Home › magazine › latest news
EFCI publishes European contract cleaning sector report
6th of May 2015
The European Federation of Cleaning Industries (EFCI) has recently published its latest survey of the contract cleaning industry in Europe. All data relates to 2012 and shows a good recovery from the severe economic crisis between 2008 and 2010. Total turnover increased by 4.83 per cent over the two years 2010-2012.
For the 19th time, the
It's all about the people, says ISS EMEA ceo Andersen
5th of May 2015
ECJ editor Michelle Marshall speaks exclusively to Henrik Andersen, chief operating officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at ISS Group about the workforce challenges facing the cleaning sector, and also the many opportunities that exist to attract and retain new employees.
“Every success we have is founded in our
Video footage shows cleaning staff using same cloth for toilets and drinking glasses
4th of May 2015
The cleanliness of top hotels in China have been called into question after staff at two high-end establishments were accused of using the same cloths to wipe toilets and drinking glasses.
Video clips have emerged which show employees at Binjiang Long Sheraton Hotel and the JW Marriott Hotel in the city of Hangzhou apparently using one cloth for
ISSA names new director of EMEA services
1st of May 2015
Cleaning industry trade association ISSA - which has its headquarters in the US - has continued its investment in its European membership with the appointment of Dianna Steinbach as director of EMEA Services. Dianna will be relocating to Europe from the US with her family this summer to fill the position currently held by Keith Baker as of
The internet of things - a new revolution for the cleaning industry?
1st of May 2015
Writing his exclusive blog for the ECJ website, Toni D'Andrea of Afidamp looks ahead to the forthcoming Pulire exhibition in Verona, which takes place from May 19-21. He also discusses the impact of the Internet of Things on the industry.
James Briggs buys Premiere Products
29th of April 2015
UK-based aerosol and speciality chemicals manufacturer James Briggs has acquired the business and assets of fellow British company Premiere Products, which manufactures branded and private label janitorial cleaning products.
Jim Sumner, chairman of James Briggs, said: "We are delighted to be able to make this announcement today. Combining the
RSS