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Robotic cleaning machines - raising the bar on safety
3rd of July 2018
Robotics is currently the hot topic of the professional cleaning sector but robots are not a new phenomenon. In Janaury 2018 the first safety standard specifically targeting robotic floor treatment machines came into effect. Michael Gamtofte, vp global compliance at Nilfisk, writes for ECJ.
These days, robotics is the talk of the town in the
Brightwell launches Myriad soap and paper dispensers
2nd of July 2018
Myriad is the new line of soap and paper dispensers from Brightwell Dispensers that comes with a number of branding and design options.
Customers can distribute the dispensers under their own name thanks to Brightwell’s internal branding facility. It is also offering own-labelling, a choice of window colours, front covers and finishes.
The
VSR puts innovations in the spotlight
2nd of July 2018
Earlier this year, Dutch cleaning association VSR launched the pilot HotspotCleanLab, an online platform bringing together supply and demand in the area of cleaning sector innovation. Jacco Vonhof reports for ECJ.
Early this year we introduced the pilot project HotspotCleanLab, in collaboration with two enterprising cleaning professionals. This
NHS is waving a banner for improvement
2nd of July 2018
The NHS is to review the national specifications for cleanliness, reports Lynn Webster from the UK.
We have all heard many reports and opinions both positive and negative of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. Within the estates and facilities arena there is considerable disparity from those with excellent patient experience; protected
Electronic bidding is preventing businesses from winning contracts, says Spanish cleaning association
19th of June 2018
In Spain, the contract cleaning association Aspel has claimed that the use of electronic bidding by national airport operator AENA to obtain new contracts is preventing top businesses from tendering for contracts in Spanish airports.
President Juan Díez de los Ríos says this form of negotiating contracts goes against EU directives
Atalian and Servest merge to form global FM business
5th of June 2018
International facilities management providers Atalian and Servest have merged to form Atalian Servest, now one of the world's largest FM outsourcing companies.
The new organisation has a turnover of €3 billion, employs more than 125,000 people worldwide and operates in 33 countries across four continents. The merger follows the formation of
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