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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
CMS Asia launches in Singapore
30th of June 2026
Messe Berlin Asia Pacific will launch the first edition of the CMS Asia professional cleaning and hygiene exhibition in Singapore from June 8-10 2027 in partnership with the National Environment Agency's (NEA) CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG). Messe Berlin is the organiser of the established exhibition for the German market, CMS
Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners launches annual bursary
29th of June 2026
In the UK, The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) has launched a new annual bursary worth £5,000 offering financial support to young people whose parents or guardians work in the cleaning industry.
The WCEC bursary is open to applicants aged 18 to 25 who are beginning university in autumn 2026. Eligibility is any young
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