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Stainless steel riders
18th of May 2011
The Rotan series of ride-on scrubber dryers from Dr Gansow Gmatic are constructed in electropolished stainless steel. Two models for the scrubbing of large areas are currently available, with two even larger machines to be launched in June.
The smallest is the Rotan 120 BTX, at 165 cm long and 75 cm wide. Thanks to its extra fast charge batteries
Lasting foam
18th of May 2011Gloria specialises in chemical spraying systems and its latest FoamMaster product range has been designed to produce lasting foam which is as stiff as possible. This means the cleaning agent has a longer contact time on the surface, ensuring greater cleaning efficiency.
To operate, cleaning agent is poured into the stable plastic tank, pressure
Equal opportunities study
18th of May 2011A recent international study done by an international consultancy calls into question many of the assumptions made about gender differences in job satisfaction and career development.
There was little statistical difference in the Accenture research between women (47 per cent) and men (44 per cent) when it came to dissatisfaction with current pay
EU guide to procurement
18th of May 2011The European Commission has launched Buying Social: a Guide to Take Account of Social Considerations in Public Procurement. This new publication is designed to be a concrete tool in helping public authorities to buy goods and services in a socially responsible way in line with EU rules. It also highlights the contribution public procurement can
Pension reform
18th of May 2011The European Commission is working to convince member states to adopt 'automatic adjustments' in pension legislations so the retirement age is pegged to longevity.
The question of how to reform Europe's generous pension systems is growing in importance as Europe's population continues to age.
Consequently, while at present there are four people
Smart floors, smart solutions
18th of May 2011
The biggest trend in floor care, says 3M, is that manufacturers are now having to listen to what the market wants, and to respond with ideas that are cleaner, greener, and more cost effective.
The word ‘smart’ is taking on additional meaning for floor care operators, as more and more factors affect what the layman still thinks of as a
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