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EFCI elects new president
10th of July 2025
EFCI, the association of European Cleaning and Facility Services Industry, has elected a new president - Avril McCarthy of Ireland. The change follows the departure of the Italian leadership from the association.
McCarthy represents the Irish Contract Cleaning Association (ICCA) on the board of EFCI. She said on her appointment: "I have had the
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 - here are the finalists
9th of July 2025
The shortlist for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 has been revealed today. After receiving a record number of entries this year the judges have selected the finalists who have demonstrated outstanding innovation, impact and commitment over the past year.
Michelle Marshall, editor of European Cleaning Journal and founder of the
Suzano and Kimberly-Clark create a global tissue company
9th of July 2025
Suzano and Kimberly-Clark have announced a US$3.4 billion joint venture focused on manufacturing, marketing and distributing tissue products in over 70 countries.
The new business will include 22 manufacturing facilities located in 14 countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America, Central America, Africa and Oceania.
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Ernst and Young staff protest over cuts to cleaning workers
8th of July 2025
Cleaners staged a protest outside London's Ernst and Young headquarters in June over alleged plans to cut the company's cleaning staff by 37 per cent.
Around 50 members of the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain, which represents gig economy workers, amassed outside EY's London Bridge offices holding banners and demanding better pay and
Essity in pioneering geothermal tissue machine bid
7th of July 2025
Essity and Tostotec have announced the completion of what they claim to be the world's first tissue machine running solely on geothermal steam.
The machine, located at Essity's Kawerau site in New Zealand, is said to achieve significant reductions in carbon emissions because it replaces natural gas burners with a geothermal drying system.
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CMS Berlin - Germany's cleaning exhibition takes place this September
4th of July 2025
Professional cleaning exhibition CMS Berlin will take place from September 23-26 - the international trade fair promises innovations in cleaning equipment, hygiene technology and chemical products. This year's focus reflects key structural shifts in the industry: increasing digitalisation, automation, sustainability, regulatory compliance and a
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