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 the upcoming live and in-person ISSA-HCPA regulatory workshop, congressional passage of a climate and healthcare bill, a potential Senate vote on tech antitrust legislation, and more. Want to …

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Welcome to the new normal for facilities services. COVID-19 has changed everything in the facilities industry: How we manage facilities, how we clean facilities, how we support our clients when their facilities are empty due to the pandemic, and how we are currently supporting our clients as their employees start to return to their offices. …

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ABM has purchased RavenVolt Inc., an Alpharetta, Georgia-based provider of turn-key microgrid systems and other energy solutions. The deal expands ABM’s technical solutions capabilities, complementing the company’s Bundled Energy, eMobility, and Power Solution business segments. The transaction is slated to be finalized by the end of the year. ABM will acquire RavenVolt for an initial …

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. The agency’s annual awards program honors companies or institutions that have developed a new green chemistry process or product that helps protect human health and the environment. Nominations are due to the EPA by December 9. An independent …

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UMF Corp. is now accepting nominations for its Education Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award. The inaugural awards program highlights the contributions of janitorial staff at K–12 schools, colleges, and universities across the United States. Modeled on UMF’s Hygiene Specialist Award and Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award, this new award seeks to recognize the crucial role school custodial …

Read moreUMF Starts Search for Top Education Hygiene Specialist

Cintas Corp. has named the restrooms at Majesty and Friends in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the winner of its 2022 Canada’s Best Restroom Contest. The 13th-annual award honors businesses that value hygiene and style, while recognizing the parallel between clean restrooms and customer retention. The modern-design boutique was recognized for extending its whimsical nature to its restrooms, including …

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Acme Paper & Supply Co. Inc. has appointed Dale Franke vice president of sales and marketing. Franke has nearly three decades of experience in the facility-supply industry, including the last 10 years in sales leadership positions. In his new role with Acme, he will oversee the development of new business opportunities while interacting with the company’s …

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Four ISSA member companies have been named to Inc. Magazine’s 2022 Inc. 5,000. The publication’s 41st-annual list recognizes the 5,000 fastest-growing independent businesses in the United States. This year’s list includes Action Unlimited Resources Inc., City Wide Facility Solutions, JB Office, and Prospect Cleaning Service. “My father founded [Action Unlimited Resources] in 1982 on the …

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Brunswick Corp., parent company of RELiON Battery, has announced the formation of Navico Group. The new business unit will replace Brunswick’s current Advanced Systems Group (ASG) and will be led by Brett Dibkey. Navico Group includes RELiON as well as other Brunswick brands like Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, …

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