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OCS shows commitment to CSR says BSI
OCS recently achieved triple certification with BSI (British Standards) for quality (ISO 9001:2000), environment (ISO 14001:2004) and health and safety (BS OHSAS 18001: for cleaning and support services).
“BSI is proud of its long standing relationship with OCS,” said Andrew Morris, business development director for BSI. “The company continues to show an ongoing and determined commitment to meeting the stringent standards across a wide range of management system standards. With growing...
Asset Skills relicensing success
Asset Skills is one of four Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) to have successfully been relicensed, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Lord Mandelson has announced.
Asset Skills, the SSC for the facilities management, housing, property, planning, cleaning and parking industries, received an overall performance rating of ‘good’ in the second tranche of SSC relicensing and a ‘low’ risk band rating. The four will receive their further trademark licences to operate as SSCs...
JD demonstrates community spirit
More than 250 employees of Northampton-based JohnsonDiversey volunteered for a special Community Day organised in conjunction with Northamptonshire Community Foundation to raise £30,000 and establish a new fund to support local good causes. Employees from the company also worked voluntarily in teams with mental health charity MIND in Rushden, Northants and the environmental charity South Court Environmental in Northampton to provide practical assistance on specific labour-intensive projects.
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Lavorwash invests in Edge
Edge Ltd has announced that Lavorwash has invested in the Edge Group with a minority share, through a capital injection.
“Edge, whose distribution sales to its members has exceeded 20 million since its incorporation, will benefit from a closer tie with a customer-focused manufacturer,” said Alwyn Williams, chairman of the Edge Group.
Edge recently introduced a new product range catalogue now incorporating a floorcare range as well as the traditional range of mobile and static high pressure...
Connaught takes ‘express’ training
Connaught is heavily investing in NVQ training for its people cleaning the Tyne and Wear Metro as part of its commitment to deliver the very best service for its client and its passengers.
Over 100 employees will be receiving training across six NVQ courses ranging from cleaning building interiors to courses on customer service and management. Each training module will be tailored to the specific requirements of the contract so that passengers using the Metro and the local bus services reach...
ISSA announces keynote and featured speakers for US event
ISSA has chosen the keynote and featured speakers for ISSA/Interclean North America 2009, which takes place at McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL, from 6-9 October.
Acclaimed advertising guru and television personality Donny Deutsch will deliver the keynote address on Thursday 8 October, while legendary professional football coach Mike Ditka will speak at one of the show’s featured sessions on Wednesday 7 October.
“ISSA is excited to offer our attendees two impactful speakers at this year’s...
BCA Cleanability Awards
