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What do we want from a floor pad?
9th of June 2017
What do customers look for in a floor pad? Is sustainability a major issue or are factors such as durability, versatility and ease of use more important? Or do they simply want a low-cost pad that can do the job for which it is intended? Ann Laffeaty finds out about the average customer’s must-haves.
A successful floor pad needs to have a
Walking off into the sunset...
9th of June 2017
Thinking about selling your small business and retiring? Well, don’t book that world cruise just yet…there’s much to think about and do before you go sailing off into the sunset, writes Hartley Milner.
You will have put much time, toil and tears into building up your business, so you will expect a handsome payback on your
Productive floor polishing
8th of June 2017
Keeping a floor shiny and in pristine condition can be a time-consuming business. So what are the latest machines, polishes, pad and other products the market that can produce a highly-polished shine without keeping the floor out of action for any longer than necessary?
Keeping a shiny floor in pristine condition can be a time-consuming
FM - time to take responsibility (2)
8th of June 2017
In recent years, facility management (FM) has developed into a discipline which is increasingly able to extend its contribution to the valued added chain of business, healthcare, public administration and other sectors. FM is being integrated more and more into the core processes, thereby generating increasing value and no longer representing a
Batteries - a market going flat?
8th of June 2017
As an increasing number of cleaning machine manufacturers turn to lithium-ion, where does this leave the market for traditional AGM, GEL and flooded batteries asks Ann Laffeaty?
Lithium-ion is enjoying a surge in demand as a growing number of manufacturers choose to power their machines with batteries that are smaller and lighter than traditional
Washrooms - creating a superior experience
5th of June 2017
Sophie Rice, EMEA healthcare segment manager for Kimberly-Clark Professional explains why washroom facilities play an increasingly critical role in maintaining hygiene standards and driving a positive perception of every hospital.
A dirty or badly-maintained washroom is a nuisance and a potential health hazard, but it's even more than that. It
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