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Where next for the cleaning industry?
26th of October 2012 Article by Andrew Large
Following the successful biennial Congress of the World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC), Andrew Large, its executive vice-president, considers where the cleaning industry will go next.
It was a real privilege to be in Curitiba earlier this month for the 19th Congress of the WFBSC. The Congress was a tremendous success with some 800 delegates from nearly 30 countries gathering together to consider the issues tha..
My view for the future is crystal clear, says Chidichimo
8th of October 2012 Article by Pedro Chidichimo
Pedro Chidichimo of Diversey, which is part of Sealed Air, writes his latest exclusive blog for ECJ. He says he has a clear view of how the industry will change in the near future.
I am often asked about the way I see the future for our industry. Although I am not a futurologist and I can't predict what driving forces will shape the global landscape too early in advance, I do have a clear view about the changes that are c..
Manufacturers must understand customer needs
28th of September 2012 Article by Markus Asch
Markus Asch, vice chairman of the management board at cleaning equipment manufacturer Kärcher and president of EUnited Cleaning, writes his latest blog for the ECJ website. He discusses why manufacturers must work harder to understand their customers' needs before developing new products.
In economically difficult times, the companies that hold their ground are those that best know their customers and what th..
On your marks, get set, GO!
8th of August 2012 Article by Andrew Large
Andrew Large, executive vice-president for the World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC) and also director general for the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) in the UK, argues that investment in training during these difficult times is crucial.
Even though London 2012 is in full swing - the doom and gloom is still out there. Whether it is tumbling manufacturing output or low footfall in Lond..
Best ever ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam
26th of July 2012 Article by Rob den Hertog
Rob den Hertog, project manager for ISSA/INTERCLEAN, looks back at the success of this year's Amsterdam show with a round-up of the results.
In the weeks before the opening of this year's ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam event, we already sensed a positive atmosphere in the industry and we were expecting it to shape up to another good show.
Actually the general feeling was that it was the best ever show. The figures after..
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