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Ophardt claims a world first with its autonomous dispenser
14th of April 2026
A hand sanitiser dispenser that uses the alcohol in the product to power itself is claimed to be a world first by Ophardt.
This means no batteries are required in the dispenser's operation, says marketing and communication manager Markus Theissen.
"We aimed to create a dispenser that was completely autonomous," he said. "Sustainability is an
Amsterdam Innovation Award winners announced as Interclean Amsterdam 2026 opens
14th of April 2026
Interclean Amsterdam 2026 officially opened this morning with the announcement of the overall winner of the Amsterdam Innovation Award. DRYFT World took the top prize for the DRYFT S-motion floor scrubber - which the jury said shows strong potential to have a very meaningful impact on the professional cleaning market.
The winners in the four
European Tissue Symposium data analyses impact of tissue sector
14th of April 2026
The European Tissue Symposium (ETS), the industry association representing tissue paper producers, has carried out its latest socioeconomic impact analysis.
The report highlights that the tissue industry supports over 421,000 jobs across Europe, with employment extending beyond manufacturing into retail, logistics and services. It
BICSc to deliver dynamic demonstrations at Interclean Amsterdam
13th of April 2026
Specialists from the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) are set to deliver dynamic demonstrations at Interclean Amsterdam, which opens tomorrow.
Experts from the Institute will share specialist skills via a range of interactive, immersive sessions throughout the four-day event.
The focus for the presentations will be the hospitality
Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) installs new master
10th of April 2026
In the UK, the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) has installed Kevin Meighan as its new master. He succeeds Darren Marston.
Meighan, who is sales director of NIC Services Group said on his installation: "I feel honoured to be the new master of the Environmental Cleaners. The cleaning industry deserves far greater
Learn from the 2025 European Cleaning & Hygiene Award winners – live at Interclean Amsterdam
9th of April 2026
As part of its partnership with Interclean Amsterdam, the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards is bringing its 2025 winners to the exhibition next week to share insights, experiences and the stories behind their success.For the first time, award-winning organisations from across Europe will be opening up their playbooks to the wider
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