Mulberry Marketing Communications Ltd. has appointed Liz Rouech senior account executive. Rouech earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations and marketing from Central Michigan University and began her career working in communications and marketing roles for agricultural seed brands. She then moved on to her most recent position, communications specialist, with Bastain Solutions. In her new …
This week ISSA is hosting a series of virtual member meet ups for all member classes. These hour-long, online networking opportunities are FREE to all ISSA members. Attendees will hear from ISSA staff on how to utilize their valuable member benefits effectively for career and business growth. In addition to learning more about exclusive member …
Colgate-Palmolive Co. has increased the quarterly dividend on its common stock to US$0.47, up 4.4% from $0.45 last quarter. The dividend―$1.80 annualized with a yield 2.3%―is payable May 13, to shareholders of record at the close of business April 21. This marks the 60th consecutive annual dividend release for the company. Colgate-Palmolive has paid uninterrupted dividends on its …
Anyone who works with floor maintenance and cleaning wants the absolute best appearance, and for some floors, that’s to create what we call “the wet look” or shiny finish. When you achieve that, you are pretty pleased and proud of yourself or your crew. But what about the possible hidden costs of such a shiny …
Read moreStraight Talk: The Wet Look on Floors – Just How Expensive Is It?
Diversey reported fiscal fourth-quarter sales of US$672.4 million, an increase of 0.7% from $667.4 million in sales one year earlier. The company’s adjusted net income in fourth quarter 2021 was $51.2 million, or $0.16 per share, compared to $15.7 million, or $0.11 per share in the same quarter 2020. According to Diversey, both its institutional and …
UMF Corp. is now accepting nominations for its Hygiene Specialist® Excellence Award. Now in its 13th year, UMF’s annual award highlights the contributions of environmental services (EVS) departments in reducing preventable health care-associated infections (pHAIs). EVS managers are encouraged to nominate deserving staff members. The award recipient will receive an all-expenses paid trip for two, …
Hotels in India, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States have achieved GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, ensuring they meet the highest standards of infection prevention. The latest accredited facilities also include a convention center, casino, and fairgrounds preparing for expected travel increases in …
Read moreInternational Hotels Prepare for Travel Season with GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation
ABM reported a fiscal first-quarter revenue of US$1.9 billion, a 29.7% year-over-year increase in sales. The company credited the revenue gains to global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic fueling the need for specialized janitorial and facility services coupled with the completion of its acquisition of Able Services. ABM reported a quarterly net income of $76 million, …
Newell Brands, parent company of Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), has released its 2021 Corporate Citizenship Report. The third-annual report highlights Newell Brands’ progress on its corporate citizenship goals to create more sustainable products, reduce operational impacts, prioritize the success and growth of its employees, and invest in communities. It also discusses how the cross-functional climate task force was …
ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry, has launched a regional community for cleaning industry professionals in Canada. The latest of eight regional communities, professionals living or working in Canada are invited to join the regional group on LinkedIn to connect and …
Read moreISSA Hygieia Network Connects Canadian Cleaning Industry Professionals