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Pulire innovation award open for entries
11th of February 2015
The organisers of the Italian cleaning exhibition Pulire, which takes place in Verona from May 19-21, are now inviting entries for the 2015 innovation award.
All exhibitors are eligible to enter and there is a variety of categories including machines, tools, paper, products and systems. Products entered must have been launched after January 1
Cruise ship company pays out five figure sum to sick passengers
10th of February 2015
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has paid out a "five figure" settlement to a group of passengers who got sick onboard its ship Boudicca in 2011.
At a trial in the UK the judge ruled that the passengers had proven that there were failings on board the ship which caused 12 out of 16 holidaymakers to become ill.
Fred Olsen has strenuously denied it was
UK Business Services Association launches Responsible Cleaner Scheme
6th of February 2015
The UK Business Services Association (BSA) in the UK has launched a new initiative for companies in the contract cleaning sector - the Responsible Cleaner Scheme (RCS).
RCS members say they have come together to protect and promote the welfare and development of their employees; to make sure their experience and capabilities are recognised and
Ionic silver touchscreens could make ATMs safer
5th of February 2015
ATM touchscreens are dirtier and more germ-ridden than public toilets and restaurant tables, according to a study.
Now a US company is developing ATM touchscreens that have an antibacterial coating made using ionic silver.
The company - named Corning - has teamed up with ATM manufacturer Diebold to produce the antibacterial touchscreens. The
Cleaning Products Europe Barcelona conference
4th of February 2015
Cleaning Products Europe, a conference focusing on household and I&I cleaning products, takes place from March 25-26 in Barcelona, Spain. The programme will feature speakers from all levels of the supply chain, including manufacturers, chemical suppliers, regulatory bodies and retail representatives.
The presentations are designed to
New minimum wage for South African contract cleaning sector
3rd of February 2015
The minimum wage for South Africa's contract cleaning sector rose last month, to R16.98 (1.3 euros) an hour in metropolitan and local council areas. This agreement will be binding until November 30.
Metropolitan areas covered include the cities of Cape Town, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Nelson Mandela Bay. The councils include Emfuleni,
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