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Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award - shortlist announced
9th of February 2026
Today the finalists for the 2026 Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award - which will be presented during the upcoming Interclean Amsterdam exhibition this April - have been announced.
The awards are open to all exhibitors and are designed to highlight innovations that drive meaningful change and progress across the professional cleaning
WEPA to acquire majority share in MPH1865
9th of February 2026
Hygiene paper manufacturer WEPA Group, which has its headquarters in Germany, is to acquire the majority share in MPH1865 in France - which produces hygiene paper and soap for the away-from-home market.
The aim is to further internationalise WEPA's presence in the away-from-home market. MPH1865's industrial site network will be fully maintained
Interclean Amsterdam – back for 2026 in April
6th of February 2026
Europe's largest exhibition for the professional cleaning sector - Interclean Amsterdam - will take place at RAI Amsterdam from April 14-17. And alongside the exhibition this year will be a host of new knowledge sessions, live demonstrations and experience centres.
Four experience centres
Healthcare experience (Hall 12): In collaboration with
North Devon’s public loos to be made stoma-friendly
5th of February 2026
Public toilets in a UK county are to be made stoma-friendly with the provision of shelves, hooks and mirrors.
North Devon Council said it hoped the new additions would help the county's nearly 300 stoma users to feel more confident when going out and about.
A stoma is a surgically-created opening on the surface of the abdomen designed to divert
Tork issues tools and support for reimagining public washrooms
4th of February 2026
Professional hygiene solutions leader Tork, an Essity brand, has released new guidance aimed at helping businesses transform their washrooms into assets that enhance user satisfaction and benefit business performance. Citing results from its own Tork Insight Surveys, its recommendations focus on improving inclusive hygiene, environmental
Principle Cleaning’s Douglas Cooke named among Top 100 Influential People for 2026
2nd of February 2026
In the UK, founder and executive chairman of Principle Cleaning Services Douglas Cooke has been recognised in the Top 100 Influential People 2026, a programme administered by Awards Intelligence.
The Top 100 Influential People programme recognises those whose leadership, innovation and impact extend beyond business results to influence positive
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