Tolco Corp. has appointed Andy Haberly regional sales manager. Haberly has more than 25 years of sales experience in the cleaning industry. He joins Tolco from Impact Products LLC, where he served as a regional business manager. “Andy’s relationship-first approach to selling, along with his deep and diverse experience working in our industry are critical assets …
Colgate-Palmolive Co. announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.47 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend―$1.88 annualized with a yield 2.41%―is payable November 15, to shareholders of record at the close of business October 21. Colgate-Palmolive has paid uninterrupted dividends on its common stock since 1895. About Colgate-Palmolive Founded in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive is a New York, New …
The Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI), a Division of ISSA, today announced the results of its annual Residential Cleaning Benchmark Study. The study, initiated by ARCSI and conducted by Maximum Performance Group LLC, identified challenges and trends facing residential cleaning service companies. Finding and retaining a trained workforce continues to be the top …
Read moreARCSI Announces Results of 2022 Residential Cleaning Benchmarking Study
A recent GOJO Industries study found health care facilities that actively partnered with an automated hand hygiene monitoring system (AHHMS) vendor achieved a 76% increase in hand hygiene compliance. In compiling the study, which was published in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology (ICHE), GOJO researchers examined data from 243 million hand hygiene opportunities over 58 …
Read moreGOJO Study Finds Monitoring Increases Hand Hygiene Compliance
Kimberly-Clark Corp., parent company of Kimberly-Clark Professional, has appointed Tamera Fenske chief supply chain officer, effective September 19. Fenske has extensive experience overseeing manufacturing and supply chain operations. She joins Kimberly-Clark from 3M, where she served in a variety of leadership roles throughout her 22-year tenure, most recently as the company’s senior vice president of manufacturing …
Read moreKimberly-Clark Names New Chief Supply Chain Officer
ABM has reported a fiscal third-quarter revenue of US$2 billion, a 27.1% year-over-year increase in sales. The company reported a quarterly net income of $56.8 million, or $0.85 per share, up 92% compared to a loss of $13.7 million, or $0.20 per share last year. ABM credited the revenue gains to a 21.3% rise in revenue in its …
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has awarded US$1.9 million in grants to 14 nonprofits nationwide. The grants are part of the agency’s Susan Harwood Workplace Safety and Health Training initiative on Infectious Disease and supported by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. The funds will be used for training and education …
Read moreOSHA Awards $1.9M in Infectious Disease Prevention Grants
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 California revising its VOC regulations, the upcoming live and in-person ISSA-HCPA regulatory workshop, a new bill in Congress to enhance railroad service, and more. Want to stay informed …
This Sunday marks the start of International Housekeepers and Environmental Services Week (IHW), which takes place September 11–17, 2022. IEHA, a Division of ISSA, has served as the official sponsor of IHW since it was first established in 1981. Celebrated annually during the second full week of September, IHW offers a terrific opportunity to recognize …
Read moreGet Ready for International Housekeeping & Environmental Services Week
ABM has successfully completed its acquisition of RavenVolt. ABM announced the US$170 million purchase of the Alpharetta, Georgia-based provider of turn-key microgrid systems last month. The deal expands ABM’s technical solutions capabilities, complementing the company’s Bundled Energy, eMobility, and Power Solution business segments. About ABM ABM is a provider of building maintenance and facility services across …