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CMS Purus Innovation Award finalists announced
10th of July 2023In Germany the organisers of the CMS cleaning exhibition - which takes place in Berlin from September 19-22 - have announced the finalists for its Purus Innovation Award (PIA).
There are 18 in total, across six categories.
Large Machines
• Adlatus Robotics for the fully autonomous robot vacuum sweeper system SR1300
• Gausium for Scrubber
Kärcher launches UK buy back scheme
7th of July 2023Kärcher Professional UK has launched its Buy Back initiative, whereby commercial customers can trade in old cleaning machines for a discount against new equipment. Kärcher will then recycle the outdated model.
The initiative, which runs until July 31, includes not only older Kärcher models, but also legacy machinery from other
ISS commits to employ 1,000 refugees in Europe
6th of July 2023Global facility management business ISS has made a commitment to recruit 1,000 refugees across its European operations over the next three years.
The announcement came at Tent Partnership for Refugee's European Business Summit in Paris, and builds upon the company's on-going commitment to hire, train and upskill immigrants and refugees.
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Sodexo publishes 2023 Social Impact Report
5th of July 2023Sodexo has published its 2023 Social Impact Report, which highlights progress and outcomes delivered against the commitments laid out in its Social Impact Pledge.
Each of the commitments was pledged in 2021, as part of a three-year social value strategy to deliver change which improves quality of life for Sodexo's people and in the communities
ISSA Show North America open for registration
4th of July 2023The ISSA Show North America 2023, which takes place from November 13-16 in Las Vegas, is now open for registration.
In addition to the trade exhibition, there will be over 70 sessions, providing resources for attendees to learn about the latest trends and solutions for cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention and for pursuing
HSE issues pop-up toilet safety alert
3rd of July 2023The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK has issued a safety alert over the dangers of telescopic pop-up toilets.
It says it is imperative that anyone cleaning, maintaining or inspecting pop-up toilets should have received adequate health and safety information beforehand. And the same rule applies to anyone tasked with fitting or