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BCC research shows cleaning industry 'in recovery' after pandemic
22nd of March 2024
New research published by the British Cleaning Council (BCC) shows how the cleaning, hygiene and waste sector is ‘in recovery' after the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The latest figures, published last week, show the industry contributes nearly £59.8 billion (€69.95 billion) to the economy, after a dip following the start
European cleaning industry presents manifesto ahead of EU elections
21st of March 2024
EFCI, the European federation representing the cleaning and facility management industry, has presented its manifesto at an event in Brussels. This comes ahead of the European elections in June.
Policymakers, representatives of the business community and social partner organisations gathered in Brussels to participate in a presentation of the
ISS reports positive 2023 in financial results
19th of March 2024
International facilities services group ISS - which has its headquarter in Denmark - has published its full year financial results for 2023. Among the highlights:
• Business momentum was maintained during the last part of 2023, with organic growth of 7.1 per cent in Q4 2023 (Q4 2022: 10.1 per cent) and 9.7 per cent for the full-year 2023
Tennant Company & Brain Corp sign technology agreement
18th of March 2024
Cleaning machine specialist Tennant Company has signed an exclusive agreement with autonomous technology company Brain Corp. The aim is to accelerate the development and adoption of the next generation of robots in the floor cleaning industry.
The two companies anticipate Tennant's purpose-built robotic equipment driven by Brain Corp's
A.I.S.E. welcomes European Parliament vote on Detergents Regulation
15th of March 2024
The European Association for the Detergents and Maintenance Products Industry (A.I.S.E.) has welcomed the European Parliament's landmark plenary vote on the revision of the Detergents Regulation.
It says the vote is an essential milestone in the ongoing journey to update the Detergents Regulation. It aims not only to achieve its environmental
UK cleaning bodies collaborate on industry research
13th of March 2024
Two professional bodies from the UK cleaning industry are currently working together on a pioneering project - The Future of Cleaning initiative.
The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) have joined forces and are working with the University of Surrey to explore innovation in the
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