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The wiper maze
29th of June 2012Non-woven, colour-coded, microfibre, through-air dried - why are there so many different types of wiper on the market? And do customers really understand the difference between them - or do they simply want something to clean up the mess? ECJ finds out.
Choosing an industrial wiper used to be a simple process. In the old days it was traditional
Public sector reform
29th of June 2012Public sector contracts have probably never been more hotly contested as swingeing cutbacks take their toll on government and local authority services across the EU. Now the European Commission has announced wide-ranging reforms aimed at making the tendering process easier for all. Hartley Milner reports.
No one can have any doubts about the
Creative thinking in chemical dispensing
28th of June 2012In today's challenging economic environment, innovation in dilution and chemical dispensing technology is more important than ever, believes Hydro Systems' managing director Andrew McQuillan. He writes exclusively for ECJ.
The mop and bucket may still be with us, but there's no doubt that in today's commercial and industrial cleaning sector, the
Finding the right match
28th of June 2012In light of recent mergers in the cleaning and FM industries, James Metzger of Metzger Business Search offers advice on how to find the best strategic match when acquiring a business.
Most companies considering an acquisition do so to complement the organic growth of their own business. Acquisitions can provide companies with added skills and
Not just outdoors
28th of June 2012Ann Laffeaty finds out about the increasingly sophisticated window cleaning systems on the market that can be used for cleaning the interior windows of offices, stores and other facilities without causing any disruption or water damage.
Traditional window cleaning systems involve buckets, squeegees, detergents and plenty of water. Even water-fed
The bigger picture for food hygiene
28th of June 2012Food-safe detergents for cleaning down surfaces are a basic necessity when equipping a hygienic food preparation environment. But in the bigger picture there are plenty of other products that can help to avoid the risk of cross-contamination, as Ann Laffeaty finds out.
Most of us accept the vital role that food-safe detergents play in