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Air freshening systems - why fragrance?
25th of November 2024
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,
Weakening economy hurts cleaning firms
22nd of November 2024
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
New EU Act aims to keep AI safe
21st of November 2024
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
Sofidel buys Clearwater Paper Corporation
20th of November 2024
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
Sustainable cleaning - going the natural route
19th of November 2024
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
The digital and energy transition
18th of November 2024
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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