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ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam becomes Interclean Amsterdam as ISSA alliance ends
7th of November 2017
RAI Amsterdam - venue for Europe's leading professional cleaning exhibition ISSA/INTERCLEAN - and ISSA who co-hosted the event - have terminated their alliance according to a statement from the RAI. This means the name has been officially changed to Interclean Amsterdam with immediate effect.
Amsterdam RAI said the focus of Interclean Amsterdam,
New textile keeps hospital door handles germ-free
1st of November 2017
Scientists have developed a self-disinfecting textile that is said to reduce bacteria levels by more than 90 per cent.
And they are using it to make antibacterial door pads for hospitals to be used in place of traditional aluminium door plates.
Developed at the University of Leeds, Surfaceskins antibacterial door pads are made from a blend of
ICE acquires Reintec and TecServ
31st of October 2017
In the UK, cleaning equipment and services provider ICE has acquired 100 per cent of the Reintec and TecServ rental businesses.
Reintec is one of the UK's leading equipment rental companies, offering flexible hire and repair of professional cleaning equipment. TecServ delivers expert maintenance services which support the Reintec product
New London cleaning company founded on ethical principles
27th of October 2017
A new church-backed cleaning company in London is aiming to win business from established businesses by promoting ethical principles.
Clean for Good pays its staff the London Living Wage and is committed to providing paid leave, guaranteed working hours and training."We have no zero-hours contracts although we offer flexible hours for employees
Scenes of people using bizarre open-air toilets in China go viral
25th of October 2017
Images of people visiting open-air washrooms in China are being shared widely on the internet.
The bizarre toilets - which have no roofs or ceilings - are situated at a run-down amusement park in Chongqing, a major city in southwest China. Web images show members of the public using the washroom while holding umbrellas to protect their modesty
Bain Capital Private Equity makes offer for Zenith Hygiene Group to expand Diversey in Europe
11th of October 2017
Global private investment firm Bain Capital Private Equity has announced that it has - through its investment in Diversey - reached agreement on the terms of a recommended final cash offer for Zenith Hygiene Group plc, a UK manufacturer of cleaning and hygiene chemicals and related products.
Zenith serves customers in the healthcare, food
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