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Keynote speakers announced for WFBSC Berlin
14th of March 2017
The organisers of this year's World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC) Congress in Berlin from September 18-20 have announced two keynote speakers.
EU commissioner Günther Oettinger and the IT specialist Daniel Domscheit-Berg will both address the topic of 'Cleaning in a Digital World - Processes, People, Technology'. EU
Frugal Innovation - the quietly growing trend
13th of March 2017
Markus Asch, vice chairman of the management board at cleaning solutions manufacturer Kärcher and president of EUnited Cleaning, writes his latest blog for ECJ. He takes a look at a trend that has been going relatively unnoticed in the cleaning sector.
People may be becoming ill in hospital – from the sinks
10th of March 2017
Hospital sinks may be hotbeds of drug-resistant bacteria, according to a new report.
Research carried out in the US has found that splashes on the sides of sinks may harbour potentially deadly bacteria.
The study group set up a "sink lab" - a room containing five identical sinks based on the type most commonly found in intensive care units - at
Selden buys Premiere Products
9th of March 2017
Cleaning chemicals producer Selden Research has acquired the brand, assets and goodwill of Premiere Products from James Briggs (Hygiene). Both companies are based in the UK.
A spokesman for Selden said: "The Premiere Products portfolio is a perfect fit into the Selden offering - distribution channels are similar, manufacturing requirements are
Dirty cleaning
7th of March 2017
A case of misuse of workers and government funds has tainted the reputation of Denmark’s second largest facility service company, reports ECJ correspondent Lotte Printz.
They were going to start a new life in Denmark. But for 149 poor Eastern Europeans their dreams turned into a nightmare. The Eastern Europeans were lured to Denmark by
Read ECJ February/March online now!
6th of March 2017
The February/March edition of ECJ is now available to read on the website.
Highlights this edition include:
• Cleaning London's diverse skyline
• Hygiene in healthcare
• Creating a greener world
• Safe scrubber dryers
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