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Inspiring people to thrive - JPC by Samsic
6th of July 2026
Winning the Best Company to Work For title at the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards in 2025 highlighted an approach to people management that commercial cleaning business JPC by Samsic says has been central to its development over several decades. ECJ editor Michelle Marshall finds out more from its managing director, John Conry
The Clean Space acquires MN Support Services
6th of July 2026
London-based commercial cleaning company The Clean Space has fellow London services provider MN Support Services as part of its strategic plan for growth.
All staff will be integrated into the 1,800-strong Clean Space team.
Stefano Cabras, managing director at The Clean Space said: "Over the past several years, we have completed a number of
Kärcher and Stihl launch joint battery alliance
3rd of July 2026
In Germany, Alfred Kärcher - one of the professional cleaning sector's leading names - and Andreas Stihl, specialist in outdoor power equipment, have announced the launch of a joint battery alliance.
The aim of this strategic partnership, say the companies, is to offer professional users a common, high-performance and future-proof
Tork expands carbon data reporting across European product range
2nd of July 2026
Tork, an Essity brand - specialist in professional hygiene solutions - has significantly expanded its carbon data reporting across its European product portfolio while delivering substantial carbon footprint reductions across key systems.
The company has improved carbon measurement and reporting by tracking carbon data throughout the entire life
Principle Cleaning becomes part of Churchill Group
1st of July 2026
Churchill Group has acquired Principle Cleaning, a London-based specialist commercial cleaning contractor, and will merge the business with its Portfolio division while retaining the Principle brand.
The move brings together two employee-owned businesses specialising in service provision across the English capital. Principle, which has operated
Autonomous cleaning: robots have limits
1st of July 2026
Today’s cleaning robots can map out rooms, detect objects and thoroughly clean all areas. But what are their limitations? And how are manufacturers addressing these? ECJ reports.
ROBOTIC CLEANING MACHINES have changed dramatically since they first hit the market. When autonomous machines appeared in the 1990s they were notorious for
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