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Scented cleaners create nanoparticles that penetrate the lungs – study
8th of September 2026
Particles from scented cleaning products can be inhaled deep into the lungs, according to scientists.
And they can contribute to respiratory system issues or even enter the bloodstream.
Researchers at Purdue University in Indiana began studying the impact of cleaning products and chemical disinfectants on indoor environments during the Covid-19
Samsic Facility adds three new businesses to group
27th of August 2026
International facilities management services provider Samsic Facility has added three new companies to the group - EasyFresh of Portugal and Edilservice64 and APE Service in Italy.
These latest acquisitons are in line with the group's European growth strategy. In Portugal, it says, EasyFresh enhances its proximity and cleaning services
Robot vacuum cleaners face US ban over national security fears
20th of August 2026
Non-American robot vacuum cleaners could soon be banned from the US over fears that they pose a threat to national security.
The nation's Federal Communications Commission has unveiled strict new measures targeting foreign-made technology. These state that any new foreign-manufactured robot capable of ground movement, navigation or obstacle
Nexaro strengthens European distribution
14th of August 2026
Autonomous cleaning solutions specialist Nexaro in Germany has nine new distribution partners across Europe - in Spain, Portugal, the UK, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Croatia.
The new distributors are Robot Componentes in Spain, Iberoeste in Portugal, Pristine Trading Group in the UK, RV Unique and ABJ
OspreyDeepclean acquired by Goodway Technologies
12th of August 2026
Goodway Technologies - which has its headquarters in the US - has acquired UK-based dry steam cleaning equipment manufacturer OspreyDeepclean, expanding its presence in Europe and broadening its cleaning and sanitation technology portfolio.
The acquisition brings together two companies serving sectors including food and beverage processing,
OCS makes £3.1 billion deal to buy Mitie
21st of July 2026
In the UK, OCS Group has announced its acquisition of fellow facilities management business Mitie. The deal will create a group with combined annual revenues of £8.5 billion, along with enhanced sector and geographic reach.
Currently employing over 135,000 people, OCS delivers integrated facilities management services to over 8,000 clients
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