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Diversey and Zenith officially form combined group
27th of April 2018
Diversey and Zenith Hygiene Group have announced completion of the transaction by Bain Capital Private Equity which will combine the two companies, creating the UK and Ireland's largest manufacturer and supplier of cleaning and hygiene products.
Completion of the deal follows on from customary anti-trust clearance by the Competitions and Markets
ISSA Oceania appoints new leader
26th of April 2018
The Oceania division of cleaning association ISSA has appointed Lauren Micallef to manage it. She succeeds Kim Taranto who is leaving the organisation.
"We are excited to welcome Lauren to the ISSA team and look forward to her future contributions toward the continued growth of the association and the Oceania professional cleaning industry," said
Facility Inspiration Event to take place at Interclean Amsterdam
25th of April 2018
Interclean Amsterdam, which takes place from May 15-18, will feature the Facility Inspiration Event for the first time this year.
This is a daylong event organised in conjunction with consultancy company ATIR. The event is dedicated to inspiring facility managers to explore the opportunities available in implementing more efficient and
The world's most scenic toilet?
18th of April 2018
The latest architectural addition to Norway's scenic tourist routes is a rest area featuring a toilet facility that sweeps upwards from a poured-concrete viewing terrace.
Oslo-based studio Haugen/Zohar Arkitekter (HZA) designed the Ureddplassen rest area for a site along the Helgelandskysten Norwegian Scenic Route in the northern region of
Japanese airport employee praised for cleaning travellers’ luggage
16th of April 2018
Footage of a Japanese airport employee wiping down travellers' luggage as their cases are loaded on to the baggage carousel have appeared on social media.
The unnamed female member of staff can be seen checking the bags as they come off the plane and then wiping them down with a damp cloth to clean off any marks.
The video was uploaded on to
Artificial enzyme uses light to kill bacteria in healthcare settings
13th of April 2018
A new artificial enzyme that uses light to kill bacteria could become a significant weapon in the fight against infections.
Besides helping to eradicate harmful pathogens from hospitals and other high-risk environments the enzyme could also be used to create self-cleaning toilet bowls.
Developed at Melbourne's RMIT University, the enzymes are
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