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Kim Althoff becomes ISSA executive director
7th of November 2025
US-based cleaning industry association ISSA has appointed Kim Althoff as its new executive director. She succeeds John Barrett who now becomes chairman emeritus.
Althoff has 29 years of experience with ISSA, most recently as executive vice president. In that role she led membership, events, media, sales, international operations and
WizKid Products acquired by Vectair
6th of November 2025
Aircare and hygiene solutions specialist Vectair has announced the acquisition of WizKid Products, based in Georgia, US.
Vectair says the deal enhances its US-based manufacturing footprint, adding in-house screen and antimicrobial mat productiont also accelerates the company's ability to develop and launch products.
"WizKid Products has
WCEC presents annual Military Awards
6th of November 2025
In London, theWorshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) recently held its annual Military Awards - honouring excellence in environmental health across the Armed Forces.
Top honours included:
• Captain Ben Brown - Postgraduate Medical Officer General Practice Award. Awarded for achieving the highest marks across all assessments on
Digital auditing - from oversight to insight
5th of November 2025
Today’s cleaning and facilities professionals are being asked to do more with increased oversight, less time and higher expectations than ever before. In this high-pressure environment, smart auditing tech is empowering frontline teams, supporting regulatory alignment and helping businesses achieve operational clarity and cultural
Industry leaders, health practitioners and academics unite against a ban on ethanol-based products
4th of November 2025
Over 800 companies, organisations, associations and individuals - representing over 20 sectors from healthcare and food and beverage, to pharmaceuticals, transport, agriculture, cosmetics and energy - have joined forces today to call on EU and national decision-makers to take urgent action to prevent a de facto ban on ethanol-based biocidal
L.H. Reijnen Holding takes over Wecovi
4th of November 2025
Cleaning solutions specialist Wecovi, which has its headquarters in Zwolle, the Netherlands, has become part of L.H. Reijnen Holding - a family-owned business in the same city.The business will continue to be run by Henk Toering as managing director and Remco van der Weide as financial director.
Hans Paul Visscher, who owned the business
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