Medline Industries Inc. recently invested an additional US$500 million in the company’s incremental medical supply inventory. Medline’s investment, completed earlier this year, brings the company’s total on-hand inventory to more than $4 billion. The added products allow Medline to ensure product availability and timely delivery despite global supply chain challenges. “Our inventory management strategy has always …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added 16 inert ingredients to the agency’s Commodity Inert Ingredients List. The EPA’s additions are intended to reduce regulatory burden and increase supply chain flexibility while maintaining existing human health and environmental standards under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). When registering or amending a pesticide …
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ISSA is pleased to announce the following individuals have been elected to serve on the 2023 ISSA Board of Directors, which will be led by incoming ISSA President Matt Vonachen of Vonachen Group. Vice President/President-Elect: Matthew J. Schenk, Midlab Executive Officer: Tom Friedl, Hospeco Brands Group Manufacturer Director: Nicole Goulet, Diversey Distributor Director: Laura Ann …
ISSA’s LinkedIn.com networking group—“THE Cleaning Industry Discussion Group ”—continues to expand at steady pace and has now achieved another milestone, topping more than 40,000 members. As of today, 40,053 professionals are members of the largest online networking community for the cleaning and maintenance industry. All cleaning industry professionals are encouraged to join the group and participate in the …
Cleanology has secured a contract to provide custodial services to three Mercedes-Benz showrooms, including the luxury brand’s flagship site in Stockport, England—the largest car showroom in Europe. The three-year contract with automobile dealer group LSH Auto Ltd. is worth more than US$1.1 million. In addition to the Stockport location, Cleanology will provide cleaning services for …
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Triple S has expanded its leadership team with the addition of two executives. Phillip Chang has joined Triple S as senior director of business development. Chang has more than a decade of experience in the jansan industry. He most recently worked as a regional manager for AFFLINK. Triple S also appointed Donna Ouellette director of business …
Seatex Ltd. has purchased ChemQuest Chemicals LLC for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of the Pasadena, Texas-based custom chemical manufacturer provides Seatex with enhanced production capabilities, increased capacity, and a complementary customer base. With this latest transaction, Seatex now has four manufacturing locations in Texas. “ChemQuest’s reputation as a leading custom chemical manufacturer, its expansive technical capabilities, …
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, today announced that Poppy’s Biosafety Intelligence System and Epistemix’s Infection Risk Forecasting Dashboard have achieved the GBAC STAR Registered Technology & Programs designation. These offerings were assessed by the GBAC Advisory Council Scientific Board for scientific validity, usability, practicality, safety, and efficacy. Poppy’s Biosafety Intelligence …
SC Johnson Professional has launched its sixth-annual Happy Hands dispenser design contest. The contest calls for K–12 students to design and submit original artwork for a soap dispenser that promotes proper hand hygiene. Submissions will be evaluated for visual appeal, overall hand hygiene design, creativity, and unique design elements. Designs must be submitted via mail and postmarked …
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Source Supply Co. Inc. has acquired E.J. Sprague Co. (EJS). Source Supply’s acquisition of the Elkton, Maryland-based janitorial supply distributor increases its geographical presence in the Mid-Atlantic region. This marks the second major acquisition for Source Supply this year. “We are excited to welcome E.J. Sprague Co. to the Source Supply family,” said David Brown, …