Cleaning & Maintenance Magazine

Mag System wins Innovation Award

During ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam, the Mag System from Vermop Salmon was announced as winner of the show’s Innovation Award. The jury commented that the Mag System brings an entirely new way of attaching mop covers to the mop holder. In an industry that is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, it was felt the Mag System represents what appears to be a fairly simple step forward for an everyday tool. Its ease of use, hygienic touch-free operation, and flexibility all impressed the panel. And the fact that the Mag holder can be used with different mop types makes it a practical solution for…Read full article

Loo of the Year Awards enter the home!

Loo of the Year Awards and Lepicol are teaming up to create a new award to celebrate the awards 25th anniversary. Loo of the Year Awards is promoted by The British Toilet Association and is run this year in association with headline sponsor Lepicol, a probiotic formulation specifically developed to help maintain healthy bowels - naturally. Mike Bone, managing director of Loo of the Year Awards, said: “The main awards were introduced in 1987, recognising the very best ‘away from home’ toilets. Commercial companies, other organisations and local authorities enter their toilets into…Read full article

Peter Robb installed as Master of WCEC

The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners recently held its annual ceremony of installation at the medieval St Olave’s Church within the City of London. Following the ancient traditions of the City Liveries, Peter W.J. Robb was installed as Master for the year, ensuing along with the installation of Maureen A. Marden as Senior Warden and Issa K Tahhan as Junior Warden. Following the installation, a banquet was held at Mansion House with guests including Alderman Sir Robert G. Finch (representing the Lord Mayor) and Sir Nicholas Kenyon CBE, managing director of the Barbican Centre,…Read full article

40 year anniversary

Tony Birkin launched his contract cleaning business in 1972, and since then Birkin Cleaning Services has gained a strong local reputation, managing both large and small cleaning contracts for offices, leisure and education premises across north London and the northern Home Counties. In September 2007, after 35 years of managing the company, Gordon and Bruce Birkin, sons of the founder, sold the business to the current owners, managing director Paul Nixon, finance director Paul Hart, and two silent investors. Although Bruce and Gordon Birkin have continued to work in a consultancy capacity, the…Read full article

ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam 2012 - the numbers

The organisers of ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam 2012 have announced the attendance figures, claiming a record-breaking number. Rob den Hertog, manager of the ISSA/Interclean event, said: “The quality and quantity of visitors made for a vibrant, busy four days, leaving exhibitors with many positive business opportunities. This year saw an attendance of 28,001, compared to the previous event in 2010 when 23,415 people visited the show.” ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam 2014 will be held from 6-9 May 2014, marking the event’s 25th anniversary. www.issainterclean.com

Registration to the 19th WFBSC is open

The 19th International Congress of World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC 2012) will take place in Curitiba, Brazil from 10-14 October 2012. Registration is already open, and can be reached through the website www.wfbsc2012.com, where you can also find more information about the event and tourism, hotels, restaurants, etc). A partnership with Star Alliance offers a discount for international flights. The registration code is JJ01S12. You can find more information at www.staralliance.com. The WFBSC 2012 is going to be held in parallel with the 22nd Regional Higiexpo (fair of products…Read full article