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Hard floors - having it all
28th of October 2011
Is it possible to come up with a slip-resistant hard floor system that produces a high shine, is cheap to maintain and is also hard to damage? Ann Laffeaty asks manufacturers what products they offer that come close to having it all.
A hard floor in an office, airport, hospital or department store can have any number of benefits. For example its
South Africa - land of opportunity
28th of October 2011
Clive Damonze, chairman of the National Contract Cleaners Association (NCCA) of South Africa, offers ECJ an exclusive overview of the contract cleaning sector in this rapidly-developing country.
The National Contract Cleaning Association of South Africa (NCCA) continues to grow from strength to strength and next year (2012) we celebrate our 25th
Cybercrime - a growing menace
28th of October 2011
A shadowy ‘new age’ economy is prospering on the backs of legitimate businesses, run by IT-savvy criminal entrepreneurs who ply their furtive trade over the net. Hartley Milner reports on the growing menace of cybercrime.
Attacks on computer systems, industrial espionage and theft of company secrets are a growing headache for
Washroom dispensers - boxing clever
28th of October 2011
What do customers most want from a washroom hygiene dispenser? ECJ asks manufacturers their views.
Today’s washroom dispensers offer a number of important features and benefits for the customer. Some are lockable to prevent the contents from being stolen; others limit the amount of paper or soap being used. Meanwhile, tight housings and
People - our most important asset
27th of October 2011
In this article Diversey's Pedro Chidichimo writes about the importance of protecting the lives of employees, which are one of the most important assets of any company. Based on his experience and market insights, he observes that risk management of people is a leadership responsibility that is best leveraged through 5 key areas, from walking the
How green is that recycled product?
27th of October 2011
In today’s eco-conscious world, we’re all looking for any and every opportunity to do more to protect the environment. Of all the options open to us, perhaps one of the most immediate and obvious is making the switch to recycled products. But just because a product is recycled, does it necessarily mean that it’s green? John
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