Air freshening systems - why fragrance?

25th of November 2024
Air freshening systems - why fragrance?

Ann Laffeaty asks companies what they consider to be the chief function of an air freshening system in public environments and finds out what makes fragrancing such a crucial part of the cleaning and hygiene industry.

MOST OF US VISIT public spaces several times a week – even every day – whether these are offices, restaurants, pubs,

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Weakening economy hurts cleaning firms

22nd of November 2024
Weakening economy hurts cleaning firms

The cleaning sector in France is facing difficulties due to economic slowdown, says Christian Bouzols.

The attractiveness of jobs in the various sectors has become a major issue for the French cleaning sector in 2024. “We’re faced with some difficulties”, says Patricia Charrier-Izel, director general of contract cleaning

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New EU Act aims to keep AI safe

21st of November 2024
New EU Act aims to keep AI safe

The world’s first major Act to regulate artificial intelligence passed into law across the European Union in August. It aims to ensure the technology is safe and respects the bloc’s “fundamental rights and values”. Hartley Milner explores how the legislation will impact businesses.

“AS THE MEMORY of past misfortunes

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Sofidel buys Clearwater Paper Corporation

20th of November 2024
Sofidel buys Clearwater Paper Corporation

Italian tissue manufacturer Sofidel has finalised the acquisition of the tissue division of Clearwater Paper Corporation. This makes it the fourth largest tissue paper manufacturer in North America.

Thanks to the acquisition of four production plants - in North Carolina, Idaho, Nevada and Illinois - and the integration of 1,700 employees, Sofidel

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Sustainable cleaning - going the natural route

19th of November 2024
Sustainable cleaning - going the natural route

What are the pros and cons of using so-called “natural” materials in cleaning and hygiene products? Ann Laffeaty asks industry players their opinions.

There has been an increasing trend for manufacturers to incorporate products such as wheat straw, bamboo and sugar cane into their products for environmental reasons. But are such moves

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The digital and energy transition

18th of November 2024
The digital and energy transition

Anna Garbagna in Italy reports from a recent seminar discussing Transition 5.0.

A series of investments between 2024 and 2025 which would lead to real and documentable energy savings: this is what the new Transition 5.0 is asking for, as highlighted by Marco Belardi, consultant of the Ministry of Economic Development (MISE).

The digital and

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