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Essity and Microsoft partner to bolster Tork EasyCube
2nd of November 2017
Essity, manufacturer of Tork hygiene products and services, is to partner with Microsoft to leverage the power of big data and cloud computing within its own solutions.
The company will integrate its Tork EasyCube facility management software Microsoft's Azure Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to optimise everyday operations. This partnership,
New textile keeps hospital door handles germ-free
1st of November 2017
Scientists have developed a self-disinfecting textile that is said to reduce bacteria levels by more than 90 per cent.
And they are using it to make antibacterial door pads for hospitals to be used in place of traditional aluminium door plates.
Developed at the University of Leeds, Surfaceskins antibacterial door pads are made from a blend of
ICE acquires Reintec and TecServ
31st of October 2017
In the UK, cleaning equipment and services provider ICE has acquired 100 per cent of the Reintec and TecServ rental businesses.
Reintec is one of the UK's leading equipment rental companies, offering flexible hire and repair of professional cleaning equipment. TecServ delivers expert maintenance services which support the Reintec product
Four hand hygiene failures that could make your office sick
30th of October 2017
As winter approaches and flu season starts, Initial Washroom Hygiene has called on office workers to prevent the spread of common illnesses such as colds, influenza and norovirus by improving their hand hygiene.
A single bacterium has the capacity to multiply into more than eight million cells in less than 12 hours if conditions are right. It is
New London cleaning company founded on ethical principles
27th of October 2017
A new church-backed cleaning company in London is aiming to win business from established businesses by promoting ethical principles.
Clean for Good pays its staff the London Living Wage and is committed to providing paid leave, guaranteed working hours and training."We have no zero-hours contracts although we offer flexible hours for employees
Using the news to create customer engagement
26th of October 2017
Laura Napper, managing director of Twilight Cleaning and Facilities Management, continues her series of exclusive blogs about social media for the ECJ website. Here she talks about staying abreast of the news can help your social media activity.
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