Donald “Ames” Shuel, former owner of HP Products Corp., passed away September 9, 2022. He was 86 years old. Shuel was born on July 5, 1936, in Princeton, Indiana. After graduating from Indiana University and serving as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Ames purchased HP Chemical in 1964. He later renamed the company …
The Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI), a Division of ISSA, is seeking volunteers for its new Regional Ambassador Program. ARCSI Regional Ambassadors will create a personal touch point with other existing members, helping members to grow their network and interact with their community. They will also grow awareness of what ARCSI is and …
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has awarded US$11.7million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to 90 nonprofit organizations. OSHA’s annual Susan Harwood Training Grant program funds in-person safety and health training for workers and employers in industries with high injury, illness, and fatality rates; underserved youth; workers with limited English proficiency; and small businesses. …
ICE Cobotics has selected T IoT from T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom as its exclusive internet of things (IoT) connectivity and management solution. The long-term deal calls for T IoT to provide cellular connectivity to more than 7,500 new and existing ICE Cobotics autonomous cleaning units internationally. T IoT will support ICE Cobotics’ subscription model by …
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 ISSA receiving a prestigious OSHA training grant, the recent release of the 2022 ISSA State Pesticide Registration Survey, and the upcoming ISSA-HCPA regulatory workshop as part of ISSA …
Network Distribution® honored its top member distributors during the organization’s annual membership meeting, which took place earlier this month. “The local presence and capabilities of these outstanding members are what makes Network a dominant force in distribution. We commend their achievements and dedication to Network’s success,” said Alan Tomblin, Network CEO. Network’s 2022 award recipients include: Member …
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UNX Industries Inc. has appointed Matt Ellington territory manager. Ellington joins UNX from Ecolab Inc., where he spent the previous decade in a similar position. In his new position, Ellington will be based in Valdosta, Georgia, and will assist UNX customers in southeast Georgia and northern Florida. About UNX Established in 1958, UNX Industries Inc. …
OpenWorks has successfully implemented Ramco Systems’ enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, Ramco ERP Software. OpenWorks’ deployment was assisted by Ramco’s business partner, Advanced Global Resources (AGR). The ERP software suite includes modules for facility management, finance, sales, and purchases and was seamlessly integrated with OpenWorks’ existing customer relationship management (CRM) software. “At OpenWorks, we are …
ISS has announced a commitment to hire at least 1,000 refugees across its North America business by the end of 2025. ISS made the promise at Tent Partnership for Refugees’ U.S. Business Summit on Refugees, which took place earlier this month in New York City. ISS is a longtime partner of the international nonprofit. Earlier this …
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, today announced that DCS Global’s CLEAN + SAFE© Janitorial System has achieved the GBAC STAR Registered Program designation. The system has been assessed by the GBAC Advisory Council Scientific Board for scientific validity, usability, practicality, safety, and efficacy. DCS developed CLEAN + SAFE to help …
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