ECJ EUROPEAN Cleaning Journal

The German professional cleaning exhibition CMS takes place in Berlin, next week - from September 20-23.

According to the organisers the show has now firmly established itself as an international event. The last event in 2009 attracted over 14,000 visitors from 52 countries, and a similar level of international attendance is expected this year. Dr Christian Göke of Messe Berlin commented: "CMS has established itself as an indispensable marketing platform for commercial cleaning systems in Europe."

The biggest names in the industry will be represented at the event, which will feature all the key product areas of cleaning. There will also be areas demonstrating glass and façade cleaning, as well as aerial work platforms in front of the building.

The programme of seminars at the CMS Forum will incorporate sustainability as the key theme - under the areas economics, ecology and social responsibility.

The presentation of the Purus award for good design is always a highlight of CMS. This year Nilfisk-Advance, Kärcher, IP Gansow, Vermop, TTS, Strato, Unger, Diversey, Dolly, Sprimsol, Georgia-Pacific, SCA and Ecolab have all been shortlisted.

For details: www.cms-berlin