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ISS results show growth in profit
13th of May 2011
Global building services provider ISS achieved almost six per cent organic growth and a rise in profits of seven per cent during the first quarter of this year - according to its results which have just been announced.
Revenue from continuing business grew by 10 per cent in the period January 1 to March 31 this year, while total revenue increased
Volunteering award win for MITIE
13th of May 2011
UK-based building services provider MITIE has won a European Employee Volunteering Award for improving the employability skills of people who face barriers getting back to work.
The group was crowned winner in the Innovation category for its Real Apprentice Programme. This 12-week scheme works to break down barriers and help the long-term
Pancomp named Red Herring winner
12th of May 2011
Pancomp International, which provides mobile time and attendance and workflow management systems to facilities services companies, has been named one of the winners of Red Herring's Top 100 Global Awards. This is an annual list of the year's most promising private technology ventures around the world.
The Red Herring editorial team selected the
America show results
11th of May 2011
The organisers of the ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America exhibition, which took place in Orlando, Florida, at the end of last year, have announced visitor figures for the event. More than 13,500 cleaning professionals from over 70 countries attended.
The next show takes place from October 18-21 in Las Vegas.
For details, visit the website at
Ever wondered about the world’s ‘germiest’ places?
11th of May 2011
In the cleaning industry we are well used to dealing with germs first-hand every day. But have you ever wondered what are the ‘germiest’ places in the world? Thanks to a list compiled by The Forensic Science Technician in the USA, we now know.
The forensic sciences teaching organisation has listed 50 places, some of which are everyday
Care home specifies copper
10th of May 2011
A pioneering care home for the elderly with an integrated nursery, opened this January, is the first healthcare facility in France to implement copper touch surfaces to help reduce the risk of infections.
The handrails and door furniture were produced by French company Cuivrinox, and bear the Antimicrobial Copper Cu+ mark, which signifies the
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