James “Jim” Harris Sr., founder of Janitronics Inc., passed away August 21, 2022. Harris was a longtime member of ISSA and a staunch supporter of the advancement of science-based cleaning. In 1972, Harris founded and launched Janitronics, an Albany, New York-based commercial cleaning company that in 50 years has become a leader in not only …
To create a good impression of your facility, a great place to start is with its restrooms. Your building’s restrooms are a reflection of your facility as a whole. What do your restrooms convey about your facility? Are they poorly stocked, dirty, and uninviting? Or are they well-stocked, clean, and comfortable? And what can you …
More than 900 custodians in the Kansas City, Missouri, metro area have agreed to a new contract with regional facility management companies. Officials with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1, which represents the custodians, reached an agreement with the management firms to increase the workers’ average pay rate by 18%. In addition, the workers …
Essity has appointed Sarah Douglas global brand director. Douglas has a wealth of advertising and marketing experience. She most recently spent more than 21 years with international ad agency Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO (AMV BBDO), where she served as CEO from 2018 until her departure earlier this year. Douglas will be based out of Essity’s global …
Triple S has bolstered its ranks with the addition of two new suppliers. The member-owned distributor group broadened its West Coast footprint by adding Supply Solutions of Cerritos, California, along with Lynden, Washington-based Northwest Cleaning Supply LLC. Per the terms of the membership agreement, each will have the rights to market the complete line of Triple …
Cintas Corp. announced the launch of the 2022 Cintas Star Housekeepers In a New Era (S.H.I.N.E.) Award. The annual award program recognizes housekeeping professionals employed at U.S. hospitality properties for their contributions to guest safety and satisfaction. The grand prize winner will receive a US$5,000 cash prize and additional prizes for their property including: $2,500 in cleaning …
Employees often struggle to adopt new processes and technology in their daily routine unless they can see an immediate return for themselves. We have seen this throughout history, dating back to the early days of industrialization when technology started to enhance the production of many products. Within the commercial cleaning trade, large sums of funding …
Stay up to date on the industry’s newest products and services from these ISSA members. A Sticky Situation The PerfectCLEAN Sticky Particle Roller was specifically design by UMF Corp. for the hospitality industry to deliver a spotless guest environment. Ideal for tile floors, duvet covers, upholstery, and carpeting, the roller’s ergonomic, telescopic, lightweight handle ensures …
Sodexo has been named 2022 Employer of the Year by the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB). The commission recognized Sodexo for its hiring of those with sight impairment and blindness at various accounts throughout Massachusetts, including UMass Boston, Bridgewater State, and Framingham State universities. The company was also recently recognized by Disability:IN and the …
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City Wide Facility Solutions has opened a new office in Dover, Delaware. Local entrepreneur Alankato Cobb has partnered with John Heyliger and Tasheema Heyliger to lead the branch. City Wide’s latest office will service the entire state of Delaware, including New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. “Making a positive impact in the community is what …