in …
Read moreJanuary/February Cleanfax Digital Edition Now Available
The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened a public review for the revised draft of IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup. The IICRC S540 Standard establishes the procedures and methodology to be followed when inspecting and investigating blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) contamination. It also defines precautions to …
Read moreIICRC Seeks Comment on Crime Scene Cleanup Standard
Novalent Ltd. has entered into a distribution agreement with national distributor Buy Supply Corp., a division of The Caprice Group of Companies. Per the terms of the deal, Buy Supply will have access to distribute Novalent’s product line to its extensive client base. Financial terms of the agreement were not announced. “We are very excited to sign …
Cintas Corp. is now accepting submissions for its annual Custodian of the Year contest. Now in its 10th year, the contest calls for elementary, middle, high-school, and college students, in addition to staff, to submit a short essay by February 17 describing why their school’s custodian deserves the award. Cintas will announce 10 finalists on March 14, …