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America show results
11th of May 2011
The organisers of the ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America exhibition, which took place in Orlando, Florida, at the end of last year, have announced visitor figures for the event. More than 13,500 cleaning professionals from over 70 countries attended.
The next show takes place from October 18-21 in Las Vegas.
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Ever wondered about the world’s ‘germiest’ places?
11th of May 2011
In the cleaning industry we are well used to dealing with germs first-hand every day. But have you ever wondered what are the ‘germiest’ places in the world? Thanks to a list compiled by The Forensic Science Technician in the USA, we now know.
The forensic sciences teaching organisation has listed 50 places, some of which are everyday
Care home specifies copper
10th of May 2011
A pioneering care home for the elderly with an integrated nursery, opened this January, is the first healthcare facility in France to implement copper touch surfaces to help reduce the risk of infections.
The handrails and door furniture were produced by French company Cuivrinox, and bear the Antimicrobial Copper Cu+ mark, which signifies the
Shortlisted for award
10th of May 2011
Tork tissue and washroom systems manufacturer has been shortlisted for the Globe Sustainability Reporting Award 2011 - one of only companies worldwide to be nominated.
SCA has won several awards for its sustainability policies over the years. Recent accolades include a Global Partner Award from the Forest Stewardship Council, received in November
Spanish exhibtion organisers unite
9th of May 2011
Two professional cleaning exhibitions for the Spanish market have formed an agreement to organise one single show, which will take place in Valencia at the beginning of 2012.
The Spanish manufacturing trade association ASFEL, which organised Hygienalia, and its Italian counterpart AFIDAMP, organiser of Pulire, have joined forces to launch a
First in UK for ISSA
9th of May 2011
Cleaning industry association ISSA, which has its headquarters in the USA, has won its first UK distributor group member - Jangro. John Garfinkel, executive director of the association - which now has activities throughout the world - presented Jangro operations director Jo Gilliard with a plaque and certificate of membership at The Cleaning Show
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